President-elect Barack Obama prepares to step aboard a military plane Sunday at Chicago's Midway Airport as he heads for Washington and his inauguration. (Reuters).
Posted on 01/06/2009 4:47:34 AM PST by dennisw
President-elect Barack Obama arrived at Andrews Air Force Base tonight, aboard a presidential aircraft for the first time as the principal passenger, as he moved to Washington from his home town of Chicago 16 days before being sworn into office.
After posing for pictures on the windy tarmac with the ground crew, Obama, wearing a navy suit, blue tie and black overcoat, boarded a Boeing 757 painted like Air Force One. This particular jet is frequently used to carry the vice president, first lady and other top officials.
Obama ordered a cheeseburger and french fries from Dickson, who joked with reporters that he prepared the burger "Air Force One-style."
Asked whether he was looking forward to moving to Washington, Obama said: "Yeah, although living in a hotel for two weeks, we kind of did that for two years."
Obama was joined on the plane by several of his top aides, including senior adviser David Axelrod and incoming press secretary Robert Gibbs.
As they boarded the presidential plane for the first time, Obama's transition staffers looked delighted at the fruit plates and baskets of candy on their seats. Although the plane was not officially designated Air Force One, flight stewards and ground staff wore jackets embroidered with the Air Force One logo, and presidential seals decorated the plane's interior.
(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world like Kenya
And you may find yourself riding is a huge Presidential 707
And you may find yourself in the White House, with a beautiful Wife
And you may ask yourself-well...how did I get here?
This deserves a “barf alert”.
Does anyone know what he meant by this?
Barf, sweat and tears.
Referring to the campaign?
Wow that must be the same salute they are using that Obama uses during the National Anthem!
I think he is talking about the campaign.
wearing a navy suit, blue tie and black overcoat
Wow, now we get reports on his clothing. Next they will be reporting how often he changes. What he eats, how often he uses a restroom and whether he washes his hands.
All this reporting is of course important. After all, he is going to be a Clinton puppet and will need to have his name and face in the news daily.
Of course, I should have known that. I guess I'm not awake enough for my brain to be in full gear yet.
now this was funny!
The most important question still hasn’t been asked yet-—Boxers or Briefs.
Remember, Obama had servants when he was a young...Don't think Michelle likes to cook...or do anything domesticated.
Boxers or Briefs
Oh please don't you know Obama is steeling himself for the rigors of the presidency....
He's going Commando....
She’s used to having servants (taxpayers) take care of her, too.
"Ahmo hafta get me some a that chest bling and stuff. I wonder if Fidel might give me one of his El Commandante tunics?"
How soon will it be before his handmaidens in the MSM start pushing to get his face on Mt. Rushmore?
I’ve heard some talk of it already. Can you imagine?
Hey, you can already buy 0bama coins. I’d like to see everyone involved in the manufacture, promotion, delivery and posession of 0bama coins prosecuted for destruction of US government property.
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