PHOTOS Ghana. (Warning: 45 pics!)

[Jackeens]

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Lots more at http://www.daylife.com/search?q=Obama+july+11+ghana

[BlooInBloo]

1. Please tell me that's a suction cup on that guy's head.

[HopeOverFear]

5. LOL!!

I think it is.

[jberryhill]

13. The Bolt-On Model Cost Twice As Much /nt

[Politicalboi]

30. He's gonna get a pucker LOL!

As kids we would stick darts on our forehead and have these puckers. My mom would get so pissed.

[grantcart]

31. it is but its stll creepy

[GreenPartyVoter]

95. I think it's funny.

[George II]

46. Looks like the gadget southern rednecks use to stick their confederate flags on their car windows!

[politicasista]

2. Beautiful and colorful

Thanks for posting them. :)

[Deja Q]

3. Many agre great, a couple are heckle-worthy, but then I saw this one:

I feel very humbled right now.

[HopeOverFear]

4. QUESTION: Where can I find video of the Obama's arrival in Ghana?

I want to see the welcome ceremony.

[sandnsea]

15. Haven't seen one, but check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvj4a6abeII

I just love the poetry of the welcome, and the faith and hope of what it means to Africa.

[Jackeens]

20. Some links here, HopeOverFear

But the arrival ceremony at the airport was quite short because it was so late, the official ceremony was today.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/0709/obama_in_ghana_4662e499-f950-4780-b670-4bc1629e3627.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sodE11jvgZU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEpVRITkfns

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=107767&videoChannel=1

[Cha]

6. It makes me want to cry,

cry, cry and then :D!

[zanne]

7. Thanks so much for posting the pictures.

They're wonderful.

[sandnsea]

8. That's Got Me Grinning Ear To Ear

So many heart-warming and powerful photos - but I have to say this one just cracks me up. Doesn't it just positively scream JOY!!!

[shireen]

63. NPR did an interesting story about these fabrics

during an interview with someone who has an online custom fabrics company.

It's quite common, during political events like elections, for people to make these fabrics with photos of the politicians they support, so they can wear it during campaigns. It's apparently hand-made screen prints, which takes quite a lot of work. I suspect one of these fabrics with Obama's photo, made for the occasion of his visit to Ghana, could be worth a lot of money among political paraphernalia collectors.

[NBachers]

66. Man, Dig those Crazy Outfits!

[slackmaster]

9. 45 or however many fine photos, all worth seeing

Thanks!

:kick:

K&R

[Jackeens]

10. Thank you slackmaster - I just upped it to 45!

:toast:

[lamp_shade]

11. #22,,, Barack and the Bumble Bee. You always make it so hard to pick a favorite because

your selections are always "just the right ones". Thanks, Jackeens.

[havocmom]

44. Isn't that one great? She looks so pleased with herself

Like: OK fellow babies*, check out MY care giver!



*thank you, 'Dr. Johnny Fever' ;)

[Lisa0825]

55. That is one CUTE CUTE CUTE baby!!!

I just loves me some chubby cheeks and fuzzy hair! :rofl: :loveya:

[crispini]

12. Lovely.

K&R

[Buzz Clik]

14. Awesome fort:

[George II]

37. Does anyone know the significance of the white grave-like rectangles??

I'll google it to see if they have a historic website.

[Jackeens]

38. Here's some info

The brick courtyard of the castle, which Ghanaians commonly refer to as Cape Coast Dungeon, has two 18-foot water wells and four graves.

In the first grave is the Rev. Phillip Quarcoo, the first black Anglican pastor, who died at the age of 75. Beside him lies C.B. Whitehead, a 38-year old British soldier who was killed by a Dutch soldier in the courtyard.

Letitia Elizabeth London died at 36. She was the wife of George McLean, the British administrator of the castle. He died at 46 and was buried next to his wife.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09192/983229-82.stm

[George II]

45. That was quick, thanks....figured they were graves. I searched for 30 mins, got nothing...thanks!!

[Jackeens]

50. No problem

You're welcome

:toast:

[Aristus]

16. The woman in picture #11 is stunning! There's just no other word for her.

And that plaque!

President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama of The United States Of America.

Gives one a thrill of pride, doesn't it? :patriot:

[Tarheel_Dem]

42. I noticed the same thing about #11. Does that make us shallow? She's absolutely gorgeous.

And thanks to Jackeens for this wonderful pictoral.

[Aristus]

54. Not shallow, no. Just two people with a healthy appreciation for human beauty.

B-)

[Control-Z]

17. Pic #7

Suction cup flag head guy. Pretty devoted!

[FailureToCommunicate]

18. The slave fort visit must have been emotional. I don't remember pics of happy crowds

when Bush visited. (He DID, didn't he?)
Wow. Just wow!

Thanks, Jackeens, as usual.

[graywarrior]

19. Awesome!

Thanks for posting these.

[Pacifist Patriot]

21. I want Michelle's sundress.

[Capt. America]

22. They gave them a plaque already? Wow. Loved the pictures. It is good to see an American

president loved around the world.

[lamp_shade]

23. #19 and 20. I'd love to see a close-up of Sash's sneakers. They're awesome.

[Vinca]

24. Great photos! I love the Obama with the baby picture.

[rvablue]

25. Jackeens, you're going to force me to upgrade my dial-up!!

I'll have to reclick on this thread when I'm off doing something else and wait for them to load!

I don't want to miss any of them.

Can you imagine that some media outlets are actually trying to push a story that only "small crowds" greeted the President and the First family?

In this case, I think these pics speak a THOUSAND words -- as that simply doesn't seem to be the case!

[Jackeens]

28. Oh rvablue, you poor thing!!

Although 45 pics in a thread would probably test NASA's computers!

Jeez, was the media saying the crowds were small in Ghana?!?! Good grief, I watched it all today (while I was supposed to be working :blush:) and the crowds were flippin' HUGE!!

Any way, I promise, no more 45 pic-threads....I'll keep it to 44 next time.

:toast:

[lame54]

26. These are photoshopped...

somebody obviously put Obama's head on Bush's body

They love Bush over there

[liquid diamond]

27. Great pics as usual Jackeens. I hate to say it, but I'm tired of

seeing Sasha looking so grumpy and suspicious. What's with that kid?

[madmax]

29. Hormones

And she's a kid, lol. :shrug:

[grantcart]

33. could be she was still taking in the meaning of the slave port

[FailureToCommunicate]

82. Of course that's it. That slave fort would not be a place for smiling.

[angee_is_mad]

34. Next right wing talking point

Obama is such a selfish father for putting his kids through this, just because he wants to be President. What kind of man is this, just like at her misery:sarcasm:

[JI7]

35. she is a kid

[ecstatic]

36. Sasha just turned 8 and if she's anything like the 8 year olds I know

They can often have moments of looking grumpy after they're (appropriately) disciplined or told "No."

[BlooInBloo]

48. That's what I was thinking: "How can you guys like him when he won't let me stay up til 9????"

:rofl:

[liquid diamond]

59. I don't have kids or spend much time with

them. I was just curious. I notice that Malia smiles a lot more, and I rarely see her upset. I don't know if it's just an age difference. Anyway, thanks for the insight.

[pnwmom]

69. Malia's the older sister. At her age, she's probably more self-conscious

and more aware that the cameras are always on them.

[SoCalDem]

75. All kids have different dispositions.. She may be shy, and not happy to have

everyone "looking at her" and taking her picture all the time...and the press may not be showing us the pictures when she was smiling, because something else in the picture may not have been what they were after:)

here's a smilie face :)



and another

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,6021605,00.jpg

[liquid diamond]

94. Thanks for the cute photos.

:)

[mod mom]

89. or possibly jet lag makes her grumpy. I know it made me grumpy.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

96. or tired...

I'd imagine they're keeping up with a pretty daunting schedule!

I'd be crabby and tired too....

(I notice she's always got her eye on the camera. To me, she looks like the kind of person who doesn't enjoy having their picture taken,,,,she's just too young to hide it for the sake of other people's opinions.)

[akbacchus_BC]

52. Aw, give her some slack, she is just a baby and perhaps the limelight

is too much for her, in time she will understand that her daddy is the President of the US and loved around the world.

[GoCubsGo]

85. Not to mention the schedule they're on...

It sounds exhausting. I can imagine all of that activity being really tiring for anyone, let alone an eight-year-old. And, as you point out, she's probably tired of having to share her daddy with the world, as well as being physically tired.

[AnnieBW]

99. She seems like she's overwhelmed with it all

This is her first trip abroad since her Dad's been the President. She's probably on overload. Especially to see that raucous welcome! I would have been overwhelmed, and I'm 44.

[RayOfHope]

57. you must not have or are not around 7 year olds. Jesus christ. n/t

[liquid diamond]

60. Oh settle down.

[fujiyama]

61. She's a young kid

and she's probably overwhelmed by the crowds.

[rucognizant]

70. SHe's reflective of the location & mood of the moment/

This is where the slaves were carted off to America never to return. ALL OF THEIR FACES ARE SOMBER! Look at Grandma RObinson!
COuple of days ago, crossing the W H lawn to begin the trip, Sasha was flying across the grass big grin on her face!
She is an 8 year old child. To have full command of her facial expressions at that age would be un-natural & scarey!

[peequod]

91. Mom probably told her she couldn't IM her friends for the next 4 hours...

that would put any kid in a funk nowadays. I can read her mind: it's hot, I'm bored, I don't wanna be greeted... Notice how Dad is holding her in 2 pics just in case a little tantrum slips out; we love and understand our Sascha.

[Politicalboi]

32. Compared to Bush's trip

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7248287.stm

You gotta look at picture 8 LOL! One would think they were being taken off to prison, or death camps.

Great Pictures again Jackeens

[sarah553807]

39. The third ones classic

[George II]

47. How about #10 in the bush portfolio? Classic bush international reception.

[ellisonz]

40. HOPE

[Jennicut]

51. What a little cutie

:)

[BlancheSplanchnik]

97. and the kid holding the pic is adorable too!

:rofl:

Sorrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, couldn't resist.

[Odin2005]

41. +1 for the dude that has the flag stuck to his forehead!

:D

[and-justice-for-all]

43. Repukes are never received like that....Cheers to Obama..nt

[Top Cat]

49. Beautiful...

[akbacchus_BC]

53. Jackeens, don't know how you do it but you do a great job, K&R

Thanks for the pics and I love all the pics but #22 is gorgeous. Babies for President Barack Obama.

[FrenchieCat]

56. Great photos!

The Obama T-Shirt industry must be experiencing a boon out there!

[ColbertWatcher]

58. Thank you, beautiful pictures. k+r, n/t

[Tx4obama]

62. I love the Obamas ... BUT

I am going to say this and I am sure that many people will bash me for doing so but here it is anyway.

I have supported Barrack Obama since 2004.
I have never seen anything except love for all people on HIS face.
I have been following Michelle Obama the past two years and she 'always' have a huge smile on her face when hugging African-American children... but I have not seen that same smile 'everytime' when she hugs other children of other cultures.
DO NOT GET ME WRONG --- I love Michelle but I have notice this - and it does bother me.
I don't know if it is just that the camera catches her at the wrong moment or what .. but it is something that I have been keeping my eye on the past couple of months.

Go ahead and throw tomatoes at me - I don't care - but I think it is something that we should take a look at.

[shireen]

64. good grief, are you for real?

you obviously haven't seen enough photos of Michelle :eyes:

[Tx4obama]

71. Oh...

I have seen thousands of photos of Michelle and ALL of the ones posted by Jackeens.
That is how I came to the conclusion that I came to.
Just take a look at the past and in the future and you will see it too.

[NBachers]

67. Ya know, that's something I'm gonna be really concerned about from now on

[JTFrog]

72. What a douche. n/t

[Tx4obama]

76. pretty easy to call a person names huh? n/t

[JTFrog]

80. "Go ahead and throw tomatoes at me - I don't care"

Thanks for pointing out there was no truth in your post at all.

:hi:

[Tx4obama]

81. JTFrog...

I have never posted anything that I did not believe was the truth 'in my opinion'.
I do not understand what your comment means.
When I said 'go ahead and throw tomatoes at me' it meant that I knew I would get some backlash about what I was saying, because I knew that other people would have a different opinion that I have.
I was not pointing out that what I said was not true in my eyes.
I see no reason for anyone to post a comment that they do not believe is the truth.

[Jackeens]

74. Here ya go Tx4obama

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama at a Hispanic Heritage event at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual (LAMB) Public Charter School in celebration of Cinco de Mayo May 4, 2009 in Washington, DC.



First lady of the United States Michelle Obama hugs 11-year-old school children Maria Palacios (R) and Emily Martinez (L) from New York City Public School

































There are gazillions of them, this is just a flavour!


And she even hugs some old white guys too:



:-)

[Tx4obama]

77. Jackeens...

I am not saying that there aren't any at all .. and I do love President Obama and Michelle ... but there have been many events where Michelle wasn't smiling. I do hope that in the future that joy will be on her face more often ;)

Btw, Thank you for always posting all the great photos of all the members of Our First Family ;)
\

[Jackeens]

78. Ok!

I can't say I've noticed it Tx4obama, she just strikes me as being at ease with all children because she's evidently kid-crazy. Sometimes she seems ill at ease and nervous (and, therefore, unsmiling) at more formal events, but I just haven't seen her that way with kids - of any colour. I think the photos I posted of her are representative of how she is at these non-stuffy events.

Thanks for the thanks, thrilled you enjoy the photos.

:toast:

[Lucky Luciano]

79. LOL! Well, I guess that settles that brain fart! nt

[annabanana]

88. I love a hugger!

She is a warm lady.

[peequod]

90. Here, here! Call me emotional, but it is important to see our graceful First Lady

reaching out to all people and giving them the ultimate act of acceptance and reassurance: a big ole' hug. Probably feels good to a person nervous as hell to meet the First lady too. Our nation needs this.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

92. Thank goodness for your crack eagle eye!

I'm surprised you have time to "take a look at" Michelle's facial expressions, considering you're so busy monitoring cell phone use by homeless people. Democratic wives are not Stepford wives with phony smiles frozen on their faces.

Oh, and it's "Barack," not "Barrack."

[GivePeaceAchance]

65. If the picture of the American flag shorts doesn't say 1000 words nothing can...

These pictures are so wonderful they are worth printing out and posting all over your local town. :)

[NBachers]

68. I just went back and noticed #9 where he was comparing ears with the kid

I clicked the link with the bush photos.

What a repulsive buffoon bush is.

He always reminded me of those guys in chains who wave to gawkers as they're passed from a secure location to the courthouse. Grinning perpetrators who don't realize that people see them as abhorrent mutant degenerates. Deceived by Voices.

[JTFrog]

73. Amazing photos as always. K&R. n/t

[ensho]

83. seeing the picture of the Plaque made me unexpectedly burst into tears

nt

[bigmonkey]

87. Me too!

It makes you realize that it was an historic moment. A good one!

[fascisthunter]

84. beautiful people

[felinetta]

86. I would love a book of these photos. How touching.

[dolphindance]

93. I dunno. It seems Sasha (the youngest) has not been happy since the campaign.

I think she is homesick for Chicago and the older way of life. She often looks suspicious/annoyed in these photos.

[Justitia]

100. I think she must feel overwhelmed by the crowds of screaming people surrounding her dad.

That would totally freak ME out, and I'm way older than that little girl.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

98. Oh Stop it!

Stop makin me get all teary eyed and goofy grinned!!!


:7

Thanks for posting these

[Vektor]

101. Beautiful, Jackeens!

Wonderful, colorful pics with a great sense of hope and optimism.