Well, it sure is nice of First Lady Michelle Obama to do her part to stimulate the economy. But a $50,000 lingerie shopping spree is a bit over the top, especially seeing that the Obama’s want us all to think they identify with the 99%.

Agent Provocateur saw sales jump by more than 12pc, helped by US First Lady Michelle Obama spending $50,000 (£31,794) in one shopping spree.

The First Lady – better known for shopping at more modestly-priced High Street stores – along with the Queen of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, closed off part of Madison Avenue to spend time in the luxury lingerie shop. Their purchases contributed to a market-spanking 12.5pc lift in sales.

Agent Provocateur, which is styled on vintage Hollywood glamour, sells handmade Calais lace corsets that sell for up to £900, which could ruffle the feathers of more than just President Barack Obama in an election year. (Read More)

I wonder what it cost the taxpayers and other merchants for Madison Avenue to be placed on lock down during her little shopping spree

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