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DFW

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96. We did discuss the future of the country--and the present.

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 07:01 PM

Aug 2012

I'm only shutting up about the details here because that was one of the conditions of the invitation--strictly for the ears of those present, and not for repetition, certainly not on an open blog. Republican trolls abound here, and the idea was to be able to sit down and talk with Obama without fear that some asshole from the Rolls-Ryan campaign would spot something on a blog they think could be useful.

I accepted that condition, and am not about to go back on my word now.

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If you could have an hour with Barack Obama, with the proviso it was all off the record (I did).... [View all] DFW Aug 2012 OP

My dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #1

OMG, how did you manage THAT??? kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #2

DNC/Democrats Abroad connections, mostly DFW Aug 2012 #13

Wow! Thank you for sharing these! LiberalLoner Aug 2012 #3

Hmmm, I think I'm allowed to answer that one. DFW Aug 2012 #8

Did you really? Oh so jealous!!! :) more details please! n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #4

Details are the one thing we promised NOT to talk about, but: DFW Aug 2012 #18

You're so lucky! Did you discuss voter suppression at all? Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #48

Absolutely! DFW Aug 2012 #53

That makes me feel so much better! Congratulations on meeting our President!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #55

Good to hear. Congrats on your meeting. Scuba Aug 2012 #80

I'm very glad because I think that's our only obstacle ailsagirl Aug 2012 #87

There are other obstacles DFW Aug 2012 #100

I hope that all those obstacles are not insurmountable ailsagirl Aug 2012 #112

One thing that burns me up DFW Aug 2012 #125

Thanks. Love the photos.. you look like a kind man - I'm sure the Prez enjoyed meeting u! n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #67

I'm from the South DFW Aug 2012 #71

Okay, just blink once if you were disappointed, and twice if you weren't. bleever Aug 2012 #5

I WAS disappointed. DFW Aug 2012 #10

! bleever Aug 2012 #28

Don't be greedy! csziggy Aug 2012 #51

Of course DFW Aug 2012 #54

Very Cool DFW. You represent us well. BlueJazz Aug 2012 #6

That is beyond awesome. Denninmi Aug 2012 #7

In what capacity did you gain audience with the president? Martin Eden Aug 2012 #9

This was a small gathering of Democrats abroad. DFW Aug 2012 #11

Very cool, great pics, and... ljm2002 Aug 2012 #12

I'll tell you one of the things that most encouraged me DFW Aug 2012 #16

How wonderful. I am very happy you had the opportunity for that experience :) n/t Tx4obama Aug 2012 #14

Thanks! Me too! DFW Aug 2012 #17

I had a ticket for one of the 2008 Obama rallies here in Houston Tx4obama Aug 2012 #19

Bummer!! n/t DFW Aug 2012 #23

Spectacular! graywarrior Aug 2012 #15

This is really wonderful for you and thank you so much for the pics ! steve2470 Aug 2012 #20

I was at ease, yes DFW Aug 2012 #22

that. is. AMAZING! renate Aug 2012 #129

Amazing! mzmolly Aug 2012 #21

Far out, man! RobertEarl Aug 2012 #24

Well, please don't deactivate me DFW Aug 2012 #26

Wow. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #25

They had their own photog there DFW Aug 2012 #27

You don't have to say a thing. It's enough to know a DUer with your sensibilities annabanana Aug 2012 #29

I made every effort DFW Aug 2012 #58

WOW!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #30

oh!!!! handmade34 Aug 2012 #31

I only met her briefly at the Denver convention in 2008 DFW Aug 2012 #72

KICK ailsagirl Aug 2012 #32

Wow! Lucky you! TuxedoKat Aug 2012 #33

I would casually say... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #34

I'm ashamed that I could see myself saying that too. Elmer S. E. Dump Sep 2015 #131

I've always found your posts eloquent and insightful. Now I know why... Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #35

You humble me DFW Aug 2012 #52

You are one of my favorite DUers ever, DFW Nostradammit Aug 2012 #78

He IS a decent person. You're absolutely right. DFW Aug 2012 #119

You look great. You don't look the least bit like an airport. valerief Aug 2012 #36

After 3 weeks of Cape Cod restaurants DFW Aug 2012 #49

can you scan your right palm hand and post it. Whisp Aug 2012 #37

LOL!! DFW Aug 2012 #59

you can put a mitt on so I can't Whisp Aug 2012 #61

Did you get a chance to meet Michelle Obama (or Bo)? avebury Aug 2012 #38

I met Michelle at the Denver Convention in 2008 DFW Aug 2012 #41

avebury: I remarked upthread handmade34 Aug 2012 #73

Way to represent! nt TBF Aug 2012 #39

Replying to your post dsteve01 Aug 2012 #40

Hard to figure out what you mean there DFW Aug 2012 #44

Cool cool! dsteve01 Aug 2012 #65

Hmmm, his replies were off the record... hootinholler Aug 2012 #42

Your post is very timely DFW Aug 2012 #47

Good work. And glad to here about Helen, too. unc70 Aug 2012 #57

I will do that! DFW Aug 2012 #62

So right. unc70 Aug 2012 #74

I was about to ask if you called Helen while you were there.... prairierose Aug 2012 #70

I was typing the reply before reading the thread ;) hootinholler Aug 2012 #104

Health care for all American citizens is still a goal DFW Aug 2012 #111

You get by him with an election? hootinholler Aug 2012 #122

I'm sure he drives his speechwriters nuts DFW Aug 2012 #123

In that last picture is that him signing the SS and Medicare cuts? joshcryer Aug 2012 #43

This is the VERY VERY best! Raine1967 Aug 2012 #45

I did give Skinner a heads-up DFW Aug 2012 #64

You LUCKY dog. nvme Aug 2012 #46

I have no desire to meet him. He wasted the potential of his presidency. jerseyjack Aug 2012 #50

I won't seek to change the way you feel DFW Aug 2012 #56

You must be one of those who think Presidents have dictatorial powers pnwmom Aug 2012 #75

Good response ailsagirl Aug 2012 #86

did you put in a plug for DU??? yodermon Aug 2012 #60

See post #26 n/t DFW Aug 2012 #63

I got to shake Barack's hand back in 2008 importDavid Aug 2012 #66

Lucky you ailsagirl Aug 2012 #68

I lost both my parents way too early, too DFW Aug 2012 #69

How fun! Good for you! n/t pnwmom Aug 2012 #76

Hey, DFW Hissyspit Aug 2012 #77

Hey there Hissyspit! DFW Aug 2012 #79

It is in my backyard. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #94

Yeah, I hear you on that DFW Aug 2012 #98

Too cool. progressoid Aug 2012 #81

Did you invite him to join DU? no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #82

yes! That is the real question. And was the invitation also extended to Mrs. Obama? GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #91

Will you excommunicate me if I admit I didn't? DFW Aug 2012 #106

Naw. It's ok! You can just tell them next time. :^) GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #108

OK, thanks! DFW Aug 2012 #109

Sounds good! :^) GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #110

I talked with Obama on the phone... CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #83

I am envious too. But in a good way Sheepshank Aug 2012 #84

I'd take him down to one of my favorite watering holes and buy him a few beers. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #85

I'm envious too. nt Progressive dog Aug 2012 #88

I am now officially jealous. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #89

He would win handily if the election were held today DFW Aug 2012 #99

You Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #103

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! FourScore Aug 2012 #90

How long did it take you to put THAT together? DFW Aug 2012 #107

It was quite easy really. FourScore Aug 2012 #124

How cool is that? :^) GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #92

I'd actually discuss the future of our country just1voice Aug 2012 #93

We did discuss the future of the country--and the present. DFW Aug 2012 #96

Wow, lucky you! lillypaddle Aug 2012 #95

No need to be impressed DFW Aug 2012 #97

Posted to for future viewing. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #101

You're meeting The President, and you wore THAT? Ian David Aug 2012 #102

Hey look, I was on the beach on Cape Cod when I got the invite! DFW Aug 2012 #105

You look spiffy!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #113

K&R! Just awesome!!! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #114

I do have some awsome friends, you're right DFW Aug 2012 #117

Representing the DU at the WH! great white snark Aug 2012 #115

What a great experience DFW MissHoneychurch Aug 2012 #116

I don't know if you want my luck DFW Aug 2012 #118

You also have a loving partner and kids MissHoneychurch Aug 2012 #120

I did get lucky there, you're correct DFW Aug 2012 #121

Wow! Just, Wow! Words fail me. Kennah Aug 2012 #126

I had a notepad! DFW Aug 2012 #127

Thank you, DFW. luv_mykatz Aug 2012 #128

It's easy to forget that an American president is not an absolute ruler. DFW Aug 2012 #130