PHOTOS The First Couple: If Only They Could Lighten Up......

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[NYC_SKP]

1. Their smiles...

...make ME smile!

Every time!!!

:kick:

[trueprog]

119. Well why wouldn't they be all cheesy now?...

He gets to be President, and she finally has a reason to be proud of America. We give everything to a blatantly unqualified candidate and then applaud him for being happy about it? Geez.

[leftynyc]

120. Gee- you sound bitter

It just breaks my heart.

[jenmito]

123. S/he's no Dem. A quick search of its posts show her/him defending Bush as the

legitimate winner both times, shows her/him claiming Obama's a citizen of Indonesia, etc.

[leftynyc]

124. I guess I need to use that

sarcasm thingy.

[jenmito]

125. No you don't...

I knew you were being sarcastic. I was just telling you some things I found out about him/her. :hi:

[yellowcanine]

121. The people have spoken. He won fair and square. Get over it. It matters neither here nor there

what you think of his qualifications or lack thereof. The voters thought he was qualified.

[jenmito]

122. ALERTED. n/t

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Thank you for posting these. It brightened my day...and our future! n/t

[AnOhioan]

3. Outside of the politics of it all....

I will enjoy seeing them so much more than the smirk that was the boy-king.

[Brooklyns_Finest]

4. Damn

THis is really going to happen. I can't wait for the inaguation.

[Brooklyns_Finest]

5. Damn

THis is really going to happen. I can't wait for the inaguation.

[calimary]

30. Welcome to DU!

Yeah, hard to believe!

I still wander around the house saying to myself - "President-Elect OUR GUY!!!" I still can't believe we won! And even better that we won with THIS couple. Definitely a First Lady I will be proud of, as well as a President. I have not been able to say "my President" for eight long years now.

[CTyankee]

42. I did the same thing when Clinton was elected. I remember running up the stairs

laughing and saying PRESIDENT CLINTON! over and over and laughing some more.

This time I feel a large measure of relief as well as happiness because of what we all have been thru these 8 years. It's been hell. Now we are delivered to a new land...

[Baby Snooks]

77. Bill Clinton

I didn't. I had a sense about Bill Clinton. Proven right all these years later.

[question everything]

97. Let's see: the first Democrat to be re-elected since FDR

Took a budget deficit and left with a surplus. Under his administration, income increased along all income levels, nominated two Supreme Court justices that held the right tilting at bay..

But you had a sense of it... Such ingratitude. Do you have any idea what it takes to run for office, and to govern? No, of course not. So much easier to just sit and click whatever comes to your... whatever..

[Baby Snooks]

76. Our guy but not our table...

And because it's not our table a growing number of people are hesitant about calling him our guy.

[calimary]

99. True enough.

But consider the alternative.

We would not only not have had a table, we wouldn't even have been invited into the room. Or the house. Or ANYWHERE on the property.

He hasn't made noises about doing everything I'd like to see, either, but hey, him - or john mcsame and that GAWDawful Tundra Tart? No question, no contest. Whatsoever. I think the best man DEFINITELY won in November, which all-in-all IS a win for us. And at least it means we're in the room, even if not at the table.

[Baby Snooks]

108. The table...

What bothers me is that in some ways it's not even his table. And what bothers me about that is that I wonder whose table it is.

What bothered me about Sarah Palin, aka Backwoods Barbie, was that she was sort of the final nail in the coffin for John McCain among moderate Republicans who had just recovered from Phil Gramm and my impression of Sarah Palin was that some wanted to ensure that John McCain lost.

I have always maintained that the Republicrats intended for Hillary Clinton to be president. And then along came Barack Obama.

I don't like what I see at the table. Regardless of whose table it is.

I see the Clintons at the table. If we had wanted Hillary Clinton at the table we would have voted for her to begin with.

I see the Bushes at the table. Robert Gates? He was head of the CIA under George HW Bush. We definitely voted the Bushes out of office and out of power. And yet there they are.



The Bushes. The Clintons. The dynasty.

[stlsaxman]

68. I'm still pinching myself, too...

and welcome to DU, rex!

:hi:

[babylonsister]

6. Thank you and rec'd. So many good ones I hadn't seen! They're

really cute together.

[Cha]

7. Thanks for the Friday Night

pics, Jackeens. All these leading up to the Inaugeration and beyond:party::bounce:

[chill_wind]

8. Wow!! Just wow! K & R.

[thunder rising]

9. From back in the day when we thought the wars, torture, spying were the worst issues

It's good to remember a smile.

[givemebackmycountry]

10. With all due respect....

She is rocking that white tank top under the black jacket.

Just an observation.

I got a thing for smart, sexy women, and our new First Lady is just that.

[Kookaburra]

13. She looks great in jewel tones too...

Red, royal blue, purple, emerald green.

[BrklynLiberal]

11. They sure do seem to really care a lot about each other. It is beautiful to see.

Thanks for posting.

[bigwillq]

12. Nice pics!

:bounce:

[mecherosegarden]

14. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!

I love them!

[Turbineguy]

15. I hope they will still enjoy themselves

after they take on the Labors of Hercules.

[redstate_democrat]

16. They are constantly like:

:P :P :loveya: :loveya: :hug: :hug: :fistbump: :fistbump: :pals: :pals: :rofl: :rofl: :patriot: :patriot:

[Lisa0825]

18. The Obama marriage in smilies! Good job! :-) nt

[DevonRex]

55. That's a really good description of them. Can't believe our smilies

are that expressive, but they are. :hi:

[applegrove]

17. They are so beautiful together. They always look like they are having so much fun.

What a couple.

[politicasista]

19. Proud K & R

A Real First Couple we can be proud of. :patriot: :kick: :bounce:

[Bryan]

20. It's nice to once again have a First Couple who visibly enjoy each other's company

It lightens the heart.

[calimary]

28. No kidding. They look like they actually like each other, as well as still being in love

with each other after all these years.

My favorite is #40. LOVE that one!

No phony pasted-on smiles in any of these. Just all genuine.

[lonestarnot]

21. Gawd I love them!

:loveya:

[MarianJack]

22. Returning to Washington, 1/20/09...

...Charm, elegance and intelligence our First Lady & VP's wife. These qualities will be well represented by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.

[blaze]

23. Sigh

I just love looking at shots of these two!!

Another book-marked photo thread!!!

[FloridaJudy]

24. Bless them!

They're going to need all the love and laughter they can get to see them through the years ahead.

And call me shallow, but I can't wait to see what they wear to the inaugural balls. They're such a gorgeous couple, I bet they'll knock our socks off.

[Bette Noir]

49. Barack in a tux-- I can't wait!

[WatchWhatISay]

25. So real

Ahhh! The refreshing look of genuine emotions.

I can't wait!

[trayfoot]

26. Great pics! Thanks!

[LaStrega]

27. They're such a handsome couple ...

Michelle looks especially gorgeous in numbers 37 & 38.

[Terran]

29. It's so...strange...to see a President and First Lady so clearly

in love, and so clearly best friends. With the possible exception of Jimmy and Rosalind, in my life these couples have always been the man out front with the wife in back either looking adoringly on in isolation, or in Bill and Hil's case, not so adoringly.

[angee_is_mad]

31. Michelle's skin is like chocolate BUTTER

I'm so jealous!!!!

[Lindsey]

32. I re-looked at them to see which ones I like the most and there

are simply too many to list.

[mopinko]

33. i was hoping you had the one from their night out on the town in chicago

shortly after the election, a week or 2, they were coming out of a fancy restaurant, all dressed up. i think it might have been someone's birthday. they looked superfine.

[Tinksrival]

34. Hi Mo!

Here's one:


They do look sharp!


Spiaggia Chicago Restaurant:Barack & Michelle Obama Eat Out - Spiaggia Chicago is in the news after the Obamas were seen having dinner at the eatery last night.Barack and Michelle Obama had dinner at Spiaggia at 11pm Saturday night to celebrate their victory.The couple also celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary and Michelle’s birthday at the restaurant.

[mopinko]

62. that's the one. don't they look gorgeous!

your snowman is pretty cute there, too. is it yours?

[EraOfResponsibility]

112. yes they do

Michelle looks hot Barack is sooo...Bobby Kennedy there.

[Name removed]

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[Hekate]

37. Relax. One overseas obsessive sometimes gives us a lift with her photo gallery ...

... even if it's a bit over the top.

Just don't ever click on threads by Jackeens and you won't be aggravated. ;-)

Hekate

[cboy4]

38. It doesn't aggravate me .. it just bothers me as being

really stalkerish.

Unless one is in middle school or something, and puts Teen Beat-like photos up on their bedroom wall, it's a little off.

Oh well. As I said, this could be a young teenager so who knows.

[Bluebear]

39. ~~~~skree!!!!1~~~~~

[wellstone dem]

51. boy, does that ever bring back memories

I bet I bought that issue.

[DebbieCDC]

90. I'm SURE I bought it -- I was in love with Davy Jones when I was 13

:loveya:

Thankfully my musical tastes have improved over the years!!!!

[islandmkl]

47. cboy4...is it just something you HAVE to do??

pictures of the most famous couple in the world at the moment is STALKERISH??

dude, you really reach sometimes...get out and get some f***ing air...

[Grateful for Hope]

59. If you don't like the photos

don't click on the thread. You are a piece of work.

[Jackeens]

41. Oh cboy4.....

...lighten up! I don't collect them, I link them from photo websites. At least a dozen websites (eg The Huffington Post, Time, Newsweek, Chicago Tribune, etc) do simiar themed photo slideshows, it's just a bit of fun - nothing more, nothing less. Honestly, I take it a whole lot less seriously than you....take a deep breath, and smile. ;-)

[racaulk]

44. When you're publicly lambasted for being "racist scum" for no damn reason, it's kinda hard to smile.

I hope you "found the plot" in the last couple of weeks.

[Jackeens]

56. I'm sure you regret some of your posts and PMs too. You should. n/t

[LostinVA]

67. I would like to know which posts of Racaulk's you think he should regret

Considering he is a very nice, level-headed poster.

[racaulk]

75. Don't bother, I'm sure she's ignoring both of us.

It's easier to launch unfounded personal attacks than to actually engage in dialog. That seems to be Jackeen's modus operandi as of late.

But thank you for the compliment and for speaking up for me. It's very much appreciated. :pals:

[DevonRex]

54. cboy, don't be rude.

You're a really nice person but you need to show that nice side more often. Nobody's stalking anybody. Believe it or not, the internets allow people to gather photos pretty easily. And she has done Biden and other people, too.

[Eurobabe]

36. We are used to nothing but MISERY in the WH

How are we supposed to deal with this smiling thing? :fistbump:

[orleans]

91. LOL! no kidding. it's gonna be a great fucking change for us all! n/t

[Hope And Change]

40. K & R!

[Enrique]

43. I like Michelle in the winter hat

pic #13. She wears it well.

[madmom]

45. I noticed in one pic, Michelle is wearing pants, I wonder if she has

trouble finding them long enough? My daughter has long legs also and has a bear of a time.

[Kahuna]

46. They are soulmates. But you ever notice how Obama..

holds his breath a little when Michele speaks?... :rofl:

[EffieBlack]

48. I can't believe we're going to have to put up with these two for four years . . .

Somebody up there must like us!

[lostnfound]

66. What-- aren't we hoping for eight? nt

[ogneopasno]

50. They are so clearly very much in love it makes a person happy just to see those pictures. They will

be a huge comfort to each other in the difficult days ahead.

[DevonRex]

52. #40 has always been my favorite. I tried to pick out some other

favorites, but they're all just so damned good. Thank you so much for the pictures. You have brightened my day considerably. :hi:

[wellstone dem]

53. He seems to smile more and bigger

when she is with him.

[Buzz Clik]

57. They're giddy because they are secretly converting the US and Democratic Party

... into a "rightist" nightmare. :sarcasm:

I could not be more pleased with our President Elect and his First Lady. :party:

[Phx_Dem]

58. I love #19. The looks on their faces . . . lol

They're so insync in every picture -- like they're one person.

I also love #38. Michelle looks stunning. I remember that occassion -- it was a musical tribute for the NAACP Image Awards. I watched it on TV and saw the Obama's sitting in the front row. I remember thinking how gorgeous Barack Obama's wife was.

[classof56]

60. Thanks! Lovely photo array of an amazingly lovely and happy couple.

Our FIRST couple! Wow--gives me chills to say the words. For a long time, I've signed myself "Tired Old Cynic". Right now I'm enjoying the fact that I am no longer so tired and definitely a lot less cynical, thanks to our new President. Can't do anything about being old, but hey--two outa three ain't bad!

Blessings!

[lenegal]

61. Thanks for the awesom pictures. Our President and First Lady

What a refreshing sight. A first couple who truly love each other. Can't wait for the inauguration.

[CitizenLeft]

63. I love your photo threads - thank you!

And the way they look at each other, especially the way he looks at her - like #11 - it's wonderfully refreshing. And someone upthread said "genuine" - that's the perfect word!

[Stardust]

102. Jackeens rules the photo-threads, doesn't she?!? K&R!!!

[Vinca]

64. How mind boggling refreshing after Pickles and Shrub for 8 years. nt

[BlueMTexpat]

65. Thank you for posting this lovely series of photos.

It is literally breathtaking to see in their body language how much the Obamas love each other ... and how much they care about doing something positive for us all.

:grouphug:

[stlsaxman]

69. Thank you and i'm saving every one of them! n/t

[Lochloosa]

70. This post sucks without a Fist Bump!

[Dystopian]

71. KandR for beautiful never ending love...

Thank you for posting these...brings tears to my eyes.

peace~

[SpankMe]

72. Pic 27 - the man just looks plain cool in sunglasses. n/t

[Triana]

73. Awwwwwwwwr! They very obviously cherish each other. It felt good to hear Michelle say..

...they were more in love now than ever. An interviewer had asked about the campaign and if it had been hard on them - how they stayed in touch, etc. and that was part of her answer. They got even closer. :loveya:

And I LOVE this photo. It's my favorite of all of them in the OP:

[Mad_Dem_X]

74. Such a beautiful couple!

And such obvious love and respect for one another. How lucky are we that they're our next First Couple?

SEVENTEEN DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!!:bounce:

[PatSeg]

78. They are the 'real deal"

I love the way Barack looks at her and smiles when she's speaking. There is a really strong bond there and it is inspiring to see.

[cinci_democrat]

79. What a great couple!

You know, after the last 8 dismal/sobering years, these pictures literally bring tears to my eyes. I am so proud of my new President and First Lady, and, for the first time in a long time, so hopeful for my country. Won't it be great to have this sane, smart, compassionate, loving couple in the White House. Thanks for posting these great pictures!

[fortyfeetunder]

80. What a handsome couple!

They will be a wonderful addition to DC.

Thanks Jackeens

:hi:
:kick: and a R

[demilib]

81. Tearing up to think that they will be in the white house soon.

Considering the current state of events in the world, they are going to need all the smiles they can get soon.

[yy4me]

82. Anyone who does not smile looking at these pictures just does

not know how to smile. It is refreshing to see the love and happiness our new first couple have for each other and they show it. It gives me hope and a good, warm feeling. Thanks to the poster for making my day.

Something to smile about is a good thing. I haven't had too much of that lately.

[OR Ruminator]

83. Great pictures. Thanks!

[Rhiannon12866]

84. Well, they'll sure never replace this fun loving couple...

:hide:

[orleans]

93. omg! i just laughed my ass off at your picture! (nice wording for the setup too!) n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

94. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, LOL. I really hesitated before I posted it...

:hide:

[jeff30997]

104. Er..Who the Hell is that ?

I mean er...Who the Hell is that ?(I can't think of anything smarter to say,sorry...)

[Rhiannon12866]

105. That's the Bushes paying last respects to the Pope...

I'm quite sure that it's photoshopped, but I couldn't resist, though I thought about it for awhile before I posted it... :hide:

[nolabear]

107. Holy Corpse!

I don't mean to be disrespectful (well, okay, maybe I do just a little) but that is one DEAD lookin Pope.

[Rhiannon12866]

109. That's the way they always look (like I've seen them all... :eyes:),

because they keep them around for so long, viewings and masses and all. But you'd think that if the Russians have managed to make Lenin look as if he might sit up any minute (I've seen him and he does...), since 1924, you'd think that they'd make even more of an effort with the pope.:shrug:

I'm not trying to start another "pope war" here, LOL, was actually pro-pope on that one... But I couldn't help posting this very bizarre pic, though I hesitated a few times before I did. Since it's buried (excuse the term.. x() in such a very long thread, I didn't think too many would notice... :-)

BTW, welcome to DU, nolabear!!! :toast: It's great to have you with us! (And we aren't always like this, I swear...) :hi:

[sandnsea]

114. lol

As I was scrolling down, first it looked like she was in mourning because she had to kiss him..

and then I scroll some more, and they're kissing over a corpse - one that hasn't even been embalmed, yikes!

:rofl:

What the hell were they doing kissing at that funeral for?

[Rhiannon12866]

115. I'm sure that the pic is photoshopped, LOL.

But it was so bizarre that I couldn't resist posting it. And I'm sure that they embalmed the Pope. It's just that he was still required to make way too many appearances... x(

[Manifestor_of_Light]

117. That picture is NOT photoshopped.

They really were kissing in St. Peter's at the pope's funeral.....

unbelievably bad taste.

:wtf:

New frontiers in tacky...

[puebloknot]

85. Fun, good-looking, *and* smart!!!!!! Pretty cheeky! :) nt

[WinstonSmith4740]

86. Let's see now...

Michelle Obama is a beautiful, smart, ambitous, stylish, and tough woman. She has an obviously loving and stable marraige with an equally terrific man. They both grew up in tough situations, followed the rules, did the right things, got ahead because of their own grit and determination, and stood up for what they believe in. No "legacy admissions", no "gentlemen's "C"'s, no advantages by accident of being born into a wealthy, powerful (and evil) family.

Therefore, it only stands to reason that a whack-job like Coulter would slam her. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/03/ann-coulter-slams-michell_n_154947.html

This is gonna be fun...I can't wait to see all of those wing-nuts foaming at the mouth for the next 4, and hopefully 8, years. It's gonna be even more fun to see Coulter's "book" relegated to the $1.00 rack immediately. :evilgrin:

[janx]

88. I'm not going to read what Coulter has to say, because I haven't

for years--but I can tell you unequivocally that the Obamas are the kind of people Coulter should have aspired to be. And she could have. She had all of the opportunities to do so, yet she chose to make a lot of money the same way that Rush Limbaugh did: by promulgating fear, hatred, and ignorance in the name of media "entertainment." It's particularly ironic since Coulter and the Obamas are roughly the same age, several years younger than I am. We are all around the same age, so the moral and historical contrast is doubly stark to me. Wow.

[The Wizard]

87. They look like they could rekindle The Enlightenment

that was snuffed out by the criminal Bush cartel.

[proReality]

89. They have to be the most natural, most beautiful couple we've

ever elected to serve in the WH. I wish them all the best.

[bluescribbler]

92. It would also be nice...

If they could also try to pretend that they like each other.

[janx]

95. Any other native midwesterners posting on this thread?

Do you recognize this? :rofl:

Smiles and bear hugs are hallmarks of midwestern behavior. It got me into trouble more than once in different places in the U.S., and also with different cultures (translate: my ex mother-in-law, who was an elderly woman from Ireland).

I see this, and I recognize it and love it.

[Serge A Storms]

96. thanks I'm proud to have done my small bit to make this happen

[Mist]

98. Thanks for sharing the joy! I've bookmarked your wonderful selection of

pictures. January 20, hurry and get here!

[Sultana]

100. Beautiful

aww, I just love them both to bits.

pic 19 is hella funny

I hope my future husband and I are like Barack and Michelle :D

[ilrslr3]

101. Thanks for the pictures love #30

[BlooInBloo]

103. Cheezy smile #37 was my fav, until I started drooling over her legs in #39.

EDIT: But numbering the pics was completely ftw - well done!

[billyoc]

106. I still can hardly believe we get to have them in the White House.

It really hasn't sunk in for me yet. :wow:

[Kind of Blue]

110. Jackeens_for_Obama, You Rock to the Nth Degree.

What a collection. How could we not truly believe in a better future when looking at these gorgeous photos of pure, unabashed love? I have no words to describe the feelings. Thanks for putting it together and posting. :)

[Aristus]

111. Damn! We've had handsome Presidents and beautiful First Ladies, but when have we ever

had a First Couple that was this HOT?!?!?

:patriot:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

118. Not since Jack and Jackie.

I barely remember them.


Barack and Michelle:
Classy, smart, good looking, happy, NICE people.

No wonder the Repukes are baffled.

[FrenchieCat]

113. Nothing to be added but

tears of joy....as I shall never forget what the Bush Administration did starting on day one to me and mine and ours.

17 days before we get to turn the page!

And this is what some of Change looks like! I'm more than thrilled. Thanks Jackeens!

[AZBlue]

116. I love the nose scrunch they both do!

I just love them both!