Presidential disaster dress code

[RB TexLa]

Maybe it is just me, but does anyone else think Presidents, Governors, Senators and other such people look stupid when they take their tie and jacket off while touring disaster areas? Or for the female ones put on hiking boots and jeans for it?

[niyad]

1. we are supposed to think they are "with us" common folk, as opposed to

being safe in their privileged communities and privileged positions. what a load of . . . .

[immoderate]

2. It's just you.

--IMM

[El Supremo]

3. Yes.

I would have a lot more confidence if i just heard that he was in meetings.

Here is a good example of the time he wastes in photo-ops:

[Bunny]

4. Well, I think a female official would look stupid touring a

disaster area in a skirt and heels. And I think a male official would look just as dumb in a suit and tie.

[RB TexLa]

6. Sorry, I disagree

One of them came to my destroyed house like that, I think I probably tell them "What, you can't put a f***ing tie on to see us?"

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. The current pResident looks stupid no matter what he wears.

I'm getting tired of his blue shirts -- he looks stupid in his Disaster Photo-Op outfit:


and in his Phony Fighter Pilot Outfit:


and in his Stylin' Pimp outfit:


and in his Boogying For World Leaders With His Fly Open outfit:

[Oceansaway]

7. LoL...n/t

[Maru Kitteh]

8. You forgot the sleeves rolled up and the Chris Farley "Hi there, could

you tell me where the weight room is" posture.

OK Bush, you tough guy.

[Inland]

9. You mean, "disaster casual"? nt