[Lucky9teen]

When a person folds his/her arms about the chest firmly, a feeling of being threatened may exist, since most people may use this gesture as a defensive manouver. This gesture signifies a nervous, negative, or defensive attitude.

People also fold arms by keeping their thumbs out to indicate superiority. While a folded arms gesture with one palm outside and the other firmly placed between the other arm and the chest may indicate a confused state of mind. In addition, some people fold their arms while keeping their fists firmly clenched to indicate hostility.

The partiallly crossed arm gesture in which one arm swings across the body to hold or to touch the other arm to form a barrier is often made by a person when he/she finds himself/herself lacking in confidence. Holding both your palms just below the stomach can mean that the person either is trying to de-stress himself or is in a position where he has to take orders from someone.

[Lucky9teen]

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"His fault!"

[Revolting cat!]

Who painted those, Thomas Kinkade, or R.Crumb?

And I wanna know what they’ll do once they run out of room in the WH to hang these bad portraits of bad former ex-presidents?

[DManA]

I don’t think it looks anything like him.

[Sir Napsalot]

I would put money down and bet Michelle's portrait will have a lot more bling bling than what is considered tasteful.

[JennysCool]

Madam First Lady, thank you so much for inviting our rowdy friends — (laughter) — to my hanging. (Laughter.)

I sure do miss a sense of humor in the White House.

[upchuck]

Those portraits (especially of W) are U-G-L-Y.

[lacrew]

Barry’s backhanded compliment:

“That’s certainly been true of President Bush. The months before I took the oath of office were a chaotic time. We knew our economy was in trouble, our fellow Americans were in pain, but we wouldn’t know until later just how breathtaking the financial crisis had been. And still, over those two and a half months — in the midst of that crisis — President Bush, his Cabinet, his staff, many of you who are here today, went out of your ways — George, you went out of your way — to make sure that the transition to a new administration was as seamless as possible.”

[Disambiguator]

Laura Bush: "Will somebody please get this walking carpet out of my way?"

[barmag25]

"I'm serious, there's prayer rugs and a camel in the Lincoln bedroom. Go have a look for yourself"

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[coon2000]

Obama is garbage compared to Bush.

[Sir Napsalot]

>>>> U.S. President Barack Obama (L)

I see what you did there,

L as Lame

[MortMan]

W’s remarks were classy and self-deprecating. What a gentleman, and shat a wonderful lady for his wife.

[Churchillspirit]

The Bushes are a class act....I miss them both.

[MinuteGal]

Too bad Red Skelton isn't around to do Obama's portrait in his (Red's) well-known genre....if you get my drift.

Leni

[PetroniusMaximus]

“Holding both your palms just below the stomach can mean that the person either is trying to de-stress himself or is in a position where he has to take orders from someone.”

Those are some very interesting observations. I’ve always wanted to know more about that subject. Do you have any books or websites you could recommend?

[crosshairs]

Laura: Outa my way you lyin Kenyan. Blaming my husband for all of your crap. I oughta knock you on your ass.

George: Easy Laura.

[Sergio]

bkmk

[Ditter]

I don't think I like their portraits very much. Maybe I just need to see them closer up but they don't look like a very good likeness of either one. George's expression looks strange.