Okay, Andrae...you're really missing the whole point on so many levels. And what's worse, you're belittling her as though she's just "there". Come on, if you're THAT addle-brained for not realizing that she's just as important and is actually an independent woman as well, then the real issue here is YOU.
- No one is kissing her ass because of her position. She's earning her credits and not because she's married to the President. You still think she's some clingy bimbo who sits on her ass all day.
- The fact that she's well educated (which you're ignoring blatantly) and capable of being her own person shows that she has earned her spot with respect.
- She's advocating her own agenda, not on the behalf of her hubby either. Remember, she's been encouraging President Obama to quit smoking altogether.
- Being the First Lady is more than being married to someone. She represents the country, just as much as her hubby is the commander in chief. Denying that only makes you sound like a damn fool.
All I'm saying here is, it's really insulting that you're comparing her to a Royal Family lineage, which she clearly isn't. She's earning her respect through hard work and reaching out to people her own way. And it's not based on the green light given by her hubby. Know why? She's her own person.