What? No Republican women invited to tea? I'm shocked.

Seems like enjoying a spot of tea would be non-partisan, but I guess not. Looks like Olympia Snow could have torn herself away for a half hour.

What happened to the hula-hoopin FLOTUS story? I kept getting deleted from that site and now Lynn has a new story.

Someone please get this woman a new stylist!!!

Interesting to note that unfavorable posts have to do with a the First Lady's looks and fashion. If the tea was a discussion on women's issues, in and out of the military, it does seem fitting that the members of Congress present serve on committees devoted to issues important to women. As for partisanship being at play here,could it be that no Republican women serve on committees dealing with women's issues? I don't know.

Somebody should tell Michelle Obama that she looks ridiculous wearing those AWFUL dresses of her!

She should be crowned the "queen of bad taste!

I was at the tea and to see two females over 100yrs old who served in WW1 and to get to say thanks was great by itself. I think thanking people for their service is a great thing and should be done by all parties. That day was for us, the veteran, and not for republicans, democrats, independents, green party or any other party outside of the veteran party. There are times to erase lines that have been drawn and supporting our veterns is one of them.

"A woman is like a tea bag--" quote from Eleanor Roosevelt would have been meaningless until a few months ago but now it is just hilarous. Just like Hillary having those imagenery conversations with Eleanor.

now here is a novel idea, instead of trying to act like others, why doesn't she just act like herself.

her phoniness is so damn obvious.

and the same goes for her husband,

now you're phony if somebody else's good idea inspires you and you emulate it?

wow. what a wonderful life of learning you're going to have

A little tea...to sooth the blasting the Dems delivered to the military....in the wake of the massacre in Texas...

Hurrah to those women who agree with me that Michelle's wardrobe leaves a lot to be desired. Who designs the ugly dresses and color combinations? Even they must be laughing at the spectacule Michelle makes.

"Tea Time" Like springtime in Camelot. Your nation is going down the drain and you are having tea. How very lovely.

You people just can't do it can you? This article was about women veterans and where the idea came from and lead up. No where was it discussed on republican or democrat policy, the first lady's apparel,or any other derogitory comment toward the white house. Pat is the only intelligent person logging in here. You people just seem to miss the point. All you want to do is shovel garbage at the Obamas. I'm sick and tired of all this prejudice simply because they are the first people of color to occupy the white house. If they were white, you can bet they would be treated lousy, but not as lousy as they are. republicans have no respect for the president and the only reason is because he is black. They won't admit they are biggots, of course not! Let's call oranges what they are, oranges! republicans have never gotten over the fact that a black man not only won the election, but did so on a land slide! They won't even admit he won. They act like they are still in control and they expect Obama to kiss their a**, this is so tiring! It's time Obama puts his good manners away because these people haven't the first inkling of what manners are, much less good ones. The President is just going to have to go toe to toe with them, shove them aside, whip the democrats together (which is something in itself), and get these things passed that he promised. Every one is blaming him, saying he hasn't met his campaign promises. Well... how is he supposed to do that when it is only him and Michelle? The democrats are all puffed up, but when it comes to standing solidly together and getting things done, they have their fingers up their butts! When are they going to get another chance like this? Talk about lily livered.... they have been willing to let Obama take the hits for everything. Why hasn't he gotten anything done? How is he supposed to do it by himself. The man hasn't even been in office a year yet and is expected to do what Rooselvelt accomplished in his first term. Sorry folks... there is no one to compare him with. NONE of the other presidents had to work around race issues before anything else and worry about stepping on toes. This is bull!!!! I for one am totally embarrassed of the democrat party! They are so worried about whether or not they will be re-elected that they are sitting on their hands, meanwhile, the republicans are stealing the store. How on earth can congressmen be so rude to not only the president, but the office of president? If the president was a white person and it was a black congressman that interupted him, that congressman wouldn't be a congressman any longer and you all know it! Stop being so color blind and see what's going on around here. When it comes time for the next presidential election, everyone is going to say how nothing was accomplished, and all fingers will be pointed at Obama. How fair is that? Getting back to what this article was ABOUT. I think it was very nice and proper for the first lady to have a tea for the women veterans. These ladies have given their all and deserve to be acknowledged for it. Congrats Mrs Obama, well done!