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I'm going to briefly pretend I'm a low-information boob and just say that this photo of Barack Obama and Gen. David Petreus, which accompanies a 7.22 N.Y. Times story by Richard A. Oppel, Jr. and Jeff Zeleny about Obama's visit to Iraq, is very visually appealing. Vittorio Storaro-level lighting. Cool-ass Top Gun shades, headphones, mouth mikes. No white flare-out from the window -- you can see the topography and the colors very clearly.
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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on July 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM
comment #1
BurmaShave says ...
But But But... he's a peacenik... he's... not a credible commander in chiaf! We need someone with platinum hair slumped over in this picture!
Posted by BurmaShave at July 21, 2008 11:39 PM
comment #2
16666 says ...
Two words: Dukakis, tank.
Posted by 16666 at July 22, 2008 12:03 AM
comment #3
Coltrane says ...
16666 (aka Troll)
You're compariing this picture to Dukakis? Yes and Neo looks like some pencil pushing dweeb from NASA. Go troll away somewhere else.
Posted by Coltrane at July 22, 2008 12:09 AM
comment #4
soap-and-water says ...
flat out terrific photo, beautifully framed.
the punctum would have to be the glare on Obama's sunglass lens...
real man-on-a-mission stuff.
just a pity we'll never see it as the lead pic on drudge!
Posted by soap-and-water at July 22, 2008 1:06 AM
comment #5
Mgmax says ...
I swear, if the Dems blow this one it will be because of the phrase "low-information voter." Not because of the actual existence of such, but because of the incredibly irritating smugness involved in assuming that you are fully and deeply well-informed (yeah, any discussion of economics on here proves that), while people who hold contrary opinions must be simply too ill-informed to share your views.
By defintion, anyone who can't even imagine how the other guy could feel that way is going to get creamed at the ballot box sooner or later.
Posted by Mgmax at July 22, 2008 4:56 AM
comment #6
Rich S. says ...
"You see, Senator Obama, anyone who runs is an insurgent. Anyone who stands still is a well-disciplined insurgent...."
Posted by Rich S. at July 22, 2008 4:58 AM
comment #7
Howlingman says ...
Obama: "How come all you guys sit on your helmets?"
Soldier: "So we don't get our balls blown off."
The senator chuckles, ponders for a moment, then removes his helmet ...
Posted by Howlingman at July 22, 2008 6:15 AM
comment #8
erniesouchak says ...
It would be highly unusual for Storaro to go with simple daylight.
Posted by erniesouchak at July 22, 2008 6:39 AM
comment #9
Movie Watcher says ...
Rich S., I liked the metal jacket line. That was funny.
Obama hits the jump shot...Great.
Obama in the copter...Greater.
Obama in Washington on 1/20/09...Priceless.
Posted by Movie Watcher at July 22, 2008 6:41 AM
comment #10
Count Thread says ...
Obama: "General, from up here, it looks so peaceful down there."
Petraeus: "That's because we won the war in spite of your best efforts to lose it. A simple thank you might suffice."
Obama: "Sorry, I still think the surge was a mistake. It was so much better for my narrative when America was losing the war. If it weren't for you meddling kids, I might have gotten away with it!"
(RE: Senator Obama still says "no" to the surge that allows President Obama to leave Iraq in victory versus defeat. http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/rubin/17191)
Posted by Count Thread at July 22, 2008 8:41 AM
comment #11
bents75 says ...
Count Thread : If we already won the war, why are we still there?
Why is it such blasphemy to Grandpa McCain when Obama talks about pulling out in a year or two if we've already won? What's the hold up?
It's as illogical as it gets.
Posted by bents75 at July 22, 2008 9:00 AM
comment #12
K. Bowen says ...
We've been in Germany and Korea how long, exactly?
Posted by K. Bowen at July 22, 2008 9:29 AM
comment #13
D.Z. says ...
Bowen: "We've been in Germany and Korea how long, exactly?"
We didn't win in Korea, either. And the bulk of our forces aren't stationed in Germany.
Posted by D.Z. at July 22, 2008 11:12 AM
comment #14
D.Z. says ...
Count Thread: "That's because we won the war"
Weren't you also saying "Mission Accomplished" five years ago?
"in spite of your best efforts to lose it."
So Obama's the one who decided troops don't need armored vehicles?
"It was so much better for my narrative when America was losing the war."
If Obama's the one who wants to lose the war, then where's Bin Laden?
Posted by D.Z. at July 22, 2008 11:18 AM
comment #15
Mgmax says ...
"If Obama's the one who wants to lose the war, then where's Bin Laden?"
We're back to the random DZ quote generator. I mean, this one sounds right, but it's impossible to figure out what it's supposed to mean.
Posted by Mgmax at July 22, 2008 3:16 PM
comment #16
D.Z. says ...
Mgmax: It means that if we "won" by catching him, then contractors wouldn't continue to be overpaid for their shiny and defective toys.
Posted by D.Z. at July 22, 2008 7:20 PM
comment #17
Mgmax says ...
Yeah, definitely the quote generator.
Posted by Mgmax at July 23, 2008 4:45 AM
comment #18
Josh says ...
Where is Move On's ad denouncing Obama for meeting with this traitor??
Posted by Josh at July 23, 2008 7:51 AM
comment #19
bb says ...
Pretend?
By the way, by all historical measures, the Iraq war was won the moment the Iraq military collapsed and we entered the capital. The last few years have been a mopping up, humanitarian operation unprecedented in its attempt at rebuilding a conquered enemy state.
When Harry Reid told us the Iraq war was lost, he illustrated his ignorance of the past and the future in one sentence. Why does Harry Reid hate children?
Posted by bb at July 23, 2008 10:28 AM
comment #20
D.Z. says ...
bb: "By the way, by all historical measures, the Iraq war was won the moment the Iraq military collapsed and we entered the capital."
So the looting, suicide bombings, and sectarian violence are actually signs of victory?
Posted by D.Z. at July 23, 2008 10:58 PM
comment #21
bb says ...
So the looting, suicide bombings, and sectarian violence are actually signs of victory?
Well, to some people, they are signs of defeat. You've taken your side. Have fun over there.
Posted by bb at July 24, 2008 11:08 AM
comment #22
D.Z. says ...
bb: "Well, to some people, they are signs of defeat."
Yes. They're usually called qualified military analysts and historians.
Posted by D.Z. at July 24, 2008 11:55 AM
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