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Pomp and Fresh Produce, The Obama’s Host Their First State Dinner
by hardybear
Posted on 24 November 2009 | 12:25 pm 
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President Obama and India P.M. Singh, Getty Images.
Washington is abuzz, and not about clamoring crowds or Republicons and congressional cloture … President and First Lady Michelle Obama are hosting their premiere State Dinner this evening, in honor of the visiting Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. The First Couple will be on an international stage, and of a certainty showcasing their unique flair, taste and style.
The event will not be in the White House proper, but in a large heated pavilion tent on the lawn. Reportedly that choice was made in order to accommodate a larger number of oh-so-fortunate guests, the invitations are more coveted than a peek at the new D.C. Plum Book. A few names have leaked out, including Hollywood luminaries Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Ari Emanuel (Rahm’s younger and badder LA agent brother). Young music star Jennifer Hudson will be singing, the pundits report. See the guest list here.
Rather than hold a press briefing with the usual cast of characters, such as the florist and chef, the First Lady will have several of the young women she mentors assist her this afternoon and allow some media coverage of their activities. They will also enjoy a presentation in the State Dining Room which is scheduled to highlight a briefing on the history and protocol surrounding state and official visits. Brava, Michelle.
Schedule of the day as reported in The Washington Post:
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The Eisenhowers host the Khrushchevs in 1954, National Archives.
At 2 p.m. the first lady tries to add some meat on the bone regarding her role as official hostess for the dinner. She has invited some of the girls in the mentoring program to the State Dining Room for a briefing on the history and protocol surrounding state and official visits.
There, reporters will see two tables featuring the place settings and china that will be used at the dinner. The menu will be released at that time, as well as the names of the entertainers for the evening and, I’m told, a host of other details.
The much anticipated guest list will be released later in the day.
At 6:15 p.m., reporters will gather in what is called the White House “booksellers” area to watch the guests arrive.
At 7 p.m. the Obamas meet up with Singh and Mrs. Kaur at the North Portico of the White House and head to the dinner at 8:15 p.m. The event will be open to the press pool for the toasts and also streamed live at www.whitehouse.gov.
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When queried about the significance of the event yesterday, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was a little perplexed by the question but recovered to give his understanding of why India, and what does the White House want to convey:
I think it’s … this is a very important relationship with a very important country that we have in the world. That’s why India was chosen to be the first visit. I think that’s why the White House wanted to have something as formal as this to discuss throughout this process the issues that we have bilaterally — again, what I talked about in terms of …
Let me … let me wind through my answer here … the issues of, again, of counterterrorism, of the economy, of energy and climate change … a lot of which we read about each day in the news and obviously will be topics throughout the conversations that are had between the president and the prime minister. Again, I think is a show of respect for the value that we put on that relationship. I think India is the world’s largest democracy, and I think the relationship that we have with them and the issues that we’re dealing with them are tremendously important going forward in our future.
President and Mrs. Kennedy with President and Madame Houphouet-Boigny of the Ivory Coast, 22 May 1962. Robert Knudsen, WH photographer.
It appears that some portions of the event will also be streamed live on C-Span, and I will have a live feed up here as soon as one becomes available.
It’s hard to overstate the importance of tonight’s event in the context of history and cultural pomp. Menu and guest list planning began literally months in advance, and all details will be noted and critiqued, then recorded for future generations. I have included some photos of past state dinners for retrospective purposes.
“Maybe the only thing bigger than a state dinner is a royal wedding,” said former White House Chef Walter Scheib, who knows from state dinners. He estimates that planned and oversaw 35 to 40 state or official dinners during his tenure at the White House. The Reagans hosted the most in recent history, undertaking 57 … the Hollywood set knows how to entertain.
“A state dinner or official dinner is a lot more like a Broadway play than it is an actual dinner,” Chef Scheib continued, “There are so many components and so much rehearsal and so much that goes into it. Literally hundreds and maybe a thousand people involved if you look at all the components of the house.” [well, in this case, the tent]
It is traditional to honor the cuisine of the country being hosted, and in this case that will be a nod to the Indian Prime Minister’s vegetarianism. Vegetables harvested from the First Lady’s garden will be featured.
Anita McBride, chief of staff to former first lady Laura Bush, also said that the extreme pressure is now on. The diplomacy and protocol that go into planning the guest list and the seating arrangements would challenge several generations of Post etiquette mavens.
“This is the standard by which all future state dinners and officials dinners will be judged,” she said.
Naturally, there is great curiosity about the First Lady’s choice of gown for the Black Tie affair. Rumour has it that she will choose an Indian American designer, as it has been her wont to cast the spotlight on young domestic talent. Personally, I hope to see her glide regally into the event in a sari.
Deputy Press Secretary Semonti Stephens, in her bridal lehenga.
Speaking of which, and to add an ET touch here, a sweet story that also offers an op for a photo. Almost no one gets to wear their wedding dress twice, right? However, Semonti Stephens, young deputy press secretary to Michelle Obama, will sport her beautiful lehenga (the same traditional three-piece Indian gown she wore for her May 24 wedding) to tonight’s dinner. “I’m considered junior staff here,” Stephens said last week. “It’s a honor to be included in such a historical event.”
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Remember back in February, when White House Social Secretary Desirée Rogers suggested holding a sweepstakes, so that regular citizens and supporters would have an opportunity to win a coveted seat at a state dinner? Did we miss the Twitter alert on that unpublicized lottery? Dang.
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For fun, a few more photos of past state dinners, below. Remember to join us for a live feed later.
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President and Mrs. Nixon with President of the Council of State of the Socialist Republic of Romania and Mrs. Ceausescu , 1973. National Archives.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Senior Bushes, in 1991. National Archives.
resident Bill Clinton with Mohammed VI, Morocco's dictator (with Don Johnson shave, third from left), before a state dinner at the White House on June 20, 2000. Lalla Meryem and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton flank the men. Getty Images.
Pres. Ronald W. Reagan (2R) and his wife Nancy (2L) hosting a state dinner at the White House for Japan's Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (R) and his wife. 1987, Life Magazine.
President and First Lady Michelle Obama with P.M. and Mrs. Singh. AP.
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I am waging my own personal campaign, and I am not alone, in imploring E! not to do this.
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Aw man, I wish I didn’t read that. Pathetic.
See, and some blame Madison Avenue…:no:
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Our First Lady looked F A B U L O U S last night –
what an improvement over the Bushes.
November 25th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
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Actually, your words could be seen as damming with faint praise…anything and anyone would be an improvement over the Bushes.
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i missed this whole thing yesterday…..
totally passed out from a headache….
and most importantly, i missed the season finale of dancing with the stars…..
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Are you sure you don’t know who won already?? Cocks an eyebrow.
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Beautiful – “Indian colors, American fashion”
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November 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
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and not to jump on the bandwagon, but michelle obama’s dress is spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I added the video of the lovely toast the President and Prime Minister Sing gave in case anyone missed it.
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it’s really hard to look at Eric Holder with his wife — seems like he should be with Oprah
November 24th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
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zaklee … kind of freaked me out to see him with his wife
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O.T., but the FRONTLINE thing on the credit cards is astounding.
A woman who is a lobbyist for the credit card companies was on, The camera was close up on her face, and she was the most arrogant, lying person I’ve ever seen. Evil, unblinking replicant. She basically said, “fuck all those little people. We’ll charge what we want in interest and fees. That’s how it is. Period.”
November 24th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
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Just finish watching it…..WTF
November 24th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
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For real. They (bankers) dare to say “it’s the market, sucker.” But then it was pointed out that the “market” prime int. rate is the lowest EVER; yet cc are at the HIGHEST rate ever. Market? riiiiiiigghhhhhhttttttt.
It was sort of disillusioning when that guy at the end said, that the Obama admin. wouldn’t do anything as “radical” as put a cap on credit card interest rates. Yet in the early days of this country, usary was illegal. They are charging loan shark rates and not even batting an eyelash.
November 24th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
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heh heh Replicant? I love that movie…Blade Runner. She was a replicant, one designed to lie and steal. Several of the bankers said that what ever rules are written, they’ll find a way around them. That basically said to me that indeed, the best one can do is set an absolute limit on interest AND fees, or they will just be unabated in gaming their customers.
November 25th, 2009 at 5:35 am
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Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies.
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There is a show on C Span that’s quite interesting, now that the feed is over.
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Did you hear? Dean sez that Obama’s sending in more troops to Afghan.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
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ugh
November 24th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
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CW has the number at 30, 000K, give or take a K.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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Did Dean suggest another way to end the war?
November 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
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I’m holding out for the announcement from Obama;s lips. I am sure he will send more troops, but I think he will put a time limit. I really don’t know how we can easily get out of there. Bush and Co. really fucked it up from the get-go. It has become so awesomely complex that I just don’t know what to think anymore.
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whether it was intentional or not (and I suspect it was)
the Obamas just smacked the thugs hard with the “Big Tent” and the “arugula” and the “vegetarian” menu.
Bravo Obamas! Bravo!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
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I was Sooooo hoping that Keith would run with the arugula bit.
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Rainman just said that the Rethugs are busy building their cabins deep in the hills where they will need to hide and await their rapture
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Ever so handsome in black tie.
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Props for Mo-Mo! WooT!
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Obama sticking to the water … smart move.
hope he gets a chance to enjoy the Cali wines soon
November 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
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Perhaps when the guests slip away – just he and his gorgeous wife…
November 24th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
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gmta.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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Maybe he’ll take some to the private quarters later.
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Howard Dean filling in for Rachel tonight
November 24th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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I was quite startled to see him! Always does a good job, though. I kind of regret now that I didn’t think he’d have done a good job as Secretary of HHS … maybe Obama needed a rottweiler.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
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I so wanted him for HHS … don’t recall your being against that.
must have played those bear cards close to the grizzly chest
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Glenn Beck: “It would have been a total home run for the Senator if it weren’t for the fact that there are no Whole Foods stores in Iowa and arugula is not even grown in the state.”
Arugula is not only a main staple crop in Iowa, it’s also grown at the WHITE HOUSE!
Suck It Glennduh!!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
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What an ASS.
On another note – I love the pics on KO of the dinner – in the tent… so nice.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
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It’s a paradise. Nice change from the usual setting, in some regards.
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WTF with Oily Taintz saying Obama has ruined Thanksgiving with a state dinner?!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
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Oh, YAY!!!!! The Real Crazy is crawling out of the padded room now.
This is the fun part
November 24th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
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Hehe, there are some enjoyable parts of silly season.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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My bad, she said “hijacked Thanksgiving”.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
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Rush said the same thing….
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KO’s finally got some live footage … Hillary looks lovely. (No Michelle, but elegant. Plus you never see her out of a pantsuit.)
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Palin: “If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?”
bwahahahaha! Suck It Sarah!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
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Quelle idiote.
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I’m enjoying the smooth jazz stylings, there. ♫♬♪
November 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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really lovely. kind of craving a ‘tini
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waaaaay o/t — Sarah done got her hair did and added more giant tiger stripes
best she don a hat lest some aerial hunter mistake her for a prize
November 24th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
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Yech. Photos should be up soon…. listening to her now on KO. What a moron.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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I just said to dave, can’t believe Billy Graham didn’t throw her out … even he’s not that level of crazee fundee.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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yes, he is
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the Rethugs sure don’t own the Big White Tent tonight!!!!
Suck It Thugs!!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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o/t, did you see the film of the Miss Gay Brazil pageant, where the winner had her crown (and hair) snatched off by the runner-up?!
That poor woman.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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Awesome! The look on the face of the “perp” was priceless!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
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Wasn’t it just?!
The feed is active now Kel, a bit dark but it’s such a beautiful venue with the
decor … wonder who did the design and execution? You’d think they would have got someone like David Tutera or Preston Bailey.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
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so did not expect the green/purple tables … love it!
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is the entire menu Vegetarian? wow! no wonder the Rethugs opted out
November 24th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
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They refused invitations?
November 24th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
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Orangeman did. There was (untrue) buzz that he hadn’t been asked, then his people had to release word that he had ‘declined’.
Sheesh.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
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Well at least they won’t have to count the silverware…
November 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
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LMAO!! Wouldn’t put it past them.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
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well, the Clintons are there so ….
November 24th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
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There’s green curry prawns.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
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They sound scrumptious.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
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a little shellfish for the Emmanuel brothers?
November 24th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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Did you see Ari and Mrs. Ari arrive? Smokin’.
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we may be flat brokeded, but we gots some damn good spirits growing here
November 24th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
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That was good thinking. One is from Virginia, also cool.
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From Twitter:
“FLOTUS has on a stunningly beautiful gown made by Indian designer Naem Khan it is exceptionally beaaaauuuuutiful..glistens like spun gold.”
November 24th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
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Not yet, but I haven’t googled in a few.
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so when do we eat???
November 24th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
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I’ll skip right ahead to dessert – the coffee/cashew brittle and pecan pralines.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
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I’ll take the prawns and the wine then
November 24th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
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Trade you my vin for a prawn?
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I can’t get it on the live feed or on the teevee machine …
November 24th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
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I believe the WH feed is supposed to begin at 8:15 EST. The tee vee machines are in and out with it on this side of the country.
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MO looks like a Goddess! I can hear a thousand tiny TeaBags exploding right now
November 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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and there are those bangles I was hoping to see!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
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I noticed that, good call!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
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It’s by Indian designer Naem Khan, apparently.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/11/24/us/25dinner2_33 7-395/hpMedium.jpg
November 24th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
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Look up.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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Mahvelous.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/3800/slide _3800_53679_large.jpg
Sigh…love, true love!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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Beauteous pic, Babs.
They look so happy. Hope they party like it’s January 21 2009 …
November 24th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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he looks like he needs a few days on the Maui beach.
her dress is a Grand Slam
November 24th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
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It really is.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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GORGEOUS! I feel a bit bad for Mrs. Singh, though. How’d you like to stand next to someone who looks like a golden goddess?
November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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The Singh’s are rather short, aren’t they?
November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
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I am vertically challenged as well! but it’s not just the height. Michelle would be stunning, even if she was petite!!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
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Absolutely, she would. Makes a beautiful line for a long gown, though.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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I like the upswept hair for such a formal occasion, too!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
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So elegant.
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This is a huge dinner!! How many guests?
November 24th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
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400
November 24th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
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Should have been 401 but my invitation. must have gotten lost in the mail.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
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Babsie has pearls?
November 24th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
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wait. what? when did this happen? I hadn’t heard.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
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promises promises …
November 24th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
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I’ll employ the googles and see if I can get the scoop.
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That explains Lester Holt doing the NN, Brian is all tuxxed out and suave.
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and why was Valerie Jarrett carrying her Grandma’s purse??
November 24th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
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Done with your appetizers already?!?!?!!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
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Jan..faux pas, white is the color of mourning in India.
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LOL!!!! Robin Williams excerpts on Tweety. Very funny.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
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Robin Williams needs to take his meds….he’s years overdue…
November 24th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
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I do love him, though … he does seem a skosh mellower since his heart surgery.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
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He’s really no longer funny, just loopy….
November 24th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
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I’m easily entertained.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
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I gotta go with Bertie on this one … hasn’t been funny in years. His new movie looks really pathetic
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These ladies nee to visit a gym!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
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And a Red Door?
November 24th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
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There is one in the Willard where Singh is staying.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
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I remember, got you all gussied for your Dr. Deliciousness.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
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Did I tell you he bought me pearls?
November 24th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
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Really?!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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Wax On … Wax Off
November 24th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
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It’s not the red carpet Blair Underwood….Move your ass along…
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Nancy should have worn a shawl.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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Alfre needs to cover it up as well…bad protocol.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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ain’t no Sophia Loren…
November 24th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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Yes, that would have looked more respectful.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
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Sen. McCaskell (Sp?) was wearing a shawl.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
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and she needs to visit a gym, as well!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
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Looking like Miss Piggy………
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The real Mrs. Ari is a knockout!
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The outhouse’s front page is a thread on the shortage of turkeys for charity dinners this Thanksgiving….Just in time to take a dig at the President’s first state dinner….WTF
November 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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Yes – some of the trolls’ comments note that.
Same ‘ol, same ‘ol.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
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aaarrrggghhh … so freakin’ annoying.
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Michelle’s gown is a triumph!! Holy hems, Batman.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
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Description, please!!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
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Never mind! Just went to that other place – photos attached. lovely!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
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Just got the msnbc live feed up, arriving guests et al.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
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Is it a sari? Or did she go real short?
November 24th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
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Strapless, gold brocade, full length, stunning … the lines are similar to a sari in many ways, I think.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
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Thank you! I went to the other place, and got side-tracked on a story about Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp doing a movie together. HOLY HAWT!
November 24th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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the huffpo article is, ofcourse, talking about the much anticipated “love” scene. Uh oh. Brad’s worst nightmare, and Depp’s wife’s worst nightmare….I knew it was inevitable that those two would be paired sooner or later in a hawt movie.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
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where are the pics??
November 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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That dress is absolutely stunning !!!! I don’t always like her choices, but this one is a knockout.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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I’ve never seen her look so beautiful.
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OMG, the tables are stunning. Purple orchids and brilliant green linens.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
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the centerpieces are fab! not what I expected but I love them
November 24th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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Gorgeous! I think the linens are between an olive and “India Green”, but I only had a quick look.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
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Darn – can’t seem to access this on-line. I love hearing your descriptions.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
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Just saw a flash of the tables on the Nightly News, but added a feed of guest arrivals above.
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OT – Alert: PBS – Frontline: The Card Game (The credit card mess and how we got there) Tonight 9:00 PM EST.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
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Merci Bertie!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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Thanks, Roberta!
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In Your Faces loony right wing … “White House Arugula” is featured in the first course, grown by the first lady herself.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
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Take that, you who e-mail pictures of watermelons there!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
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I Know! I hope one of the pundits runs with that.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
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Zee menu:
First course: Potato and Eggplant Salad. White House Arugula with onion seed vinaigrette
- 2008 sauvignon blanc, Modus Oprendi, Napa Valley, California
Second course: Red lentil soup with fresh cheese
- 2008 Riesling Brooks “Ara” Wilamette Valley, Oregon
Third Course: Roasted Potato Dumplings with tomato dumplings , chick peas and okra or green curry prawns , caramelized salsify with smoked collard greens and coconut aged basmati
- 2007 granache, Beckman Vineyars, Santa Ynez, California
Fourth Course: Pumpling Pie tart pear tatin , whipped cream and caramel sauce
- Sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut Janisson Brut, Monticello, Virginia
Fifth Course: Petits Fours and Coffee Cashew Brittle , Pecan Pralines, Passion Fruit and Vanilla Gelees, Chocolate dipped fruit
The guest maitre de cuisine is Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
“At 39, Samuelsson is a cooking world superstar. The African-born, Swedish-raised, naturalized American owns restaurants in New York (Aquavit), Chicago (C-House) and Stockholm (Streetfood). As a 20-something newcomer to New York cooking for Aquavit, he gained renown as the youngest chef ever to get a three-star review from The New York Times.”
http://news.muckety.com/2009/11/24/top-chef-marcus-samuelsson-cooks-ob amas-first-state-dinner/22301
November 24th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
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Really featuring the American wines.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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That’s the first thing I noticed. And what an awesome line-up of both food and drink!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
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Sounds delicious!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
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Hey, collard greens is one of the dishes I’m having Thanksgiving…
November 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
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Love collards! Do you put turnips with them?
November 24th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
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No, I just cook them with bacon drippings and add crumbled bacon strips after cooking…
November 24th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
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mmmmm. Yum. Hey, there’s an idea for FFF — Greens!!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
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It’s on the list – after scrambled eggs!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
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Excellent…
November 24th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
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I’m looking forward to that too, Bertie.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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wow! that takes me back a long way. Reminds me of the grandmother from Mobile, AL.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
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Get out! (in Elaine from SEINFELD’s voice!). I can’t believe a bunch of yankees are talking collard greens!!!
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Here’s a link to the first lady’s remarks earlier, they were amazing:
http://govne.ws/item/Remarks-by-the-First-Lady-at-Indian-State-Dinner- Press-Preview
November 24th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
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That was quite lovely.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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I thought so too, taking the opportunity to teach. The emphasis on education and volunteerism is just terrific to see.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
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I like the new gravatar!
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Babs will be so happy. Jackie wore pearls when the Kennedys entertained Nehru and his daughter, Indira Gandhi
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/2694712.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=65DF 17A14A6B244AA852DE7C0BA12960
November 24th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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Real or Kenneth Lane’s?
November 24th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
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Isn’t it interesting that most of Jackie’s pearls were glass?
November 24th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
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That was the style back then. I have a really lovely pearl necklace, hand knotted, and so heavy the catch broke. It looks real unless you put it close to Bab’s.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
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I just bought a strand of freshwater cultured that I am going to string and knot for my daughter in law for Xmas. The freshwater are lovely, not as expensive. These are very large and surprisingly round for freshwater.
Did ya’ll know how to tell if those pearls from your Mom’s jewelry box are real? Run one across your tooth. If it feels slick, it is plastic. If it feels a little “gritty,” then they are real (cultured).
November 24th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
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Your daughter in law is a very lucky woman.
I didn’t know that.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
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the freshwater are so great! This amount I bought will make about a 17 inch necklace, and they were only about $18 for the whole strand! The freshwater are cheaper than the designer fake ones that you get at Dept. stores.
(ofcourse, be very careful in those Dept. stores when you try the “tooth test.”)
November 24th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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That would be embarrassing, to be caught! My gran taught me that when I was young, she preferred pearls and rubies to diamonds.
The necklace sounds just beautiful! I enjoy knotting strands … kind of soothing, like knitting.
You sound as thoughtful and generous as my mum-in-law, which is my highest praise.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
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Thank you. Tara is a sweetheart! I am sure your Mom-in-law feels the same about you!
November 24th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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I’m very lucky, have parents and second parents that are just treasures.
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Interesting dinner during the Kennedy years. Jackie entertained the Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur, as well as a dinner for Nehru.
Notice the outfit Jackie wore to greet the Jaipurs
http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=AD&Date=20090829&C ategory=MAGAZINE&ArtNo=708289952&Ref=V9
November 24th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
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Isn’t that a Chanel?
November 24th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
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Chez Ninon. A boutique in New York that did line for line copies of Chanel.
That’s also what she wore in Dallas
November 24th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
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http://www.pinkpillbox.com/pinksuit.htm
November 24th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
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She was so criticized for favoring French designers … some things never change.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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The ignorant swine never remember that without the Marquis de La Fayette, this would still a British colony (One of my personal negative hot buttons).
November 24th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
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Absolutement, EdV! Nous devons à la France beaucoup de gratitude.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
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ya’ll quit talkin’ that ‘litest furiner stuff.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
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It’s so much more fun to hurl insults en français.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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Il suffit de cesser les insultes!
November 24th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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Bien sûr! Crètins … insupportables.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
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Mont Blanc! Voir où leur sagesse les conduit, Sarah Palin…
November 24th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
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Oui, Juneau, le Paris du cercle polaire arctique!
November 24th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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Pfffttt! Quelle horreur.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
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Jackie was always a class act.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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Always a class act (in-spite of the fake pearls)
November 24th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
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I think the Franklin Mint lady (Resnick?) donated the legendary three strand piece to The Smithsonian a couple of years ago .. after doing a zillion repro’s.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
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I am all dressed for tonight, Babsie:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37364091@N06/4132220944/in/pool-freerange talk
November 24th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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Naaaa …
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Truman served Triscuits!
“CAPITAL CULTURE: 60 years of US meals for India”
The basic White House dinner has been tweaked over the years to suit guests, invited and uninvited. A driving rain drove President John F. Kennedy’s guests to the East Room, scuttling months of planning for Mozart on the South Lawn for Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. With nearly 700 guests in a tent on the lawn, the India state dinner was one of the largest such events of Bill Clinton’s presidency. George W. Bush’s dinner in 2005 was notable because he held so few overall.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iffhTFe0t2Njd1qGB8iB FBfXIh5QD9C62FE00
November 24th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
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Triscuits! heh. Great link Babs, thankee.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
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This is too funny, the Truman menu:
“gingerale and peach salad, shredded lettuce, French dressing” … Tom Colichio would faint dead away.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
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Harry Truman always said he was a “meat & potatoes” kind of guy.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
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Kind of refreshing, when you think about it.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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“A few names have leaked out, including Hollywood luminaries Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Ari Emanuel (Rahm’s younger and badder LA agent brother).”
I will admit to being a bit disappointed at Hollywood, yet again, being invited in such numbers.
I was hoping that the Obamas would follow the Kennedy example and invite “serious” people to the dinners.
These dinners should showcase the best of the United States. Top intellectuals, philanthropists, scientific achievers.
Invitations to state and official dinners should not be used as payback to political associates.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
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In a perfect world.
Dying to get a look at Ari, though.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
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I’ve seen some pics where he does actually look like Ari Gold.
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This is interesting, India will be working with the U.S. on a joint research centre on clean energy.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
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Here’s a link, sounds a terrific project:
http://blogs.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2009/11/india-and-us-in.htm l
Not as much money dedicated as to the U.S. China energy partnership, but still a good effort.
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Michelle is doing a great job!!
November 24th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
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She has a lot of grace, our first lady.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
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She reminds me of Jackie. Very poised and classy.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
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Yes, but not stuffy. Which is hard to pull off.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
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Only a real lady can pull it off.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
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It always sort of shocks me when I hear clips of Jackie as First Lady. God, she was gorgeous, but really played the sweet, girly-girl. I realize it was a different time, but her little girl voice made Marilyn Monroe sound butch!
Jackie did come into her own years later, when she was able to show her abilities without the trappings of the two strong alpha males, Ari and JFK. Different times, the 60’s.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
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Very different.
I think you had to be there. It is so hard to explain to younger people.
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Look at the bolero jacket Laura wore to the dinner for Brenda
~snicker~
http://photos.upi.com/slideshow/lbox/f56891329c3503a590b951719ccf5670/ QUEEN-ELIZABETH-II.jpg
November 24th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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Where are the fashion police when they’re needed most?
November 24th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
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That outfit is a felony
November 24th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
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What she really needs a good bra fitter!
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/24/obama.state.dinner/t1larg.bush. queen.gi.jpg
November 24th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
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You are quite right, Babs, that would help. I can’t believe she couldn’t find a bra that fit better.
Of course, she is probably like so many women that age. Playtex is de rigueur.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
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Indeed! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/09/04/cindym ccainlaurabush.jpg
November 24th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
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And I will never figure out why so many woman wear a white bra with a sheer top. Arrrgh!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
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Flesh colored bras used to be considered racy … hehe.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
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Among ladies of a certain age, they still are. :eyeroll:
November 24th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
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That look on Brenda’s face.
Wonder if W had just let one rip?
November 24th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
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o/t BillO proudly claims that his stalker/producer Jesse Watters is credited with driving Bill Moyers out of television
November 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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bull SHIT!
Bill Orally can only run off sexually harassed assistants (after paying them off in an out of court settlement)
November 24th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
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What a load of moose manure!
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Jackie Kennedy looks stunning, per yoosh.
Nancy raygun looks ano, per yoosh
Babs Bush looks horrifying, per yoosh.
Hope Michelle wows ‘em tonight in a bright orange and fuschia sari with hundreds of gold bangles
November 24th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
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But how about that Mamie Eisenhower? Wakka wakka.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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it’s still better than Hil’s gold tent. Shame nobody on her staff thought to fetch her a belt or do a bit of tailoring.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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Doesn’t she look as if about to take flight?
November 24th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
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wouldn’t be surprised to see Lady Gaga rocking Mamie’s look on tour next month
November 24th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
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Looks like the inspiration for the “snuggle”.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
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Ha! Doesn’t it just? Perhaps that’s how she actually funded her campaign.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
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I bet she was wearing a belt before she saw what the other lady was wearing. A belt would have emphasized the similarities. Talk about embarrassing.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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In fact, if you look at Lalla Meryam, she really doesn’t look happy.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
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and a gold nose ring and silver toe rings!!
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Washington Times falsely claims that OrangeMan was snubbed
“House Minority Leader John A. Boehner won’t be there; he’s on Thanksgiving break and home in Ohio. His deputy, Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, also didn’t get an invitation to the dinner.”
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/24/obamas-big-tent-leaves -out-gop-leaders/
November 24th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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For the hundredth time. you guys lost, get over it. That is my reaction to this devastating news.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
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Better than the Bushes guest list for Queen Elizabeth.
W and Laura invited sports reporters and Bitsy Hasslebitch as GUESTS.
Note to Republicans: Minority Leaders are not important enough for such a dinner.
TundraTart won’t be invited either.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
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poor Elizabitch, relegated to the bin of irrelevance.
I love the spoof they do of her on SNL.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
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Me too, the latest one was fabu.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
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Presenting Tundra Tart and her huntin ways to a Hindu would not be a good idea.
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The President of India recently paid a state visit to Britain. Here’s a slide show from BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/berkshire/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8328 000/8328375.stm
That banquet table in St George’s Hall is 150 feet long
November 24th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
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Here’s another look.
http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ks77u6bDYK1qa8ifto1_500.jpg
November 24th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
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now that’s what I’m talkin about…
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I feel for Babs’ Pugs tonight.
Curried Alpo on the muenu
November 24th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
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menu, even
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Indians excite me!
November 24th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
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Ha!! There’s an adorable Indian actor that’s on staff at the WH … I’ll try to find a pic. Sure he’ll be in attendance tonight.
Planned your gate-crashing strategy yet? (You can find sanctuary with my aunt and uncle in Bethesda if you need to go on the lam.)
November 24th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
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..that would be Kal Penn???
November 24th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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Exactly! Little slow on the draw today, I’m afraid.
of little brain.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
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he dude that made the White Castle movies, right?
November 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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And Harold and Kumar Go To (?) Guantanamo
November 24th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
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Here he is:
Kalpen Mohdi http://www.popeater.com/2009/07/07/kal-penn-at-the-white-house/
November 24th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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I don’t think I need to gatecrash. I am sure my invitation will be in the mailbox when I get home.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
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Good-o. You don’t want to wrinkle your sari with unseemly sprints.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
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polish up the pearls!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
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She’ll be glowing for blocks, our Babs.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
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She might get diamonds, then.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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Hey all!
This reminds me–wonder how Kal Penn is doing in his new role for the Administration. Isn’t he some sort of International liason?
November 24th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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Howdy zooz! I haven’t heard much about that, but good question.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
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Hi Bear! This is a very good compilation of previous State Dinners. Can’t wait to see what Michelle wears! Bet it will be sari in nature..
November 24th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
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Allo allo!
I’m tremendously curious as well, though I always feel vaguely guilty for wondering what her wardrobe will be. Hoping for a sari!
November 24th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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It’s ok for us to be shallow (about what Michelle wears!!!)
November 24th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
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Oh good.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
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Nothing wrong with being a woman. Not shallow at all.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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Thankee, Kit.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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Here he is:
http://www.popeater.com/2009/07/07/kal-penn-at-the-white-house/
Didn’t associate the name right away zooz, but just saw a mention of him this morning. Sheesh my brain is slow today.
Kalpen Mohdi.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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That movie he did about Gitmo was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen, frankly. Especially the bit where they get high with W.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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Here ’tis:
November 24th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
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O.K., had to go fetch the smilie page….
November 24th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
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The first one, HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE is a classic. I saw it one night while perusing channels in the hotel room. Laughed my ass off! I actually associate him more with that, than HOUSE.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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That is a doozie of a movie. My nephews got me to watch their films, and they were just hysterical.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
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Oh, lord, I wouldn’t have associated the name, either!
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Good Lord.
Babs Bush looks like a First Lady Float in a parade.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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Nancy Reagan looks like a mummy.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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She really does! Plastic surgery overdo?
November 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
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Poor Pat looks a tad rigid….
November 24th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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Tom Wolfe, in Bonfire Of The Vanities, coined the phrase “social xrays” to describe the thin, near anorexic, face lifted women like Nancy Reagan
November 24th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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Brilliant writer, Wolfe. Spot on term.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
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He called the young trophy wives “Lemon Tarts”
November 24th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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Perfection!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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Hillary appears to be about to take flight, albeit politely honoring the guests culture.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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Oh, that’s who that is! I thought it was George Washington in drag…
November 24th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
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LMAO! Zut alors, good one.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
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…and the right wing dares to make fun of Michelle’s outfits? I used to love to listen to neo guys go on and on ad nauseum make “ugly” jokes about Hillary as First Lady. I would just let them and then say, “yes, it is really hard to get more beautiful than that Barbara Bush…” Usually shut them up real fast.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
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“making,” not “make”
November 24th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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hmmm….Babs wearing purple and pearls…not a good thing, imo.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
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A little too much real estate to paper in purple.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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Black is slimming.
Except when one needs to use so much of it.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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HaHaHaHa…(insert smilie here)…..good one!!!
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Next up on the White House Feed:
2 p.m. EST
The History and Protocol of State and Official Visits with the First Lady
The White House
8:15 PM EST
State Dinner in Honor of His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur
The White House
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Nice shot at the press, Obama!!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
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The reporter’s question opened with “since I’m sure you don’t want us to rely on leaks about Afghanistan …”, so the president retorted “it hasn’t stopped you so far”.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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:snap:!
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**Live feed** Up kids, the President and the Indian Prime Minister are speaking an taking questions.