Congratulations, Elena Kagan

Today, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th Justice of the United States Supreme Court; she's also only the fourth woman in the history of the U.S. to be a Supreme Court Justice. Apparently, the votes were casted as "ayes" and "nayes" - something that happens on special occasions when the Senate believes that this is a historical moment. I'm excited for soon-to-be Justice Kagan, and I wish her well in her endeavors. Woot! My feminist side shines right about now.

I can't help but notice that other people are noticing the Obamas' spending. In Spain, it's $2,500 a night for the First Lady, and there are about 70 secret service agents who have to be house, too. I laugh when Drudge Report calls Michelle Obama the next Marie Antoinette. The difference? Marie Antoinette was a style icon, and Michelle Obama is known for her ugly toes. On nydailnews.com's article regarding this matter, there's a poll that asks the readers: "Do you think Michelle Obama should ditch high life for more down-to-Earth image?"


64% of readers say, "No, she promotes positive living and the American dream of prosperity."
36% of readers say, "Yes, they tell people to save, yet they spend, spend, spend."

I don't understand how the majority of this poll's participants, even after (assuming) they have had read this article about Michelle Obama's lavish spending, can say that she represents the American dream. The American dream isn't all about superficiality and spending nights at lavish hotels/resorts, spending money that isn't yours, and still demanding respect. You have to earn that kind of respect.

Marie Antoinette and her husband were imprisoned and then beheaded for acting like complete political failures and spending all the money.

I don't think the Obamas will suffer that fate, but nevertheless - don't spend what's not really yours.