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President Barack Obama talks with MacKenzie Clare, 14, and the other Girls Scouts after signing the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act in the Oval Office, Oct. 29, 2009. First Lady Michelle Obama looks on at right. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Ms. Aarika says:

Can I visit the White House? Love The Obamas.

Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

tragicfame says:

A commemorative coin for the Girl Scouts sounds like an awesome idea. Politics aside, the Scouts have always been a great set of organizations for inspiring our Nation's youth.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

A very heart felt picture.

God Bless All!

Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

ep_jhu says:

Nice photo - I like both the President and First Lady's poses and body language.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

when will they change the carpet in that room?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

halstatt1 says:

RE: Carpet
LOL!
I think they were trying to be respectful of Laura Bush's choice of carpet design. I think the other reason, is that it may not have been at the top of the President Obama's priority list given the other pressing issues he's trying to address. I believe he may have even commented earlier this year that he was not in a hurry to change it. But I know that if and when he does decide to change it, there will be those who will make a fuss about it (unjustly I might add). Frankly, He should choose whatever carpet he wants. He's in office now and he is entitled to change it.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

there is an ominous vibe to that carpet, despite the sunshine it's trying to depict. I think it should be changed ASAP! ; )
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Suki♥! says:

dang, i wonder how many cookies they sold to the staff
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Gayle & Mark says:

I think we have more important things to spend money on besides perfectly good carpeting. I'm sure it cost us a fortune in the first place. Hurrah for the Obamas, in my book.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Jas&Suz says:

The Oval Office carpet is changed every 3 years or so, due to heavy use. The present carpet was installed in 2006 I believe.

Course as former President, Bill Clinton, said back in January, at a meeting called by President Bush, of all the living President's, "I love this rug."
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

I think it's a saccharine carpet. A bolder carpet might inspire a more sincere energy.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

10goderecho says:

Ok, I get it. Send a roadmap and a compass.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah & Egg-A-Go-Go says:

I love all the discussion over the First Carpet.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

paulben_1 says:

One busy Pres!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

truvy57 (Dorothy) says:

I thought this picture was supposed to concentrate on the Girl Scouts and not the carpet?!

Good goin', girls, And President and Mrs. O.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

was this 'supposed' to be a discussion of any sort at all?

And believe it or not, that carpet, and the interior decor of the entire White House, indirectly affects us all.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

bradman334 says:

I do hope this discussion about the First Carpet is ironic :)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

hardly
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

truvy57 (Dorothy) says:

There are far more important things to contemplate and worry about in life all over the United States besides the carpeting in the Oval Office. Like homeless people, hungry children, battery and sexual abuse of women and children, joblessness etc. It's all how you put it into perspective, I guess.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

I agree with you completely. The things you mention are indeed important; they deserve a more fitting platform than the comments on Flickr. But what about the seemingly less important things, like the First Carpet? Where can we safely discuss this matter?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009 says:

Slumlord Valerie Jarrett.....this is how she helps the poor

stopjarrett.com/
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

by and by says:

if i were him, i would often rest my head on michelle's beautiful belly...
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

*Summer's Rose - Merry Christmas! says:

The desk with its natural grainy design is well seen here. I wonder how many presidents occupied it. Interesting image...and Michelle listens intently.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Bon Royale says:

Vitalissue, have you changed your username to Flag in distress 11/04/08?? The username has changed but the thoughts haven't. Nice try though.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Scot Patrijspoort says:

Amen. Look at those people.
To me they are realy the First Family.
The First Couple.

They are model citizens, model partners,
model husband and wife
model man & model woman.

I do not look down on anybody
I do not look up to many
I do look up to Barack Obama and Michelle, his wife.

Kind regards, God bless all noble people of good will,
and the First Couple especially,

Stefaan
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Mona Loldwoman ( Happy Holidays ) says:

As long as the topic is something in the photo. Thats the Flickr rules.
Go Girl Scouts !!! A fine organization !
Is that the "Resolute " desk?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

sails away says:

what if they, by accident, spilled their pinot noir all over the lovely yellow carpet?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Pope says:

God Bless the First Carpet...and God Bless America...I say put in some new linoleum and be done with it, if the Obama's don't like it. That's ALL I'm willing to pay for.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

She Said Unprintable Things says:

I think the pinor noir might jazz it up actually.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

The Ugly American says:

Thank goodness MacKenzie met with Obama and not Biden. So when does the Prez meet the Boy Scouts? Oh wait....scratch that. They hate teh gheys so no.can.do. Gotta keep up appearances with the base.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Tristram Lesslie says:

great shot

Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

wiro.karen says:

love the Obama's
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

diningferrari says:

I also want to ...^_*
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

jdog1063 says:

Obama:
I'm sorry, I wasn't listening.
Did you say something about Obamacare inflating the costs of wheelchairs by increasing the taxes on medical devices?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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