Not that I care a damn about it, but as a public service, here is a photo of the paper clip in question...
Yes, it's ugly. The same paper clip I've used so many times. Not worthy of official government service. Shouldn't it at least have a US flag on it? You can't even shoot it with a rubber band.
At least it appears Obama and Biden are still wearing their US flag pins on their lapels. I keep checking just to make sure the right wingers can sleep well each night. My other public service.