PHOTOS: President Obama arrives in Kabul and meets with Hamid Karzai

[flpoljunkie]

U.S. President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One during a surprise visit to Bagram Air Force Base in Kabul, March 28, 2010. Obama arrived unannounced in Afghanistan on Sunday, his first visit to the war zone that could define his presidency since his election as U.S. commander-in-chief. Air Force One landed in darkness at Bagram airfield north of the Afghan capital, and Obama was whisked by helicopter to Hamid Karzai's palace in Kabul, where he was greeted by the Afghan president and a band playing the U.S. national anthem. REUTERS/Jim Young (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS)


U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, March 28, 2010. Obama arrived unannounced in Afghanistan on Sunday, his first visit to the war zone that could define his presidency since his election as U.S. commander-in-chief. Air Force One landed in darkness at Bagram airfield north of the Afghan capital, and Obama was whisked by helicopter to Hamid Karzai's palace in Kabul, where he was greeted by the Afghan president and a band playing the U.S. national anthem. REUTERS/Jim Young


U.S. President Barack Obama inspects a guard of honor with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, March 28, 2010. Obama arrived unannounced in Afghanistan on Sunday, his first visit to the war zone that could define his presidency since his election as U.S. commander-in-chief. Air Force One landed in darkness at Bagram airfield north of the Afghan capital, and Obama was whisked by helicopter to Hamid Karzai's palace in Kabul, where he was greeted by the Afghan president and a band playing the U.S. national anthem. REUTERS/Jim Young

[Captain Hilts]

1. Okay, gotta say it. Karzai is the world's best-dressed leader. He looks great. nt

[Jennicut]

2. I agree with that assessment. I do like the way he dresses.

He is also a weak, slightly corrupt leader with little control over his own country. Ugg.

[Captain Hilts]

5. At best, a corrupt mayor of Kabul. But he looks great in a non-traditional, Star Trek kinda way. nt

[MadBadger]

3. Why is the President's suit all dirty?

[frazzled]

4. What's all over Obama's suit?

He looks like he just had a walk through a dust-storm. The usually pristine Obama is wrinkled and dirty. Explanation? Or just bad pictures?

[Captain Hilts]

6. Leaned against something. The dust is amazing in Afghanistan. nt

[Ian David]

7. Are you sure that's Karzei and not the guy from Stargate: SG-1? n/t

[lunatica]

8. President Obama looks pretty grim doesn't he?

He usually schools his expression very well. I can only surmise he's letting his mood show on purpose.

[flpoljunkie]

9. A serious man on a serious mission.

[lunatica]

10. Come to think of it he's been showing his mood much more lately

I'm sure Netanyahu saw it and I'm pretty sure it was something he said that brought it on and galvanized President Obama to abruptly stand up and go to dinner with his family. He probably pulled some arrogant shit and started making demands. That's what I think.

[backscatter712]

11. Karzai's being called to the principal's office...

I imagine he's a bit stressed out right now...