Obama, Pharaoh in Dockers

Looking for the transcript of Obama’s Cairo speech, I noticed the main image on the front page of WhiteHouse.gov:

There’s nothing objectionable about a nice photo of the president visiting world landmarks. On the contrary, it’s good for Americans to have their leaders depicted showing interest in non-American things. 

But of all the photos taken by the White House photographer at Giza yesterday, the one they chose to make the lead photo on WhiteHouse.gov depicts Obama’s head above and between the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre.

I hated it when Bush dressed up in war-hero drag and I hate it that this White House think its a good idea to depict Obama as a casual-Friday King of the Nile.

Luckily for you, Mr. President, I’m in a generous mood. I’m willing to forgive this faux-pas if the health care reform you sign includes a public option.