Before the election, I heard many people talk about how Michelle Obama was "down to earth" in the way she dressed, especially during the $150,000 clothing allowance issue with Sarah Palin. I just laughed because I thought that was ridiculous. She makes good money and buys nice things. And, personally, I didn't see anything wrong with it. I wouldn't expect her to be shopping at thrift shops.
Barack Obama wants to thank his wife for her support throughout the two year campaign. He's thanked many of his campaign workers with extra cash. He's not going to give her that. She can buy her own outfit I suppose. I guess she doesn't want a puppy, too. You can always say thank you with flowers. Shouldn't that be enough?
No, Michelle Obama is getting something rare from her husband. A ring made of black gold (rhodium).
"Michelle Obama is to receive this £20,000 thank you from her husband for her support during the election.
The Harmony ring is made of rhodium - the world's most expensive metal --and encrusted with diamonds. It is being hastily made by Italian designer Giovanni Bosco in time for January's inauguration ceremony.
Only about 25 tons of rhodium are mined each year, mostly in South Africa, and as a result its price is typically around £5,000 an ounce. "
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