Coverage of Obama so bizarre it even raises an eyebrow over at the Stranger. Very cute.
Posted by Eric Earling at May 12, 2008 06:46 PM | Email ThisYep, that just-above-the-navel 'star' would be the 10 pointer for the dart game.
Posted by: Ragnar Danneskjold on May 12, 2008 07:24 PM I anticipated only getting a glimpse (at most) of Obama as I expected he would make a bee line from the open side door of the building to the awaiting tour bus just a few feet away.
Several minutes prior to Obama's exit from the building, two secret service agents with metal detector wands began searching individuals in the crowd, and I thought, "Ok, they're going to take a few people across the street."
However, the secret service guys searched everyone, and I thought, "Ok, they're taking every precaution to ensure that someone doesn't take a shot at Obama as he boards the bus. "
Finally, Obama exits the building, walks past the tour bus (a shiny, black monstrosity with bullet proof windows...wonder it was a WA rental) and heads towards the street.
Everyone is going crazy (except for me...lol). Suddenly, he jogged across the street while surrounded by a secret service detail.
He begins shaking hands about 20 feet or so to my right, and it was but seconds later that he was on his way past me. I was busy taking pics and saving them to my cell phone when Obama moved past me.
Well, I extended my right hand in an attempt to shake his as he moved past literally three feet in front of me.
Obama was to my left and I said, "Obama!" He glanced in my direction and extended his left hand [which was cool because he's a southpaw like me] with the palm out and clasped my right hand for a second, let go and continued on his way to my left.
You know what's scary? Being in such close proximity, the "change" and "hope" almost seemed believable. As if this wasn't just a pie in the sky fantasy.
It was somewhat disconcerting to this witness as I am not the type to be sucked into the "feelings" vortex .
I knew Obama was personable and had certain "something" about him, but the man absolutely drips charisma.
Ok, now that I'm finished gushing. This passed after about an hour or so. Upon reflection, I believe I was primarily stoked about shaking the hand of a POTUS candidate. It really is a remarkable experience, and one I won't soon forget, if ever.
It's too bad I can't post a few pics I took. It's freaky how close Obama was to me.
Would you like to take my inventory with that experience too?
And WHERE did I say I agreed with Obama's philosphy or ideas? I said I shook his hand. I did NOT say I was voting for him.
Or have you already decided for me who I'm voting for. Your arrogance is beyond the pale. Screw you.
Worst case scenario we get the second coming of Jimmy Carter, not Jesus Christ as the kool-aid sippers would like for you to believe.
Posted by: Rick D. on May 13, 2008 05:53 AMHey MS.
I've been lucky in my life to meet a few famous people. You know what, they all put their pants on the same way.
Can't say I've ever got that freaked out about another person though. (or fainted either)
By the way using (screw you) speaks a great deal about you.
Posted by: Army Medic/Vet on May 13, 2008 06:30 AMI guess my priorities for being star struck are a little different than most people.
Posted by: Ken on May 13, 2008 09:19 AMYep.
AMV@10: By the way using (screw you) speaks a great deal about you.
Yep.
Ken@12: The only time I was star-struck was when I met Medal Of Honor recipient Lt Col Joe Jackson. He is the only MOH winner to have his efforts recorded by photographs and did so under fire in Viet Nam.
I guess my priorities for being star struck are a little different than most people.
Ken, if I had the opportunity to meet the late MOH recipient, Brigadier General Leon Johnson (AAF), I would feel the same way, but since I'll never get that opportunity, I guess I'll just have to settle for being less of a man than you are. After all; you are convinced of the superiority of your priorities. Reagan would be proud. Bravo.