Another picture, this time from Riehl World View (click to view).
Now, many people (including my esteemed colleague Jay Tea) dismiss these photos because "politicians often don native garb when visiting foreign countries."
Fair enough, BUT: where, precisely, are the photos of Obama wearing wooden shoes in Holland, lederhosen in Germany, a sombrero in Mexico? Did I miss them?
Just wond'ring . . . feel free to provide links in comments.
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The ugly spectre of right w... (Below threshold)1. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 5:49 PM | Score: -5 (9 votes cast)
The ugly spectre of right wing xenophobia once again raises its ugly head. It's unbelievably pathetic. You wonder why you're becoming politically irrelevant?
1. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 5:49 PM |
Score: -5 (9 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 17:49
2. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:04 PM | Score: 5 (7 votes cast)
Funny, JFO, I was just wondering the same thing about you.
J.
2. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:04 PM |
Score: 5 (7 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:04
3. Posted by Jayemay | February 26, 2008 6:06 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Loathe though I am to admit it, I agree (in part) with JFO. We need to stay above stupid cheap-shots like that and instead hit up Barak on his absurd (where discernable) policies.
3. Posted by Jayemay | February 26, 2008 6:06 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:06
4. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:09 PM | Score: -6 (8 votes cast)
J
I'll be smiling in November as you ponder why the "independents, oops I mean right wingers, are left out in the cold.
4. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:09 PM |
Score: -6 (8 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:09
5. Posted by Usful Ijit | February 26, 2008 6:11 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Where are the embarrassing photos of Obama wearing a U.S. flag lapel pin?
/sarc
5. Posted by Usful Ijit | February 26, 2008 6:11 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:11
6. Posted by SteveC | February 26, 2008 6:11 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
JFO, most people like you are easily manipulated and hence indoctrinated. Most of your side can't think for themselves.
It's no wonder you don't anyone want to ask Obama any questions on his positions
6. Posted by SteveC | February 26, 2008 6:11 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:11
7. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:19 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
A hell of a lot can happen in eight months, JFO. I'm tempted to bookmark that comment of yours and remind you of it should things not turn out as you so bravely forecast.
J.
7. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:19 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:19
8. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:21 PM | Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
Be my guest you "independent" guy you. I'll buy you dinner if I'm wrong.
8. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:21 PM |
Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:21
9. Posted by Les Nessman | February 26, 2008 6:21 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
" We need to stay above stupid cheap-shots like that and instead hit up Barak on his absurd (where discernable) policies. "
What do you mean 'we', keemosabe? It was the Hillary Machine that started all this. Why don't you hold them responsible?
It's just the ugly spectre of left wing xenophobia once again raising its ugly head. It's unbelievably pathetic. They wonder why they're becoming politically irrelevant?
9. Posted by Les Nessman | February 26, 2008 6:21 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:21
10. Posted by ryan a | February 26, 2008 6:28 PM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Jim,
Why do you see this whole 'fashion' thing as something that is problematic? Just wondering.
10. Posted by ryan a | February 26, 2008 6:28 PM |
Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:28
11. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:30 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
As if I'd ever eat anything you provided, JFO.
J.
11. Posted by Jay Tea | February 26, 2008 6:30 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:30
12. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:31 PM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
You have my e-mail I assume, I'll buy you a gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice.
12. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:31 PM |
Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:31
13. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:34 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Hell who needs Obama pictures when you have slimy British-Iraqi billionaires lending millions of dollars to Barack Obama's fundraiser.
"The money transfer raises the question of whether funds from Nadhmi Auchi, one of Britain's wealthiest men, helped Mr Obama buy his mock Georgian mansion in Chicago."
13. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:34 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:34
14. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:35 PM | Score: -5 (7 votes cast)
That's a pretty funny statement Nessman. I assume you've forgotten all the play on Obama's name - exclusively from the right wing and frequently on this blog. Of course that wouldn't be right wing xenophobia would it?
14. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:35 PM |
Score: -5 (7 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:35
15. Posted by Dave W | February 26, 2008 6:37 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It's fine if other people want to raise the question about what he's wearing, but personally i could care less. It's his policies and his ideas (or lack thereof) that i disagree with. I don't think this picture really says anything about the man, or shows anything damning, and personally i could care less if he dressed like a sperm (IE: John Kerry 2004). It might be good for a few laughs, but honestly it is utterly irrelevant.
Some people on the left (Jewish Democrats) might care he's playing muslim dress-up, but it is ultimately irrelevant.
15. Posted by Dave W | February 26, 2008 6:37 PM |
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Posted on February 26, 2008 18:37
16. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:39 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Take the fool up on his offer J, and might I suggest Masa in NYC.
The price of one meal, dinner, drink and tip per person, $366.
16. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:39 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:39
17. Posted by Dave W | February 26, 2008 6:43 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
JFO, I assume YOU have forgotten where the name play came from? Try Ted Kennedy? Mr. "Obama Osama" himself.
Your boy that you supported all through the 90's, Bill Clinton is also out there trying to take down the black guy. Lets not forget all the pieces from the left about 1 year ago asking "is Obama Black enough?"
Yeah, lets get back to that right-wing xenophobic, racist drivel. Don't forget that our nominee is trying to work with you imbeciles, even while you have a race-war in your primaries.
17. Posted by Dave W | February 26, 2008 6:43 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:43
18. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:44 PM | Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
I see you're your usual dyspeptic nasty self Marc. It's nice to see you miserable.
18. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 6:44 PM |
Score: -6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:44
19. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:50 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
JFO - "I see you're your usual dyspeptic nasty self Marc. It's nice to see you miserable."
Miserable?
Hardly, laughing my ass off you'd be such a fool to make an open ended no restrictions offer like that.
19. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 6:50 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:50
20. Posted by BarneyG2000 | February 26, 2008 6:51 PM | Score: -5 (5 votes cast)
marc, McCain has lobbyist running his campaign yet you are shocked that someone that Obama knows got a loan from someone else.
The desperation of the right is in full display.
20. Posted by BarneyG2000 | February 26, 2008 6:51 PM |
Score: -5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:51
21. Posted by jpm100 | February 26, 2008 6:55 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
"politicians often don native garb..."
The problem that was Somali Garb in Kenya. Kenya is 1% Somali.
Somalia is 100% Muslim while Kenya is over 70% Christian, btw.
21. Posted by jpm100 | February 26, 2008 6:55 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 18:55
22. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 7:00 PM | Score: -4 (4 votes cast)
Well Marc, I can afford it and I'm not worried about losing.
22. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 7:00 PM |
Score: -4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 19:00
23. Posted by CSMBigBird | February 26, 2008 7:17 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Why is Obama ashamed of the picture? Isn't his father from there? Why cry smear? Why not take pride in the picture of him dressed as an Somali Elder??? Could it be because the outfit he is wearing, is the "Traditional Garb" of a people that take pride it dragging dead Soldiers through the streets??
23. Posted by CSMBigBird | February 26, 2008 7:17 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 19:17
24. Posted by SteveC | February 26, 2008 7:26 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
I honestly would like to know what it is you, barney, JFO, larkin, et al want to turn this country into.
The left loves to harp on supposed rights they've lost under Bush/Cheney (and have no proof of what *rights* they have actually lost), yet have no problem with an intrusive and expansive government programs people like Hillary or Barack would have in store for everyone.
So how much government do you guys really need?
24. Posted by SteveC | February 26, 2008 7:26 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 19:26
25. Posted by HughS | February 26, 2008 8:13 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Be my guest you "independent" guy you. I'll buy you dinner if I'm wrong.
I'll back Jay's side of this on the condition I can attend.
25. Posted by HughS | February 26, 2008 8:13 PM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 20:13
26. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 8:34 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
baghdad barney - "marc, McCain has lobbyist running his campaign yet you are shocked that someone that Obama knows got a loan from someone else."
Lets be precise shall we, he's an ex-lobbyist. (Not that you give a flying f fu*k at a rolling donut)
That aside, name me a single politician that isn't closely associated with at least one.
26. Posted by marc | February 26, 2008 8:34 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 20:34
27. Posted by BarneyG2000 | February 26, 2008 9:41 PM | Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
"Lets be precise shall we, he's an ex-lobbyist. (Not that you give a flying f fu*k at a rolling donut)" marc
Really marc? Let's roll the tape:
"Wayne Berman, national finance committee co-chairman and "senior adviser," according to a February 7 New York Times article. Berman is a lobbyist and the managing director of government relations at Ogilvy Government Relations. "
"Former Rep. Thomas Loeffler (R-TX), campaign co-chairman and national finance committee co-chairman. Loeffler is a lobbyist and founder of The Loeffler Group."
http://mediamatters.org/items/200802260009?f=h_latest
Who is "he" marc? Certainly not the two registered lobbyists I indicated above.
27. Posted by BarneyG2000 | February 26, 2008 9:41 PM |
Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 21:41
28. Posted by mantis | February 26, 2008 10:43 PM | Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
Why is that the problem? The article where the photo first appeared was about Obama's trip to Wajir, Kenya, where there was severe drought and famine at the time, to which we were providing support. Wajir, I'll note, is located in the North Eastern Province of Kenya, which is primarily Somali.
28. Posted by mantis | February 26, 2008 10:43 PM |
Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 22:43
29. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 10:53 PM | Score: -2 (4 votes cast)
Hugh S
You'll have to pay your own way.
29. Posted by JFO | February 26, 2008 10:53 PM |
Score: -2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 22:53
30. Posted by HughS | February 26, 2008 10:58 PM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Hugh S
You'll have to pay your own way.
JFO
Was that not clear from my comment? What part did you not understand?
30. Posted by HughS | February 26, 2008 10:58 PM |
Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 26, 2008 22:58
31. Posted by OldYaleCokeDealer | February 27, 2008 12:14 AM | Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
"It's no wonder you don't anyone want to ask Obama any questions on his positions."
On what? His headgear or lapel pins of choice? At least thats what matters as a S-E-R-I-O-U-S position to the
Soap.
Toothpaste.
Toilet paper.
Literacy.
Wingnut.
Some assembly required.
31. Posted by OldYaleCokeDealer | February 27, 2008 12:14 AM |
Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 27, 2008 00:14
32. Posted by Jo | February 27, 2008 1:19 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
JFO says he can afford the dinner! So I guess the economy ain't doing so bad eh JFO? LOL. Oh yeah, JFO, were you ticked when Teddy Kennedy himself slipped and called Barack Osama???? Didn't think so. (another LOL) You lose.
Barack is history. This stuff is just trickling out slowly and it will bury him. Say hello to President McCain.
32. Posted by Jo | February 27, 2008 1:19 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on February 27, 2008 01:19
33. Posted by Jim Addison | February 27, 2008 2:37 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
ryan a #10 ~ I see nothing "problematic" at all. Rather, I find it amusing. If the pictures are "normal" shots, then why all the fuss about them? The Obama campaign and supporters seemed to feel some egregious insult from the pictures being passed around - why?
The moral of the story is: if you don't want the pictures circulated on the internet, don't pose for them in the first place!
Seriously, if these folks are this thin-skinned, it's going to be an interesting year.
33. Posted by Jim Addison | February 27, 2008 2:37 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on February 27, 2008 02:37
34. Posted by JLawson | February 27, 2008 3:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Seems like they're concentrating on 'style' over 'substance'. Hil and Obie are BOTH promising massive increases in government payouts - where's the money gonna come from?
Soaking the 'rich corporations' is all well and good - but THEY aren't gonna absorb the cost. Instead, it'll trickle down.
(Looks in wallet - finds dead moth.) Whoops - looks like Hil and Obie have already been here! Good luck to all you leftists - hope you're ready to take the hit also!
34. Posted by JLawson | February 27, 2008 3:08 AM |
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Posted on February 27, 2008 03:08
35. Posted by ryan a | February 27, 2008 3:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jim,
Seriously, if these folks are this thin-skinned, it's going to be an interesting year.
Ya, I got you. The Obama reaction was a little strange. Why make a big deal out of nothing, why get offended? Seems to me that he would have been better off saying "So what?" about this.
Instead he played offended card, and it didn't really work out so well.
I agree with you. It is a little amusing. And I agree with you that if everyone is going to be this delicate, things are going to get a little crazy.
Gotta love this whole process.
35. Posted by ryan a | February 27, 2008 3:26 AM |
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Posted on February 27, 2008 03:26
36. Posted by JFO | February 27, 2008 6:33 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
No it wasn't.
36. Posted by JFO | February 27, 2008 6:33 AM |
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Posted on February 27, 2008 06:33
37. Posted by Mac Lorry | February 27, 2008 6:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
What are the Obama supporters afraid of? If it's a real photo of Obama (rather than fake but true) then the American people have a right to see it. Anyone running for President gives up their right to hide their roots, their relatives, their friends, their past, their opinions, and their agenda.
If Obama wins in November I won't be feeling bad. It just means my plan to destroy the Democrats is working.
37. Posted by Mac Lorry | February 27, 2008 6:42 AM |
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Posted on February 27, 2008 06:42
38. Posted by JFO | February 27, 2008 8:35 AM | Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
The notion that the photos of Obama as well as the frequent references to his middle name are used for any other reason than to create an impression that he is a Muslim or affiliated with Muslims or a Muslim "supporter" is either naive or disingenuous. It is a blatant attempt to associate him with a group from which the islamic terrorists come. It's just bullshit to say anything otherwise.
Why hide behind nonsense like you just posted Lorry? It's a load of crap and you know it.
38. Posted by JFO | February 27, 2008 8:35 AM |
Score: -1 (3 votes cast)
Posted on February 27, 2008 08:35
39. Posted by jpm100 | February 27, 2008 9:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Re: Mantis #28
Thanks. At least somebody actually checked it out instead of sticking with the polar opposite pat answers.
Although it did take some prompting ;)
39. Posted by jpm100 | February 27, 2008 9:09 AM |
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Posted on February 27, 2008 09:09