PHOTO Well, look who the President bumped in to. (Hint: Hugo).

[Jackeens]

President Barack Obama greets his Venezuela counterpart Hugo Chavez before the opening ceremony of the 5th Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain April 17, 2009.

:-)

[tekisui]

1. It's the secret Scholiast handshake!!!

[never cry wolf]

70. Are the passing secret scholiast infromation?

I are confused...

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. We're back, baby!

:evilgrin:

[Cali_Democrat]

13. LOL

nt

[cliffordu]

17. Workers of the world...

RELAX!!!!

[Adelante]

19. !

:rofl:

[patrice]

21. Way to go cliffordu!! First laff I've had all day!

:rofl:

[cliffordu]

62. Aw, shucks, we're here to please any way we can....

:hi:

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. Believe it or not, that's closer to Marx's view than most interpretations on this board

Marx didn't want a society of work. He wanted a society of relaxing. He's right, too, by the way.

:-)

[cliffordu]

64. A friend of mine was a HEAVY marx scholar...I used to bait him for

shits and giggles over beer and free peanuts...

That bent on the old saying came out of a slightly drunk session discussing the need for unemployment in capitalist states and non-violent methods for protesting....

[Solomon]

53. (bowing solemnly)

:headbang:

[bertman]

76. or Solomonly, as the case may be.

:evilgrin:

[cliffordu]

88. Heh....Salomely.....

[bertman]

77. oops. Dupe

B-)

[AspenRose]

93. ROFLMAO

:rofl:

[DUlover2909]

100. Long live worldwide communist revolution.

;)

[annabanana]

3. My My. .

(this should be interesting)

[Drunken Irishman]

4. Uh oh, what's that I hear? The exploding heads of the right-wing?

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

11. This is most excellent. Anything that's makes the wing-nuts blow a gasket is A-OK with me.

[Peacetrain]

12. I think that would be an affirmative

:nuke:

[silverweb]

5. How fluent is Obama's Spanish?

Can he and Chavez actually converse beyond standard greetings?

[theoldman]

9. Chavez may be evil but he is not stupid.

I would bet that he speaks English. After all, even a dummy like me knows a little Spanish.

[silverweb]

15. I don't think Chavez is evil OR stupid.

And I'm sure he knows a little English.

I was just wondering how well the two of them could actually converse, sin interpreter -- or if their combined language skills would make them capable of only some basic Spanglish diplomatic pleasantries.

[mecherosegarden]

56. He is evil... not sure about stupid

I know... I was born there many moons ago. Now, I can't go to visit my family because when I became an American Citizen, I gave up my Venezuelan passport. My family is there, friends ... etc. And , believe me, life over there is not as sweet as it seem .

[roody]

57. I can go on my US passport. What is the story?

[mecherosegarden]

74. Were you born in Venezuela? N/T

[roody]

82. No. What is the story?

[AlphaCentauri]

63. I know some venezuelans US citizens who travel with out problems

unless there is a prosecution case, everybody could go to venezuela

[mecherosegarden]

71. We tried!

I been living here for almost 25 years and became an American Citizen almost 12 years ago . I have an American Passport. However, as a Venezuelan born citizen, I need to have a Venezuelan Passport to enter the country and my passport expired more than 20 years ago .

I do want to see my family, but we had a friend of a friend who was returned form Maiquetia because she did not have a Venezuelan passport .She was a 64-year-old, also American Citizen. My mother is almost 75 years old and I do want to see her. Believe, I am trying.

[roody]

84. I see.

[AlphaCentauri]

99. Dual American-Venezuelan nationality requires US and Venezuelans passports

it looks like applying for a venezuelan passport it's easy you can even apply online

For California http://embavenez-us.org/_sanfrancisco/index.php?pagina=contenido/consulate_general.html&titulo=Consulate%20General

To obtain a new passport you must make and appointment via email or telephone at the consulate that corresponds to the state where you live.
New phone number: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Once you obtain the appointment, you must mail to the appropriate consulate, the application form along with the requirements at least two weeks before the date of your appointment. You can submit copies of your current passport (the first pages where personal information appears), ID card or birth certificate instead of the originals, which you must bring the day of your appointment.

1) Cuatro (4) fotos recientes de frente tamaño 2” x 2”, a color y de alta calidad. No aceptamos fotografías de baja resolución o en papel ordinario.

Four (4) recent 2”x2” color photographs in high resolution. We do not accept photographs in low resolution or printed in common paper.

2) Pasaporte venezolano vencido y un (1) juego de copias de la pagina 1 a la 4.
Expired Venezuelan passport and one (1) set of copies of page 1 to 4.

3) Cédula de identidad o partida de nacimiento original. Se requerirá Copia de la Gaceta Oficial o Constancia de Naturalización para personas venezolanas por naturalización.

Venezuelan ID card or original birth certificate.

4) Si la persona tiene 18 o más años de edad, debe remitir un cheque de gerencia (money order) por US$ 80,00 a nombre del Consulado de Venezuela.
If the person is 18 years old or older, send a money order for US$ 80.00 payable to Consulate of Venezuela.

5) Planilla de Solicitud de Pasaporte firmada. http://tramites.embavenez-us.org/docs/PlanillaPasaportes.pdf

http://68.153.95.163/consuve/index.php?cvm=pas01&new=0 if you are in Miami

or you may have to contact ONIDEX at http://www.onidex.gov.ve/

[zulchzulu]

6. It's a classic case of keeping your enemies closer

Chavez is an asshat. Period. Obama knows it. He's playing chess to Chavez's checkers.

[Aloha Spirit]

18. Have you noticed how Obama seems to pour the most charm on the people

with whom he has the most tention?

I'm not sure if it's keeping your enemies close, or just Obama's way of giving everyone a chance without emotions and old politics constipating everything.

edit--but Obama reserves the bro hug for people he likes, feels sorry for, or wants to thank.

[patrice]

23. I think he does it to learn more and, thus, preserve his options.

And I think he also believes in how much emotional/psychological tenor SHAPES reality.

[Cha]

30. +1

:)

[shanti]

67. and they love it too!

he reminds me of kennedy.

[bluestateguy]

7. Looks like Ugo hasn't missed any trips to the buffet

:rofl:

[bitchkitty]

61. Not exactly a laugh riot. Save the smiley next time. n/t

[onehandle]

8. President for 8 years meets President for Life.

Now Faux has its story for the weekend.

[FrenchieCat]

10. At least our President doesn't hide or act intimidated by the leader

of another country....ever.

I like that.

It's not like we don't buy the oil that comes from Chavez' country, or anything.

[MadBadger]

14. That first pic will be splattered all over Faux pronably on Monday

[HysteryDiagnosis]

22. Jindal does standup... or is it a magic trick, the disappearing

corruption in Louisiana trick? Could it be? Will it work?? Ain't seen nuthin' yet.

[high density]

16. LOL, the Right Wing will be using these photos in 2012.

:rofl:

[Clio the Leo]

20. He got a shoulder grab!

Chavez will refer to Barack as "his greatest friend!" before this thing is over with, you mark my words. lol

[Clio the Leo]

24. And the body language is very telling...

... I rely on body language for my line of work and here's what I bet happened.

Barack approached Chavez unexpectedly. Chavez was at first embarrassed to be face to face with the man he'd been "dissing." President Charmanator turned it on and did his thing, assuring with his eyes and the tone of his voice that he wasn't upset with Chavez.

Chavez (who're really as in love with Barack as the rest of the world is) was relieved at this and began to drink in the proverbial Kool Aid, enjoying every minute of simply standing next to our delightful President.

Like I just said, he'll be proclaiming his love for Barack Obama by this time tomorrow. ;)

[patrice]

27. Nailed it!

:hi:

[Cha]

31. We shall totally see

what happens next out of Chavez' mouth. :hi:

[Clio the Leo]

38. Oh dont get me wrong, he'll be all love and butterflies...

.... and then next month he'll be like Sarkozy bashing him again.

Because both Chavez and Sarkozy are bat-shit crazy. :)

[Cha]

43. So far so good..

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8352355 :)

[AspenRose]

92. ROFL

:rofl:

[Why Syzygy]

37. The famous arm touch handshake. Natch. :D nt

[shanti]

68. that is

exactly how i see it too! President Obama (i love to say it!) genuinely likes people, and it's obvious. most like him back too.

as opposed to our President's predecessor :eyes:

[tishaLA]

25. Hannity's head must be exploding

[liberal renegade]

49. exploding with glee..

He loves this as much as we do. Just keep paying your taxes Mr. Hannity, we need the money.

[Cali_Democrat]

28. Drudge's head is already exploding...check out this screen shot I just took...

[Cha]

32. ..

:scared::scared: BOO!

[Politicalboi]

47. I hope President Obama

Remembered to bow to Chavez. :rofl:

[d_b]

59. lol

[harun]

75. LOL, what no siren?

[Cha]

29. No Freakin' Way!

Classic! Thank you, Jackeens:bounce:

[Froward69]

33. Freepers are calling it a "Funky" Handshake

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231886/posts

When the truth is the handshake originated in Africa...

Then again we all need to get a bit FUNKY from time to time...:fistbump: :toast:

I am Just glad our president will have our interests foremost on his mind.

[annabanana]

36. second cousin to a "terrorist fist-bump", I'm sure. . . . n/t

[Clio the Leo]

39. It was CLEARLY a "bow" in handshake form. (ha) NT

[tishaLA]

51. OMGs teh Afrikkan handshakes!

The Freeps are gonna be convinced that Pres Obama and Shavez are teh bruthas

[Aloha Spirit]

34. I just figured it out. Obama is the politician whisperer. nt

[Clio the Leo]

40. ha ha! that he is. NT

[Aloha Spirit]

42. he gots to be a good pack leader.

[Politicalboi]

48. Shhhhhhhhh!

That was supposed to be Top Secret. :rofl:

[shanti]

69. the PEOPLE whisperer

is what i'd call it! :hi: he has a gift.

[medeak]

35. "BREAKING NEWS" CNN just NOW reporting handshake

GOOD WORK!!!! gawd I love DU!

[Jackeens]

41. LOL! What's Wolf's username on DU?

[Aloha Spirit]

44. hellokitty48

just kiddin, I dunno. I will keep my eye on him though.

[Jackeens]

45. Is that you Jack Cafferty?

:hi:

Jack, by the way, is my hero :-)

[medeak]

54. remember when Jack was radio dj in Reno NV

by the way... how do you get all these photos and you have no personal profile.. very suspicious! edited to say and Jack ...jackeens...hmmmm

[Jackeens]

60. Ooops....

....didn't realise my profile was private :shrug: Just revealed it to the world this minute, even though it's, well, kind of blank.

Love,

Jack(eens)

:-)

[medeak]

65. LOL

you are a lovable tease..I THINK?

[Jackeens]

78. If you didn't see your email here you can...

....go to my blog at cnn.com slash Cafferty File and look for yours there among hundreds of others. Back to you Wolf.



I've revealed myself!

:-)

[medeak]

81. ok little stink...

just how do you get so many photos on your journal? huh huh?

[Jackeens]

83. Well

I just snap, snap, snap, snap all day. Sometimes it's dangerous, like today - this is me at the Grand Canyon:



Okay, it's not - I'm slightly lying....truth is 99% of them are stolen from www.daylife.com.

Right click, copy, right click, paste - that's the extent of my work.

:blush:

[medeak]

87. riiiiight

think you are doing secret things.. don't burst my bubble Jack.. ;-)

[Jackeens]

89. Oi, I am NOT Jack Cafferty. If you want to continue this argument email me at

[e-mail]

I'll be back after the break.

[phoenixriz]

46. Just look at the second picture

You can see it in Chavez's eyes and of course in our diplomatic leader smile and gesture. I am loving this change.

Chavez reached out to hurting Americans with oil last year and also this year to the starving Alaskan Natives which Palin ignored. I will wait to hear what Obama has to say since I don't trust anything the previous administration said.

"Change You Can Believe In"

[Nostalgic]

50. Imagine the reaction of the RW if

Obama bowed to Chavez ... :yoiks:

[liberal renegade]

52. The smartest MOFO in the room

Is this guy making shit happen or what?

[otohara]

55. Both Leo's - Leo/Leo Compatibility Guide

A Leo individual is not at all hard to miss. He will be one of the most vivacious and energetic person in a group, who is probably getting most of the attention. At the same time, he is also proud of the attention he gets and may become self-centered. The Lion, though a little 'show-off', is very warm at heart. The problem in the compatibility between two Lions will be that neither will be ready to take the backstage. Both of them want to be the center of attention all the time and both of them want to dominate in the relationship.

However, this isn't possible and one of them has to back off. Whether they manage to do this or not will decide the future of this love match. They will have to cooperate with one another and rule by turns. The result of this relationship can be either of the two extremes, blissful and pleasing or bitter and devastating. There is no mid way for two Leos, smitten by love. Two lions either hate each other fiercely or adore each other possessively. They will have to learn to respect each other and value the other person's viewpoints and opinions.

Both of them feel that a relationship is based on trust, honesty and loyalty and if either of them forgets this, wide cracks will appear in this zodiac match. They will have to stop competing against each other and complement each other in each and every area. Though this is difficult, it is not totally impossible. Lack of understanding can also make this relationship go sour. The strong will and determination of the two Lions may have both positive as well as negative effects on their compatibility.http://www.iloveindia.com/astrology/compatibility/leo/leo-leo.html

[aquart]

72. Obama's a Leo? Explains so much.

[Clio the Leo]

85. This explains my utter disdain for the President and....

.... all of the attention he gets. :)

[Jackeens]

58. ******** MORE PHOTOS OF THE MEETING HERE *********

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8352567

[shanti]

66. Brothers from another mother!

ha! ;)

[bertman]

80. Bruthas from anothah planet

[Bjorn Against]

73. Good for him, hopefully this means we will see some real dialogue from this administration.

Our government's rhetoric towards Chavez has been so insane in recent years, hopefully this meeting is a sign that Obama is willing to be more rational in his approach towards Venezuela.

[angee_is_mad]

79. The soul handshake

Wow!

[Aloha Spirit]

86. The Wisconsin primary, last Feb, he gave the bro hug to Governor Doyle.

Ever since then my secret hope is to see him deliver a bro hug to an "axis of evil" ruler.
This will have to do for now!
lol

[Jackeens]

90. LOL - as the Freepers would put it Aloha Spirit, "your eval"!

[cbc5g]

91. Hugo in the last pic ... lol he looks like he's staring at Jesus

Obama is going to be one of our greatest Presidents

[JI7]

94. very nice pics , love that 2nd one

[Vinca]

95. I'm imagining the talking points that have already gone out and

will be spewed from every right wing mouth all day today.

[Scurrilous]

96. K & R

:thumbsup:

[underpants]

97. OMG!! SHOCKING!!!

:sarcasm:

[Honeycombe8]

98. I think this was their SECOND meeting. The first was less friendly, & Chavez gave him a propogana

book.