Obamamania strikes Europe =] - The Scotsman

[rndmprsn]

http://news.scotsman.com/world/Obamamania-strikes-Europe.4283326.jp

THE Barack Obama presidential road show is preparing to roll into Europe this week with the continent's political leaders lining up to bask in the glow of the charismatic Democratic candidate.

In prospect is a series of high profile photocalls in which Obama looks every inch the world statesman alongside Europe's political elite.

"Obama has charisma and glamour in spades and they don't so they will be very keen to be photographed with him," said Michael Cox, professor of international relations at the London School of Economics. "We are experiencing Obamamania in Europe."...



...Obamamania is already in an advanced stage in the US where supporters include Scarlett Johansson, Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Oprah Winfrey and Alicia Keys who was pictured in an Obama T-shirt at a charity event in London last week.

But the European tour is about more than just image. Obama wants to send the message that his election would heal the rift between the US and Europe over the Iraq War...

..."If he can get that visual of 100,000 Germans cheering him on at the Brandenburg Gate it will recall the great days of America when it had popular foreign policies and a president beloved by people around the world," said John Hulsman of the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin.

[RazBerryBeret]

1. one of the MANY reasons we need this man

as our next President.

[MrsT]

2. Bush drew thousands in India

[NattPang]

3. And?

[anonymous171]

4. lol

:rofl: Of course, I hope Obama's crowd is much more positive.

[NYC_SKP]

10. LOL, Bush drew thousands of PROTESTERS!!!

Nice try!

Here is the caption to the picture YOU provided:
MUMBAI — For the second day in a row, there were raucous protests across India today against President Bush's visit, with the most militant here in India's commercial capital.

:rofl:

http://www.mindfully.org/Reform/2006/Bush-India-Protests2mar06.htm

[MrsT]

16. Uh, I was kidding

"Bush-India-Protests" is in the name of the link.

[vaberella]

11. Lovin' it!! If only it were millions, even better!!

:rofl:

[NYC_SKP]

13. You know what's sad?

I didn't know for certain they were protesters until I tracked down the dead image.

But I had a very strong suspicion....when did Bush ever draw thousands abroad...who weren't soldiers under orders?

[Cha]

5. After the eight year heinous nightmare

of bu$hco..you'd better believe Europeans are excited about our Obama!

[gblady]

6. does anybody know....

what the dates are on the European tour?

[pnorman]

7. Where were those two photos taken?

The bottom one is vaguely familiar (I "think" it was in Portland), but the top one is brand new to me.

GO, OBAMA, GO!

pnorman

[Poor Richard Lex]

9. The top pic is Kennedy in Berlin isn't it?

[dbmk]

17. Yes.

[rndmprsn]

21. yes...

[detectivecastro]

8. I heard over 70% of German would vote for him

If they could vote, according to a poll.

[MarjorieG]

12. Suggestion he make it to Ireland. Part of the itinerary?

[pnorman]

14. O'Bama to the Auld Sod? Why not?

n/t

pnorman

[barack the house]

15. Not just Europe in the rest of the world Obama wins by a landslide.

[quantass]

18. K&R

[npincus]

19. isn't Brandenbuerg out since Merkel complained?

He might be wise to select another prominent location.

[Egnever]

20. Its going to be a good week

It will be a strong reinforcement of what will be possible in our global relations if we elect this man.

Bad week for Mcsame. I am so looking forward to all the photos.

[Starry Messenger]

22. Good article

I have to remember to not scroll down to the comments. x( There are some seriously sad people in this world.

MPK