No, not the Phil Collins album name (I am ashamed that I know that). Apparently, Obama is not wearing his in the oval office:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/21/a-major-bush-rule-gets-scrapped-by-obama/
It is well documented that I am not an Obama fan, but this "story" is just plain stupid and the reporter who thinks this is a story should be neutered immediately.
I like the formality rule in the Oval Office. It makes sense to me. Like a courtroom it is to remind you that you are somewhere important.
HOWEVER, it isn't Obama's style. That makes sense to. A more relaxed "get the job done" atmosphere. An interesting tidbit, but not a story.
I don't care if he's working in a t-shirt and bermuda shorts so long as he is working hard as promised. Appears he is so far.
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
I like the formality rule in the Oval Office. It makes sense to me. Like a courtroom it is to remind you that you are somewhere important.
HOWEVER, it isn't Obama's style. That makes sense to. A more relaxed "get the job done" atmosphere. An interesting tidbit, but not a story.
I think the surroundings (and the secret service) are enough to make you realize you're in a place of power.
Besides, do you keep your jacket on in your office? ;) (very few of the attorneys I know do..except when they're meeting a client)
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Originally posted by nathanm
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
I like the formality rule in the Oval Office. It makes sense to me. Like a courtroom it is to remind you that you are somewhere important.
HOWEVER, it isn't Obama's style. That makes sense to. A more relaxed "get the job done" atmosphere. An interesting tidbit, but not a story.
I think the surroundings (and the secret service) are enough to make you realize you're in a place of power.
Besides, do you keep your jacket on in your office? ;) (very few of the attorneys I know do..except when they're meeting a client)
I wear slacks and a polo shirt almost always (except at court appearances). I, apparently like Obama, are not about style over substance.
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Originally posted by guido911
No, not the Phil Collins album name (I am ashamed that I know that)...(snip)
Shouldn't be ashamed of knowing that Gweed; that was actually the very first concert I ever went to at the Brady Theatre in 1983 (back then still called the 'Old Lady on Brady'), and I was a HUGE Phil Collins/Genesis fan for years. I still like their music.
OK, back to topic...I agree, it's stupid, but I see why it was done. They're comparing the two Presidents and this falls in that category. I actually watched it when this piece aired on CNN. The MSM is on Obama overload right now. It's starting to get old, though. I don't really need to know that the Obama children got to meet the Jonas Brothers while the parents were dancing the night away.
Not much of a story.
After all, Clinton was far more relaxed in the Oval Office.
OUCH!
At least he still has his pants on.