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Barack Obama on the Primary

Barack Obama on the Primary by jurvetson.
It’s good to be back. What a fun trip it’s been…

I went back to my notes from breakfast with Barack, as they seem relevant to the recent turn of events:

“I am a risky proposition. If you ask who will likely win the election, I’d consider myself still an underdog. The press may not think so, but I do. But the upside is enormous. The way the race is emerging, it’s between me and Hillary. In her attack on my experience, she is saying ‘I know how things are done. I can manage the existing system.’ I am saying the system needs to change. That’s my pitch. If you agree that more of the same is not sufficient, then I am your best bet. If the status quo is manageable, then you have other choices."

"This will be a sequential race, like it was for Kerry in the primary. It’s all up for grabs in the early states. Democratic primary voters are not inspired by Hillary, but they respect her. I do better with Independents and Republicans. With Hillary, the Democrats know what they are going to get. They are not yet sure if they can hand me the keys to the car.”

And from an earlier dinner event, responding to a question on his qualifications and experience:

“Look, I’ve been on the national scene for two years. People in Washington think nothing outside Washington counts. I’m applying for the most powerful job on Earth, and in case you didn’t notice I’m a 45 year old black guy. So there are some hurdles to be overcome. Experience is a proxy for judgment. Sometimes the experienced have bad judgment. No one has a better resume than Dick Cheney. At every stage there are a set of hurdles. I like clearing hurdles.”

(earlier photos & quotes

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Ramones Karaoke  Pro User  says:

As a guy on the other side of the pond desperately wanting to see change, loving America for a variety of reasons but really disliking a lot of what it's become, I so want this guy to pull through. The burden of responsibility will be wretched should he become president - he already looks 5 years older in the last 5 months just from the campaign pressures - but he appears to be a man of honesty, decency, and integrity.

I do hope he can do this, because the world needs a different America, and he can help to make that happen.
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roddh  Pro User  says:

thanks for posting. makes sense to me.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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jimheid  Pro User  says:

Outstanding. Really well done.

Fingers crossed...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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caitlinburke  Pro User  says:

I'd love to see this guy get elected. It's probably the single biggest act of good faith the US could show the world.
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hawpics says:

Wow, I watched the debates on TV the other day and he impressed me. If you would have told me three months ago that I'd be saying that about a Democrat, I'd have laughed loudly. I agree that we need a different America, I don't agree that his party is the difference we need altogether. I will be watching with my ear to the ground though, I would really shock friends and family if I decided he is the best choice for president.
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

Ross Mayfield just blogged the spike in the Iowa Electronic Markets:



(more info on these futures markets and their predictive power)
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aeroculus says:

you have had a chance to listen to him, probably in more candid scenarios, than most of the rest of us. i'd be interested in your take on whether or not he understands how science 'works'. not in the figurative sense, but literally, how science can and should work for a more prosperous and equitable society (and of course the role of the federal government in steering the funding).
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

I'm not sure, but he seems to get it. Looking back at my notes, he said:

“A whole generation got into math and science because of Apollo. The President has to talk about it in a way that has not been done recently. It’s a subtle thing. In the last several years, I have been shocked by the degree of anti-intellectualism that has been promulgated by the Bush Administration. He jokes about being a C student. "I’m not big on science. I know what I think." Kids absorb that. I’d like to spend eight years extolling the importance of science and technology and problem solving and critical thinking.”

And he sounds like a rationalist here:

"The wisdom of our Founders is that we are not a theocracy. Here are things to guard against: the capture of of our government by a particular religion. For example, there is a good reason for having no prayer in school. Whatever convictions we have are translated into universal principles subject to reasoned argument. If you say you are opposed to abortion because of religion, that is a conversation stopper. If you can’t reason, then democracy breaks down. It becomes a matter of force - whose will shall prevail? There is nothing wrong with a religious argument as long as it does not trump reason in our democracy."
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aeroculus says:

refreshing!
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aperryz302  Pro User  says:

so exciting...!
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msamaclean ©  Pro User  says:

I hope the 'gods are with us!' We must change course...and soon!
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Johan of Denmark  Pro User  says:

Notch me up for the pro-Obama side too! - anybody's better than the current cowboy, but this guy seems particularly promising.
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Jim Rees says:

I have a really hard time forgiving him for voting to extend the Patriot Act. But at least he understands it's a bad law and did what he could to improve it. Unfortunately I live in Michigan and we don't get to vote in the primary this time (we do, but it doesn't count).
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FrizzText  Pro User  says:

FAVEd - and congrats, your pic is on EXPLORE, jan. 7!
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FrizzText  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Modern ICONOGRAPHY, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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LA Lassie  Pro User  says:

I was very pleased with the Iowa Primary; but just now hearing the news about New Hampshire. (I live in AL) I have my reasons but I sure think the press as usual is making too much over Hillary's emotional statement; and it really seems to be swaying the primary in NH.......sorry, but is she going to cry at every primary from here on out???

So Steve, what's your feel on the press right now?

BTW - I read all the info above left in the comments. Glad you're back and looking forward to hearing what you've got to say.

Great photo of O'Bama. Seems like he gave you some good strong views on your subject matter. ~ Judy
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LA Lassie  Pro User  says:

I guess I need to mention that I have been voting Republican for years now; but feel the nation needs a change. I like what I have heard from Barack. He seems to be laying it all out for others to see where he stands. Of course, candidates can alway say a lot of yada, yada.....then when they are in office, everything changes. It's going to be most interesting as the months go by, if we don't get sick of all the Press and the Turbo Tax commercials on TV before the real nitty-gritty gets here.
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RIPizzo  Pro User  says:

We're all doomed if we have a Clinton or Obama as our President.
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Never Was An Arrow II  Pro User  says:

I can think of many blacks who should be prez… and NONE of them have radical Islamic influence in their background.
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chRON.ron  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GEN-WHY massive, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

hey..greatness is at hand...

i threw my chips into obamas game a couple years back...and i also thought kerry was good too(but he didnt understand the south and got eaten by the people he was gonna help...too much intelligents can backfire..

obama is the epitome of all things hopeful and he best represents the new melting pot of americana

clinton knows the game, obama wants to retired the old game and start a collaboration...a more perfect union

i am not really one to soap box, but i am a political legacy, my grandfather was along side kennedy, mlk, johnson, even carter...

he would vote for obama

and he gave one of the nominating speeches at the dnc in 60...yup


....i run generation why.. www.gen-why.com

a voice for the next gen...this gen...

us..those still alert....not those who moo or bleet...eh?

but even the herd wants out of the pen

obama can free the minds of the meak and weak

while forcing even the most ruthless of republicone turds to rethink ones existence

that is the mark of someone who will change the landscape for good

...

paradigm shifting has come

we must see through the fear of economic disparity and see the future..then manifest it

www.barackdavote.com

its sitting there...waiting...when he gets the nod

i would love some help

translating his words

into our future

gross national happiness is on the table

lets go for it

ra ra...hilary is a sissy, but damn if i still like bill..but what you can see what tobacco does..lewinsky goggles

ugg..ive written too much

go america!!!
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superm401 says:

I just wanted to let you know I've uploaded this photo to Wikimedia Commons, at commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Barack_Obama _on_the_Prim... . Thank you for putting it under a free CC license.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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yeimaya  Pro User  says:

Dad Surviving the next 200+days

You are invited to add this image to Surviving the next 200+ days

I hope you don't mind that I posted this photo in my photostream so I could use it under my get out the vote poster.. I see it has a creative commons liscense and wanted to just copy the html in my comment but it wasn't available. This is one of the most expressive photos I have seen of Obama and I hope he is as thoughtful, intelligent and willing to listen as he looks!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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oddivy  Pro User  says:

my vote rests squarely with obama. thanks for sharing some of what you gleaned...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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edEx  Pro User  says:

our only hope:
Obama
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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tsevis  Pro User  says:

Barack Obama: A mosaic of people

Very nice photo!
Go Obama!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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ray.homeland says:

Great picture. I have never follow a Presidental canidate before. Was with Hillary but soon left her side, like a lot of people. Do you know there has been a Clinton or a Bush in office for the last 20 years? Needs to be a change and I think Obama can make the change. Young as he may be.... we need some fresh blood in office so we can be heard. Our kids will say what were we thinking to have them in office for so long without significant change. To answer the post from someone else, YES , she will cry, everytime, because that sparks emotions that she feels will help her win the democatic nomination.
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pacificaradio says:

Great photo, thanks for sharing!
We are using it on our election related site, here www.electionunspun.org/issues/features/34-fea tures/153-ob...
Thanks again for sharing!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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BRK4PRESIDENT says:

BRK did a good job today on TV. Do not beleive everything what is said abouit him. BRK would be our next PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!
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_Aram Grigoryan_  Pro User  says:

Lovely!!!

Obama
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notnA  Pro User  says:


A+++ Grade Photo

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joel8x  Pro User  says:


A+++ Grade Photo

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Occupation provisoire says:


A+++ Grade Photo

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hhsc/Greg  Pro User  says:

Great Photo!!! I saw Hillary at a rally in PA today and was more impressed than I thought I'd be, but I'm still voting for Obama!
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spotjln123 says:

all because of Obama there are millions of young people registering to vote. he gives us something to look forward to. I like the clintons, but I truly believe it's time to give the best candidate his time
!!! BARACK OBAMA!!
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jpwauthier says:

Merci pour la photo, nous l'avons utilisée sur CentPapiers : Ingérence du gouvernement Harper dans les primaires américaines : de quoi je me mêle ?!
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Akdale2008 says:

Good grief... are all you folks serious?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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fmfcorpsman says:

Unless Democrats want to guarantee the next President of the United States is a Republican, you better read all of this. As the CNN News had repeated ignored what the DNCC, GOPC, Sen. Clinton, Sen. McCain & Sen. Obama know that the Senate Select Committee on Ethic received a legal brief in April 2008, where Sen. Obama has been charged with violation of the Senate’s Code of Ethics.

As it not a frivolous charge, the Senate Select Committee of Ethics is conduction their investigation. Because of red tape, and time, if the Democrats want the next President of the United States to be a Democrat, time must be given for their investigation to conclude. Which means those pledged delegate for Sen. Obama need to hear from those Democrats in their district, and States, otherwise what will happen will be Sen. Obama will be selected as the Democratic candidate, then as the evidence against Sen. Obama, (see below), is so overwhelming, there will be no choice, but for Senate to censure Sen. Obama for unmoral conduct for befriending a domestic terrorist. Hey you better read on, because as you read, you will see that while you may have already voted for Sen. Obama in your primary election, you may see that the only way the next President of the United States, will be a Democratic, is if Sen. Clinton is given the time to fight on to the Democrat Convention. There is always the slim chance Sen. Obama will not be censored, but there no want to know, unless the Senate Select Committee of Ethic have the time to complete their investigation. So call your pledge delegates and tell then that time is needed, that those delegates should announce that they will wait until the Democratic Convention to choose who they vote for. Time, is needed. Other wise you will guarantee a Republican as the next President of the United States. As do you really think a lot of those who previously voted for Sen. Obama, will vote for him in the General election when he has been censored for his friendship to a domestic terrorist?

The FBI classifies that the act of setting a bomb is a terrorist act. Do you know what both Lee Harvey Oswald and William Ayers have in comment, both are domestic terrorist and neither was convicted of their crime. Oswald was killed after he assassinated JFK, and Ayers admitted that he got off on a technically, even though he set many bombs and should of set more bombs. As Oswald only committed one act of terrorism, and Ayers have committed more acts of terrorist, William Ayers is technically a worst domestic terrorist than Lee Harvey Oswald was.

There is a moral cause in the Senate Code of Ethics, that Sen. J. William Fulbright stated in the U.S. Senate in the early 1950s, that when a Senator’s gives the “implied behavior of The Moral Deterioration of American Democracy”, that that is a violate the Senate Code of Ethics.

And to think that Sen. Obama compared his friendship to William Ayers, (domestic terrorist), to his friendship with Sen. Coburn. (A highly respected Republic Senator).

To all Democrats, unless you call your delegates and tell them that time is needed, and let the Democratic Convention decide then who the Democratic Candidate is, you will be guarantee the next President of the United States to be a Republican.
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invisible consequential says:

Great shot, Steve. Thanks as usual for sharing with Creative Commons. I paired this with an article on "U.S. Trade Policy under the Next President."
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

this is not the droid you are looking for...
Seek the Imperial Lord of the Dark Side...

Oval Office
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R-Rated Birdman of Hell Paso  Pro User  says:

B Hussein Obama opposes any kind of energy expansion in the US.
NO drilling, NO new refineries, NO nuclear power plants.
I suppose he believes in the energy fairy.

Obama - Rev Right
Not guilt by association but guilt by participation.
This guy is a complete menace to America
He is a elitist, he is a racist and a naive upstart.
A Obama regime would be Carter II
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

[edit: many comments deleted here from someone named "ynginvester"... a fine outcome, but he logged on with a new user name and tried to continue the rant]
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

OK, last warning. if you post anything more for 30 days here, I will purge you as that is my only remaining option. You will be unable to comment, and unfortunately, all your fine rants will irrevocably disappear.

I sense an inner torment that you just have to let go. I hate some things too in politics and common beliefs, but it is much healthier to focus on something you can make a difference about. I can guess from your rants, that you will not make a difference in politics. Look elsewhere. Try to improve the world and don't let the bozos corrode your spirit. Do something positive (which means it has nothing to do with something that agitates you). Look elsewhere. Please. And don't respond to this. Either take my advice, or rant elsewhere. There are plenty of photos on flickr to abuse.
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Jim Rees says:

Jurvetson, your tolerance impresses me. Most of us would have just banned him. I hope he takes your advice.
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Ramones Karaoke  Pro User  says:

Some of us pre-emptively blocked him just in case! You have the patience of a saint, sir.
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chillrolla says:

Hi jurvetson. I'm the editor of Today in Dixie magazine in Utah. I've been trying to track down a Barack photo for a piece I'm writing, and believe it or not, there are no downloadable press files on his campaign Web site. I emailed someone at Barack's campaign headquarters about getting a press photo, and I haven't heard back about it; but they did, ironically, start sending me "Vote for Barack" emails. Would it be in any way possible to obtain permission to use your Obama photo? What are your policies? I obviously didn't want to download it without permission from the photographer. If that would be all right I would be so appreciative -- I can give you my email if you need further correspondance with me.
Thanks for taking the time!
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

chillrolla: Sure. All of my photos are free for use with a simple photo credit:
photo by jurvetson (flickr)

And if it's online, please have it link back to the original (per flickr policy).

Here are the thumbnails of my Obama pics, from three meetings. I'll get some more at the DNC. =)
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chillrolla says:

Hi jurvetson. Thank you, thank you! :) I appreciate it, and most certainly will do on the photo credit. :) Thanks again!
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chillrolla says:

Hi again! Just a quick question: The pics save as 72 dpi on my computer -- is there any way to get hi-res?
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

Sorry. This is the full res of this one (it was a crop). The other Obama photos with the white background are MUCH higher resolution (12.8 MP camera).

ynginvester: Goodbye. I warned you too many times. And, no I am not the "flickr Mediator", and you do not need to worry about Clinton reading your Yahoo mail account... This sounds like pure paranoia. I really think your best next step is to see a psychiatrist.
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hubbarda44 says:

Jervertson... that young man isn't crazy. He claims to have done 7 months of research. Have you done 7 months of research? Have you seen Hillary: the movie? How about the Clinton Chronicles? I saw Hillary the movie on youtube.com and that was enough to make a believer out of me. My husband a I have been following his comments very closely. He never said anything about Clinton reading his email. Is Clinton reading his email? You want a career in politics dont you? Did Clinton promiss you an endoursement? I hope some of your fellow democrats tell you how they feel at the Convention in august. In my husbands opinion, the two of them should have been shot for treason 10 or 12 years ago.
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

You crack me up. I ban your account, so you sign up for a new one and try to throw me with the married female bit. Give it up. On the internet, everyone knows you are possessed.

You still reference treason and your 7 months of research. Are you actually trying to fool me? You even misspell my name the same way!

No, I have no interest in politics, but I find a peculiar interest in Obama. Obama. Remember what the photo up top is about?

As for the Clinton run in this race, you can see my first impressions here:

Fireside Chat Don’t be dissin’ Hillary

So please stop jumping to conclusions about me, and please, get some help from a friend or professional.
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

you're funny. I like you. But you need to let other opinions flow. Try not to comment twice in a row. Keep the "no more comments from me" promise, at least until *somebody* replies to what you say. otherwise, it is possible that they are not interested, or that you will turn your audience away by talking too much and overwhelming them.
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

Listen to the power outlets. Follow the white rabbit. Shhhhh.... gotta run now. knock knock...
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aeroculus says:

just happened across this one while reviewing some older comments. reading & trying to comprehend that thread makes a text on diffEQ seem like pleasure reading. steve, you surely have got some patience!
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

aeroculus: I was trying to have fun with him, but he absorbs the jokes as reality. I never thought psychosis was so malleable, and I'm starting to think it's not something to play around with.... although it's so tempting to explore how far the rabbit hole can go.

Bob Clinton - please do set up your own blog and let it all out. But I'll have to delete you again if you keep polluting this page, which is for a discussion of Obama, remember, not Clinton. Imagine if some yahoo was going on and on about the Nixon administration. This is not the place for it. Last warning... again...
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aeroculus says:

I agree...while it started out amusing, I did find myself starting to get a bit worried the more I read.
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bkkbrad says:

FYI, your photo appears on associatedcontent.com and you are not given credit:

www.associatedcontent.com/image/335053/index. html?cat=9
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yeimaya  Pro User  says:

mjacoby1973 [deleted] and you think this country has "gone up" morally spiritually and economically during the 8 years of Bush/Chaney? If you do I wonder who is brainwashed?

Of course you will not read this since you started an account just to say your piece and then deleted the account (attack and run) .... but I bet one of your other persona's will. If so I would like an answer please.

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Seen in my recent comments. (?)
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

meanwhile, it just gets stranger...


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yeimaya  Pro User  says:

those are hysterical... and so even handed in their humor that they might even be considered non-partisan. Though I would still vote for that cool black guy in sunglasses, looks a little more dependable under pressure!

Is it possible for you to post this in Surviving?

Dad Surviving the next 200+ days

You are invited to add this image to Surviving the 200+days


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mantruc  Pro User  says:

Oh guys, please make it right this time!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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Timo²³ says:

true
make it right this time
please don't go for another couple of years of war and crisisses with mc cain
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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edEx  Pro User  says:

I'm a Little Confused:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg5tl87rEE4
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MattInVA2006  Pro User  says:

War and crisis with McCain?
Wasn't it Obama who said we aught attack Pakistan?
A nation of 130,000,000 Muslims who have the bomb?

I want Ron Paul back.
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SmilingSunflower  Pro User  says:

Congrats! This photo won 2ND PLACE in the ICON Contest in Winner's Circle - 5 Contests At All Times!
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ComputerHotline  Pro User  says:

Thanks for licensing this image as CC "by" !
Your photo is uploaded here :
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Jurvetson_-_ Barack_Obama...
under the terms of the Creative Commons "by" license.
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

thanks!

I have been pleased to see the libertarian Republicans voting for Obama. For the folks I know, it's their first time to break from the GOP.
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yeimaya  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Surviving 78!!! days, 3 days til Election!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

I have it in my photostream from months ago (with credits to you, thanks for you CC generosity).... I did invite it before to Surviving but would love to have this photo at the top of the Surviving Photostream since it is "so Obama" and I'd like to keep him firmly in our minds as the hours wind down til the polls close. I'll load the one from my photostream and then delete it when you add yours (hint hint) is that o.k.?
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

woot!

Obama 08
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SmilingSunflower  Pro User  says:

Nov 4, 2008 was a sad day for America. Just wait and see.
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Aleem 3.0 says:

Well captured!!!!!!!!!!


By the People, For the People
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Daniele Mineri says:


I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.
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FrizzText  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called restaurant-murals, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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FrizzText  Pro User  says:

please join the contest #2 of the originals [restaurant-murals] at
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post medium sized
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Yelnoc  Pro User  says:

The AP is claiming a copyright infringement on their image being used for the Obama "Hope" poster:

www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9652OD01& show_artic...

I always thought that the poster was drawn up based upon this photo of yours.
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caitlinburke  Pro User  says:

Oh, ha, good point about the similar expressions. The AP swooping in with its claim is like some kind of parody of the operation of our brutally corporatized intellectual property law - as if the photographer's not recognizing the similar expression for months wasn't amusing enough. (Someone should do a search for news photos with this and similar expressions - might be an enlightening exercise.)

(And looking back at my initial comment in this thread - I'm pleased with how things turned out!)
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jurvetson  Pro User  says:

Caitlinburke - Roger that!

Yelnoc - thanks for the heads up. I asked Lessig how it all came about:

Obama Poster Child
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Bogota Colombia says:

good look!
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LaurieChristensen2061 says:

Wonder! Yours Barack Obama on the Primary is Wow for me.Thanks for post.
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