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Originally Posted by wendybeth
You know, people are just going to have to adjust to having an unpretentious family in the White House. They are a young family, with small children, and they're keeping it real. I admire the hell out of them for that. Bush Jr. was just another example of turd polishing, and it didn't work. The Obamas could easily put on airs and pull it off- they are attractive, highly educated and articulate, but they have the good sense to try and keep a semblance of normalcy in a crazy situation, and their family will be all the better for it. I think the country will as well.
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Well, trivial as it is, I'm going to have to disagree with this rationale. I think the fountains can be defended as a harmless gesture for the public's enjoyment. However, if Bush or Cheney had spent public money on green fountains for the private amusement of the small children in their family, I doubt it would have played as well here.