Obama's first chopper flight delights staffers (what a rookie!)

Washington Times ^ | 2/5/2009 | Jon Ward

[markomalley]

And as the president took off, a flock of staffers emerged from the West Wing to watch. They cheered and clapped…

Somehow, I'd have a feeling that his inner circle of cult followers would clap and cheer if he were to pick his nose:

And as the president dug outagolden nuggetand deftly flicked it in his mouth, a flock of staffers emerged from the West Wing to watch. They cheered and clapped, fully amazed at being allowed to be in this close proximity to THE ONE^™©®

[AngelesCrestHighway]

They probably clap when he takes a crap.....

[BigFinn]

And as the president took off, a flock of geese...

[b4its2late]

Did they write about Bush’s first ride on the helo?

[jgilbert63]

Sycophants

[beaversmom]

Another sign of presidential inexperience: when Obama reached the foot of the stairs up into the helicopter, he stopped and greeted the Marine standing in full salute, and extended his hand. Pictures later showed that the Marine looked thoroughly shocked by the break in protocol.

I'd like to see that picture.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

This is UTTERLY ridiculous! It’s like......”Oh, look! It’s a black man in a helicopter! Hurrr, hurrr, hurrr.” As absurd as that. G-d these people are insane!

[Danae]

Likely gathering up the boogers to sell on Ebay...

[unkus]

I wonder how the Marines salute him.

FINGER.....ARMS!!!

[Badeye]

‘Did they write about Bush’s first ride on the helo?’

Nope, because nobody knew him in the 1960s...

[Slapshot68]

Everything with this guy will be a momentus “First.” Pass the barf bags.

[squidly]

Dangit, first Clinton and now this guy. Are there any Democrats left who know how to salute?

[Army Air Corps]

Dear Leader took a ride in a helicopter, oooooooooh.

I think I vomited in my mouth a bit.

[MrB]

No, but Bush wasn’t the first cool black president.

[massgopguy]

I bet Bambi puked as well.

[DocH]

What a shame these Marines have to serve, and show (feign) respect for, this Socialist, power-mongering (”WE won the election, so...”) man-child.

[pennyfarmer]

I’m happier than a tornado in a trailer park!! Whooo Weeeee!! ~ Toe Mater in the movie cars when he gets his ride in the Dinoco helicopter.

[saquin]

I'd hardly say the Marine looked "thoroughly shocked".

Here's the youtube.

[unkus]

Bless those magnificent Marines. This POS doesn't merit walking in their shaddows.

[buccaneer81]

Did they write about Bush’s first ride on the helo?

Certainly anticlimactic for Mr. Bush, considering he is a trained fighter pilot.