If you got a personal tour of the White House, by a senior appointed official, what (very quick) question would you ask the President if you bumped into him?
(From Claude Johnson for Baller-in-Chief)
I’m going on a personal tour of the White House on Friday, along with my family, conducted by a senior appointed official who works there.
The Baller-in-Chief at the White House outdoor court.
The whole thing is an honor and a privilege and this may never ever happen to me or us again. So I am going to treat it that way and be ready.
Now, we don’t know if President Obama will be home. But what if he is, and what if we bump into him while walking around?
If that happens then I will likely only get to ask one quick question.
But, of the many I might have, which one?
What question would you ask?
I’ve got my kids working a kids version: What one question would you ask Sasha and Malia if you ran into them at the jungle gym?
As for me, one wish is to see the basketball court out back, and to check out the portable hoops set up on the tennis courts. Maybe get one or two jumpers off. Or a layup. Or just hang from the rim? Only kidding. :-)
Actually, I know that everything we do and see will be memorable.
Whatever happens, you can be sure I’ll let you know all about it!
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I would ask, Mr. President: What can we as Americans do for you and your family that will make your lives easier?
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Do you know who Earl Lloyd is and when do plan on inviting him to the Whitehouse?
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My question is: What, or who, is stopping you from revealing the truth that the government is behind 9/11?
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Mr. Obama,
I voted for you believing that together we can make a difference – coming at a future cost, no doubt. I’m good with that; however, I recently lost my job and my family’s cost of living has been increasing in this economy. Could you kindly take a moment to tell me HOW AND WHEN your good intentions will result in real benefits for the struggling middle class in this country?
Thank you, Mr. President.
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I’d ask: Why no black interior designers have never had a chance to work at the White house? Which I suppose would be more politely phrased, Have you considered employing a black designer like Henry Mitchell or Shelia Bridges?
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Can I arrange a 5 minute audience/chat with you?
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“Is it wise to pursue starting a business of one’s own in these trying times or does the President believe that corporate – or non-corporate – America can still be relied on to provide jobs/livable wages as America hopefully climbs out of the recession?”
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what country (ies) are your models for affordable healthcare for this country? P.s. can I borrow some money (Smile) We Love you and your family Mr. President!
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I would ask at what age did you know you were going to be the 1st Black President of the United States of America.
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Claude, I wanna be in your family! Wow, have a great time and take lots of photos! I’d ask Pres Obama, “When are you gonna have a ceremony/proclamation/conference at White House entitled How the African-American Contributed to the Founding/Building of this Country Past/Present/Future?!”
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Claude!
This exceeds waaay cool.
In 10 seconds I would ask the President:
“Mr. President, what one piece of advice would you share with future Black American Presidents?”
Sure hope the President is at home when you tour!
Congratulations, Kudos, High Fives and way to go!
Thank you for this priviledged opportunty. Make us proud!
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Claude,
On Thursday night, President Obama will address the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York which means he’ll be taking a red eye back to Washington, DC to answer your questions on Friday. I have been at the NAACP Centennial Convention here in New York all this week. So far, I have met and, or had a photo opportunity with prominent NAACP members that included Reverend Al Sharpton, Julian Bond, Honorable Judge Mathis, Honorable Michael Steele, Kweisi Mfume, Colin Powell, Congressman John Conyers, Thelma Houston, Dionne Warwick, Kool Moe Dee, and more. I’ll send you some pictures later. I’ll be waiting to meet and greet President Obama too. But if I don’t get the chance to meet him, then you should ask him how he liked the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York which is where your brother was.
Thanks,
Lawrence
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Claude,
On-the-other-hand, what if you do get to see President Obama and he allows a picture to be taken. It might look like this one when Ziggy Marley visited the White House.
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Mr. President – Why have you chosen to let the big banks and investment banks range free of sanctions as they move to pay themselves huge bonuses with our money?
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If I had ten seconds to ask President Obama a question ?
In the process of you possibly becoming the African American President of Harvard Law, did you face racial resistence on a similiar level to running for President as an African American?
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Congratulations by the way Claude.
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Will you study the issue of Reparations and try to understand that we are
owed them, based on International Law and the Laws of God?
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Claude,
Can it be me? Just kidding. I am going tomorrow to see our President in NJ. If I had 10 seconds with Barack I would ask him how does he get to sleep at night with so much going on in his mind/brain?
Have a great time.
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I never thought about it, I would compliment the job he was doing well done. And thank him for his presents. I have known some of his kinsfolk from Kenya on his father side for ten years; I have never met people as nice as them. Ask something from the heart. Good Luck
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i would like to meet the hud secretary-to discuss job situations at this agency?
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good luck-tell him to stay loose-i am proud everytime i see him on tv..
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Mr. President, will you nominate/appoint me to the administrative position of baller-in-chief historian?
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in 10 seconds … Do you want to make a wager of $1 if you think the Bulls will win a Championship during his time in office.
its only 10 seconds …can’t change the world, can’t give advice and it may prove a chuckle enough that you may get an addition moment with him. If they win, you have reason to revisit Pres. Obama to pay the $1.00 debt thus opening up an additional moment to talk. Being a sports person, he may even invite you to talk about the Black Fives in depth with him. it’s nly 10 seconds.
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I would first like to thank him and family for restoring honor, dignity and heart to our highest elected office and once again giving our children a chance to dream of bigger things.
My question would be “fast forward 8 years. You have just completed your 2nd term as President. What’s next?”
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After I thank him for saving America, I will ask him when he is going to lock up that Cheney guy…
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I voted for you believing that together we can make a difference – coming at a future cost, no doubt. I’m good with that; however, I recently lost my job and my family’s cost of living has been increasing in this economy. Could you kindly take a moment to tell me HOW AND WHEN your good intentions will result in real benefits for the struggling middle class in this country?
Thank you, Mr. President.
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Mr. President,
What can I do for you, that will help you reach the goals you’ve publicly set for
our country?
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Mr. Johnson,
I have ten seconds to say something to Presdent Barack Obama and what would that be to get him to tell Reggie Love to schedule me for a meeting to really talk about some issues? That’s what’s on my mind, the question to get me back for the sit down that will give me an opportunity to really make some meaningful statements in a discussion for the ages.
I don’t know at this time what I might say, but a few things center around why the administration didn’t send a representative to the Conference on Race, the increased engagement of “Our” young daughters and sons in undeclared wars in Afganistan! Let’s get out of the wars that take lives and get busy on the wars to save lives. I like the Health Plan from your platform, democratic primary, and the presidential race. Stay true to what you stated so that we, the voters, can pressure local politicians to make “Your” promises a “Reality.”
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That is a great photo! But, I am sure they had a formal scheduled visit with them, and not impromptu. But … you never know!!
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