Author Topic: The Office of the President Elect (Read 8344 times)

MechAg94 · « **on:** November 25, 2008, 03:30:31 PM »

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/25/despite-bells-whistles-office-president-elect-holds-authority/
I came across this image on Drudge and in the linked article. I guess I don't remember any past President-Elects using placards like this as if they were assuming a temporary title and holding press conferences every time they announced a few new future appointments. It could have been that I just didn't see it and the media didn't cover it like they are this time around.

I saw the picture before I looked at the article and was thinking that it seemed a bit arrogant and presumptive. Maybe I am just predisposed to be negative about the guy. I am curious what your impression is of the picture and Obama's pre-office activities in general.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2008, 03:31:40 PM »

There's no such thing.

FTA84 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2008, 03:34:28 PM »

Frankly, I was surprised he didn't use that placard during his debates with McCain.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:09:33 PM »

Well, it doesn't make me feel any better about the next 4 years.

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:13:35 PM »

The guy just wants to gloat. Who is that somewhat plump and disturbing individual behind him?

280plus · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:19:51 PM »

That's his Mom...

J/K

Nick1911 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:23:02 PM »

I don't actually recall hearing the term "President elect" previous to this election.

41magsnub · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Nick1911 on November 25, 2008, 04:23:02 PM

I don't actually recall hearing the term "President elect" previous to this election.

Quite common term, been used forever AFAIK. Office of however.. different story.

Nick1911 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:31:44 PM »

Quote from: 41magsnub on November 25, 2008, 04:29:14 PM

Quite common term, been used forever AFAIK. Office of however.. different story.

Right, I imagined that it had been around forever - I just don't recall hearing it prior to this election.

Probably because there was ambiguity while the lawsuits were flying around!

SADShooter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:22:15 PM »

At least they aren't still using that classy faux Presidential seal unveiled during the campaign...

Are they?

Waitone · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:28:39 PM »

Gotta be a parody from the likes of SNL or The Onion.

Bigjake · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:29:55 PM »

Is that pic ligit?

I'm no expert by any means, but the sign in question looks chopped.

How would one check?

charby · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:37:43 PM »

I think that is his podium. Here is a pic from yahoo news.

charby · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:39:01 PM »

...and another that shows it better. I think he is showboating with the podium.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:52:37 PM »

Showboating is maybe a better term. It just strikes me as strange in a leader. It may not even been him. It might just be some idiotic underlings. It reflects on his personality and leadership though. I am just trying to think of what it means for the next 4 years. I think he is going to be a bit cocky starting out. Not quite sure how that will play out. Will he try to micromanage the economy and other stuff?

Manedwolf · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2008, 06:02:01 PM »

My version.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #16 on:** November 25, 2008, 06:09:08 PM »

At first I thought it was a hoax. With all of those different photos, though, I guess it's not.

We're in for big trouble with this guy, bigger than I ever imagined.

280plus · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2008, 07:15:47 PM »

No, I saw the conference live on CNN or some such, the sign was there. They've always called them "President Elect" before they officially took office but this is also the first time I'd heard of "The Office of..."

Can I get a big:

?

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2008, 07:33:07 PM »

It looks to me like he's pretty darned impressed with himself.

Leatherneck · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2008, 07:38:14 PM »

Guys, do what I do. Every time I feel my BP going up, I take deep breaths. Four years of deep breathing: something to look forward to.

TC

nico · « **Reply #20 on:** November 25, 2008, 07:46:02 PM »

. . . and the millions of people who have no problem with this just assure that we're going to have a coronation in a few months, not an inauguration

RevDisk · « **Reply #21 on:** November 25, 2008, 08:07:22 PM »

Quote from: 280plus on November 25, 2008, 07:15:47 PM

No, I saw the conference live on CNN or some such, the sign was there. They've always called them "President Elect" before they officially took office but this is also the first time I'd heard of "The Office of..."

Can I get a big: ?

I saw the sign when Obama announced his economic adviser team. The term is correct... Thought it was definitely weird because I've never heard of an Office of the President Elect. Upon a Google search, apparently no one else has either.

Interesting alternation to the Presidential Seal as well.

Bigjake · « **Reply #22 on:** November 25, 2008, 08:26:28 PM »

Dude is starting to make me pine for Hillary... She was most definitely evil, but at least her ego didn't suck up all of the air in the room..

280plus · « **Reply #23 on:** November 25, 2008, 09:16:35 PM »

Quote from: nico on November 25, 2008, 07:46:02 PM

. . . and the millions of people who have no problem with this just assure that we're going to have a coronation in a few months, not an inauguration

"Breathe deep, the gathering gloom..."

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #24 on:** November 25, 2008, 10:10:45 PM »

Quote from: 280plus on November 25, 2008, 09:16:35 PM

"Breathe deep, the gathering gloom..."

Watch lights fade from every room...

News:

Author Topic: The Office of the President Elect (Read 8344 times)