lol, they just never stop and think.

Thanks Sully. Doesn't seem so. Melania's portrait is beautiful isn't it?

Can't stop & think when obsessed & driven by hate & negativity, so sad,

Thanks Eddessa. It is very sad.

If you click the Boston Globe Twitter account link, you'll get a laugh. People are replying, showing several photos of Obama w/ arms crossed as well as Lincoln, JFK, Hillary, Biden, etc.

I used to have a coach back in h.s. who had several rules, the breaking of which would be grounds for 25 pushups; one was sitting on your helmet, the other was saying "Huh?" or "Yeah." (instead of "Excuse me?" or "Yessir") and the third was crossing your arms. He said it was a sign of defiance. I could understand the first two, but the last was silly and I told him so after I got out of school. Yes, it could mean defiance, that you're not willing to listen to the other side of an argument, but it's also a defensive posture, sometimes meaning you're insecure. Sometimes I think people read a little TOO much into someone's body language.

If you click the Boston Globe Twitter account link, you'll get a laugh. People are replying, showing several photos of Obama w/ arms crossed as well as Lincoln, JFK, Hillary, Biden, etc.

I used to have a coach back in h.s. who had several rules, the breaking of which would be grounds for 25 pushups; one was sitting on your helmet, the other was saying "Huh?" or "Yeah." (instead of "Excuse me?" or "Yessir") and the third was crossing your arms. He said it was a sign of defiance. I could understand the first two, but the last was silly and I told him so after I got out of school. Yes, it could mean defiance, that you're not willing to listen to the other side of an argument, but it's also a defensive posture, sometimes meaning you're insecure. Sometimes I think people read a little TOO much into someone's body language.

Not sure why it double posted, sorry. Weird thing is that it shows three minutes between posts. I only hit the "Post Comment" button once.

Thanks Mike. Double post could be weather related affecting internet.

Yes your dual interpretation of crossed arms is what I've seen so it depends on the individual and the context of the situation. Agree that people sometimes read too much into things.

Beautiful portrait of First Lady. What's all the fuss about? The green-eyed monster.

Thanks Lejardin. She is beautiful isn't she.

Melanie rocks any pose!

Thanks Jarasan. She's a wonderful First Lady. :)

The very last time Democrats did any serious thinking was when they voted for Reagan.

Thanks CARBOB. Easier to follow instructions than think.