Photos: The Obama Presidency, November 23, 2009

[Clio the Leo]

Jaime Hyneman, left, and Adam Savage, right, co-host of the television program 'MythBusters', take their seat before the start of the program with President Barack Obama at the Executive Office Building in the White House complex, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Obama spoke about several initiatives designed to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.


Yes, he also bows to robots.
U.S. President Barack Obama inspects the "Cougar Cannon", a robot developed by students at Oakton High School that catches and throws balls





President Barack Obama, center, poses for a group photo with local area students at the Executive Office Building in the White House complex, in Washington,



The 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award honouring Magodonga Mahlangu and her organization Women of Zimbabwe Arise is seen before its presentation by U.S. President Barack Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington November 23, 2009.


President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Awards ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. , 23, 2009.




President Barack Obama, right, and Ethel Kennedy, second from right, watch as Robert F. Kennedy Human Right Award recipients Jenni Williams, left, and Magodonga Mahlangu, second from left, receive their award in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Nov. , 23, 2009. Williams is the Founder of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) and Magodonga is a member of the human rights group.



Zimbabwean human rights activist Magodonga Mahlangu gives the hand signal for the human rights group Women of Zimbabwe Arise before being presented with the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award by U.S. President Barack Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington November 23, 2009.



Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, applauds as U.S. President Barack Obama presents the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Magodonga Mahlangu and her organization Women of Zimbabwe Arise, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington November 23, 2009.


(One of the Kennedy children) returns a shawl to U.S. first lady Michelle Obama as President Barack Obama watches on during a ceremony honouring the recipients of the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 23, 2009.







And yes, he's still the Messiah. :silly:

[Barack_America]

1. Mythbusters! Science! A rocking FLOTUS dress!

Wow. This post is like porn to me.

Must.calm.down.

;)

[Clio the Leo]

13. Oh if you think that's something....

.... prepare yourself of the WONDERMENT that will engulf us tomorrow when we have.....

Formal State Dinner Obamabarbies!!!!

Evening wear will be involved!!!!! :bounce:

(And let me just say now, Michelle, I LOVE you to death but if you wear another cocktail dress tomorrow I am NOT voting for y'all in 2012!!! I have my limits!!!! I'm seriously!!!!)

[HipChick]

2. great pics..love that guy..MO looks great too

[firedupdem]

3. Nice!

Love Michelle's dress. :)

[ClarkUSA]

4. It's nice to have a loving couple in the White House for once. Great pics. Keep 'em coming. K&R

[elleng]

5. Neat pics.

First time we've seen Ethel in a loooooong time, isn't it?

[Clio the Leo]

12. Well, since Teddy's funeral.

But she was a big Obama supporter during the campaign.



Over these past few years, I've watched Senator Obama inspire Americans from all walks of life to believe in real change and a new sense of hope and possibility. He's a magnetic force, drawing the nation together for the common good and galvanizing us all to help shape our country's future.

Barack is so like Bobby, who struggled for the rights of the poor in the Mississippi Delta and Appalachia, traveled to California to stand in solidarity with Cesar Chavez and farm workers and fought to end another war that cost so many lives.

Today, we crave a leader with vision who can help us regain our lost humanity and rekindle our inherent generosity. With courage, caring and charisma, Senator Obama is leading us toward a kinder, gentler world.

Senator Obama's candidacy sends out "ripples of hope" that can build a "current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance." I am proud to support Barack Obama, and look forward to him leading this country toward a brighter, more hopeful future.

Ethel Kennedy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethel-skakel-kennedy/why-im-supporting-barack-_1_b_84604.html

[mscuedawg]

6. Where do I get a knock off of Michelle's dress??

That is luscious!!!

[Cha]

7. Such sweetness and goodness with

all the hate and ignorance swirling around them.

Thanks, Clio~

[CakeGrrl]

8. Nice stuff

Great RFK event, funny expression as the President regards the robot, Ethel!, FLOTUS dress rocks.

[starroute]

9. Obama's just geeking out over that robot

Stuff like that turns him into an instant 12 year old.

[Hekate]

10. ha--Rachel's not the only one who gets a Moment of Geek!

:D

[Clio the Leo]

11. lol he has this look on his face like, "oh PLEASE dont hit my teleprompter!"

And side note, does anyone find it odd that a bunch of teenaged boys assembled something called a "Cougar Cannon"?

They have learned to fend them off early I guess.

[Tarheel_Dem]

14. I know it's superficial, but Michelle looks totally hot! Love the dress. (nt)

[politicasista]

15. Kick

Nice pics. And the dress rocks. :kick: