Michelle Obama rolls eyes at John Boehner, sets Internet aflame

Monday’s post-inaugural luncheon was a case study in body language--and nearly all of the physical evidence centered on House Speaker John Boehner. One interaction in particular already became an Internet meme: Michelle Obama rolling her eyes after listening to a comment from the Ohio Republican congressman. Tumblr blogger “Mattyrab” was the first to capture the eye roll in action, sharing video of the exchange in a display described as a “historical moment in shade throwing.” The video has already been shared thousands of times across social media sites with viewers speculating on what sparked the First Lady’s facial expression. We don’t have audio of their exchange so, for now, it’s impossible to know exactly what Boehner had said. In fact, it’s entirely possible that Michelle Obama's eye roll was simply a reaction to an innocuous joke from Boehner. That moment was only one of several interactions involving the House speaker. For example, after Boehner’s brief and gracious remarks during the luncheon, he shook hands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Anyone watching the two exchanges closely would notice a distinct difference: While Boehner and Obama look friendly enough in the actual handshake, at no point do they appear to make eye contact; in contrast, Biden and Boehner appear to share a warmer greeting, smiling at each other and pulling in close. Of course, any analysis is inevitably colored by one’s own estimation of these three men. But it certainly appears to correlate with the understanding that Biden has far more amicable relations with Congress than Obama. Interestingly, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor even appeared to have a warmer exchange with Obama after his remarks than the president had with Boehner, as the two men looked each other in the eyes and traded what appeared to be firm, but friendly, greetings. If that indeed is the case, it’s noteworthy since Cantor is viewed as being even more ideologically opposed then the House speaker to Obama’s political agenda. What do you think? Are political audiences overreacting to Michelle Obama’s facial expression? Or was it a candid moment captured on film showing that even during the most benign of political events, personality conflicts and personal feelings rise to the surface?

"Sir, sir Hungry ..."

Since the floods began soaking on Thursday (01/17/2013), a new on Monday (01/21/2013), the water began to recede and allow flood victims in Kampung Muara Baru, which is adjacent to the Port of Muara Baru untouched help. On Monday (01/21/2013) afternoon, Kompas.com Brimob joined the entourage escort aid boats for the evacuation process. With two trucks and a pickup truck, Brimob group should take pains to get to the Port of Muara Baru, safe spot that is free from standing water, directly adjacent to the village of Muara Baru. Along the way, of Highway Pluit, Penjaringan District, to the Port of Muara Baru, hundreds of people trying to intercept a group of Brimob. In fact, the group is not too much to bring food because its main purpose is to review the flood situation and provide assistance raft. All members of the Mobile Brigade who join the group seemed awkward to face the demand of citizens. On the one hand want to help, but on the other hand are aware of the potential chaos that occurs when not all residents receive assistance. "Pak Pak hungry, hungry, sir," said the child victims of flooding in Muara Baru. Moreover, dozens of people trying to climb Brimob truck from behind. The reason, the residents thought Brimob group brings a lot of help in the form of food and medicine. However, the facts versus the opposite. The people who already ride in the truck group, and come up to the Port of Muara Baru, spilling her laments to members of the Mobile Brigade. Still, the limited stock of food brought to force the distribution of food distributed by super selective. Children and parents are priorities. Arriving at the Port of Muara Baru, hundreds of local residents immediately rushed towards the group Brimob. The people are still hoping to get groceries and medicines from coming Brimob group. Some members of the Mobile Brigade appear to provide some sandwiches wrapped chocolates to the children at the site. As of 15:00 pm, the residents go up in the truck was still at the Police Mobile Brigade Muara Baru area. They can not help, and returned to the house had to wait Brimob group is back. Given enough distance away, plus the height of the flood waters until 15:00 pm still reach about 80 centimeters.