Where is Earl G when we need him?

[malaise]

Photoshops please

Saw one with Big bird earlier

[PCIntern]

1. Rmoney looks strained and unwell...

I can only imagine what went on in his head for the first few days and beyond...
TF Bad...

[malaise]

2. Like you

I really care NOT

[Uncle Joe]

3. That's only because he has a deep, abiding

subconscious level hatred for himself and who can blame him?

[Scuba]

5. He's never comfortable touching a commoner.

[Chemisse]

12. Perhaps I am projecting, but

He looks sickened by having to kiss up to someone he looks down upon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Obama looks well and happy and entirely at home...

As well he might.

[Scuba]

6. +1,000

[malaise]

7. Hahahahahahaha

Isn't that the truth?

[Liberal_in_LA]

11. Romney looks uptight.

[hrmjustin]

81. Well said!

[The Straight Story]

8. I can see fox news' caption:

"Obama stands on American Eagle and US flag, be outraged!" (edited fur spalling)

[malaise]

14. I dare them

They will never learn

[LisaLynne]

29. It's Fox ...

You should have let the misspelling stand.

[pinboy3niner]

9. The Big Bird one:

http://theobamadiary.com/

[malaise]

10. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah this one is good but the one I saw on REv Al had

Big Bird peeping from the dining room

[struggle4progress]

31. it's a good photo and doesn't require tinkering

inviting mr romney to lunch was a decent gesture. why should we reduce it by being petty?

[catbyte]

34. Because Romney ran a petty, mean-spirited, shameful campaign. He doesn't deserve

the honor and respect of even a visit to the Oval Office. OTOH, this must have galled Romney beyond belief, lol. I guess Queen Ann was too busy cancelling all the drapes & carpeting she ordered. I still remember that presumptious, premature, prom-updo party hair she was sporting after the concession speech. It looked a little mussed up, though, probably from the tantrum she threw when she found out that it wasn't "their turn" after all. I wouldn't be nearly this "petty" if Romney had run an honorable campaign with even a speck of integrity.

[struggle4progress]

36. yeah, and he lost because of it. life's waaay too short for this bull.

[catbyte]

60. Then don't click on the thread. Easy peasy! Why are YOU so annoyed?

[Phentex]

64. LOVE IT!

[bluedigger]

13. What's up with that picture of Lady Liberty's arm and torch?

I've got better pictures up in my craptacular apartment.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

22. It's by Norman Rockwell and is much cooler close up.

Info here.

More on "Obama's decor."

[bluedigger]

35. Indeed, and thanks for the edumacation!

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

40. Soitenly! Speaking of edumacation, I discovered that, according to New York Magazine,

Obama's is the "less-optimistic rug" as compared to the rug from George W. Bush's Oval Office (left) with its radiant lines that move out from the presidential seal.


http://bibowen.hubpages.com/hub/oval-office-makeover

[bluedigger]

44. I just noticed the new rug the other day.

To be honest, I liked Shrub's better myself. And why did they need a new one anyways? Does the Oval Office really get that much traffic?

[Warpy]

47. Traditionally, the outgoing president takes the rug with him

so the new president has to order one. I imagine after 8 years of heavy office traffic, it's OK for home use but needs replacement.

I preferred the darker designs, the seal in either a navy or maroon field. I imagine the off white shows less schmutz.

The rays did nothing for me. I thought they cheapened it.

[bluedigger]

50. I didn't know that.

Kind of a funny tradition.

[A HERETIC I AM]

62. Seems I read somewhere that outgoing presidents also...

Take (or are given) a bunch of swag off of Air Force One, like plates and cutlery, towels and other items.

I could be wrong, but what a cool and rather exclusive bag of souvenirs, eh?

[TheManInTheMac]

69. They get a rug? Sweet!

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

57. Lol! I was afraid you'd say that. You see, I agree, but I just hate to admit it because, you know...

W!

As for replacing the rug, I think there are a few reasons for it.

1. It's kind of a statement that "there's a new sheriff in town."

2. Almost anyone in a high position gets to redecorate their office just as a matter of taste.

3. I think it's fair to have our president set up in an office with nothing the least bit shabby in it. A rug can get a bit shabby after 8 years of use. Especially if Karl Rove had been in the room often.

[GoCubsGo]

66. I don't see it at all as being "more optimisitic".

Those lines made that rug look busy and cluttered. I always thought it was gaudy and ostentatious. I like the current, more simple rug. It's not distracting like its predecessor.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

72. Looks like Bush had a nice chair for leaning back and napping.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

77. Well, you know...

presidentin' was hard for him.

[Cleita]

75. Why does Bush's chair look like a throne?

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

76. That way he didn't have to get up.

[malaise]

78. Well he was pissing all over the office

[Cleita]

79. LOL!

It wasn't the kind of throne I had in mind but thanks for the laugh.

[malaise]

80. Hehehehe

[NYC_SKP]

15. Body language expert field day:

Here we go:

Obama leans in: Dominance

Obama handshake closer to Mitt torso: Dominance

Obama hand in pocket, relaxed: Dominant

Obama speaking as Mitt grins: Dominated

Obama sports the better suit, better fit, more nicely pressed: Dominated

Obama wears the flag pin: PWNED

Who lives in that office?: PRICELESS!!!

[malaise]

16. Delish post

[RobertEarl]

19. More

Obama: Leaning Forward

Romney: a bit unstable

Obama has his hand on his wallet just to be sure Robme doesn't pickpocket

[pinboy3niner]

21. +47%! :)

[Rosa Luxemburg]

26. Obama is saying don't stand too close to my desk!

[greatauntoftriplets]

28. I noticed that about the suits...

Mr. Romnesia looks like he slept in his. Wonder if Ann threw him out?

[Myrina]

70. Its just really hard to get a suit that hangs correctly over the magic underwear ...

Obviously a designer's niche waiting to be addressed.

[Cha]

38. Excellent, NYC_SKP.. And, Pres Obama is

Keeping Mitt Outside the Circle.



http://theobamadiary.com/

[NYC_SKP]

63. OMG! ROFL!!!

Thanks for the laughs, Cha!

That's perfect!

[Whisp]

67. lol! perfect! hahahaha!!! n/t

[Arugula Latte]

52. Romney looks like his balls are caught in his zipper and he's trying to not grimace too openly.

[dchill]

55. I'd say YOU'RE the expert!

[LiberalAndProud]

17. I am looking at this photo trying to figure out why their poses, while so similar

are so different. I finally decided that the difference is that Obama stands on his toes, looks comfortable and poised, while Romney stands on his heels, looks stilted and uneasy. It's a vivid illustration of the differences between the two men. America made the right choice.

Yep. That's it.

[malaise]

18. Obama looks very relaxed - check Rmoney's clenched fist

My bubble for his comment - "that's as close as you're getting to that Kennedy desk WilLIARd".

[TheCowsCameHome]

20. "We'll call you if we want this place raided and pillaged, but it won't be for at least four years"

Good day, Mr.Romney.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

23. I'm no EarlG but I'll try:

Last edited Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:41 PM - Edit history (1)

[malaise]

24. Excellent

[LisaLynne]

30. OMG! Awesome!!

[pinboy3niner]

58. Great job, G N C!

EarlG has another great take downthread.

[Phentex]

65. HA!

That's good!

[Tx4obama]

25. Ed Show showed a close up of the boxing gloves - thru the door in the dining room under painting n/t

[malaise]

32. Just saw that

I'm sure we'll hear the story of those boxing gloves

[pkdu]

33. I'll bet their Joes! Nt

[GoCubsGo]

68. I'm betting they once belonged to one of two people.

Either Mohammed Ali, whom the President is a huge fan, or Teddy Roosevelt, who boxed as part of his fitness routine.

[Ikonoklast]

27. "Nice of you to stop by, Mitt, but, no, I don't need to buy any Amway products."

"Good to see you found employment, though. Glad for ya."

[LeftInTX]

39. Haaa!!!!!

[catbyte]

37. Romney looks like he left the hanger in the suit when he put it on.

Talk about stilted...

[kalli007]

41. Who's the creeper in the background?!!!!

Blew the pic up on the iPad and spotted a creepy looking dude through the doors. Reminded me of that urban legend about the boy ghost in the eighties move 3 Men and a Baby.

[Union Scribe]

48. Lol, my eyes went right to that.

Probably some guy waiting for the chance to pull the greatest photobomb of all time

[Myrina]

71. Paul Ryan?

[kalli007]

73. Hahahaha

[NashvilleLefty]

42. Obama looks relaxed, comfortable, and confident

while Romney looks stiff, reserved and like he's greeting a Superior.

Granted, that may be because of the Election and the fact that Romney is a LOSER, but in this photo he really LOOKS like a Loser.

[EarlG]

43. That's all folks

[Gidney N Cloyd]

46. :-) !!

[pinboy3niner]

49. LOL!

You would leave us with a 'cliffhanger.'

[malaise]

53. LOL

[onestepforward]

56. LOL!

Perfect!

[PCIntern]

59. WOW!!!

"Outstanding, Private Pyle!!!"

[Hutzpa]

74. lol

Mitt: Ok Mr President, I have a flight to catch. meep... meep...

[aikoaiko]

45. Obama says: Hello Mitt. Obama thinks: I'm keeping my hand on my wallet.

[malaise]

61. Yah think

[krispos42]

51. "And that's the desk you'll never sit behind..." n/t

[malaise]

54. Thankfully