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BumRushDaShow

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58. Link to an article about this pic here

Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:23 PM

Sep 2016

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/09/05/obama-and-putin-discuss-syria-cease-fire/89878382/

There is something I remember learning in various training sessions and workshops over the decades, about how one invokes a "power play" - and the above is one example. I.e., using imposing height to an advantage. In fact, what has been noted that you will often see is those in high positions of power, choosing to "meet" from behind their imposing desk or sitting at the head of a table (versus creating a circle to put everyone on "equal footing&quot

. In other situations, the higher level individual might be seated on a taller stool or otherwise on some platform above the plebes.

See - Obama is a

and Putin is a

Theoretically (for those who follow astrology) they should be mates but damn.

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The Obama "I'm looking through you, to the core of your soul" stare is a sight to behold [View all] Siwsan Sep 2016 OP

Yikes! Look how Putie has his arm up WhiteTara Sep 2016 #1

K&R It's an old KGB habit. Putin wants his adversary to think he has a handgun under his jacket. Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #27

Putin is the world leader who most reminds me of a particularly evil Bond Villain. Siwsan Sep 2016 #40

It's a old CIA/ KGB trick to induce targets to look at your eyes, as agents pull a gun or needle Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #54

Interesting! Siwsan Sep 2016 #55

"But it was all just fantasy," Putin does not actually have a gun! Is Trump's wall fantasy? Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #65

"Young Guns"? maddiemom Sep 2016 #75

tRump Scarsdale Sep 2016 #46

Maybe F.A.S.? Siwsan Sep 2016 #95

Pooty Poo Scarsdale Sep 2016 #44

You can see the glee on the black man's face in the back! LOL!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2016 #109

OMG that's f*cking badass TheSarcastinator Sep 2016 #2

"Don't fuck with me, Vlad. I'm not a mealy-mouthed loser like the last guy." Aristus Sep 2016 #3

..... trusty elf Sep 2016 #99

Exactly! n/t MBS Sep 2016 #101

He's saying, you think I give you a hard time, edhopper Sep 2016 #4

Well, I do hope so. She's going to have to work hard to keep her footing with that one Hekate Sep 2016 #19

NOW - That's a picture you won't see on packman Sep 2016 #5

You might ser it yhere as they... MarianJack Sep 2016 #14

Really...It looks very honest whathehell Sep 2016 #41

I JUST POSTED THIS PICTURE ON TWITTER. trueblue2007 Sep 2016 #91

Wow! that is something - KT2000 Sep 2016 #6

Punk assed Puty has to look up at a real man. Loki Sep 2016 #7

That is an awesome eyefuck by POTUS. nt msanthrope Sep 2016 #8

I would NOT want to be in the path of that stare. calimary Sep 2016 #35

Yes!!! n/t MBS Sep 2016 #103

Donald Trump, Tough Guy napkinz Sep 2016 #9

Love that video! Have never seen it. Donald was really terrified. Didn't know where to hide! Judi Lynn Sep 2016 #100

I think of him saying "Hello Putin" the way Seinfeld greeted Newman. nolabear Sep 2016 #10

I love that so much stopwastingmymoney Sep 2016 #13

Putin gave Obama an out from sending ground troops into Syria yurbud Sep 2016 #39

Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #11

Care to expand on that thought? I don't get the reference to either "propaganda" about Putin or.... Hekate Sep 2016 #22

Cohen is an............ mrmpa Sep 2016 #80

Thank you, mrmpa. I found that post just a little too odd to let pass without comment. Hekate Sep 2016 #93

Just A Little Caviar Leakage... Grassy Knoll Sep 2016 #12

Is that the equivalent of the Lyndon treatment. ananda Sep 2016 #15

no shit. After a year or two of obstruction, Obama should have opened a can of whup-ass on them yurbud Sep 2016 #45

Don't mess with me, you little twerp Motley13 Sep 2016 #16

" " " n/t MBS Sep 2016 #102

Amazing...... titanicdave Sep 2016 #17

Vlad definitely looks flummoxed and am so glad our Pres. looks down on him. Badass is right..n/t monmouth4 Sep 2016 #18

staredown Enrique Sep 2016 #20

Putin regrets he cannot take off his shirt and flex his KGB pecks. Buzz Clik Sep 2016 #21

That is adult serious face x10. Rex Sep 2016 #23

Such a great shot ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #24

Is this from the G20? Hekate Sep 2016 #25

It sure is Siwsan Sep 2016 #26

I am definitely saving it Hekate Sep 2016 #28

Twitter and Facebook tavernier Sep 2016 #29

Oh My God! sheshe2 Sep 2016 #30

You people ryan_cats Sep 2016 #31

I can only respectfully suggest you lighten up, maybe a notch or two Siwsan Sep 2016 #32

Ahhh ryan_cats Sep 2016 #43

I don't worship any human. I just appreciate some really good shade Siwsan Sep 2016 #47

I beg to differ ryan_cats Sep 2016 #50

First, although I can be kind, I am definitely not a sir. Siwsan Sep 2016 #52

+1,000 NastyRiffraff Sep 2016 #82

Yea, it gets old, after a while Siwsan Sep 2016 #85

I am not ryan_cats Sep 2016 #94

It's fun to absolve ourselves of responsibility for the choices we make to engage others. LanternWaste Sep 2016 #104

Says ryan_cats Sep 2016 #105

I AGREE WITH YOU. ryan_cats is being too snarky. And i think he was rude to you. trueblue2007 Sep 2016 #97

I am absolutely ryan_cats Sep 2016 #111

Obama leads the stronger nation True Dough Sep 2016 #37

"The physically fit black belt" ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #56

It's BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #62

Heh! ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #66

Sometimes I wonder if this is all kabuki, too jumptheshadow Sep 2016 #88

I bet you're a lot of fun at parties harun Sep 2016 #107

President Nasty McBadass Botany Sep 2016 #33

He learned that from my poodle dog. Cracklin Charlie Sep 2016 #34

I used that expression on a former right wing teapartier co-worker and it drove her around the twist Siwsan Sep 2016 #38

My wife has used it on me. duncang Sep 2016 #72

HAHA! Siwsan Sep 2016 #73

It works on me anyways duncang Sep 2016 #74

Go for it, Mr. Prez whathehell Sep 2016 #36

You talkin' ta me? lamp_shade Sep 2016 #42

Whoaaa..this has me holding my breath! PearliePoo2 Sep 2016 #48

The bodies are in back alleys. gordianot Sep 2016 #49

Any idea when that photo was taken. Hulk Sep 2016 #51

Within the last day Siwsan Sep 2016 #53

Ah....OK. Thanks! Hulk Sep 2016 #84

Potential dates of Sasha or Malia should also fear this look nadine_mn Sep 2016 #57

Link to an article about this pic here BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #58

Yea, but who can ever really be sure when Putin was born Siwsan Sep 2016 #59

!!! BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #60

Oh yea, I do wonder if he practiced that look in a mirror, first! Siwsan Sep 2016 #63

LOL BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #77

I just posted the story that goes with this picture and didn't see this thread. NWCorona Sep 2016 #61

I don't think that photo can ever be posted too many times! Siwsan Sep 2016 #64

Yup! It's a great shot and I just know that Putin is kicking himself right now! NWCorona Sep 2016 #67

Fierce lillypaddle Sep 2016 #68

Reminds me of a really ollld TV show with two people in a 'staring contest" in an old west town. LongTomH Sep 2016 #69

Ooooo, that's cold liberalla Sep 2016 #70

Obama def has the height intimidation factor going for him. ErikJ Sep 2016 #71

The Michael Phelps death stare MFM008 Sep 2016 #76

Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #78

The two have a definite dislike for each other. roamer65 Sep 2016 #79

That guy is pootin'. johnp3907 Sep 2016 #81

"Beware of Cool Cat" as the Chinese PTB apparently say. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2016 #83

I like it! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2016 #90

Putin is an incompetent posturer with a dim future. byronius Sep 2016 #86

The Obama looking down on Putin. Stellar Sep 2016 #87

Lol. Decent a man as this President is, Volaris Sep 2016 #89

LOL Skittles Sep 2016 #92

Now that, right there 2naSalit Sep 2016 #96

Well, others have said it, and I might as well say it again. I will MISS Barack PatrickforO Sep 2016 #98

This reminds me of the Putin/Bush appearances. JNelson6563 Sep 2016 #106

Trump would be on his knee's Pakid Sep 2016 #108

Good one, Mr. President! NastyRiffraff Sep 2016 #110