PHOTOS The President in Iraq (Updated)

[Jackeens]

Sorry, it was too late to update the first Iraq thread (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8326597&mesg_id=8326597)


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President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Baghdad International Airport

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President Barack Obama chats with top US General in Iraq, Ray Odierno, upon arrival at Baghdad international airport

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President Barack Obama's motorcade drives from Baghdad International Airport to Camp Victory

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President Barack Obama arrives to speak to troops at Camp Victory

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President Barack Obama meets with Ray Odierno at Camp Victory in Baghdad

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President Barack Obama looks on during a meeting with National Security Advisor James Jones, top general in Iraq Ray Odierno, Charge Des Affairs Patricia Butenis and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel

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President Barack Obama speaks with his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani during a visit to Camp Victory

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Meanwhile, back home:



President Barack Obama will return to White House in Washington after his European trip, with tulips in full bloom, seen in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House

[Aloha Spirit]

1. I wonder if Obama dares people to not smile.

[HowHasItComeToThis]

5. APPEARS THEY LIKE HIM

[polichick]

2. What a relief it is to see a thinking, feeling grown-up in charge of our troops!

[JayMusgrove]

3. Somebody should post photo #14 on the Freeper site....

They think there "only about a hundred" volunteer troops there....

They really have a problem dealing with reality.

[Kerrytravelers]

4. They've also said that only the Black troops are happy to see President Obama.

:eyes:

[JayMusgrove]

7. Oh RIGHT!!!! Yes, only BLACK troops like him!!! I forgot!!!

Freepers are CRAZED and so full of racism!

[FailureToCommunicate]

24. "Savage Nation" hate radio said "those were obviously NOT combat troops". 'No real

(fighting) soldiers would support that (black) peacenik' Other callers called for Obama to be 'taken out'
I know we have freedom of the airwaves and all but wouldn't the Secret Service clamp down on that specific kind of hate speech?
(I had accidentally tuned in to Michael Savage show on AM dial after the Red Sox game broadcast. YIKES!)

[stillcool]

6. Thank You Jackeen!

Again! I am amazed at what you bring to us. I would have no idea.

[SeaLyons]

8. Great surprise ending to a wonderful trip....I'm so proud of

our President. The troops seem to be also. I'll be glad when he gets home safe and sound.

Thanks for the great pics!!

K&R

:kick:

[Phx_Dem]

9. Pics 13, 15 remind me of the pics of Michelle and the school kids.

He being mobbed by soldiers!

I was listening to CNN in my car this morning on XM and they were talking about someone visiting Iraq, and said something about "the last time he visited with a couple Senators . . ." I thought they were talking about McCain. I thought McNasty had flown to Iraq, until they said it was President Obama and I let out a little squeal of surprise!

God, I can't help loving this man! Hey, that's a show tune -- I wonder if it's on the Queen's iPod? I think it's from Show Boat.

:patriot::patriot::patriot::patriot::patriot:

[xiamiam]

10. tears again..cant really understand my reaction to these photo threads..but i almost always cry..nt

[TwilightGardener]

11. General, where's your headgear? You're outside. Are generals exempt from regs?

[SoxFan]

13. He's on a flight line

In the Army, it's common to go uncovered around aircraft.

[TwilightGardener]

14. I can understand if he was WORKING on the flight line--but he's just

there to greet the Prez. Maybe you're right, but when I looked at the top photo, I thought: what's wrong with this picture? Something looks off. I've been a military wife too long...

[sammytko]

17. headgear is not worn on the flightline

retired AF here.

[Thrill]

12. Rahm has that, "I know we're the shit" look

[AFSCME girl]

15. Just awesome!!

Thanks, Jackeens :hug:

[tigereye]

16. what a pleasure to see him there - and to see such our wonderfully

diverse army behind him. Finally, how great to see someone sane in charge.

Also nice to see him in Turkey mending fences with the Middle Eastern nations!

[PopSixSquish]

18. NSA Jim Jones Scares the Living Daylights Out of Me - In a Good Way

Devil Dogs!!

[Aristus]

19. Our President looks great. Our troops look great.

Those new BDU's are fucking UGLY!

(Yes, I know they're not "new". They've been around for how many years now? But both the previous subdued desert camo uniforms and the fabled "chocolate chips" were both better looking than that pixelated horse-shit pattern they've got now...)

[Ilsa]

20. FABULOUS selection of pix, Jackeens! Thank you so much! I think

the troops are feeling like they won't have to spend the remainder of their lives commuting to Iraq.

[Scurrilous]

21. K & R

:thumbsup:

[elleng]

22. So many smiles and hugs!!!

:) :hug: :grouphug: :fistbump:

[FailureToCommunicate]

23. What's missing from #27? Oh yeah, no flying sandals. Great pics, thanks Jackeens.

[demokatgurrl]

25. What is that building they are in? n/t

[Iwillnevergiveup]

26. The party of NO

ain't gonna like these pictures.

K&R