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Obama's selfie

What do you think of obama's selfie


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In the second pic, I think the woman is talking to the man behind Michelle.
Do you really? I mean...come on...look at the expressions of everyone involved. And then they had to change seats? I think someone got taken behind the woodshed. Id really like to see the complete video. Surely SOMEONE has it.

Either way...its still funny as hell.
 
Do you really? I mean...come on...look at the expressions of everyone involved. And then they had to change seats? I think someone got taken behind the woodshed. Id really like to see the complete video. Surely SOMEONE has it.

Either way...its still funny as hell.

I do. Since he pointed it out, it really does look like she is talking to the man behind Obama, and the man also appears to be looking in her direction as if they are having a conversation.
 
There's an awful lot of conservative wish-fulfilment being read into some innocent photographs. From the photographer's blog....

" ...“I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie,” Roberto Schmidt said. “In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance.

"I took these photos totally spontaneously, without thinking about what impact they might have," Schmidt continued. "At the time, I thought the world leaders were simply acting like human beings, like me and you. I doubt anyone could have remained totally stony faced for the duration of the ceremony, while tens of thousands of people were celebrating in the stadium. For me, the behaviour of these leaders in snapping a selfie seems perfectly natural."

Finally, Schmidt expressed exasperation at the public’s interest in such fleeting occurrences. “I confess too that it makes me a little sad we are so obsessed with day-to-day trivialities, instead of things of true importance.” ... "

Who Is Roberto Schmidt? Photographer Who Captured Obama 'Selfie' Denies First Lady Was Angry; 'Photos Can Lie' [PHOTO]
 
Exactly, and it wasn't even a "funeral". It was a celebration of Mandela's life, with lots of singing, dancing, a live band, etc. Obama isn't actually "doing" anything beyond looking at what appears to be a smart phone held by the Danish Prime Minister, as was the UK Prime Minister Cameron. We have no idea what was on the screen of that phone, and if there was any picture-taking, the Danish Prime Minister was doing it!

The pettiness of political finger-wagging has sunk to kindergarten proportions. It's embarrassing to actually be an adult these days.

Typical Obama defender, he is always the hapless victim of other peoples blunders, an innocent bystander in hoistory.:lol:
 
Obviously it's a big deal to a lot of people. 281 posts in this thread. With all the problems we have as a country, I guess this is a BIG deal. :roll:

It's a little deal but they add up. This Bozo bounces through his presidency like a steel ball falling through a pin ball machine, ding ding ding TILT.:lol:
 
He must not be doing too bad if this is all the RW has to complain about...
It's a little deal but they add up. This Bozo bounces through his presidency like a steel ball falling through a pin ball machine, ding ding ding TILT.:lol:
 
There's an awful lot of conservative wish-fulfilment being read into some innocent photographs. From the photographer's blog....

" ...“I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie,” Roberto Schmidt said. “In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance.

"I took these photos totally spontaneously, without thinking about what impact they might have," Schmidt continued. "At the time, I thought the world leaders were simply acting like human beings, like me and you. I doubt anyone could have remained totally stony faced for the duration of the ceremony, while tens of thousands of people were celebrating in the stadium. For me, the behaviour of these leaders in snapping a selfie seems perfectly natural."

Finally, Schmidt expressed exasperation at the public’s interest in such fleeting occurrences. “I confess too that it makes me a little sad we are so obsessed with day-to-day trivialities, instead of things of true importance.” ... "

Who Is Roberto Schmidt? Photographer Who Captured Obama 'Selfie' Denies First Lady Was Angry; 'Photos Can Lie' [PHOTO]

They all know they are on the world stage. In many ways, they have set themselves above other 'human beings.' When I was in high school, I was a mere cheerleader. As such, I was constantly reminded that any time I wore the uniform my behavior was speaking for the school and all the other students, and I was expected to represent the school in a good light. This was not a private party. This was a state funeral and these 'leaders' conducted themselves abominably. Not only that, if Michelle sat herself between the president and the prime minister to cool the two off like a water hose on dogs, then she emasculated the US president in public.
 
Do you really? I mean...come on...look at the expressions of everyone involved. And then they had to change seats? I think someone got taken behind the woodshed. Id really like to see the complete video. Surely SOMEONE has it.

I think it's very obvious, after noticing it, that she is talking to the guy behind Michelle and he to her. She is reacting to something he said.

Either way...its still funny as hell.

Fair enough but it's a manufactured event, I'm sure of that.
 
I think it's very obvious, after noticing it, that she is talking to the guy behind Michelle and he to her. She is reacting to something he said.



Fair enough but it's a manufactured event, I'm sure of that.
Context is everything. I think it is FAR more obvious she is reacting to something Mo said or did. But...a video would tell the story.
 
Context is everything. I think it is FAR more obvious she is reacting to something Mo said or did. But...a video would tell the story.

You need to look at the pic again, because your claim is stupid or blind.
 
They all know they are on the world stage. In many ways, they have set themselves above other 'human beings.' When I was in high school, I was a mere cheerleader. As such, I was constantly reminded that any time I wore the uniform my behavior was speaking for the school and all the other students, and I was expected to represent the school in a good light. This was not a private party. This was a state funeral and these 'leaders' conducted themselves abominably. Not only that, if Michelle sat herself between the president and the prime minister to cool the two off like a water hose on dogs, then she emasculated the US president in public.

Wish fulfilment overwrites the mundane reality. Insert dramatic petty partisan nonsense over innocuous out of sequence pics. That photographer had it right.
 
Wish fulfilment overwrites the mundane reality. Insert dramatic petty partisan nonsense over innocuous out of sequence pics. That photographer had it right.

Could you envision Margaret Thatcher doing something like that? What about Putin? Bill Clinton was a dog, but at least he behaved at state functions both at home and abroad. A sense of propriety is acquired and is not a partisan construct.
 
You need to look at the pic again, because your claim is stupid or blind.
Oh come now. You are doing that thing you ALWAYS do...which is put together your own very weird interpretation of an event and then insist it is the 'other guy' that is screwed up. Look at ALL the pics....what do you see. Obama acting like a child at church, and in ALL of those pics, Mo PISSED. All of a sudden, Barrack looks like a chastised little boy (they even had to change seats). Sorry...she does NOT look like she is responding to the person behind them (and from the picture you can see a quarter-moon of the doods head....thats it...), she AND barrack BOTH look like they are responding to some Mo said or did. Barrach looks chastised and she looks shocked.
 
Oh come now. You are doing that thing you ALWAYS do...which is put together your own very weird interpretation of an event and then insist it is the 'other guy' that is screwed up. Look at ALL the pics....what do you see. Obama acting like a child at church, and in ALL of those pics, Mo PISSED. All of a sudden, Barrack looks like a chastised little boy (they even had to change seats). Sorry...she does NOT look like she is responding to the person behind them (and from the picture you can see a quarter-moon of the doods head....thats it...), she AND barrack BOTH look like they are responding to some Mo said or did. Barrach looks chastised and she looks shocked.

Some people read body language better than others. I think your interpretation is spot on.
 
Some people read body language better than others. I think your interpretation is spot on.
Probably because I'm just seeing it for what it is, not what I want it to be.

I dont care either way. I still think its funny as hell.
 
Probably because I'm just seeing it for what it is, not what I want it to be.

I dont care either way. I still think its funny as hell.

You do care. You are defending it.
 
You do care. You are defending it.
Defending it? Nah...too strong a word. Id like to see the video. Im just stating what it LOOKS LIKE. I posted a video of Bush earlier giving the camera the finger. Its all fun. People should relax.
 
Defending it? Nah...too strong a word. Id like to see the video. Im just stating what it LOOKS LIKE. I posted a video of Bush earlier giving the camera the finger. Its all fun. People should relax.

You are definitely defending it.

Where was Bush when he did this? Was he at the memorial service or in Air Force One. There is quite a difference. A little camaraderie on the place likely made the long flight bearable. It would have been very inappropriate at the actual memorial service. Location. Location. Location.
 
You are definitely defending it.

Where was Bush when he did this? Was he at the memorial service or in Air Force One. There is quite a difference. A little camaraderie on the place likely made the long flight bearable. It would have been very inappropriate at the actual memorial service. Location. Location. Location.
Meh....Im not DEFENDING it...Im TALKING about it. Watch me not defend it.......
 
I thought this was rude, childish and egotistical behavior. Yucking it up and taking selfies as speeches were being made about the man people came to honor at his memorial. Is this spoiled child really our president? Even Michelle looks disgusted. God help us.


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I do not think it is big deal.He is at the funeral of a historical figure.I am surprised more people did not take pictures of themselves. Heck I am sure if they had camera phones back at Elvis's or any other popular celeb's or historical figure's funeral I bet lots of people would be take self pictures,especially if there were other celebs or heads of states at those funerals.
 
A regular funeral - ignorant, rude, selfish.

This wasn't a regular funeral.
 
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