[lbo-talk] Michelle's dress could mean improved relations with Cuba

Shane Taylor shane.taylor at verizon.net
Tue Jan 20 15:38:27 PST 2009


shag sent:


> Obama's choice of a sparkly gold-yellow lace ribbon-closed
> coat and dress ensemble with a bejeweled collar is
> significant on at least two counts. First, the color. Since
> the Elizabethan Era, shades of yellow have symbolized
> renewal and hope, a platform on which Obama based his
> campaign. Also, newly sworn in President Barack Obama has
> been vocal about his desire to improve relations with Cuba,
> and some wonder if the First Lady's choice of Toledo, who
> is Cuban-born, and Narciso Rodriguez, also of Cuban descent,
> for Sunday's "We Are One," concert -- has deeper meaning."

As seen in DC along 16th Street NW:

Labradoodles for Obama

On the buses passing by:

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Shane



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