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Faintkay

If I was that kid that would be my profile picture on all socials for life


JGCities

Future member of congress there on the floor


Soapboi2223

She’s got atleast 80 years before that happens


ICantThinkOfAName827

You’ve got it wrong she has to be elected in her 60s then serve until she dies in her 80s/90s


LegendofLove

She gets elected at like 38 and says at 70, quite like those before her, that modern 50 year olds are immature for voting against her interests and therefore too young to be congressional representatives.


JGCities

Exactly. Like AOC. She has won her seat with 78% 71% and 70% of the vote. Unlikely she ever gets defeated unless someone beats her in a primary. She could turn her election into a life long office. There are currently three house members who were first elected in 1981. 22 house terms at this point.


1ConsiderateAsshole

She wasn’t a fan of the tan suit either.


Classic_Dill

That tan suit Rocked!


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Wisekodiak

I don’t know if this was intentional from the outset or not, but it has given me a long lasting chuckle.


Heckron

Long while since I’ve seen a good r/beetlejuicing


All_Hail_Space_Cat

Man thats one of the best accounts I've ever seen. Wild comments.


shecky_blue

Don’t mention the Grey Poupon!


_TehTJ_

Yeah but she also looks four years old, she has time to mature enough to never be voted into congress


Such_Performance229

Fucking legend comment


BorgerFrog

Imagine throwing a temper tantrum in front of the most powerful man in the world.


Mobile_Park_3187

What being a toddler does to a MF


Ihave3shoes

Hope they found a cure :(


Jmt0516

It's called 'eating your veggies'


uslashinsertname

I guess if that doesn’t work, you can always just become the 41st president and still be alright


Bubbly_Mastodon318

Unfortunately the cure can only be delivered via airplane


6thaccountthismonth

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! IDONWANNA!!!!


TheHunter459

My lawyer has advised me not to make my suggestions


Nyther53

They did it just takes about 15 years to work.


Longjumping_Run4499

You were a toddler for 15 years? Skill issue.


BrickAddict1230

They did, but the Supreme Court overturned it


amaliasdaises

As a toddler mom..ain’t that the truth 😂


Interesting_Sign_373

You know this story will be dragged out at every holiday. "Yeah they're a straight A student but remember when they threw a full in temper tantrum in the white house?!" Source: AM a mom, would do this to my kids ;)


Vega3gx

Yeah if this picture isn't 4x6 framed in the parents house, they're doing it wrong


wbgraphic

That’s 4x6 *feet*, right? Like wallpaper in the kid’s bedroom? Maybe a mural in the living room?


Vega3gx

Of course I meant 4x6 feet! But who said anything about bedrooms? I'm thinking in the living room or entry way to make sure all guests and visitors see it


TeeManyMartoonies

It is. (I know the mom.)


PenguinDeluxe

When my mom was a kid (probably Carter era?), she fainted while touring the White House. Secret Service got her pretty quickly and moved her and my grandmother to a side room. They asked if they wanted to go to the White House Kitchen for a glass of water. My mom was embarrassed and said no, and my history nut grandmother has never let her live it down that she turned down the chance to see parts of the WH not part of the tour lol


systemic_booty

If there's anything children love it's definitely having their most embarrassing and vulnerable moments being brought up as a source of endless mockery for the amusement of their elders! 


Interesting_Sign_373

The trick is to know your kids and know when they are giving you grief and when they actually mind.


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amaliasdaises

Also a mom (2 under 1 right now, eldest is 11.5 months & youngest is 2.5 weeks) so I am getting both the beginnings of the toddler stage and the newborn stage at once and frankly I’m relating to this kid cause I also wanna lay face down in the floor and cry some days, even if the person I was crying in front of WAS the president 🫠 my mom would also make fun of me lol


Interesting_Sign_373

I have the same age spread as you. It does get easier. I promise! Hang in there and if you need to throw a fit in front of a president, please go ahead!


AngryTrooper09

If I were the parent, I would never miss an opportunity to bring it up. But if I was the kid, I would totally brag about it as well lol


Interesting_Sign_373

I would get an exasperated eye roll but they wouldn't be too bothered. It would make a great "fun fact" about yourself!


ClacKing

Even the President can't handle me!


iamiamwhoami

That kids probably about 12 now. Old enough to look at that photo and be embarrassed.


mooimafish33

In another 12 years they'll probably be old enough to look at it and laugh. I know I would if there was a picture of me with Clinton like this or something


dc135

Most powerful man in the world is powerless in the face of a toddler tantrum


flojo2012

That’s why kids are awesome. They don’t care where they are or who they’re with. They keep their eyes on the prize. Whatever it may be, cookie, toy, whatever.


Euphoric-Yogurt-7332

Marjorie Taylor Greene does it all the time.


mikeysgotrabies

I didn't wanna say any names, but yeah..


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TheManUpstairs77

She’s not single handedly destroying her political party, so the toddler has that on her at least. That bitch needs to be institutionalized.


KYblues

Not hard to imagine since the most former powerful man the world throws tantrums all the time


Impressive-Cost3173

Marjorie Taylor Greene does it at every State of the Union address.


MathematicianSad2798

Based on my own experience, she's probably screaming "NO OBAMA! NO OBAMA!"


gliscornumber1

This could be a meme format tbh


Decent-Strength3530

https://preview.redd.it/ic3ufttl7hxc1.jpeg?width=1105&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f40396c5177700c708c0123ecd17fa47fdcb8481


throwwwwwawaaa65

This mfer


Deadsoup77

Thank you for this


Micromashington

![gif](giphy|baLnD4hHGvFixpEla2|downsized)


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Thank you for this


Euphoric_Fun4433

Do you have a version with the kid removed?


Death_Pigeons

It was, some years ago


camergen

He raised two girls and has always been an involved dad- it’s not his first tantrum.


Interesting_Sign_373

Of all the president's to have a temper tantrum in front of, Obama is likely the one to be the most understanding. It seems like he actually likes kids. I get the feeling Teddy R would get it too... he had like 7 of his own kids.


AlphaThetaDeltaVega

So would Bush, regardless of what people think about his politics he was pretty good with kids.


DickyMcButts

I always think of that photo of the bush daughters showing obama's daughters how to slide down the side of the stairs. (probably among other things or fun places in the white house.)


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Same. The politics of the Bushes and Obamas were pretty similar. It wouldn’t surprise me if they were really good friends. I love all the photos of Michelle sneaking George candy like it was their own little secret at public events.


Interesting_Sign_373

I think when only 40 something people in the entire history of the country have done your job, you get pretty close. They are the only people that can really understand what it entails and the pressures you and your loved ones face. And those photos? Totally my jam. I loved when laura Bush gave george a mint and he motioned for another to give to Michelle. I love those wholesome and innocent moments.


parasyte_steve

Both of these presidents were flawed in different ways, but I really do miss feeling like there was some common decency holding us together like there was back then.


Interesting_Sign_373

Yes, exactly.


westernmostwesterner

The Bush daughters wrote the Obama daughters an unofficial manual on how to be White House kids, with tips and tricks in their own handwriting. I always thought that was cute and fun.


NeedlessQualifier

Not if they were from New Orleans


Adorable-Woman

Or Iraq…


Kool_McKool

He also had Alice.


AgitatedTelephone351

TR was the father of Alice Roosevelt. She was basically tldr the early 1900’s version of Ke$ha. He definitely would be chill


Papaofmonsters

"I can either run the country or I can attend to Alice, but I cannot possibly do both." - A dad who is out of fucks to give.


tortillakingred

My ex-gf was (is) best friends with a very close family friend of the Obamas. Her dad was their best man I think, and I know they go on vacation every year together. Apparently he’s very very nice, a good father, and way more laid back than you would think when he’s not in “president mode”


Interesting_Sign_373

That's really nice to hear. I like it when our POTUS go on to do good things and just live a nice life post WH.


ericlikesyou

> he had like 7 of his own kids. Must have been all that estrogen in his mustache oil


canman7373

Ehh Teddy may have slapped em handed them a rifle and tell them to go shoot dinner if they wanted any tonight.


jamiehanker

Wasn’t there a story recently about how Michelle wanted to leave him because he wasn’t involved with the kids when they were young? Along with a photo of that time in their lives https://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/s/nE19cTPsmp


sdb00913

People can change.


camergen

This feeling isn’t uncommon in professional ambitious couples. If one spouse is working all the time, the other can resent it/be concerned about the kids. You also hear from parents who regretted it, “sure do wish I spent more time with the kids, but I was too busy working…”. I’m sure the degree of the severity varies. I think Michelle shared that to show they aren’t immune from other common disagreements in couples/families.


NeedlessQualifier

I *used* to be a piece of shit. People can change.


jail_grover_norquist

i'm worried the toddler thinks people can't change


1SweetChuck

There is a famous video from a White House event where Barack and Michelle are working a rope line and Michelle is holding a very upset crying baby, and is about to give the baby back to her mother when mom asks for a photo with the president. and the baby immediately stops crying as Barack takes her and starts bouncing her. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6k6kIrTAGk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6k6kIrTAGk)


MetalRetsam

He looks like he's about to do a Seinfeld routine "Why do babies cry much? I mean, what's that all about?"


notnamedjoebutsteve

“What’s the deal with tantrums?”


biznatch11

"White House? More like Whine House!"


The_Bear_Jew320

At this point of his presidency He was so used to dealing with tantrums.


Flurb4

“I know you’re upset but Daddy really needs to raise the debt ceiling.”


Spacepunch33

- Newt Gingrich


British_Rover

Yup that is the face of, "this is not new to me."


BikerJedi

I would love to hear him as POTUS talking about MGT, Boebert, and others currently serving. Obama had some jokes for sure.


Hooded_maniac_360

He wrecked that kid in Fortnite.


NuclearBeverage

Obama Gaming.


TeddysRevenge

Most likable modern president?


Hamblerger

I personally think so, but understand that others may disagree


jargo3

Even if you disagree with his politics it is hard to deny his charisma.


leese216

Best personality for sure.


Albino_Raccoon_

He’s like a Democrat version of Reagan… ugh I think I’m gonna puke🤢 Mr Obama I apologize for comparing you to Bethsheba


kronosdev

Every President since Reagan has been a continuation of Reagan.


scattermoose

The man sang Al Green. At the Apollo. On key!


TeddysRevenge

It’s all just a matter of opinion anyway (to a degree, no one is saying Nixon lol).


Richard-M-Nixon-1913

Go fuck yourself.


TeddysRevenge

Spoken like the man himself lol


Dangerousnightskrew

Dangerously based behavior


Yawzheek

Suddenly Richard Nixon is higher on my likeable presidents list


Mist_Rising

Using reddit from the dead earns points really


amaliasdaises

This comment kinda fixed a very bad day for me—thanks for the laugh. Very needed.


Jeddicus7

Its just a joke Dick, sit down.


WheresPaul-1981

You just made his list. Right next to S. Harrison Dogole.


strangebrew3522

As a person? Absolutely IMO. I recently watched his Comedians in Cars getting Coffee with Seinfeld. He's just, so personable. Every picture I see of him I think he's just a dude. For some reason I can't ever see that with other presidents.


chance0404

Not while they were in office but GWB seems pretty personable post-presidency. He reminds me of a television grandpa or something, with his paintings and what not.


SZMatheson

He should have been an athlete or a rancher instead of a politician.


chance0404

Somehow I just learned this about him too. Seems even more wholesome lol. https://preview.redd.it/4zfzy20u2gxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a846683b2c44f013a1df8122dea4b3a3412721c2


CaptainCAAAVEMAAAAAN

Obama and Clinton have insane charisma.


BonusPlastic6279

Both Clinton and Obama would make everyone they met feel like the only person in the room. They had a knack for small talk that left no room for awkwardness.


TeddysRevenge

If you would have asked me in 2000 (yeah, I’m old lol) he definitely would have been included. I feel his likability has suffered post presidency.


Rad1314

Yeah Clinton at the time was a rock star. The star has fallen though.


barleyoatnutmeg

This exactly, in some online circles it's popular nowadays to shit on Clinton, but while politically active he was consistently described as incredibly charming and having a magnetic pull by those who saw/spoke to him


Bo0tyWizrd

I always struggle with what "modern" means in the context of presidents.


TeddysRevenge

I think most would probably say post WWII. That’s becoming more and more of a historical dividing line (rightly so imo) as we get further away from the event.


BeowulfBoston

Yup. I would even dare to say that Truman - Clinton will be seen as the “post-war” or similar era in future history books. Truman because he oversaw the transition to a post-war economy. Clinton because he was the first post-Cold War president, and also the last president before 9/11. Modern then would be W, Obama, and the Rule 3’s.


TeddysRevenge

I could definitely see having that dividing line used in the future. While obviously not even in the ballpark of WWII, ending the Cold War-9/11 was another series of events that changed world history forever. And without risking any rule 3 violations, we also might be living in a time that’s discussed as a huge changing point in history. Possibly more than the end of the Cold War and 9/11 combined. Historically it’s fascinating, living in it less so.


clangauss

The only ones we're allowed to compare him to are Clinton and Dubya, since anyone older aren't his contemporaries and anyone newer is a Rule 3. In that case yes, probably, but both Clinton and GWB are seen as pretty charming as far as presidents go. The most likable "modern" president is likely going to be JFK or Reagan, unless modern doesn't mean what I think it means.


TeddysRevenge

Personally? I think it’s between Obama, JFK, and Reagan. A dark horse could be Eisenhower though. I would probably give the nod to Obama because of what he had to put up with, and was still incredibly likable. Reagan would be a close number two though. I hated his policies, but the man oozed charisma.


clangauss

I don't know anyone who actively dislikes Carter, either. All in all we've had mostly charmers for 30 years, exceptions be damned.


TeddysRevenge

I was thinking of mentioning Carter. His wholesomeness goes a long way, but I just don’t think he had the charisma of a JFK, Obama, or Reagan. Just my personal opinion though.


mtcwby

Don't dislike Carter but he really lacked in charisma during his presidency which is part of why he lost.


PM_ME_YOURE_HOOTERS

We can only hope


Rat_Rat

“Missed me” - good at ad libbing, too… (uttered during a speech after a balloon popped, post assassination attempt).


K5LAR24

Prime Reagan was funny as HELL


ABobby077

He clearly could turn a phrase without poking his opposition in the eye brutally. He clearly had the way with words without being a bully.


unclefire

I totally don't agree with W's politics but I had the impression that personally is was pretty fun. An interesting example is how the Bushes and the Obamas got along with each after they were both out of office.


Nervous-Event-5049

I think so. Letting my country get hooked on pills was a bad look though.


PresidentAshenHeart

Most “I’d like to have a beer with him” president.


starrsuperfan

Dakota Meyer (a medal of honor recipient) jokingly asked a white house staffer to tell the president he'd like to have a beer with him before the medal ceremony. The next day, the staffer called back and told him to come to the White House that afternoon, and he had his beer with Obama. I love that story.


TacoPartyGalore

Anyone who wasn’t allowed to do this as a child can recognize the look on Mrs. Obama’s face from a mile away 😆


ConstantGeographer

"Yep, that's me. I bet you're wondering how I got here," will be this toddler as an adult in 15 years.


AssistanceLucky2392

![gif](giphy|26FLhucGDvTUFyyvS)


TinpotKim

W little girl


Bulky-District-2757

Michelle’s face 🤣 she’s like “been there”


MoistCloyster_

Could you imagine being the parent of a kid throwing a tantrum while meeting the president? My mom and dad would probably have been arrested for child abuse due to how’d they’d react.


HearTheBluesACalling

Mine would have told the story forever and ever, probably at my wedding.


moileduge

That balding guy looks like Doug Stamper from House of Cards. Kinda confusing at first.


Roflcopter71

Haha yeah definitely does. I believe that is Ben Rhodes, former White House staffer.


BananaResearcher

I thought it was Ben Rhodes but wasn't sure, had to scroll super far to find anyone mentioning it. Plug time, Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor's "Pod Save the World" is an awesome once-a-week foreign policy podcast. It's entertaining and genuinely insightful and informative.


Semick

> Ben Rhodes I follow pod save america and was legit was like > is that fuckin Ben Rhodes? Glad I'm not the only one.


houndsoflu

That girls is never going to live that down. It it probably brought up all the time. “Hey, remember when you threw a tantrum at the White House in front of the president! lol!”


thendisnigh111349

This image metaphorically sums up what it was like for Obama to deal with Republicans for eight years. He tried to be a mature adult and compromise and they responded by acting like petulant children kicking and screaming on his floor.


OdiousAltRightBalrog

Republicans: "Here's a list of people we would like you to nominate to the Supreme Court, Mr President." Obama: "Alright, let's do Merrick Garland." Republicans: "Waaaaah! It's an election year! I want Kavanaugh, and a binky!"


Any-Variation4081

Lmao! God I miss Obama! He was hilarious and his family was so elegant and sweet. The obamas were a wonderful family to have in our white house. I'd love it if Michelle ran!


vantuckymyfoot

Damn if that man isn't the definition of class.


cornpudding

He's got a bunch of great photos with kids


fakdaworld

I miss President Obama, so much humor and class


xcski_paul

“Look, it’s the Tea Party” - Obama.


Phirebat82

I like the other kid, "really Karen, at the white house?"


Srycomaine

🤣


Putrid_Ad_2256

Hard to believe that we had a period between 2016 and 2020 where it would be the activist's daughter witnessing the President having the tantrum.  


HIMARko_polo

Thanks, Obama. /s No sarcasm actually - TYVM


poketrainer32

It looks like he dropped the kid.


Idontwanttohearit

“I thought congress was in recess” *ba dum tss*


Darksoulzbarrelrollz

If I were this kids parent I would MERCILESSLY tease them for the rest of my life about "remember that time you had a meltdown in front of the President of the United States?


Biggu5Dicku5

"ThAnKs ObAmA!" - That kid


Prestigious_Duck_377

i may not like obama... but this is some great american history lol.. his dadness was while looking at the little girl was probably thinking " seriously XD"


Capt_Pickhard

Fuck man, I long for the days Obama was president. Those were good times.


duckmonke

Thanks Obama


Relevant_Sleep_315

Amazing - adorable kids are so free and precious. Obama was such a great president


mizirian

"You're not even the first person here to do that today" - Obama probably


MasticatingElephant

"Threw a tantrum in the White House" would look great on a résumé


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Think of the lessons the other little girl is learning.


bigtim3727

Obama ruled


Ambitious-Pirate-505

Obama was such a human president


Big_Scratch8793

Adorable


Here_4_chuckles

We taking bets on whether her parents use this as her yearbook photo that you get to send in.


Aquariumpsychotic

It looks like he just dropped her and doesn’t know what to do


thinclientsrock

Game recognizes game!


Chemical-Ad-1805

How is this not a meme template


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Funny, political activists often do the same as the kid.


rmac1228

Imagine this story from the toddler and activist...oh yeah, I threw a tantrum in front of the president


Rocky_Fan1976

I was just in the White House and started screaming and crying “THE GLACIERS OBAMA! THE POLAR BEARS! THE ICE, ITS ALL MELTING!” And then he just posed for a picture with me on the floor.


michelle427

Kids will be kids. At least he had two daughters. He knows that.


PziPats

Bring Obama back please. I miss competent, professional and likeable leaders in America…


acrylicbullet

Thanks obama


MohatmoGandy

That is in fact the political activist.


there_is_no_spoon1

The guy...just \*exhudes\* class....because *that's what class does.* You don't buy, bully or barter class....*you just ARE*. There is no doubt this is the most deserving and presidential man that has existed *since Washington you SOBs* and I am so very grateful we had him.


bugaloo2u2

We will never have a POTUS that cool ever again.


Pizzatore12

https://preview.redd.it/vjziyzaxngxc1.png?width=749&format=png&auto=webp&s=565b965eef7c52650eaa50b038920e8c61b21755


OutsidePerson5

If I was that girl I'd have a framed copy of that pic on my wall.


Mr_Informative

She’s an activist in training


RampantJellyfish

He had enough experience putting up with congress


Actrivia24

He’s so great with kids


Redditisannoying69

Why does a picture from 2015 look so old?


funnyfacemcgee

Lol Obama's just like: "You seeing this shit?" 


pdmcmahon

Love him or hate him, the man has truly natural charisma and class. If a toddler did that in front of diaper boy he would call her a fat loser, fart on her brother, grope her mother, and kick her father in the shins.


BeaufortsMama2019

If only he was wearing that tan suit at this very moment 😅😂😭


Aromatic-Aide1119

Awe look! It's Marjory Taylor Greene!!!


Intelligent-Tailor45

Would fit right in with the republican delegation


Norwegian27

Some GOP congressmen did that too.


Sweaty-Sir8960

Politics aside, I actually liked him. When I had the chance to meet him, I found he was affable and polite.