PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA travels to Anbar province to meet with Sunni tribal leaders

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama drinks tea during his visit to the governor's headquarters in Anbar province July 22, 2008. Obama travelled to Iraq's Anbar on Tuesday to meet Sunni Arab tribal leaders whose decision to fight al Qaeda helped change the course of the conflict in the country. REUTERS/Anbar Governor's Media Office/Handout (IRAQ)


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (R) shares a laugh with a local government official during his visit to Anbar province July 22, 2008. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama travelled to Iraq's Anbar on Tuesday to meet Sunni Arab tribal leaders whose decision to fight al Qaeda helped change the course of the conflict in the country. REUTERS/Anbar Governor's Media Office/Handout (IRAQ)


In this photo released by the Govern orate of the Anbar Province, U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, 2nd left, is presented with a gift by the governor of Iraq's Anbar province, Maamoun Sami Rashid al-Alwani, right, in Ramadi, 115 kilometers (70 miles) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Presidential contender Barack Obama is wrapping up his Iraq stop with meetings among Sunni tribal leaders who have joined U.S. and Iraqi forces in the fight against insurgents.
(AP Photo/Anbar Governorate, HO)


In this photo released by the Governorate of the Anbar Province, U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, 2nd left, talks with the governor of Iraq's Anbar province, Maamoun Sami Rashid al-Alwani, right, in Ramadi, 115 kilometers (70 miles) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Presidential contender Barack Obama is wrapping up his Iraq stop with meetings among Sunni tribal leaders who have joined U.S. and Iraqi forces in the fight against insurgents.
(AP Photo/ Anbar Governorate, HO)


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (3rd R) listens during a meeting with local government officials in Anbar province July 22, 2008. Obama travelled to Iraq's Anbar on Tuesday to meet Sunni Arab tribal leaders whose decision to fight al Qaeda helped change the course of the conflict in the country.
REUTERS/Anbar Governor's Media Office/Handout (IRAQ)

On to Jordan...

US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is saluted as he steps off an osprey upon arriving at Marka Airport in Amman, Jordan, July 22, 2008.
REUTERS/Jim Young (JORDAN) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (JORDAN)

[endarkenment]

1. GOP: desperately hoping for Dukakis

and getting Will Smith. Oh my how McCaint's challenge has backfired on them.

[jefferson_dem]

4. LOL!

Perfectly stated.

These images project cool, contemporary, presidentiality. Love it!

[flpoljunkie]

5. Ha! Excellent!

[annabanana]

2. Thanks for the pics...

the more the better!

[hisownpetard]

21. Yeah. I'd like about 8 more years of them...

:hi:

[babylonsister]

3. Making friends and spreading good will; lovely! nt

[K Gardner]

6. The last pic of the salute made me cry.

[flpoljunkie]

9. Obama seems to have passed the Commander in Chief test with the troops with flying colors

[Schema Thing]

14. Yeh... cool init?

They aren't really following protocol when they salute him, are they?

[mopinko]

20. wouldn't they salute any member of the civilian government?

:shrug: someone who knows please chime in.

[alphafemale]

17. Yes. Because that was completely voluntary.

Or anticipatory.

:patriot:

[Callalily]

7. Dignity will be brought

back to the White House!

[DrRang]

8. Interesting body language compared to bush

Pictures of DimSon with foreign leaders always show Bush looking into the camera, with the foreign leader looking at Bush (signaling that Bush is The One We All Look Up To). It's so consistent that it must be a rule for the White House news bureau. Obama's shown in conversation, both looking at each other, getting something done instead of posing and manipulating.

[truth2power]

19. As I was scrolling through those pics I was thinking the same thing..

I noticed how Obama seems to be attending to what other individuals are saying.

Bush never seems to be present (yes, always looking into the camera, because it's all about HIM).
He can't interact in any meaningful way with a group.

[hisownpetard]

22. Great point. I've noticed that, too! Symbolizes the difference between the two men, right there!

[bullwinkle428]

25. Wow...I was thinking the same thing, too - body language & facial expressions

really are the ultimate "lie detector/window to the soul" indicator of how someone is really feeling. These local leaders seem genuinely ecstatic with the prospect of a President Obama, and the accompanying feeling that real progress may be made once he's in office...

[Adelante]

10. So wonderfully wonderful

:loveya:

[Marrah_G]

11. Those are some great pictures

This trip could have gone either way, but it looks like a total win for Obama. I'm finding myself starting to be hopeful about the middle east situation....just a little.

[FunkyLeprechaun]

12. This reminded me to check the RNC website

Sure enough they still have the counter "days since Barack Obama visited Iraq"

Wonder when they'll reset it.

[JaneQPublic]

16. I can't wait until the GOP & McCain challenge Obama to do something else.

If their next challenge works out as well as this trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, Obama will win by 30 points.

[FunkyLeprechaun]

27. Still hasn't taken it down

But they have a new thing called "Obama to face Skepticism During Mideast Trip"

Piffle on them.

[Hope And Change]

13. K & R!

[dancingme]

15. It's been a LONG time since Dems saw such great photos

thanks!

[ThatsMyBarack]

18. So much more truly PRESIDENTIAL....

Than * or Mc* will ever be.

Why wait? LET'S HAVE PRESIDENT OBAMA RIGHT FREAKIN' NOW!!! :patriot: X 10!!!

[Hutzpa]

23. I'm always looking forward to your images flpoljunkie

wonderful photos, keep up the good work...


:thumbsup:


:kick:

[polichick]

24. The pics of President Obama's trip are a glorious sight for sore eyes!

[Undercurrent]

26. Proud day for America

with many more proud days in our future with President Obama!

[Coexist]

28. Awesome - thank you.

[Blondiegrrl]

29. I love those photos. He does indeed look very presidential. n/t

[alcibiades_mystery]

30. Awakening Council douchebags

These guys are extortionists. Sahwa is a racket.

[Phx_Dem]

31. Incredible pictures.

Thank you for posting them! :toast:

No wonder Mrs. Greenspan and Senile McBush are so cranky today. :cry:

[lyonn]

35. Yes, Andria Mitchell is a bit of a snit today, giggle

I doubt she is through being politely critical of Obama and schmoozie with the repubs she interviews. Too bad the Dems have to fight the media to get decent attention. Apparently Obama didn't treat the reporters like idols while on this trip!

[Barack_America]

32. A statesman in the making. nt

[LSK]

33. these picture make me so excited for next year

He looks so damn Presidential, it is sooooooo easy to imagine that he is already the President. I really shouldnt get so ahead of myself but I am really really really full of hope at this moment.

[Cha]

34. Exoctic pics. Hey, Obama has his

Pennsylvania blue checkered Obama Train for Change shirt on:P

[Eurobabe]

36. Thanks for that!

I am leaving for Berlin tomorrow. :D Can't wait to see our next Commander in Chief!! :woohoo: