Steve already provided some video and pointed out the folded arms of those listening to Obama's speech in Afghanistan, but the pictures posted by Andrew Malcolm comparing a picture from Obama's Afghanistan visit...
to one from Bush's...
...provides a strong visual.
There were plenty of others he could have used as well, like this one, or this one, or these. Can you imagine Barack Obama doing this? Sorry, but I can't. I am definitely noticing the change. I'm still looking for the hope.
Update: Blackfive shows a similar comparison in video.
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Comments (15)
The longer Bush is out of o... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Kim Priestap | March 30, 2010 11:18 PM | Score: 12 (12 votes cast)
The longer Bush is out of office, the more I miss him. I can't wait for his book to come out.
1. Posted by Kim Priestap | March 30, 2010 11:18 PM |
Score: 12 (12 votes cast)
Posted on March 30, 2010 23:18
2. Posted by GarandFan | March 30, 2010 11:51 PM | Score: 15 (15 votes cast)
The difference between sincerity and EGO.
2. Posted by GarandFan | March 30, 2010 11:51 PM |
Score: 15 (15 votes cast)
Posted on March 30, 2010 23:51
3. Posted by davidt | March 31, 2010 12:13 AM | Score: 14 (14 votes cast)
A picture is worth a thousand words.
3. Posted by davidt | March 31, 2010 12:13 AM |
Score: 14 (14 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 00:13
4. Posted by Maddox | March 31, 2010 12:23 AM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
My heart is breaking for those courageous young men and women who love America. They are subject to the whims of a president who hates her. He holds no regard for The Constitution or any American and I have no doubt that he would make decisions that risk their lives based on his arrogance and agenda rather than national security.
They deserve better, we all do.
4. Posted by Maddox | March 31, 2010 12:23 AM |
Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 00:23
5. Posted by SpideyTerry | March 31, 2010 12:24 AM | Score: 13 (13 votes cast)
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but Bush wouldn't bother with any out of respect and class. Obama, meanwhile, would talk for five thousand words and use "I" at least half the time.
5. Posted by SpideyTerry | March 31, 2010 12:24 AM |
Score: 13 (13 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 00:24
6. Posted by Rick13 | March 31, 2010 12:48 AM | Score: 12 (12 votes cast)
Soldiers would line up to see President Bush when he visited them. For Obama, everyone is hand picked.
6. Posted by Rick13 | March 31, 2010 12:48 AM |
Score: 12 (12 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 00:48
7. Posted by SillyPuddy | March 31, 2010 1:05 AM | Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
"Miss me yet?"
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In comparison to the current guy, you betcha I do.
"The difference between sincerity and EGO."
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Well put.
7. Posted by SillyPuddy | March 31, 2010 1:05 AM |
Score: 10 (10 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 01:05
8. Posted by Jim Addison | March 31, 2010 2:35 AM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)
I disagreed with GWB on many policy specifics, but never doubted his character or sincerity. He did keep the country together under the greatest stresses since WWII, and restored our path to prosperity.
The evaluation of his Presidency will rise with time, as did Ike's, and in no small measure by comparison with the miserable failure who followed him.
8. Posted by Jim Addison | March 31, 2010 2:35 AM |
Score: 9 (11 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 02:35
9. Posted by poptoy | March 31, 2010 6:14 AM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Above all a True Soldier knows a Traitor from Kenya when they see one.
9. Posted by poptoy | March 31, 2010 6:14 AM |
Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 06:14
10. Posted by mag | March 31, 2010 7:07 AM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
All comments here are right on!!!!!!!!!!
I really can not see how the 52% could not see right through this phoney, fake, fraud of a person. I guess "cool" and let's face it "color" (that's why a lot of people voted for him) trumphs all the other postive characterics you want in a man and a president.
Would I love to see Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell for president. They would be my first pick out of anyone!
10. Posted by mag | March 31, 2010 7:07 AM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 07:07
11. Posted by Mark L | March 31, 2010 8:58 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
And yet, sometime in the next week Snopes will have a new article explaining why Obama is just as loved by the troops as "W" and why these images are misleading. Just wait. You will see.
11. Posted by Mark L | March 31, 2010 8:58 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 08:58
12. Posted by Hank | March 31, 2010 9:09 AM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Interesting pics.
Bush walks among them.
Obama has them cordoned off and stands above them.
GarandFan has it exactly right, "The difference between sincerity and EGO."
12. Posted by Hank | March 31, 2010 9:09 AM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 09:09
13. Posted by 914 | March 31, 2010 11:49 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Barry hugs himself! If he would have bowed, I would never criticize him again!
13. Posted by 914 | March 31, 2010 11:49 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 11:49
14. Posted by 914 | March 31, 2010 12:45 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
He came , he saw, he refused to bow!!
14. Posted by 914 | March 31, 2010 12:45 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 12:45
15. Posted by moseby | March 31, 2010 10:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'll bet he couldn't wait to get outta that leather "bomber" jacket...
15. Posted by moseby | March 31, 2010 10:49 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on March 31, 2010 22:49