Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:15 PM
Dalai_1 (1,300 posts)
Thirty Pictures of President Obama's Rain Soaked Speech in Virginia
At a stop today in Glen Allen, Virginia, Obama's campaign rally was threatened by heavy rain storms, but the President and his supporters braved the downpour — providing an awesome photo opportunity for the Obama campaign.
posted Jul 14, 2012 6:50pm EDT http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/30-pictures-of-president-obamas-rain-soaked-c#HTWF2
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Dalai_1 | Jul 2012 | OP |
liberal N proud | Jul 2012 | #1 | |
Dalai_1 | Jul 2012 | #2 | |
K Gardner | Jul 2012 | #67 | |
Siwsan | Jul 2012 | #32 | |
bupkus | Jul 2012 | #54 | |
FarLeftFist | Jul 2012 | #56 | |
xtraxritical | Jul 2012 | #57 | |
magical thyme | Jul 2012 | #59 | |
Scuba | Jul 2012 | #66 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Jul 2012 | #3 | |
WinstonSmith4740 | Jul 2012 | #11 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Jul 2012 | #16 | |
awoke_in_2003 | Jul 2012 | #18 | |
kardonb | Jul 2012 | #45 | |
Mira | Jul 2012 | #24 | |
UnrepentantLiberal | Jul 2012 | #47 | |
Mira | Jul 2012 | #50 | |
AtomicKitten | Jul 2012 | #4 | |
Punkingal | Jul 2012 | #5 | |
Spazito | Jul 2012 | #6 | |
VenusRising | Jul 2012 | #8 | |
tallahasseedem | Jul 2012 | #9 | |
johnnie | Jul 2012 | #15 | |
malaise | Jul 2012 | #22 | |
Kennah | Jul 2012 | #26 | |
Spazito | Jul 2012 | #43 | |
TwilightGardener | Jul 2012 | #68 | |
shcrane71 | Jul 2012 | #69 | |
monmouth | Jul 2012 | #7 | |
SoutherDem | Jul 2012 | #10 | |
LiberalFighter | Jul 2012 | #13 | |
Greybnk48 | Jul 2012 | #14 | |
mopinko | Jul 2012 | #34 | |
Spazito | Jul 2012 | #40 | |
Spitfire of ATJ | Jul 2012 | #39 | |
barbtries | Jul 2012 | #73 | |
Spitfire of ATJ | Jul 2012 | #74 | |
CatWoman | Jul 2012 | #12 | |
awoke_in_2003 | Jul 2012 | #19 | |
BattyDem | Jul 2012 | #17 | |
CatWoman | Jul 2012 | #29 | |
malaise | Jul 2012 | #20 | |
SunSeeker | Jul 2012 | #60 | |
Turbineguy | Jul 2012 | #21 | |
Tennessee Gal | Jul 2012 | #23 | |
Mira | Jul 2012 | #25 | |
Snotcicles | Jul 2012 | #27 | |
Faygo Kid | Jul 2012 | #28 | |
abolugi | Jul 2012 | #48 | |
nolabear | Jul 2012 | #58 | |
Botany | Jul 2012 | #30 | |
SoutherDem | Jul 2012 | #62 | |
Patiod | Jul 2012 | #70 | |
tabasco | Jul 2012 | #31 | |
mopinko | Jul 2012 | #33 | |
Spitfire of ATJ | Jul 2012 | #35 | |
liberal from boston | Jul 2012 | #36 | |
liberalmuse | Jul 2012 | #37 | |
aquart | Jul 2012 | #38 | |
Ikonoklast | Jul 2012 | #72 | |
MidwestTransplant | Jul 2012 | #41 | |
neeksgeek | Jul 2012 | #42 | |
Wind Dancer | Jul 2012 | #44 | |
louis c | Jul 2012 | #46 | |
underpants | Jul 2012 | #49 | |
livetohike | Jul 2012 | #51 | |
abolugi | Jul 2012 | #52 | |
a kennedy | Jul 2012 | #53 | |
blue neen | Jul 2012 | #55 | |
ohheckyeah | Jul 2012 | #61 | |
nobodyspecial | Jul 2012 | #63 | |
Rose Siding | Jul 2012 | #64 | |
Jeroen | Jul 2012 | #65 | |
aintitfunny | Jul 2012 | #71 |
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:18 PM
liberal N proud (59,667 posts)
1. Would Mr Bain do that?
Would his few supporters do that?
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Response to liberal N proud (Reply #1)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:21 PM
Dalai_1 (1,300 posts)
2. These pictures brought tears to my eyes!
Our President is incredible!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Reply #2)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 08:30 AM
K Gardner (14,933 posts)
67. A few of my favorite pics I saved from 2008 were Obama standing out in the rain
talking to the people. Something else the 'other guy' wouldn't do for them !
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Response to liberal N proud (Reply #1)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:14 PM
Siwsan (24,311 posts)
32. His 'Just For Men' would run
He'd look like an over baked boehner.
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Response to liberal N proud (Reply #1)
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Response to liberal N proud (Reply #1)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:34 PM
FarLeftFist (6,161 posts)
56. My 5 favs
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Response to FarLeftFist (Reply #56)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:38 PM
xtraxritical (3,576 posts)
57. I pray he does not get sick or something.
Response to xtraxritical (Reply #57)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:58 PM
magical thyme (14,881 posts)
59. in this heat and humidity it's probably a relief
Not the sticky clothes, but the cool rain. We've gotten way too wimpy. Love to walk in the rain!
Now Mittens would have to worry. He might melt. ![]() |
Response to FarLeftFist (Reply #56)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 07:13 AM
Scuba (53,475 posts)
66. The 2nd one you picked with the little girl and her proud papa is awesome.
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:21 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (106,953 posts)
3. Can you imagine Mittens standing out in the pouring rain like that?
I can't, either.
He'd have minions holding a canopy over him to be sure that neither his perfect hair nor his $2,000 suit was sullied by a single drop of water. |
Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:36 PM
WinstonSmith4740 (2,973 posts)
11. $2000?
I'll bet Mittens considers $2000 for a suit "bargain basement" stuff.
I watched this speech this morning, and what I love about these pictures is the look on people's faces! They're in a downpour (he joked about the hairdos being ruined) and are so incredibly happy to be in his presence that they just don't care about the rain. And the little girl with the blue flower...well, can words describe it? |
Response to WinstonSmith4740 (Reply #11)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:42 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (106,953 posts)
16. Shows you what a peasant I am -
I think $2,000 is a lot of money for a suit. But you're right; Mittens probably thinks a $2,000 suit is something you wear to clean your garage. Oh, wait; Mittens has people for that. He doesn't clean garages.
I wonder how many of Mittens' "supporters" would show up in a downpour to see him? |
Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #16)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:52 PM
awoke_in_2003 (34,582 posts)
18. not many show up...
when it isn't raining
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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #16)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:34 PM
kardonb (777 posts)
45. Love
everyone looks happy , excited .glad to there . people reach out to touch him , hug him , giving him love and support .
Mittens = cold , unconnected , touch me not . Not a clue . |
Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:59 PM
Mira (22,249 posts)
24. Mitten's plastic jeans would melt
in the underwear we might discover 2 Kochs.
It's not a pretty picture. |
Response to Mira (Reply #24)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:48 PM
UnrepentantLiberal (11,700 posts)
47. But he wears magic underwear.
Does rain even affect someone wearing magic underwear?
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Response to UnrepentantLiberal (Reply #47)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:08 PM
Mira (22,249 posts)
50. It does now that Obama is getting tough! n/t
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:21 PM
AtomicKitten (46,585 posts)
4. CNN crawler: Obama doubles down when Romney suggests he apologize.
That and these pictures really made my day.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:21 PM
Punkingal (9,522 posts)
5. Fabulous!
The look on the little girl with the blue flower's face is delightful!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:22 PM
Spazito (47,150 posts)
6. Great pics!
I love these two in sequence, they tug at my heart in the best way:
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:24 PM
VenusRising (11,252 posts)
8. Beat me to it!
I love the way that he takes to kids, and they clearly take to him. That says so much to me about him as a man.
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:27 PM
tallahasseedem (6,716 posts)
9. These pictures brought tears to my eyes!
I truly love our President!
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:42 PM
johnnie (23,616 posts)
15. My favorites!
What a cutie she is!
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:55 PM
malaise (254,525 posts)
22. Gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous!
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:05 PM
Kennah (10,252 posts)
26. That first one says, "Mr. President, you could use a hug."
Response to Kennah (Reply #26)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:32 PM
Spazito (47,150 posts)
43. Yes, it is a very powerful picture in so many ways...
The moment I saw it, the crowd seemed to disappear and there was just the two of them, speaking volumes without saying a word.
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Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 09:01 AM
TwilightGardener (46,416 posts)
68. Yes, that is adorable.
Response to Spazito (Reply #6)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 11:03 AM
shcrane71 (1,721 posts)
69. That little girl is so precious. nt
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:23 PM
monmouth (21,078 posts)
7. Awesome, many thanks for posting. He was wearing those beautiful light tan shoes I
love (Florsheims, I'm sure). Hope they weren't ruined..LOL.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:35 PM
SoutherDem (2,307 posts)
10. Has a president ever gave a speech in the poring rain before?
I am sure Romney would never!
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Response to SoutherDem (Reply #10)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:41 PM
LiberalFighter (45,578 posts)
13. A president did give a speech (inauguration) in bad weather and died
I hope this president wasn't near any electronics while giving the speech.
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Response to SoutherDem (Reply #10)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:41 PM
Greybnk48 (9,875 posts)
14. I've never seen anything like that in my lifetime
and I'm in my 60's. What an awesome President he is. (I think that's something Kennedy would have done; he was never a prima donna either).
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Response to SoutherDem (Reply #10)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:18 PM
mopinko (66,472 posts)
34. i remember one during the '08 campaign.
but not anyone else.
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Response to mopinko (Reply #34)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:29 PM
Spazito (47,150 posts)
40. Yes, he did this in Chester, Pennsylvania in October 2008...
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/28/644778/-BE-INSPIRED-9-000-IN-THE-RAIN-for-Obama-in-Chester-PA
and the faces in the pictures from 2008 show the same joy at being there and seeing him, despite the rain and cold. Just like today, he did not let them down. |
Response to SoutherDem (Reply #10)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:29 PM
Spitfire of ATJ (32,723 posts)
39. What's scary is how many of Romney's audience looks like they wear Old Spice....
....even the ones in their 20s.
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Response to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #39)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 03:06 PM
barbtries (27,271 posts)
73. hey my dad wore old spice
and he was a democrat!
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Response to barbtries (Reply #73)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 03:29 PM
Spitfire of ATJ (32,723 posts)
74. Well,...I guess we have to have a few infiltrators...
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:38 PM
CatWoman (78,399 posts)
12. from the comments section
Alternative Fox news title: Obama gives suporters free rain. More proof of socialist agenda.
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Response to CatWoman (Reply #12)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:54 PM
awoke_in_2003 (34,582 posts)
19. This just breaking...
Obama is wet behind the ears
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:45 PM
BattyDem (11,075 posts)
17. I've never seen anything like this!
The POTUS ... getting drenched ... just to be with the people!
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Response to BattyDem (Reply #17)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:09 PM
CatWoman (78,399 posts)
29. bwahahahahaha
an apology from the rain??
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:54 PM
malaise (254,525 posts)
20. My favorite
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Response to malaise (Reply #20)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 10:00 PM
SunSeeker (49,134 posts)
60. If that doesn't turn you on--I don't care what sex you are--you ain't got no gonads!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:55 PM
Turbineguy (35,833 posts)
21. The GOP will
characterize this as a guy who doesn't know to come in out of the rain. It's how Ayn Rand characterized Woodstock.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:56 PM
Tennessee Gal (6,160 posts)
23. Amazing, stunning, touching!
What a wonderful human being!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:03 PM
Mira (22,249 posts)
25. So touching, and so real. It's what all of us would do.
At least that's how I feel about it. Which makes him "our" President.
He did this during the 2008 campaign as well. Touched my heart. He's back in the groove of knowing how to run a campaign, once that string is pulled, he'll catapult to victory. |
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:06 PM
Snotcicles (9,089 posts)
27. You just can't photoshop that kind of joy. nt
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:06 PM
Faygo Kid (21,473 posts)
28. Wow. Just wow.
The People are with this man. That may not be enough, given the Kochs, Fox, Rove, et al.
They have the money and the power. |
Response to Faygo Kid (Reply #28)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:06 PM
abolugi (417 posts)
48. They have the money
but WE have the power. If the voter suppression laws are stopped and people actually show up to vote, I have no doubt we'll have this thing!!
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Response to Faygo Kid (Reply #28)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:47 PM
nolabear (40,941 posts)
58. One person, one vote. We just have to work.
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:11 PM
Botany (67,395 posts)
30. I had to repost this one
![]() and this one is nice too Despite the efforts of Fox, Cantor, Boner, Demint, Bachmann, and so on the bottom line is the people love Barack Obama. |
Response to Botany (Reply #30)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 11:16 PM
SoutherDem (2,307 posts)
62. The little girl is adorable
In the second pic is a complete cross section of america!
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Response to SoutherDem (Reply #62)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 11:38 AM
Patiod (11,816 posts)
70. Exactly - a cross-section of America
Not just angry white people
And I just LOVE how children of all sorts relate to him! |
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:11 PM
tabasco (22,974 posts)
31. What an adorable little girl in those pics.
Priceless.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:17 PM
mopinko (66,472 posts)
33. now that is a man you can COUNT ON!
he said he was gonna be there, and didn't let a little water stop him. what a guy.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:22 PM
Spitfire of ATJ (32,723 posts)
35. Look at this expression
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![]() So much for the "lack of enthusiasm" narrative from the media. |
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:24 PM
liberal from boston (856 posts)
36. Just Beautiful
I am so proud that he is our President. The pure heartfelt joy in the faces of all those Americans took my breath away!!!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:26 PM
liberalmuse (18,589 posts)
37. I love this man. N/T
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:28 PM
aquart (69,014 posts)
38. No. 28 is my fave.
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Response to aquart (Reply #38)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 02:13 PM
Ikonoklast (23,973 posts)
72. That pic right there is a slice of America.
There is Hope yet for this country.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:30 PM
MidwestTransplant (8,015 posts)
41. Makin' wife beaters cool to wear again.
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:32 PM
neeksgeek (1,214 posts)
42. Wow!
I don't think America has had a president like Obama in a very long time! This is just amazing.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:33 PM
Wind Dancer (3,618 posts)
44. Wonderful photos!
Thanks for sharing these gems.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 08:43 PM
louis c (8,652 posts)
46. Number 25 is the best political picture I've ever seen (NT)
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:06 PM
underpants (175,316 posts)
49. #'s 11. 19, are 20 are GREAT photos
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:10 PM
livetohike (21,409 posts)
51. I'm crying! These are wonderful pictures.....
Thanks for posting the link
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:11 PM
abolugi (417 posts)
52. Truly
a man of the people!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:28 PM
a kennedy (27,168 posts)
53. Why do I love this man.......
he's it.....he's the best POTUS now, and d*mn, he better get in again......LOVE HIM.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 09:34 PM
blue neen (12,089 posts)
55. Fantastic pictures! Very touching!
I can't pick a favorite out of 25 through 30!
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 10:20 PM
ohheckyeah (9,314 posts)
61. These are great photos!
Despite the joy in his face, he looks tired. Why does campaign season need to be so long? He has enough on his head as president without having to campaign for months.
It's sooooooooooo incredibly nice to have a president we can feel proud of. I felt embarrassed for our country during all of Bush's administration. |
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sat Jul 14, 2012, 11:22 PM
nobodyspecial (2,286 posts)
63. Last one reveals his most endearing quality
deep down, he is just a goofy nerd
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 12:35 AM
Rose Siding (32,623 posts)
64. Some of those look like Rockwell could have drawn them.
They seem almost iconic. Those photogs did some great work.
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Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 01:47 AM
Jeroen (1,061 posts)
65. Awesome! n/t
Response to Dalai_1 (Original post)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 01:54 PM
aintitfunny (1,421 posts)
71. My eyes are leaking
Geez, I am no namby panda, but these pics are very moving.
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