Athletes Spark White House Flip-Flop Flap

[Moosepoop]

CHICAGO - There's a flip-flop controversy at the White House, and this one has nothing to do with President Bush and John Kerry.

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A photo of Northwestern University's national championship women's lacrosse team, taken during the athletes' visit to the White House last week, shows four of the nine women in the front row wearing flip-flop sandals along with their dresses and skirts.

The choice of footwear has prompted a mini-controversy — a flip-flop flap, if you will.

A front-page story in the Chicago Tribune included the headline "YOU WORE FLIP-FLOPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE?!" inspired by an e-mail sent to player Kate Darmody from her older brother after he saw the photo on the team's Web site.

Family members of other players expressed similar dismay, insisting the summer footwear staple was too casual for a visit with the president.

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[LSK]

3. looks like FOXNEWS needs a special report on this issue n/t

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[DURHAM D]

2. Perhaps this was the players way of protesting.

Frankly, I am always surprised that they get as many team members to the White House as they do - this is the age group that has no respect for him or his politics.

[democracyindanger]

4. And Jenna wore jeans to an audience with the Queen

Where was the front page story then, Trib?

[bballny]

6. My favorite

comment was by Rashed Wallace. He dissed him

[thecrow]

7. Why is Smirky leaning on what appear to be 2 canes? n/t

[adarling]

8. i think it is fine

bravi to them for showing how much respect the office of the President holds under this "president". I think its just fine and dandy! Maybe someday the respect will return but it never will under this crap.:rant: