masterrig 1 #76 December 11, 2013 Andy9o8Hate to debunk your premise, but here you go: http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/10/21849596-selfie-diplomacy-obama-cameron-pose-for-picture-with-denmark-pm?lite Quote Photographer Roberto Schmidt has written a post about shooting the world leaders' selfie moment on AFP's blog: Anyway, suddenly [Thorning Schmidt] pulled out her mobile phone and took a photo of herself smiling with Cameron and the US president. I captured the scene reflexively. All around me in the stadium, South Africans were dancing, singing and laughing to honour their departed leader. It was more like a carnival atmosphere, not at all morbid. The ceremony had already gone on for two hours and would last another two. The atmosphere was totally relaxed – I didn’t see anything shocking in my viewfinder, president of the US or not. We are in Africa. I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie. In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance. Why should Mrs. O be upset? Just because her hubby is playing cutesie with another woman. Wow! No sense of humor! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameraNewbie 0 #77 December 12, 2013 My goodness is there no civility in this forum?!!!! What do protesters want? Dead cops! When do they want it? Every 2 weeks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #78 December 12, 2013 Andy9o8Hate to debunk your premise, but here you go: http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/10/21849596-selfie-diplomacy-obama-cameron-pose-for-picture-with-denmark-pm?lite Quote Photographer Roberto Schmidt has written a post about shooting the world leaders' selfie moment on AFP's blog: Anyway, suddenly [Thorning Schmidt] pulled out her mobile phone and took a photo of herself smiling with Cameron and the US president. I captured the scene reflexively. All around me in the stadium, South Africans were dancing, singing and laughing to honour their departed leader. It was more like a carnival atmosphere, not at all morbid. The ceremony had already gone on for two hours and would last another two. The atmosphere was totally relaxed – I didn’t see anything shocking in my viewfinder, president of the US or not. We are in Africa. I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie. In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance. OR . . . someone from the white house pressured him into writing this to save face . . . i mean . . . Bill Clinton was the first black president, and we all know what happened between him and Monica. That was an attempted cover up then too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #79 December 12, 2013 Don't make me post the moob pic again. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #80 December 12, 2013 promise5 Don't make me post the moob pic again. ? Why? What is untrue about my post?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #81 December 12, 2013 turtlespeed ***Don't make me post the moob pic again. ? Why? What is untrue about my post? This wasn't meant to be a political thread. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #82 December 12, 2013 Andy9o8Hate to debunk your premise, but here you go: http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/10/21849596-selfie-diplomacy-obama-cameron-pose-for-picture-with-denmark-pm?lite Quote Photographer Roberto Schmidt has written a post about shooting the world leaders' selfie moment on AFP's blog: Anyway, suddenly [Thorning Schmidt] pulled out her mobile phone and took a photo of herself smiling with Cameron and the US president. I captured the scene reflexively. All around me in the stadium, South Africans were dancing, singing and laughing to honour their departed leader. It was more like a carnival atmosphere, not at all morbid. The ceremony had already gone on for two hours and would last another two. The atmosphere was totally relaxed – I didn’t see anything shocking in my viewfinder, president of the US or not. We are in Africa. The Danish Prime Minister immediately offered to text the photograph to President Obama. The President replied, "No need. NSA already has it."I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #83 December 12, 2013 A black president, a white prime minister and a female prime minister having fun at what at that point was essentially a stadium concert. Seems pretty much like what mr. Mandela fought for. Had he been alive, he'd have asked for a copy of the pic. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,403 #84 December 12, 2013 rasmack A black president, a white prime minister and a female prime minister having fun at what at that point was essentially a stadium concert. Seems pretty much like what mr. Mandela fought for. Had he been alive, he'd have asked for a copy of the pic. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #85 December 12, 2013 Some friendly candid photos. I hope this doesn't scandalize everyone with its civility. http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,403 #86 December 12, 2013 ElishaSome friendly candid photos. I hope this doesn't scandalize everyone with its civility. http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa Clearly Bush is a traitor being all smiley and friendly around communist kenyan terrorist Hussain Obama. Incredible that a Republican former President demanded to have himself and his family flown to South Africa on the tax payers dime. That is something a Liberal would do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #87 December 12, 2013 ElishaSome friendly candid photos. I hope this doesn't scandalize everyone with its civility. http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa Well constructed set of photos. The comments...make even SC seem civilized and coherent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #88 December 12, 2013 promise5 This wasn't meant to be a political thread. Take a look at the stickie for "On Topic" threads. If you so designate and specify that the thread was about couple dynamics, and no political bickering, posters are to adhere, and the moderators may nuke off topic threads. It's only been tried a handful of times, but with decent results. Worth a try in the future if you want to keep a thread focused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #89 December 12, 2013 But posting the moob pic is so much more fun!! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #90 December 13, 2013 kelpdiver ***Some friendly candid photos. I hope this doesn't scandalize everyone with its civility. http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa Well constructed set of photos. The comments...make even SC seem civilized and coherent. Bush the liar. Obama the liar Bubba the liar Hillary the liar Holder the liar Rice the liar. How's that for civilized and coherent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #91 December 13, 2013 promise5 But posting the moob pic is so much more fun!! Hey, this a good thread you created. Don't sweat the small stuff or any BS. Good stuff.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #92 December 13, 2013 SkyDekker***Some friendly candid photos. I hope this doesn't scandalize everyone with its civility. http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa Clearly Bush is a traitor being all smiley and friendly around communist kenyan terrorist Hussain Obama. Incredible that a Republican former President demanded to have himself and his family flown to South Africa on the tax payers dime. That is something a Liberal would do. I can't find anything online about GWB demanding anything. I see that he and his wife traveled with BHO and Hillary on Air Force One. Seems economical to me. It's an official function and it reduces the Secret Service footprint needed. I would expect the White House to automatically offer to arrange travel for former Presidents without anyone demanding anything. Was there some story that I missed?I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #93 December 13, 2013 What I think you missed was the tongue in cheek. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #94 December 13, 2013 Andy9o8What I think you missed was the tongue in cheek. Sky had his tongue in my mouth and I missed it? Damn! What was I drinking? Oh, you mean his tongue and his cheek. Yeah. Makes more sense that way. You're right. I missed it. Thanks for the assist.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #95 December 13, 2013 RonD1120 Thank you all. I'm going to get some mileage out of this. Off to FB. ....and once again you have egg on your face. Gotta love it when people get sucked into stuff like this!"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 60 #96 December 13, 2013 stevebabin ***Thank you all. I'm going to get some mileage out of this. Off to FB. ....and once again you have egg on your face. Gotta love it when people get sucked into stuff like this! Oh, you are sooo late. The laughs have been shared and we have moved on to other jokes. Please try to keep up.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #97 December 13, 2013 RonD1120 ******Thank you all. I'm going to get some mileage out of this. Off to FB. ....and once again you have egg on your face. Gotta love it when people get sucked into stuff like this! Oh, you are sooo late. The laughs have been shared and we have moved on to other jokes. Please try to keep up. Sorry, I'm not on here as much as I used to be. It is reassuring to know that you haven't changed and can still be counted on to entertain. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #98 December 13, 2013 stevebabin *********Thank you all. I'm going to get some mileage out of this. Off to FB. ....and once again you have egg on your face. Gotta love it when people get sucked into stuff like this! Oh, you are sooo late. The laughs have been shared and we have moved on to other jokes. Please try to keep up. Sorry, I'm not on here as much as I used to be. It is reassuring to know that you haven't changed and can still be counted on to entertain. Amazing I have missed your entertainmentPlease come back more often"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 327 #99 December 14, 2013 apparently the world missed this picture. everyone looks grumpy EXCEPT her. nice cherry picking of 1/200th of a second increments in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,382 #100 December 14, 2013 Quote nice cherry picking of 1/200th of a second increments in time Yeah, but it was funny . Only idiots think it's meaningful. If she was irritated by it, it's because she's a momma, and she'd murder her girls if they were acting up like that. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites