greatest O pic ever

to a girl, anyway

He looks sad and like he wants to be alone.

His grandmother is very ill and he probably needs time to collect his thoughts. Some people do that best by taking a walk alone. But Barack Obama can't be alone outside - the media is always following him. The next way to find comfort is with his wife, but he can't do that either because Michelle is campaigning for him.

That's very sad.

His family isn't with him. I'm sure Michelle and his girls would have provided a lot of comfort. I hope he has someone he can talk to with him.

I think his sister is there, though

And maybe now this will sound insensitive, but Obama knew the deal when he decided to run for President. I just don't think that's something you do unless your whole family is behind the idea, because it requires sacrifices from all.

Judging by the strength and quality of Obama's character and the things he has written and said about his grandmother, I think Madelyn Dunham is a selfless woman. She has made sacrifices for Obama, and now she is giving up time with Obama for this country.

We can see it as sad, but noble too. It should inspire us to work that much harder.

I would be unhappy if Obama didn't go back to see his Toot if he'd been told she's dying. I think even if he was losing, he'd have gone. That's the kind of guy he is. And that's why he has so much of my respect.

I am so sorry for him at this time.

I'm sure he's been shedding tears in the past few days. :(

I wish we could all give him a big hug. Winning the election is going to be such a bittersweet moment for him....

:loveya: :loveya:

slippahs over on the Islands, brahB-) :loveya:

the one in his trunks?:)

:bounce:

...not gonna say it. ;)

:thumbsup:

pretty simple and easy, actually

thanks

and then I thought... he is doing some deep reflecting and trying to absorb the memories.

Which to leave out and imply that Obama is the equivalent?

My wife is huge Lennon fan. Turns out that Lennon had his hands in his pocket too.

:shrug:

First thing I thought too.

this is just too sad of a moment for him and i dont want to ruin the truth by taking it out of context.

:rofl:

What an elitist!

He looks so calm and cool. Our soon-to-be president. Thank the stars and all that is good.

I felt kind of guilty for doing so, since I know the context behind why he's there, but it's hard not to catch.

I wouldn't have minded not having this picture - I'm sure he's trying to collect his thoughts about his Toot not being around much longer.

I love the picture too...sweet, sensitive, sexy. Yup, a woman thing.

has to be a first

Great Spirit,
Be with Tutu and her family.

so sad...his jaw is clenched...he's bumming out..

Righteous.

Doesn't he know that you can spend well over $200 for a pair of jeans? Why would he buy $40 jeans... geesh, this guy is SUCH an elitist!
:sarcasm:

Sorry, just had to do it.

for now...

And who is loved by his wife and children.

Wish we had more of them.

I'm with you on that one. Nice.

I like my men to have a little meat on their bones!

And, I admit to being old-school about cooking, but honestly, what does it say about Mrs. Obama's cooking that Barack is so painfully thin?

I mean, I'll let the sexist parts of your statement go, but Barack and Michelle Obama haven't been home a lot these past two years. He must be getting awfully sick of hotel and restaurant food.

Michelle has been cooking for him while he's out on the campaign trail, do you? :eyes:

Where? In the hotel rooms they stay in? :shrug:

running for President, is what I meant. Have you got a photo of him looking stocky? I'd like to see it.

The only photo I've seen of him looking stocky is the photo of him at about 2 years-old, being held in his mother's arms. He was definitely a cute, fatheaded kid.

But my ex husband looked like Skeletor. He ate like a warthog. Some people are skinny no matter how well they eat. Besides, I understand that the Obamas are into healthy eating.

Watch your double standards.

I'm naturally not-so-thin, but I see nothing wrong with his shape or size.

What are you? Some kind of mind-control freak! :)

Some people are just naturally thin. Lucky bastids! :)

Michelle, and her family, and his step siblings, yet he seems to feel so alone.

I am amazed by this man, and hope that he knows we so appreciate the job he has been doing and the job he has yet to do.

I've done that walk when my mother was dying.

know that feeling. My heart goes out to him and us all.

pic, I just wish the circumstances were better.

and survived and has stayed true to himself. Two solid years of travel and speeches. I can't even imagine. But not once, have I seen any faltering, any cynicism, any low road. In less he is the greatest actor to ever walk the earth -- he's the real deal.

and had to fly back to see her.

It was 20 years ago to this year.

how he felt- and can imagine how you felt to. I put it out of my
mind when I think about when it will happen to me - too painful.

And it does remind me of Abbey Road.

Its important

Lets pray that she makes it through until she knows he won.

Blessings to your family.

I saw pics of him on that walk last night,somewhere...? He looked so sad.

better than those light blue tight things he had on for the infamous "bike riding" pic.

He looks relaxed and thoughtful.

Two good traits for a President to have, imho.

Sorry, but I am a Tour fan. An avid cyclist. And there is something about Obama's level of strength, integrity, endurance, honesty, that just says superiority.


God, I feel so lame. How did I become such a raving fan? I love it!

supporting someone else - but it's just so damn contagious.

He just seems so honorable in so many ways.

Maybe we are all just starving to death for someone in public
life to admire.

and yet there's someone taking photos of him.

:(

David

:thumbsup:

He does look great in a pair of jeans. I dare say this is the sexiest ticket for the Dems since Bill Clinton and Al Gore. I can live with having to look at Barack Obama and Joe Biden on my t.v. for a long time if you know what I mean. Poor Barack though, looks like he just wants to get away and take a nice thoughtful walk. Hard when there is the security (even though we want him to be safe) and all the media.

makes my heart heavy and my eyes tear up...
takes me back to the deaths of my parents...
I, too, know that heavy heart.

The AP pics of him getting back on the plane in Hawaii
are even sadder...I hope that he feels some solace
knowing he was able to be with her.
I also trust that his faith is strong,
and the love of his family will see him through.

My Toot candle is burning brightly...

was that Obama was in this race because of wanting to further HIS career. But there are too many things that have come out about him that show he is an incredibly caring person. Remember him paying $103 for that young bride's suitcase, a perfect stranger, in the airport 20 years ago, then there was the story that after someone canvassing for him a while back told the campaign these people needed food and he sent them enough for days on his own credit card, etc. He did not report these things himself, he did it out of the kindness of his heart. I believe with my with my whole being that he is the real deal. My friends would say I am the ultimate cynic. I don't come to this conclusion lightly. But nobody comes out of college to take a low paying job as a community organizer just to help people. The Republicans can't see, refuse to see the character of someone who would do this. They can't begin to comprehend selfless sacrifice to help others because greed is the name of the game for them. He has an innate sense of compassion. We need Obama, the world needs Obama. Like I heard someone say on TV yesterday. He may be a once in a century personality.

PS: Yesterday I had to call and activate a new credit card. We talked briefly and as we were closing he said thank you for being a 'blank' customer and then very quickly as I was about to hang up he said, "And I hope you are voting for CHANGE in the upcoming election." It took me a second to grasp what he was saying but when I did I yelled "Absolutely, absolutely, of course I'm voting for CHANGE!" I hope he doesn't get some wingnut who'd complain. I was really tickled.

Also notice the difference between the skin tones ( hand, face ) vs legs


This is badly photoshoped ...

I cant believe that So many DU'ers fell for this

This and many other photos from his walk were published on all the major news sites yesterday.

the tone change on feet.

What-E-ver! :crazy:

lighter than his fore-arms and head.

Do you think the AP photoshopped the photo? Yeah, right.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-obama25-2008oct25,0,4369213.story

I believe the phrase would be "the amazing duplicity of life." He's such an amazing polymath. An incredible talent. But in the end. He's just a person. Just another human being. Regardless of where you are in life, seeing that makes you take stock in your own mortality and your own future.