A Parting Shot

I believe I understand the importance of respect and the proper time to show it. I was offended that the Oliver Stone movie, W, was released before the sitting POTUS left office. It was disrespect to the Presidency--whether one likes the one holding office or not.

So, to avoid demonstrating a dichotomy between principle and action, I will publish one more photograph of now President-elect Obama.

Actually, it's my personal favorite among all those I gleaned for pre-election posts. I think I like it because it looks much more authentic than the many pix of him looking appealing, haloed and presidential.

In this photo he looks like a Chicago politician--which he is. And it is definitely contradictory to the basketball playing, work-out addicted chief executive who is having the bowling alley removed from the White House to make way for a half-court/work-out area.

Of course, it really doesn't matter whether he smokes tobacco or not. But it is significant to me that I really never saw any uncomplimentary photos of him while he was running for President. The media served him up like a mail-order bride to the American people--every flaw concealed--so that his desirability would quickly squelch any questions there might be about his suitability for the office he sought and won.

So there it is. The President-elect. Smokin' hot, and just plain smokin'.