Gifter-in-Chief? Michelle Obama gives Carla Bruni a Guitar

The proofreading (done?) here is a little off….
Queens -> Queen’s
Then the last sentence:
The first lady’s office said that the two women really hit it off and enjoyed a private lunch together that lasted for over an hour together.
You need to have one of those togethers dropped.

Without the phrase “Gifter-in-Chief” in the title, I probably would have read the article anyway. You don’t need to grab the viewers attention by resorting to something so corny.

Gift giving is not about the giver…(the OBAMAS) Seems to me they are trying to bring attention to themselves (not suprising) which is selfish.
They need a lesson in humility, and some etiquette in the gift giving department, as their skills are horrific.
Ms. Gift Giver looks like a throwback of the 50′s and 60′s sporting those psychedelic house coats.

Wow! Since when has this world become such an ugly place that people are raked over the coals for the giving of gifts? People of refinement look for the best in others and accept gifts with the understanding of the good intentions of the gesture. Perhaps Mrs. Obama did a little research about the sort of guitars already owned by Mrs. Sarkozy, and quite possibly, she “struck just the right chord”. As to the Queen’s gift, don’t you suppose there are enough works of art and dust catchers in Buckingham Palace? People who have so much sometimes really appreciate the simplest and most personal gesture. With regard to Mrs. Obama’s fashion sense, I’d say she has some hits, a few misses; but in general she is a joy to watch. She is beautiful inside and out, which might be a goal worth attaining for some of you out there in cyberspace. But then I guess it might not be as much fun as sitting there with your claws bared, ready to pounce.

So far they have been a complete embarassment while overseas being ill prepared for proper etiquette, gifts and Michelles attire while visiting the Queen of England. Lets just hope American taxpayers are not footing the bill for the gifts along with the bad decisions his administration has made so far.

Why is this news? Seriously.
Does this rise to the level of the continuing giveaway of money to AIG and company and/or Obama’s attempt to install rules that will circumvent the few restraints that Congress imposed on said giveaways?
Is this story more important than the fact that Geithner and Summers appear to be little more than foxes guarding the hen house?
Does this surpass the fact that we’re not only escalating in Afghanistan but we are dropping our moral objections to the way they treat women? Then again, maybe the people at the top of our government don’t think Sharia laws are discrimination and abuse.
Why does this merit more than one sentence and 5 seconds of attention?

She gave her a what??? Hmmmm! What a joke? She has no class.

so, when invited to a dinner party or social engagement at someones home, it is tacky and egocentric to present the host/hostess with a gift? It becomes even more so if the gift giver actually takes the time to find out the interests of the host? I do believe those who find this gesture classless and selfish are the ignorant simpletons in the equation. Gift-giving by heads-of-state to hosting leaders and their spouses has always been customary, and when it is done thoughtfully,and without great fanfare, the gesture is even more meaningful.Get over yourselves, really. Pathetic.

The only ignorant thing about this story is the fact that it merited any attention, mtngrldcm.

“Whoa, listen to all the frustrated right-wingers, suddenly concerned that US leaders might be an embarassment on the world stage – too bad they’re 8 years late.”
But LeoDaK Can you see that the 8 years of Bush, the msm mostly focused on anything bad, whereas now they are focusing on only the good with Obama and leaving out the bad?

I think we should keep music out of politics and politics out of music. But realistically, you can’t. Look at Lenon, Springsteen. Even Elvis joins the army. Some musicians resents that McCain used their music at his election rallies. Clinton uses the Saxosphone when he was a candidate. Obama dances on Ellen to the beat of music.

Hehe, the Haters just keep on giving……….imagine for a second the Leaders that represent these haters. Birds of a feather flock together. Mr. President and First Lady, you have made us proud with your intelligence, grace, knowledge, class and smiles on the world stage. Please continue to realign us with the World. You had your work cut out for you, after the destructiveness of the previous administration. Your gifts was appropriate and geniune to each that received them. Michelle you rocks with your class. Thank you for connecting with your choice of clothes that doesn’t cost 5 thousand for a suit, or a half a mil for jewlery. You are every Real woman.

>Hehe, the Haters just keep on giving………. They REALLY, REALLY do! What’s funny they have no clue regarding how silly they are coming across! …Fabulously entertaining!!!!!

Well, there are about six people bent out of shape about it, so who cares.
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I don’t think Yunji should report only the wonderful things about the Obamas. Most of the posters here don’t do that, but I’ve never seen Yunji write anything that couldn’t have come out of Mrs. Obama’s PR department.
Bowing to the Saudi King is much bigger than who Mrs. Obama had lunch with.
The bad gifts are as newsworthy as the good ones.
I think Michelle Obama is fine, but just because Europe goes crazy for her doesn’t mean the US Press needs to write about her and her “new friend” and “glam-offs”. I think you would feel the same if Condi Rice or Sarah Palin got this kind of press coverage.

Ultra wealthy spoiled women (who can buy anything they want) always want someone to give them a guitar… it really is ‘the thought that counts’.

let’s not be greedy. big guy is already giving us a rebate of $13 every 2 weeks.

The Worlds most romantic political couples :-)
America’s President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni – Sarkozy

Having played guitar for 40-some years, I can assure some of the commenters that another guitar is always most welcome. They are like good friends, you can never have too many. I think the problem is not the Obamas giving gifts, but the media and the rest of us who actually pay attention to this minor and insignificant aspect of their trip.

What’s with all the cheesy uber-materialistic gifts? Gifts from one foreign dignitary to another is meant to be symbolic — these gifts often end up in museums! The gift is supposed to symbolize the friendship/alliance between the two nations. I shudder to think what future Britons will think when they see the queen’s Ipod from America or Brown’s DVD collection in a museum 20 years down the road.

To Yeil,
It is so romantic to have the President of our country say that he is accompanying his wife to Prague. He really loves his beautiful wife and I am so proud of them. To have such an intelligent, attractive and educated couple. Michelle is Harvard educated and Barack as well. Wow!

A personalized gift might have been even more desired.

It has been reported in the news that Queen Elizabeth’s staff suggested the iPOD.
I was in the Cathedral de Norte Dame de Strasbourg in 2004. I was working in Switzerland. I had encounter several instances of anti-Americanism. I cried when seeing the big plaque on a wall in Cathedral de Norte Dame de Strasbourg honoring American soldiers that saved them.
Wish I had an “Impeach Bush” button because everyone knew immediately when I spoke that I was an American.
It is wonderful to see the response Obama is receiving in Europe. Even two protesters that were interviewed did not have anything negative to say about Obama.
Jake’s reports about Obama’s negotiating skills demonstrates Obama’s ability to help repair our imagine in the world. An image that was partially very deserved.
Posted by: Julie | Apr 5, 2009 7:13:46 PM
i guess those were the two protesters who stopped miss obama from going to the hospital seems sort of strange to me?just two protester iwould think not

Why do you people care what Obama and his wife give to other world leaders? At least it’s something that any of us can afford to buy ourselves rather than a million dollar piece of useless junk that they’ll put on a shelf. On the other hand, the iPod is American made, the Gibson Guitar American. You people like to complain about the lamest things and make a fuss of everything. Why don’t you all go blow your money on idiotic things like the Obama’s new dog Bo’s mouse pads and t-shirts, or the commemorative Presidential coin collection? Ridiculous how people come up with the dumbest things to spend money and then cry out that their President didn’t give the other world leader something more expensive with their own tax dollars.