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Ready4Change

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102. Yah, just imagine.

Sun Sep 9, 2012, 08:17 PM

Sep 2012

Imagine stiff Mitt in that situation. He wouldn't know what to do. Probably freeze up, thinking he was being attacked, go all defensive in his posture and back away asap.

Worse, just imagine Bush43 in that position. He had a typical bully mentality. He pulls the jokes on others, and its funny. But no one pulls a joke on him without paying a nasty penalty. This pizza shop owner would have been in serious trouble from one of Bush43's lackeys.

But Obama just seems to natural in this. And he's almost always that way. You can see it in his interactions with his family, and reflected in how crowds react to him. Doesn't speak towards his performance as a PRESIDENT, but as a human being, the guy's alright in my book.

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Obama gets picked up (PHOTO) - UPDATED [View all] Blue Belle Sep 2012 OP

Wow, SS must have really loved that one..... Wounded Bear Sep 2012 #1

Arghh, as adorable as this is ... etherealtruth Sep 2012 #50

It was preapproved by the SS. oldbanjo Sep 2012 #53

LOL, that's the smart way to do it. gkhouston Sep 2012 #64

Yes, that photo would have about 20 little laser targets on the guy if he hadn't cleared it. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #135

Head of detail said it was OK... RichardRay Sep 2012 #79

that is precious. nt seabeyond Sep 2012 #2

I agree! I feel like that guy, too BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #141

LOL OMG!!! nc4bo Sep 2012 #3

He ain't heavy, He's my President. warrior1 Sep 2012 #4

OMG!!! LOVE IT!!!! calimary Sep 2012 #49

That's very cute flamingdem Sep 2012 #97

I absolutely LOVE it! And the president just went right along with it. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #5

Probably a first for a U.S. president jsr Sep 2012 #6

Nope, tused to happen all the time to...... whistler162 Sep 2012 #45

I heard it happened to Grover Cleveland nuxvomica Sep 2012 #54

I will bet that person clydefrand Sep 2012 #83

Obama seems to be enjoying himself too lunatica Sep 2012 #7

He's so cool otohara Sep 2012 #8

I love it.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #61

Romney doesn't need the help flipflopping around Bucky Sep 2012 #147

Would anyone do that to Mitt.....? MADem Sep 2012 #9

LOL Lilyeye Sep 2012 #91

Yah, just imagine. Ready4Change Sep 2012 #102

No one is allowed to pick up Mitt.... RichGirl Sep 2012 #105

He'd probably break at the waist. sagat Sep 2012 #130

Now THAT is a bear hug! BumRushDaShow Sep 2012 #10

What a difference between how Obama relates to people vs Romney (Or pretty much any other Repub.) I GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #11

DUzer? daleanime Sep 2012 #12

Contrast that with this Shankapotomus Sep 2012 #13

That is so cool. That's my President! Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #14

Please!!! give a body a warning before showing that pic. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #17

Count me in too! pink-o Sep 2012 #109

If Romney diebolds himself into the White House... jmowreader Sep 2012 #125

who would want to hug Rmoney? noiretextatique Sep 2012 #29

I just love our President proud patriot Sep 2012 #15

It's to bad we didn't get a angle from the other side. I bet he has a hugh smile on his face. southernyankeebelle Sep 2012 #16

That girl at the table is taking one! treestar Sep 2012 #22

sure would be nice. Its a great pic. southernyankeebelle Sep 2012 #73

Gotta put that pizza place on my Yelp list. speedoo Sep 2012 #18

Faux "News" Headline: Patriot Attempts To Crush Socialist Usurper Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #19

Nice! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #28

that is adoreable. alphafemale Sep 2012 #20

The man that picked Pres Obama up is a Republican and he is voting for Obama! Tx4obama Sep 2012 #21

I like hearing that. nt onehandle Sep 2012 #116

Far out!!! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #142

I LOVE THIS!!!! BattyDem Sep 2012 #23

Seriously, the man can still look presidential when lifted off the ground in a bear hug. Poll_Blind Sep 2012 #24

I'm worried about the lack of enthusiasm, people. liberalmuse Sep 2012 #25

Such a great photo! budkin Sep 2012 #26

I don't know if anyone caught this Ztolkins Sep 2012 #27

I wish I could get that clip... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #30

Awesome pic! paparush Sep 2012 #31

In the link it said that he was the owner of the pizza shop. So he was probably cleared. The Wielding Truth Sep 2012 #47

The photo after this is really cute to: Pirate Smile Sep 2012 #32

This pic? LonePirate Sep 2012 #36

Let's see if this works: kentauros Sep 2012 #39

great photo... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #48

Too bad that Obama and Biden are not popular Botany Sep 2012 #75

Yes, that biker on the right doesn't look too pleased. kentauros Sep 2012 #124

hmmm.. jayjayusa Sep 2012 #158

I just fell in love with my president all over again...sigh.... RichGirl Sep 2012 #108

Is it this one? The guy's expression, in the background, is priceless. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #43

this makes me think of FDR Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #58

You're absolutely right. It shows the president doesn't take himself too seriously. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #62

I must have seen film of FDR being carried, perhaps towards end of his life. Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #66

FDR proves... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #70

Speaking of FDR, I had an interesting conversation with a like minded co-worker the other day..... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2012 #81

I know!! 4 times!! that's awfully unpopular. Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #98

I'm flying! burrowowl Sep 2012 #112

Those small businessmen hate Obama so much, this one tried to crush him to death! GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #33

Bah! Indpndnt Sep 2012 #55

oh noes, did that hot dog thing really happen? Is he worse than Bush? SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #120

Small Businessmen for Obama ErikJ Sep 2012 #34

Any small business owner ... AnneD Sep 2012 #143

Good photo, I am betting that made a few Secret Service guys nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #35

I was thinking the same thing... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #37

I wonder if Herb Cain would do that bluestateguy Sep 2012 #38

Mom looks like BrainMann1 Sep 2012 #40

Reminds me of the Abomniable Snow Man from Bugs Bunny... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #46

Awesome Link and that Guy's a registered Republican Business Owner that Supports Obama TNLib Sep 2012 #41

With all the hatred and racism President Obama GallopingGhost Sep 2012 #42

Another link.... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #44

Note: Republican gives his vote. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #69

yep! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #84

Romney would have had this guy taised and arrested.... WCGreen Sep 2012 #51

And Biden had a female biker sit on his lap. I'm not joking. Sanity Claws Sep 2012 #52

She's in a chair. Think about how long Biden's legs would have to be for her to be in his lap. gkhouston Sep 2012 #63

The photo on your link PROVES that she is NOT on his lap. She is sitting on her own chair. Tx4obama Sep 2012 #117

So she's only grinding him. Bucky Sep 2012 #148

OMG did he plant one on him too? lonestarnot Sep 2012 #56

That is one crazy photo! polichick Sep 2012 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #59

Ranks up there with the little boy touching his hair in the Oval Office cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #60

This is my fav Botany Sep 2012 #78

Hadn't seen this one. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #87

I'm envisioning the look of terror on Mitt's face if this happened to him. Mayberry Machiavelli Sep 2012 #65

Let's hope it catches on and Mitt feels that he has to endure it! flamingdem Sep 2012 #96

I'd do the same thing! SunSeeker Sep 2012 #67

Me, too ann--- Sep 2012 #126

Wow love it!!!! skeewee08 Sep 2012 #68

This is incredible!!! I love it!!! Vadem Sep 2012 #71

I'm suspicious. surrealAmerican Sep 2012 #72

Here is his Facebook page RockaFowler Sep 2012 #74

Rmoney would first insult his pizza SCVDem Sep 2012 #76

there's video of this at the link. mulsh Sep 2012 #77

I love it! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #80

makes me want to hug him too icarusxat Sep 2012 #82

Video! Chiyo-chichi Sep 2012 #85

That doesn't look pre-approved! n/t flamingdem Sep 2012 #88

No, it doesn't. Chiyo-chichi Sep 2012 #89

upthread someone said it was approved by SS flamingdem Sep 2012 #90

They may have frisked everyone there before hand treestar Sep 2012 #100

Apparently, it was. With link... Indpndnt Sep 2012 #104

can't tell from that statement if he asked about it before or after the hug took place. Schema Thing Sep 2012 #110

It was - he'd be full of holes if he hadn't. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #136

Love it!! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #94

oh that is ADORBS! renate Sep 2012 #145

Shop promotion RonTiger Sep 2012 #86

That's not the busiest part of the world flamingdem Sep 2012 #92

Obama Getting Close to Strangers is High Risk RonTiger Sep 2012 #93

Your concern is duly noted! flamingdem Sep 2012 #95

Hey Ron we here at DU are real friendly so make sure to enjoy the free pizza Botany Sep 2012 #101

In 3...2...1... (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #139

Oh, really? Indpndnt Sep 2012 #106

He cleared it with the SS before he did it. That's why he's not full of holes. ehrnst Sep 2012 #138

Whatevah, bro alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #111

I am so stealing that pic! Brigid Sep 2012 #153

Yes. So? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #137

Who says white guys hate the President? Nedsdag Sep 2012 #99

Aww.. Love that! The story is great, too. The guy is a republican who is voting for the President. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #103

I can't see any of the fat, old angry white people.... Swede Atlanta Sep 2012 #107

Charity work of the guy picking up Obama Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #113

Thank you for posting the link... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #144

Am I just getting old or is this making me want to cry just a fluke. Whovian Sep 2012 #114

After that pic was this pic: tjdee Sep 2012 #115

Scott Van Duzer is a Republican who said... FedUpWithIt All Sep 2012 #118

He's a good role model for all those like him! flamingdem Sep 2012 #121

This photo is going to hurt at least ONE person's feelings. MiddleFingerMom Sep 2012 #119

But ......... polly7 Sep 2012 #122

What was that? ann--- Sep 2012 #127

yikes... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #129

If I'm ever lucky enough to see President Obama TlalocW Sep 2012 #123

lol, that's a riot. nt cecilfirefox Sep 2012 #128

Sorry... to me it really does look like it was planned. begin_within Sep 2012 #131

Romney: "I take a lot of credit for bringing pizza to America..." Ryan: "I once ate 30 pizzas in Blue Meany Sep 2012 #132

OMG the Secret Service must have been freaking out! <nt> Ian_rd Sep 2012 #133

It's all about TRUST. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #134

cleared????? heaven05 Sep 2012 #140

Not that it's any of my business, Jamaal510 Sep 2012 #146

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Belle Sep 2012 #149

Please help Van Duzer... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #150

Don't hold your breath until the Rmoney campaign gets this real with real people. Coyotl Sep 2012 #151

That foundation link doesn't work. drm604 Sep 2012 #152

That's cause it's posted wrong..... FrenchieCat Sep 2012 #154

Thanks for posting... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #155

Thanks. drm604 Sep 2012 #156

re:Obama gets picked up (PHOTO) - UPDATED allan01 Sep 2012 #157