Hail to the Chiefs – Malia and Sasha Obama

May 10, 2012 By 3,171 Comments

Is anyone really surprised by the fact that President Obama came out of the closet for gay marriage? What was most surprising is when he explained how his position (supposedly) “evolved,” by talking to his wife and daughters:

“It’s interesting, some of this is also generational,” the president continued. “You know when I go to college campuses, sometimes I talk to college Republicans who think that I have terrible policies on the economy, on foreign policy, but are very clear that when it comes to same-sex equality or, you know, sexual orientation, that they believe in equality. They are much more comfortable with it. You know, Malia and Sasha, they have friends whose parents are same-sex couples. There have been times where Michelle and I have been sitting around the dinner table and we’re talking about their friends and their parents and Malia and Sasha, it wouldn’t dawn on them that somehow their friends’ parents would be treated differently. It doesn’t make sense to them and, frankly, that’s the kind of thing that prompts a change in perspective.”

Let’s pause for just one second.  When Christian women run for high office, people inevitably bring up the question of submission.  Once, Michele Bachmann, for example, was asked during a debate, “As president, would you be submissive to your husband?”

People automatically assume that a Christian female President isn’t capable of making decisions without her spouse’s stamp of approval.  (I should add female Republican candidates –liberal women don’t get the same kind of questions.)

So are all those reporters who feared excessive family intervention in the White House all up in arms over the President’s announcement yesterday?  Um.  Not quite.

Liberals  everywhere are applauding him for his bravery and his wisdom.

So let me get this straight – it’s a problem if my mom listened too much to my dad, but it’s a heroic act if the President made a massive change in a policy position that could affect the entire nation after consulting with his teenage daughters?

While it’s great to listen to your kids’ ideas, there’s also a time when dads simply need to be dads.  In this case, it would’ve been helpful for him to explain to Malia and Sasha that while her friends parents are no doubt lovely people, that’s not a reason to change thousands of years of thinking about marriage.  Or that – as great as her friends may be – we know that in general kids do better growing up in a mother/father home.  Ideally, fathers help shape their kids’ worldview.

In this situation, it was the other way around.  I guess we can be glad that Malia and Sasha aren’t younger, or perhaps today’s press conference might have been about appointing Dora the Explorer as Attorney General because of her success in stopping Swiper the Fox.

Sometimes dads should lead their family in the right ways of thinking.  In this case, it would’ve been nice if the President would’ve been an actual leader and helped shape their thoughts instead of merely reflecting what many teenagers think after one too many episodes of Glee.
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  • Andrew M.

    Bristol, you should get to know a homosexual person. Then you would understand they are good people, and deserve the same rights as everyone else.

    If we want to emphasize traditional moral values, we should honor people making a lifetime commitment to each other. We believe that marriage is the best vehicle for raising children, and also the best way to express romantic love for a person.

    Also, the idea that mother and father arrangements are best for children has not been proven. David Blankenhorn, who testified in the Prop 8 trial for Prop 8 supporters, admitted there is no such evidence.

    • Lissa

      Bristol is not saying that gay people are not good or not deserving of the same rights as others. Where in the world did you pull that from?

      If you want to argue the best arrangement of a family, you will have that chance to do so one day, with the Creator of marriage and families. You can tell Him your ideas and why you think they are better than His. Good luck with that.

  • VTBiker

    Bristol,

    since you are what we would call a “Hussy”, I find it quite interesting that you are so keen to criticize those who actually want to be in a committed relationship. Keep up the ignorance and lack of self-reflection lady.

    • Lissa

      It appears that the ignorance does not belong to Bristol. You really should read what she has to say about committed relationships, and what she has learned from her own mistakes … arrived at through a good deal of self-reflection.

      Perhaps you should try it yourself, so you will not post such ignorant and hateful things.

  • TimmyC

    Bristol, honey. I guess it’s rather obviously you’re a fan of Clint McCance, Reverend Sean Harris, and the Westboro Baptist Church. Really, quoting Biblical scripture as a case against marraige? You of all people? It’s rather hypocritical of you, and your ilk, who claim marriage is an institution based on the word of a Chrsitian God. If that’s the case, why would you then turn around and have the government dissolve the marriages? In your way of thinking, you’d have to go up against a Church tribunal to determine if you can dissolve that marriage. Whatever, Birstol, whatever.

    • Lissa

      Perhaps you can enlighten us on which Bible verses support marriage as being anything but a man and a woman? God created marriage, it is described as a man and a woman. He has also told us that gay sex is a sin, as is all sexual immorality. See Romans 1:18-32.

      Yes, Bristol made a mistake in entering into a an intimate relationship without being married, but she has learned from that mistake and is resolved to change her life for the better. That is called repentance. Yes, she sinned, but she will be forgiven.

      As for being a “fan” of any of those you mention, I do not see any relation at all. Care to elaborate?

  • ShopperBen

    bristol palin is a chip off the old block. besides what does she know about marriage? further, shes not old enough or smart enough to know what marriage has meant to the world.

    if she did, then she would know that thousands of years ago it was use to designate women as the property of men. and back then, most men had many wives and goats, symbolizing their wealth.

    • Lissa

      She has her parents as excellent role models of what a Godly marriage is, and that is what she is espousing. Certainly not the very unChristian marriages that entail little to no commitment and do not include God. ANd especially not those that are based on immorality. Christian marriage is not ownership of women, nor does it make them property. That which you describe is yet another twisting of marriage, quite like what gays wish to do to it.

      Marriage is a covenant between a man, a woman and God. If you have a better idea, you can explain it to God when you meet Him. Good luck with that.

  • Lindsay

    “we know that in general kids do better growing up in a mother/father home. Ideally, fathers help shape their kids’ world view.”

    So how is Levi doing as a Dad, anyhow? I’m sure your child will grow up and look at his Playgirl stint as something to aspire to?

    Rocks. Glass houses. Etc.

    But good for you for standing up for your beliefs.

    • Pippa

      It distresses me that you are raising your child in a less than ideal home, where he does not have the benefit of a mother and father. There are many Christian couples yearning for a baby. Have you thought about giving up Tripp for adoption? It’s the loving option.

  • Tom

    So there’s no reason to change thousands of years of thinking about marriage? Does that mean there is no reason to change thousands of years of hatred, murdering and persecution of gays? And look at yourself and your own family before you criticize Obama’s.

  • David

    If you wish to defend tradition you first have to abide by tradition. You must abide by tradition by marring the father of your child before you can criticize same sex marriage.

  • Tina/Chicago

    Well you sure brought enough attention to your blog, I must say. I bet your getting some serious hits…so success, for now. You hit the iron while it was hot and I know that no one cares anymore what you and your family have to say, we just shake our heads and chuckle. You proved that with this piece. This is a perfect example of hypocrisy…it is evident your Mom taught you well. By the way, how is that Mother and Father household working out for YOU? Good Luck and God Bless your beautiful boy, Tripp. Thank goodness he is too young to understand your grifting spirit.

  • GEEMom

    I think Bristol’s comments are great. We don’t all have to agree, and her points are well made. I agree with her, but my comments in support of her right to stand up and speak her thoughts and opinions about a situation just as the President had the right to speak his. Agree or disagree, it takes a great deal of courage to be in her position and stand up for what she believes in. And for those who are so quick to throw rocks at her because she has a child out of wedlock…..well, lets hope you don’t live in a glass house. I didn’t realize that is isn’t okay to make mistakes, mature and grow up a little and then form intelligent opinions and personal moral values after having that experience. So, GOOD FOR YOU, Bristol! Good for you for standing up, saying what you think in a public forum! There are plenty of people who would not be comfortable or brave enough to publicly express their opinions. So you keep doing what your doing!

  • jenna

    I think you need to stop and look at yourself for a second. How is your life going? Where is your son’s father? Oh thats right. He is busy with his second baby mama. Why don’t you keep your uneducated thoughts to yourself.

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