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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
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