PIC: The Moment We've All Been Waiting For (Obama in the Oval Office)

[Clio the Leo]

[bluestateguy]

1. Thank God this man is the president

nt

[GodlessBiker]

2. He needs to put some stuff on that desk. A pen holder, a blotter, something.

[Clio the Leo]

4. A COMPUTER!!!!!

But sadly, I dont think he can.

.... at least not yet.

[Kalyke]

86. Why not?

I work in Internet security. There is absolutely no reason he can't have one. We sell some of the most security-related software on the market (and, in fact, have done work for the Executive Office of the President).

There's no reason he can't have one.

[BattyDem]

5. Yeah, it does look a little empty ...

but he looks AWESOME behind that desk!

[Kerrytravelers]

6. From my understanding, he has the messiest desk on the block.

I bet by the end of the day, the pictures will show papers and stuff all over the place!

[Bucky]

29. Great prsidents always do

[LynzM]

30. Indeed.

I love the giant frog on his wall, and holy CRAP to the monitors!

[Dennis Donovan]

38. FDR's desk:

[unapatriciated]

58. I think it might be more like this...

[Left Coast2020]

68. DOES A KID UNDER DESK COME WITH IT?

Or is that optional?

[unapatriciated]

88. it's a twofer for Obama

[Maru Kitteh]

70. Every time I see that photo I want to yank that little boy out from under there and

give him bad eyesight so he can't get a pilot's license.

[lostnfound]

77. aww.. understanding the sentiment but I'm not sure that's a trade

he would have wanted to make.
You only live once, and I'm sure he saw a lot of beautiful sights with those eyes.

[nickw]

60. ?

Is that a star wars figurine in there?

[leeann1317]

40. Presidents don't usually do their day-to-day work in the Oval Office. They have a..

second office in a neighboring room which is more for their daily work. The Oval office is typically used more for formal occassions, meetings, etc...

[Kerrytravelers]

45. Oh, I didn't know that. Interesting.

[supernova]

61. There's an office in the family quarters too

where they can do work and be close to family too.

I was watching a show on FLN (I think) and Laura was showing them that office.

[FatDave]

36. See, he hasn't wasted any time setting up his desk.

All that desk shit's still in a box. He got into the office, sat down, and started making calls. He'll either get stuff out as he needs it or put his desk together on his own time, not the people's time.

That's my theory anyway.

[question everything]

42. Photos of Michelle, the girls and, eventually, the dog? (nt)

[ColbertWatcher]

72. I am looking forward to seeing that picture.

When the whole family poses in the residence--including Grandma!

[Ken Burch]

73. Maybe the movers hadn't got there yet?

n/t.

[Kerrytravelers]

3. Whew. I know, I for one, feel a whole lot safer.

[tigereye]

43. someone sane is in there!

: party:



friend!

[azmouse]

7. Oh dang...

I'm gonna cry again.

[alsame]

15. You and me both. Actually I've been crying on and off since

they left the Blair House yesterday morning.

[skeewee08]

Luv it! Your right he does need to put something on the desk .

[mindfulNJ]

8. YAYYY!!!!!!

[Renew Deal]

9. He needs a laptop, a headset, and...

a feather pen.

[The Blue Flower]

10. Now that just makes me smile!!!!!

nt

[LSdemocrat]

11. I hope they put out a higher quality version of this pic

I would love to put this on my desktop.

[onehandle]

12. God that hit me hard. Now it feels real. Somebody get this man a Mac. Hell, I'll buy it!

President Obama, I will buy you a brand new MacBook Pro.

Please get in touch.

[lunatica]

13. Sigh....

My shoulder muscles just relaxed after 8 long years. Oooooh, how nice that feels!

[Patiod]

65. Mine relaxed when I saw that helicoptor winging away w/B

But this seals it

We're in good hands again

[firedupdem]

14. Woo Hoo!!! n/t

[liberal N proud]

16. That is what we all worked so hard for.

[Starry Messenger]

17. He sure looks good there!

Looks like he got right to work. How exciting this is.

[JohnnyRingo]

18. Fantastic!

Thanx for posting that inspirational pic.
k&r

[Terran]

19. Whew!

(big sigh of relief)

[Cash_thatswhatiwant]

20. w00t

[yodermon]

21. I'm pretty sure he picked up the whoopie cushion left there by shrub

before sitting down

[LisaM]

22. It's so much more reassuring, isn't it?

I still hope he changes the decor one of these days.

[texas1928]

23. OH NOES, NEAT DESK is a SIGN OF AN INSANE MIND!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Bucky]

27. Right, like it isn't gonna be all cluttered up in two weeks

My dad's the same way. Mom makes him clean his desk off 3 or 4 times a year--it never takes.

[treestar]

34. Sign of a new job

It will get messed up.

[WI_DEM]

24. Ladies and Gentlemen, The President of the United States.

[Bucky]

25. Doesn't the sun shine a little brighter in that room now?

Must be because he keeps the draps open. Bush always had them closed to soften the lighting and allow Cheney to sit in on meetings during daylight hours.

[chill_wind]

53. "Cheney....daylight hours"--- LOL! :-)

[colorado thinker]

64. That was good, wasn't it?

Certainly can't have the old vampire going up in smoke . . .

[Cha]

26. WOW! Somehow that makes it

even more Surreal!

[DainBramaged]

28. Remember this gem.........imagine if it had happened..........

http://www.palinaspresident.us /

There is an ADULT in the People's House, first one in oh, 28 years (I love Bill, but that loose weiner of his.....).

[renate]

52. love the list of baby names on the wall!

Boy... when you think that this picture was even a remote possibility (and until the last month or two, it wasn't even all that remote....)

[Politicalboi]

54. That's a great picture

I love the way you can make the phone ring and get nuked and hear the protesters outside. What a nightmare we would be living if this picture were true.

[remember2000forever]

80. Wow! They Added Some MORE Stuff Since I Last saw it!

[Jennicut]

31. My day is now made. Best picture I have seen in 8 long years.

[Born_A_Truman]

32. Yay US!

We dared to dream of this and we made it happen!

[stuntcat]

33. FANTASTIC

that's beautiful frickin BEAUTIFUL

[treestar]

35. There's no bridge to nowhere on the desk!

Probably no dead wolves in the closet either!

[AzDar]

37. Did you know that every time Barack sits behind that desk, an angel gets its wings?

[BlancheSplanchnik]

71. LOL!!

good one!

[EraOfResponsibility]

39. higher res, please.

but yes, beautiful pic!

[PresidentObama]

41. It didn't fully hit me that it was real, until I saw that photo.

What an incredible picture. What a moment.

[NYC_SKP]

44. Whatever he does, I hope he does NOT open that one door more than...

...once or twice. You know the one.

Bambi's in there!!!

http://www.palinispresident.com /

.

[Politicalboi]

55. This picture is a little different

Than the other palinpresident picture.

[liberalhistorian]

74. LOL, the oil drills and dinosaurs right

outside the window!!!! (I'm afraid the oil drills probably wouldn't have been too far off).

I still treasure the look on her face all throughout McBush's concession speech, it was sooooo sweet.

[Danascot]

46. The grown-ups are back in charge

I believe Obama will be the greatest president of the modern era.

[redstate_democrat]

47. I love our first family!

May God bless and protect them.

[Rocknrule]

48. Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is what a leader looks like

[Quiet_Dem_Mom]

49. The Resolute Desk. Interesting history behind it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolute_desk

The History Channel had a special on the history of the White House and how the administrations added to or remodeled the rooms. If you could get past the fact that it was mostly a White House tour with Pickles (and the twins from the Antiques Road Show), that is. With any luck, HC will redo the doc with the current occupants.

According to the doc, FDR also used the desk, except he requested the swinging panel be added in front to cover the wheelchair. (It's also the same desk in the famous photo of JFK, Jr. playing under the desk while his Dad worked). Reagan had risers added to the bottom of the desk to accomodate his height.

Nice to see the desk be put to proper use again and not just used as a cowboy boot holder...

[1776Forever]

50. Thanks - Found that very interesting.

[RichardRay]

51. The first time he sat down there must have been interesting...

I have an image of him walking into the Oval Office sometime in the last 36 hours, stepping around behind the desk, looking at the chair and that expanse of desktop, and then sitting down in front of those windows for the first time as President. I'll bet he grinned, but he may also have grimaced...

[Divine Discontent]

75. I bet he either was very solemn, or cried, knowing the history of who has been in that room before

him as president, and how so much was done to get him there that had nothing to do with his own effort.

what a surreal feeling he has experienced thanks to those who came before who fought for rights, and the tens of millions that strongly supported him and showed up to vote for him on election day.

GOBAMA! Praying for you!

[NBachers]

76. I heard on the news tonight

He got there a little after 8 this morning, went in alone and closed the doors for 10 minutes. Then they went off to the prayer service.

Ten minutes to sit down alone and vibe the place in (and chase the BAD vibes out.)

It still could use a good smudging, though.

[TrogL]

87. CBC said it was traditional - it's the time to read the predecessor's letter

I wonder how many spelling mistakes were in Dubya's letter.

[K Gardner]

56. OMG ! Been at work for the past 13 hrs, I've seen/heard NOTHING ! Thank you ! n/t

[KeepItReal]

57. This is now my laptop's background!!

44 Rocks!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

69. MEEE TOOOOOO!!!

HAAAA!!!! HOW FUN!!!!

I am enjoying every moment of my hero worshiping!!

[nickw]

59. sigh

Has anyone else been checking news sites today not for news, but just to enjoy the headlines that start "President Barack Obama did something"?

[sundog]

62. ha!

excellent

[Catamount]

63. You got my vote!

Oh yes!
K&R

[racaulk]

66. K&R

Awesome!!!

[Historic NY]

67. A least he has a doodling pad...I want to see his Presidential carpet.

[Optical.Catalyst]

78. That looks like computer desktop background material

Anybody selling President Obama mouse pads?

The picture holds possibilities for screen savers and signature lines too.

[KewlKat]

79. Here's another one

[Vickers]

81. omg he's wearing a jacket who does he think he is goerge w. bush omg!!!!!

/dumbass_freeper

[bdamomma]

82. He needs some cables in there to install a computer.

you know the other jerk head did not know how to use one. He needs some pictures of his family too behind him.

Boy, he looks good behind that desk, thank god he is there!!! I give him my full support he has alot of cleaning up to do.

[Wednesdays]

83. Tending to business, too, and not playing video games

or falling down drunk.

[peacetalksforall]

84. I hope there was a sage cleansing and that a Native American was part of it.

Change.

bitter sweet

bitter memories
sweet prospects

[Richd506]

85. A century and a half in the making

Just think. It took a Civil War, a Civil Rights Movement and a really really really really really really really really dumb president to reach this moment. But I'm glad this moment has been reached.