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To: i-node who wrote (948049)	7/19/2016 5:07:45 AM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 1577883

In her first major address before the nation on Monday night, Melania Trump appears to have plagiarized a number of lines from first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The plagiarized passages, in bold below, concerned the importance of hard work and honesty. “From a young age, my parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise; that you treat people with respect,” Trump told the thousands of Republican delegates and assembled media on Monday night in Cleveland. In 2008, Mrs. Obama said, “You work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don’t know them, and even if you don’t agree with them.” Trump’s spouse also lifted a line about children from Michelle Obama, saying, “We want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.” In 2008, Michelle Obama said, “We want our children — and all children in this nation — to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”

To: i-node who wrote (948049)	7/19/2016 7:38:31 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Respond to of 1577883

" I doubt see how CNN, home of Fareed Zakaria, can say that much about it." I don't see how they can't. You know what they say; it's not the crime that gets you, it's the cover-up.

To: i-node who wrote (948049)	7/19/2016 1:05:47 PM
From: Broken_Clock	1 Recommendation Recommended By locogringo Respond to of 1577883

Did Michelle Obama Also "Borrow" For Her 2008 Speech by Tyler Durden Jul 19, 2016 11:46 AM 0 SHARES Today's political press has been captivated by the alleged plagiarism by Melania Trump, who is said to have stolen fragments of a speech delivered by Michelle Obama in 2008. The sections in question are the following: Melania Trump (July 2016): “My parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise; that you treat people with respect. Michelle Obama (August 2008): “And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don’t know them, and even if you don’t agree with them. MT: “They taught me to show the values and morals in my daily life. That is the lesson that I continue to pass along to our son. MO: “And Barack Obama and I set out to build lives guided by these values, and pass them on to the next generations. MT: “And we need to pass those lessons on to the many generations to follow, because we want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.” MO: “Because we want our children, and all children in this nation, to know that the only limit to the height of your achievement is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.” Or, seen otherwise: However, in a curious development, the IOTWReport website finds some curious analogues between Michelle's own 2008 speech, and a book written in 1992 by African author Rob Marsh titled, "Business success in South Africa." Spot the similarities. Michelle’s Speech: “And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don’t know them, and even if you don’t agree with them.” And Barack and I set out to build lives guided by these values, and pass them on to the next generation. Because we want our children — and all children in this nation — to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them. ……………………………… ……………………………… 1992 Book – “...is based upon the application of certain basic truths: that integrity is all important, that your word is your bond, that if you owe a person money you pay him back, that you work hard, enjoy what you do and show a loyalty to those with whom you work and do business. He instilled in me simple, clear cut values and a will to succeed.” We leave it up to readers to decide if the alleged plagiarist plagiarized from another alleged plagiarist, and what - if any - message this sends about the "authenticity" of US politicians.