Michelle Obama has nothing to prove but she proved it anyway

[senseandsensibility]

IMHO our former first lady is the best public speaker of the last few decades. She makes it seem easy and she is uplifting, relaxed and joyful while at the same time making her points clearly. Today it was obvious who much of that speech was directed at without ever saying his name or getting into the dirt with him. That's an artform.

Her sheer talent and grace are why she is the object of so much vitriol from the right. It's why they just can't let go to the point that they are still publicly insulting her as they flail about in the shadow of her dignity. I'm sure I don't have to remind most of you of the disgusting smears the right has flung at her as recently as last weekend. But what else do they have to counteract her words and presence? Nothing.

I know that I am not expressing anything that hasn't been said before. But her speech today was unbelievable. I had to tip my hat to it and express my thanks for her many years of service and what she has had to endure. The entire Obama family is a national treasure and an ideal for the rest of us to aspire to.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

1. It was her speech, from her heart, using her words. She is amazing & would make a great President. An Inspiration. HOPE.

[senseandsensibility]

3. Her ability to come across as authentic

is unmatched in my opinion. It is so powerful that yes, I wish she would run for President, but she's made it clear she's not interested. It's our loss.

[niyad]

5. She has repeatedly said she is not interested.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

7. She may not be interested, but she'd still make a GREAT President. If she ever changes her mind, my support is there.

[Srkdqltr]

2. I was only going to watch a few minutes but 2 hours im still here.

[senseandsensibility]

4. Me too

Mesmerizing. Missed my morning walk because of it.

[fierywoman]

6. You wrote this so beautifully -- thank you!

[senseandsensibility]

8. Thank you for your kind words

fierywoman!

[hibbing]

9. Her pinky toenail has more dignity, beauty, brains and integrity than that whole party n/t

[MustLoveBeagles]

10. She's one of the best First Ladies of the modern era

[KitFox]

11. I watched the whole thing and felt a range of emotions including jumping up and dancing when Marc Anthony and Stevie

Wonder were performing! I was remembering the electric excitement in June, 2008 when I attended an O’Bama rally with my teacher pals. We were welcomed in by Michelle’s brother, Oregon State basketball coach and team The entire opening today reminded us of how we felt during those years and it steeled my resolve to keep showing up and resisting, insisting, and persisting!!! Be well everyone. Let’s get to work! Love you DU family 🩷😊

[senseandsensibility]

12. I hope (and believe) that what you and I felt

was replicated millions of times over today and will result in action!

[KitFox]

15. Absolutely! 😊🩷

[debsy]

13. We were so lucky to have her as First Lady for 8 years.

Setting aside how privileged I feel to have voted for and experienced the leadership of her husband as not only the first black president but also as at least one of the best presidents ( if not the best) in our history, Michelle Obama is a force to be reckoned with. When I hear her speak, I invariably become emotional - in a good way! She motivates people to do something!

[senseandsensibility]

14. She hardly seems to have aged!

I swear she looks like she did when Obama was in office. As my grandmother used to say, must be the good living.

[mountain grammy]

16. Wonderful speech

Gave me hope.