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The Obama "I'm looking through you, to the core of your soul" stare is a sight to behold (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2016 OP
Yikes! Look how Putie has his arm up WhiteTara Sep 2016 #1
K&R It's an old KGB habit. Putin wants his adversary to think he has a handgun under his jacket. Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #27
Putin is the world leader who most reminds me of a particularly evil Bond Villain. Siwsan Sep 2016 #40
It's a old CIA/ KGB trick to induce targets to look at your eyes, as agents pull a gun or needle Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #54
Interesting! Siwsan Sep 2016 #55
"But it was all just fantasy," Putin does not actually have a gun! Is Trump's wall fantasy? Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #65
"Young Guns"? maddiemom Sep 2016 #75
tRump Scarsdale Sep 2016 #46
Maybe F.A.S.? Siwsan Sep 2016 #95
Pooty Poo Scarsdale Sep 2016 #44
You can see the glee on the black man's face in the back! LOL!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2016 #109
OMG that's f*cking badass TheSarcastinator Sep 2016 #2
"Don't fuck with me, Vlad. I'm not a mealy-mouthed loser like the last guy." Aristus Sep 2016 #3
..... trusty elf Sep 2016 #99
Exactly! n/t MBS Sep 2016 #101
He's saying, you think I give you a hard time, edhopper Sep 2016 #4
Well, I do hope so. She's going to have to work hard to keep her footing with that one Hekate Sep 2016 #19
NOW - That's a picture you won't see on packman Sep 2016 #5
You might ser it yhere as they... MarianJack Sep 2016 #14
Really...It looks very honest whathehell Sep 2016 #41
I JUST POSTED THIS PICTURE ON TWITTER. trueblue2007 Sep 2016 #91
Wow! that is something - KT2000 Sep 2016 #6
Punk assed Puty has to look up at a real man. Loki Sep 2016 #7
That is an awesome eyefuck by POTUS. nt msanthrope Sep 2016 #8
I would NOT want to be in the path of that stare. calimary Sep 2016 #35
Yes!!! n/t MBS Sep 2016 #103
Donald Trump, Tough Guy napkinz Sep 2016 #9
Love that video! Have never seen it. Donald was really terrified. Didn't know where to hide! Judi Lynn Sep 2016 #100
I think of him saying "Hello Putin" the way Seinfeld greeted Newman. nolabear Sep 2016 #10
I love that so much stopwastingmymoney Sep 2016 #13
Putin gave Obama an out from sending ground troops into Syria yurbud Sep 2016 #39
Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #11
Care to expand on that thought? I don't get the reference to either "propaganda" about Putin or.... Hekate Sep 2016 #22
Cohen is an............ mrmpa Sep 2016 #80
Thank you, mrmpa. I found that post just a little too odd to let pass without comment. Hekate Sep 2016 #93
Just A Little Caviar Leakage... Grassy Knoll Sep 2016 #12
Is that the equivalent of the Lyndon treatment. ananda Sep 2016 #15
no shit. After a year or two of obstruction, Obama should have opened a can of whup-ass on them yurbud Sep 2016 #45
Don't mess with me, you little twerp Motley13 Sep 2016 #16
" " " n/t MBS Sep 2016 #102
Amazing...... titanicdave Sep 2016 #17
Vlad definitely looks flummoxed and am so glad our Pres. looks down on him. Badass is right..n/t monmouth4 Sep 2016 #18
staredown Enrique Sep 2016 #20
Putin regrets he cannot take off his shirt and flex his KGB pecks. Buzz Clik Sep 2016 #21
That is adult serious face x10. Rex Sep 2016 #23
Such a great shot ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #24
Is this from the G20? Hekate Sep 2016 #25
It sure is Siwsan Sep 2016 #26
I am definitely saving it Hekate Sep 2016 #28
Twitter and Facebook tavernier Sep 2016 #29
Oh My God! sheshe2 Sep 2016 #30
You people ryan_cats Sep 2016 #31
I can only respectfully suggest you lighten up, maybe a notch or two Siwsan Sep 2016 #32
Ahhh ryan_cats Sep 2016 #43
I don't worship any human. I just appreciate some really good shade Siwsan Sep 2016 #47
I beg to differ ryan_cats Sep 2016 #50
First, although I can be kind, I am definitely not a sir. Siwsan Sep 2016 #52
+1,000 NastyRiffraff Sep 2016 #82
Yea, it gets old, after a while Siwsan Sep 2016 #85
I am not ryan_cats Sep 2016 #94
It's fun to absolve ourselves of responsibility for the choices we make to engage others. LanternWaste Sep 2016 #104
Says ryan_cats Sep 2016 #105
I AGREE WITH YOU. ryan_cats is being too snarky. And i think he was rude to you. trueblue2007 Sep 2016 #97
I am absolutely ryan_cats Sep 2016 #111
Obama leads the stronger nation True Dough Sep 2016 #37
"The physically fit black belt" ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #56
It's BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #62
Heh! ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #66
Sometimes I wonder if this is all kabuki, too jumptheshadow Sep 2016 #88
I bet you're a lot of fun at parties harun Sep 2016 #107
President Nasty McBadass Botany Sep 2016 #33
He learned that from my poodle dog. Cracklin Charlie Sep 2016 #34
I used that expression on a former right wing teapartier co-worker and it drove her around the twist Siwsan Sep 2016 #38
My wife has used it on me. duncang Sep 2016 #72
HAHA! Siwsan Sep 2016 #73
It works on me anyways duncang Sep 2016 #74
Go for it, Mr. Prez whathehell Sep 2016 #36
You talkin' ta me? lamp_shade Sep 2016 #42
Whoaaa..this has me holding my breath! PearliePoo2 Sep 2016 #48
The bodies are in back alleys. gordianot Sep 2016 #49
Any idea when that photo was taken. Hulk Sep 2016 #51
Within the last day Siwsan Sep 2016 #53
Ah....OK. Thanks! Hulk Sep 2016 #84
Potential dates of Sasha or Malia should also fear this look nadine_mn Sep 2016 #57
Link to an article about this pic here BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #58
Yea, but who can ever really be sure when Putin was born Siwsan Sep 2016 #59
!!! BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #60
Oh yea, I do wonder if he practiced that look in a mirror, first! Siwsan Sep 2016 #63
LOL BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #77
I just posted the story that goes with this picture and didn't see this thread. NWCorona Sep 2016 #61
I don't think that photo can ever be posted too many times! Siwsan Sep 2016 #64
Yup! It's a great shot and I just know that Putin is kicking himself right now! NWCorona Sep 2016 #67
Fierce lillypaddle Sep 2016 #68
Reminds me of a really ollld TV show with two people in a 'staring contest" in an old west town. LongTomH Sep 2016 #69
Ooooo, that's cold liberalla Sep 2016 #70
Obama def has the height intimidation factor going for him. ErikJ Sep 2016 #71
The Michael Phelps death stare MFM008 Sep 2016 #76
Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #78
The two have a definite dislike for each other. roamer65 Sep 2016 #79
That guy is pootin'. johnp3907 Sep 2016 #81
"Beware of Cool Cat" as the Chinese PTB apparently say. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2016 #83
I like it! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2016 #90
Putin is an incompetent posturer with a dim future. byronius Sep 2016 #86
The Obama looking down on Putin. Stellar Sep 2016 #87
Lol. Decent a man as this President is, Volaris Sep 2016 #89
LOL Skittles Sep 2016 #92
Now that, right there 2naSalit Sep 2016 #96
Well, others have said it, and I might as well say it again. I will MISS Barack PatrickforO Sep 2016 #98
This reminds me of the Putin/Bush appearances. JNelson6563 Sep 2016 #106
Trump would be on his knee's Pakid Sep 2016 #108
Good one, Mr. President! NastyRiffraff Sep 2016 #110

WhiteTara

(29,709 posts)
1. Yikes! Look how Putie has his arm up
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:14 AM
Sep 2016

in a defensive posture. He knows he's being stared down by the big dog! The woman can't even watch. The white guy standing next to her and his look of bemusement watching Putie and the man standing behind the President is like...That's my man! Fabulous and telling picture.

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
27. K&R It's an old KGB habit. Putin wants his adversary to think he has a handgun under his jacket.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:15 PM
Sep 2016

Unlike most world leaders, Putin is FULLY qualified to run an intelligence-gathering, world-class, nuclear monster, because he worked his way into leadership through the KGB. While I am highly critical of the illegal invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, by the Bush/ Cheney crime syndicate, George H.W. Bush, was a previous CIA director, who knew how to lie and repair the economy. "READ MY LIPS: NO NEW TAXES." Then, he raised taxes on the idle rich, which is the reason they only allowed him to serve one term as president. Bill Clinton failed to abolish the Bush taxes and was impeached. I am glad Obama served two terms, as president; but could not restore the US Economy or Social Security to the previous stability of the Clinton years. Obama supports gun control and is obviously upset that Putin brought a concealed weapon to the meeting.
U.S. adversary?

Putin does not hate ALL people, in US Politics though:

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
54. It's a old CIA/ KGB trick to induce targets to look at your eyes, as agents pull a gun or needle
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:04 PM
Sep 2016

After alien abduction (aka kidnapping) a needle full of anesthesia, begins a War over "hearts, minds" and/or life-expectancy.

Here, in New Mexico, a killer who became a legend, conducted similar trickery with guns. William Bonner aka Billy the Kid often told funny jokes to get rivals (and witnesses) at gunfights laughing, instead of focusing on a gun he was about to kill them with.

This movie portrays an accurate style of a gun-fight with Billy the Kid:


Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
55. Interesting!
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:07 PM
Sep 2016

I really do love the kind of very interesting information I learn from responses to posts! MUCH preferable to the people who just want to pick a fight!

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
65. "But it was all just fantasy," Putin does not actually have a gun! Is Trump's wall fantasy?
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:39 PM
Sep 2016
Trump plans to hire a goon squad for the Department of Homeland Security and build a wall that will cost trillions in tax, dollars to maintain.

1.6 Billion Rounds Of Ammo For Homeland Security? It's Time For A National Conversation

he Denver Post, on February 15th, ran an Associated Press article entitled Homeland Security aims to buy 1.6b rounds of ammo, so far to little notice. It confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security has issued an open purchase order for 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition. As reported elsewhere, some of this purchase order is for hollow-point rounds, forbidden by international law for use in war, along with a frightening amount specialized for snipers. Also reported elsewhere, at the height of the Iraq War the Army was expending less than 6 million rounds a month. Therefore 1.6 billion rounds would be enough to sustain a hot war for 20+ years. In America.

Add to this perplexing outré purchase of ammo, DHS now is showing off its acquisition of heavily armored personnel carriers, repatriated from the Iraqi and Afghani theaters of operation. As observed by “paramilblogger” Ken Jorgustin last September: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ralphbenko/2013/03/11/1-6-billion-rounds-of-ammo-for-homeland-security-its-time-for-a-national-conversation/#3c15f01d5e01

These armored vehicles and hollow point rounds are interesting deterrents for weapons or drug smugglers and kidnappers, involved in human trafficking of future sex-slaves. These organized Cartels (aka crime syndicates) flaunt both sides of the Mexican Border.


PINK FLOYD from "THE WALL" album:



Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
46. tRump
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:42 PM
Sep 2016

Up close he gives me a distinct Down Syndrome (borderline) vibe. It would explain a lot about his mental condition.

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
95. Maybe F.A.S.?
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 10:02 PM
Sep 2016

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Could be just enough of an effect to short out his impulse control.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
44. Pooty Poo
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:39 PM
Sep 2016

Isn't that what Dubya named him? He is thinking "Wait until the big fat orange BLOB wins the election, we will OWN you"

TheSarcastinator

(854 posts)
2. OMG that's f*cking badass
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:16 AM
Sep 2016

I usually don't go in for the Presidential hero worship, but that's a ridiculously awesome shot. It looks as if Obama's gonna get back to the WH, open his secret room, put on the Batman cowl, and pay old Vladimir a little nighttime visit.

Hekate

(90,677 posts)
19. Well, I do hope so. She's going to have to work hard to keep her footing with that one
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:01 PM
Sep 2016

I'm loving this pic for what it is right now

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
5. NOW - That's a picture you won't see on
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:23 AM
Sep 2016

Drudge, O'Really, Hammybit, or any other right wing site.

MarianJack

(10,237 posts)
14. You might ser it yhere as they...
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:48 AM
Sep 2016

...bitch about President Obama daring to disrespect a "great" man like Putin!

PEACE!

Judi Lynn

(160,527 posts)
100. Love that video! Have never seen it. Donald was really terrified. Didn't know where to hide!
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 04:42 AM
Sep 2016

So enjoyable.

I wish it could have kept happening for 20 or 30 more times!

Thank you!

nolabear

(41,960 posts)
10. I think of him saying "Hello Putin" the way Seinfeld greeted Newman.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:41 AM
Sep 2016

That's some serious FU right there.

yurbud

(39,405 posts)
39. Putin gave Obama an out from sending ground troops into Syria
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:33 PM
Sep 2016

when the neocons had painted him into a corner.

I'm not saying he's a good guy, but it's worth keeping some perspective when the two-minute hate crowd starts their chorus here.

Response to Siwsan (Original post)

Hekate

(90,677 posts)
22. Care to expand on that thought? I don't get the reference to either "propaganda" about Putin or....
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:09 PM
Sep 2016

... Prof. Cohen.

Start by fleshing out what propaganda about Putin has taken its toll on us.

Thank you.

mrmpa

(4,033 posts)
80. Cohen is an............
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 04:46 PM
Sep 2016

American Academic, whose specialty is Russian Studies. He has taught at Princeton & NYU. He is pro-Putin & when Putin annexed Crimea, he said Russian's actions were in reaction to the US actions in the area.

I answered since you won't get an answer from the person you questioned.

yurbud

(39,405 posts)
45. no shit. After a year or two of obstruction, Obama should have opened a can of whup-ass on them
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:41 PM
Sep 2016

used the bully pulpit and all means at his disposal to turn the public against the GOP.

titanicdave

(429 posts)
17. Amazing......
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:53 AM
Sep 2016

WOW.....if that isn't our president saying to Putin....."go to hell"........I don't know what else it could say......does anyone else have any other ideas???

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
23. That is adult serious face x10.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:09 PM
Sep 2016

The Chinese pissed him off with their little PR stunt, Obama is in no mood to humor fools.

ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
31. You people
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:27 PM
Sep 2016

You people are seriously delusional.

I get the whole my dad can beat up your dad thing people are projecting onto this but you are all wrong.

Do as anyone think Putin, the physically fit black belt is in any way intimidated by Obama?

I despise this macho male based b.s. more than anyone and while I am in Obama's corner with his suave, intellectual style and intelligence, Putin is not a slacker in that respect either.

Let us not forget that Putin has zero issues with cold blooded murder and the use of power to achieve his goals.

Finally, this is probably all bread and circuses for all us poor schlub's consumption anyway.

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
47. I don't worship any human. I just appreciate some really good shade
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:43 PM
Sep 2016

Really, take a deep breath and lighten up. Not everything has to be challenged and turned into an argument.

ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
50. I beg to differ
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:51 PM
Sep 2016

I beg to differ kind sir.

I appreciate Venetian blinds too, what do they have to do with this photo op?

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
52. First, although I can be kind, I am definitely not a sir.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:00 PM
Sep 2016

Maybe the whole Navy thing is confusing, but some of us Veterans are female.

I have no idea what your issue is or why you want to pick a fight on such a beautiful day or a PHOTO. Maybe you are just incredibly brilliant and so much smarter than me, with such amazing insight as to what is important and relevant. Whatever the case, I still think you need to seriously lighten up.

Life is way too short for this kind of nonsense. And it's time for lunch.




ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
94. I am not
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 09:44 PM
Sep 2016

I am not picking any fight. You responded to me, yes?

A) I live to argue as any of my bosses, co-workers, subordinates and ex wife will attest. It is the curse of the ENTP.

B) I apologize for making a mistake in you gender, I, of all people should be sensitive to such things.

c) Beautiful day? Are you kidding? Here in Sacramento it is mid 70's lightly cloudy with a slight breeze, it is terrible out.

Maybe you are just incredibly brilliant and so much smarter than me

Well, all educated people can agree on that can they not?

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
104. It's fun to absolve ourselves of responsibility for the choices we make to engage others.
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 08:14 AM
Sep 2016

" It is the curse of the ENTP..."

It's fun to absolve ourselves of responsibility for the choices we make to engage others.

ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
105. Says
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 08:21 AM
Sep 2016

Says the serial hit and run poster who drops little bits of what you imagine to be wisdom but never respond.

Lets us get one thing straight, I am not a victim in this or anything else, I love this kind of thing and if cowardly passive aggressiveness is what you choose to do, then I can only pity you.

While this, no doubt, makes me a terrible person, it also makes me a great at my chosen profession of humanitarian.

trueblue2007

(17,217 posts)
97. I AGREE WITH YOU. ryan_cats is being too snarky. And i think he was rude to you.
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 12:08 AM
Sep 2016

that is a terrific picture of President Obama and i say I AM PROUD OF MY PRESIDENT!!!

ryan_cats

(2,061 posts)
111. I am absolutely
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 11:30 PM
Sep 2016

I am absolutely being snarky. I love the man as well but I do not worship him;feet of clay and all that. I received the same pic from my wingnut relatives and they thought President Obama was scared of Putin. I do not even want to attempt to address what their admiration for a tyrannical thug is about but he showed up Obama in their eyes as they march to the camps. These are the people who think Trump is actually intelligent and while he is not as dumb as GWB he is not Obama either, nowhere near.

I put this in the same category of people, who no matter what Obama does, say he is playing 3d chess and is always right.

I am sorry, but being religious, there is only one person who is always right and perfect. That person being me.

True Dough

(17,304 posts)
37. Obama leads the stronger nation
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:33 PM
Sep 2016

And is showing some serious and deserved disrespect to Putin in this photo. But, yeah, I agree with you. Putin is not personally intimidated because of all the reasons you noted.

ismnotwasm

(41,978 posts)
56. "The physically fit black belt"
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:08 PM
Sep 2016

First--TMI. And ew.

Second, this is a devastating photo-op, because "fit" or not, Putin looks and *is* outclassed.

jumptheshadow

(3,269 posts)
88. Sometimes I wonder if this is all kabuki, too
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 06:51 PM
Sep 2016

Hamming it up with a public feud because they can't allow their respective constituencies to know that they actually talk/negotiate on some issues? It doesn't seem like the President to engage in gratuitous antagonism. He's not Trump.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
34. He learned that from my poodle dog.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:31 PM
Sep 2016

I just saw that stare when breakfast was ten minutes late.

And, it was her fault for sleeping in.

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
38. I used that expression on a former right wing teapartier co-worker and it drove her around the twist
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:33 PM
Sep 2016

When she'd pretty much turn purple, I'd declare 'mission accomplished' and move on with my day.

duncang

(1,907 posts)
74. It works on me anyways
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 02:40 PM
Sep 2016

And she's 5'6" and I'm 6'2" so it doesn't matter male, female, short tall. You know that look.

PearliePoo2

(7,768 posts)
48. Whoaaa..this has me holding my breath!
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:45 PM
Sep 2016

Betcha punk Putin blinked first! Now... I want the same take-down, fuck you stare as a parting shot for McConnell! This same, bad-ass glare would have McTurtle retracting in his shell and pissing himself in less than 2 seconds.

 

Hulk

(6,699 posts)
51. Any idea when that photo was taken.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 12:55 PM
Sep 2016

I see it as "So this is what you look like? Not Impressed." Neither man was intimidated....but NEITHER MAN, unlike with w and hundreds of other world leaders.

nadine_mn

(3,702 posts)
57. Potential dates of Sasha or Malia should also fear this look
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:20 PM
Sep 2016

I can just see Obama opening the door and giving this look to make sure their date knows no one hurts his girls.


Sheesh that is a great stare no matter what the context


BumRushDaShow

(128,958 posts)
58. Link to an article about this pic here
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:23 PM
Sep 2016
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/09/05/obama-and-putin-discuss-syria-cease-fire/89878382/

There is something I remember learning in various training sessions and workshops over the decades, about how one invokes a "power play" - and the above is one example. I.e., using imposing height to an advantage. In fact, what has been noted that you will often see is those in high positions of power, choosing to "meet" from behind their imposing desk or sitting at the head of a table (versus creating a circle to put everyone on "equal footing&quot . In other situations, the higher level individual might be seated on a taller stool or otherwise on some platform above the plebes.

See - Obama is a and Putin is a

Theoretically (for those who follow astrology) they should be mates but damn.

BumRushDaShow

(128,958 posts)
77. LOL
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 03:49 PM
Sep 2016

For some reason, I don't think so. He's a pretty laid back guy but boy, don't get him riled up. It's like suppressed fury behind a calm demeanor but it radiates out.

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
61. I just posted the story that goes with this picture and didn't see this thread.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:32 PM
Sep 2016

Putin didn't look so tuff in this picture. Obama was probably already pissed off at his treatment by the Chinese.

LongTomH

(8,636 posts)
69. Reminds me of a really ollld TV show with two people in a 'staring contest" in an old west town.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 02:05 PM
Sep 2016

The two people were an angel and a representative of the devil, and no one knew which was which. Before they began, a circle was drawn around their two chairs and one warned the townspeople not to step into the circle: "There will be terrible forces in this circle."

I think in this case, we don't have any problem deciding who's the angel and who's the representative of Satan - figuratively speaking.

MFM008

(19,808 posts)
76. The Michael Phelps death stare
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 03:35 PM
Sep 2016

Look at pooty.
All short and maggoty.
Squint eyed KGB toad.
Getting schooled.

Response to Siwsan (Original post)

DinahMoeHum

(21,786 posts)
83. "Beware of Cool Cat" as the Chinese PTB apparently say. . .
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 05:17 PM
Sep 2016

. . .about Obama.

per Doctoroff's book: What Chinese Want - Culture, Communism and China's Modern Consumer
https://www.amazon.com/What-Chinese-Want-Communism-Consumer/dp/023034030X

byronius

(7,394 posts)
86. Putin is an incompetent posturer with a dim future.
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 06:25 PM
Sep 2016

Meanwhile, the ultra-competent world leader who will inspire the best of humanity for the next five thousand years knows exactly what he's looking down at.

Volaris

(10,270 posts)
89. Lol. Decent a man as this President is,
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 07:50 PM
Sep 2016

He's not someone I would want to piss off. He has a good memory for getting fucked over, and he's still a Chicago Politician by training. He didn't win 2 national elections and an almost-nasty primary fight by being soft.

The Republicans are finding out what a self-empowered, SMART 'lame-duck' (hahahahah) Presidency looks like.

Putin is about to, as well I think.

2naSalit

(86,600 posts)
96. Now that, right there
Mon Sep 5, 2016, 11:47 PM
Sep 2016

is what I would call the look of utter disdain, and it looks like Putin feels the sting... look at the vein bulging at his temple.

PatrickforO

(14,573 posts)
98. Well, others have said it, and I might as well say it again. I will MISS Barack
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 01:07 AM
Sep 2016

Obama. He's quiet, in control, cool, bears up under pressure, does the right stuff, has no scandals and is a great husband and father to Michelle and his daughters.

We are all so going to miss this great man when he steps down!

I will, for sure.

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
106. This reminds me of the Putin/Bush appearances.
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 08:27 AM
Sep 2016

Except it was Bush who looked like he had to pee in those pics. I specifically watched a press conference or two with W and Pooty just because I liked to watch the simian squirm because he was intimidated by Pootie.

This picture with Obama clearly shows Obama thinks little of trumps little friend.

Julie

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
110. Good one, Mr. President!
Tue Sep 6, 2016, 07:01 PM
Sep 2016

He gets Putin with a look that shoots lasers.

As much as I look forward to Hillary Clinton in the WH, I still will miss the Obamas.

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