A glimpse at two briefings

Can't tell. Is Mr. Obama wearing the same shirt and tie?


Today's White House briefing on the earthquake in Japan:


White House Photo


January 28's White House briefing on Egypt:


White House Photo

The flowers have been changed. But I can't tell about the apples.

I know it's superficial, but the staging here doesn't suggest urgency.

Call me a traditionalist, but briefings look more serious, more official when held around a big conference table.


White House Photo

See what I mean?

The table shot is from January too. At a security team meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan.