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you're eating tacos and POTUS stops by (Original Post) Demovictory9 Nov 2018 OP
I would shriek too. betsuni Nov 2018 #1
+1,000!!! Wawannabe Nov 2018 #5
I would freak out hibbing Nov 2018 #27
I saw Michelle here in Pensacola when she was campaigning for Barack Grammy23 Nov 2018 #38
I'm a 70 year old man and I'd shriek! George II Nov 2018 #30
Damn Cool! In my family WE MISS HIM SO DAMN MUCH!!! LBM20 Nov 2018 #2
Yep Wawannabe Nov 2018 #6
Such a great President duforsure Nov 2018 #3
Can I say it again? Wawannabe Nov 2018 #7
I met Jimmy Carter once at a book signing. A present for my mom. dameatball Nov 2018 #26
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #4
And, likely would have thrown food and shoes at him. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2018 #10
indeed peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #15
You got me! LisaM Nov 2018 #8
This brought a tear to my eyes. Scarsdale Nov 2018 #9
or from FLOTUS...constitutional law scholar ... to nude model who struggles with English. libdem4life Nov 2018 #28
and spent $95,000 for a place to change her clothes on a photo shoot. Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #42
Gawd, I miss him. TruckFump Nov 2018 #11
Thought your post would be- DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #12
It must be weird to be applauded everywhere you go. Vinca Nov 2018 #13
A real American president. dalton99a Nov 2018 #14
Crying. CrispyQ Nov 2018 #16
Me too. Everyday now, especially when I see him.n/t Raven Nov 2018 #17
He's such a rock star! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #18
Your post says it all for me. llmart Nov 2018 #19
In touch with the people. BSdetect Nov 2018 #20
This clip brought tears to my eyes and a chill up my spine. Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #21
The real deal Lifelong Protester Nov 2018 #22
So very cool. blue neen Nov 2018 #23
I knew POTUS & Andrew Gillum stopped by Cha Nov 2018 #24
Look! A President who actually pays for his meal, pazzyanne Nov 2018 #39
See that Chump and Fox News? This is how a real president acts! Initech Nov 2018 #25
Not one person in that entire room was afraid he would do anything inappropriate jmowreader Nov 2018 #29
Once again he is bringing us hope! colorado_ufo Nov 2018 #31
Maybe I'm just a pill. zentrum Nov 2018 #32
I think it was the picnic-bench seating that made it hard to quickly stand nt More_Cowbell Nov 2018 #35
Yes, but you make the zentrum Nov 2018 #44
Not just "POTUS" . . . Roadside Attraction Nov 2018 #33
POTUS is The Cha Nov 2018 #41
Best President of my lifetime bluecollar2 Nov 2018 #34
K&R Scurrilous Nov 2018 #36
I's shriek too! And run up to him like such a silly little fan-thing CousinIT Nov 2018 #37
Obama's SS Detail must thank their lucky stars. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #40
I wouldn't get wet in the rain for that jackass. 3catwoman3 Nov 2018 #43
:) I don't shriek. But I do exclamation points. Hortensis Nov 2018 #45

hibbing

(10,110 posts)
27. I would freak out
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 06:55 PM
Nov 2018

I was lucky enough to see him speak in an arena and it was electric, I can't imagine seeing him up close like that. Yes, there is a bit of a personality cult for me with him, but mostly because he represents the best in America instead of the worst.

I seriously think I would cry if I saw Michelle in person. I'm sure they both get that a lot.

Peace

Grammy23

(5,815 posts)
38. I saw Michelle here in Pensacola when she was campaigning for Barack
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 12:19 AM
Nov 2018

in 2008. It was so much fun and totally surreal. The crowd was raucous and full of good energy. Everyone was excited and shouting good wishes to her. She spoke from her heart, telling about her family (her parents) and why we should vote for her husband. We didn’t want it to end. But it did have to come to an end and we left that place with wings on our feet!

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
3. Such a great President
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 05:05 AM
Nov 2018

And a wonderful human being and person. I met harry Truman once , and maybe I'll get a chance someday to meet him .

Response to Demovictory9 (Original post)

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,496 posts)
10. And, likely would have thrown food and shoes at him.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 06:47 AM
Nov 2018

That's why he never makes public stops like this. No possible exposure to non-brainwashed cult members allowed, just like typical highly restricted Republican town hall meetings.

His minders know better and don't want any bad optics.......

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
9. This brought a tear to my eyes.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 05:44 AM
Nov 2018

What a terrific President we had. All class, intelligence, compassion, caring. How did we go from all that QUALITY to mafia Don the Con? He was respected worldwide, now we are a joke. How many countries said "After President Obama's term is over, can WE have him?" Not even Russia would be crazy enough to want Orange Ass Don the Destroyer of all things decent.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
28. or from FLOTUS...constitutional law scholar ... to nude model who struggles with English.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 07:45 PM
Nov 2018

That is equal to the Law Scholar/former Senator vs. the Con Man who knows best how to bankrupt and scam. That Tea Party and millions of other closet haters, brought our great nation down to this

Good news is that we'll recover.

Grasswire2

(13,571 posts)
42. and spent $95,000 for a place to change her clothes on a photo shoot.
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 01:35 AM
Nov 2018

Taxpayer money.

Why, anyway, do taxpayers pay for her vacation?

There wasn't any stated official purpose to her extravagant trip, was there?

Or was she supposedly visiting the sh*thole countries?

DeminPennswoods

(15,290 posts)
12. Thought your post would be-
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 07:46 AM
Nov 2018

What if POTUS (current) stopped by while you were eating tacos, grabbed your food and stuffed it in his mouth? Afterall, Trump's a taco afficiando.

Vinca

(50,318 posts)
13. It must be weird to be applauded everywhere you go.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 08:16 AM
Nov 2018

I'm afraid they'd have to hold me back from latching onto the guy and planting a big kiss on him.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
18. He's such a rock star!
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 12:47 PM
Nov 2018

Just his presence and the way he carries himself. Not all puffed up and arrogant like DT. People really adore him. Trump will never be anything more than crap on his shoes.

llmart

(15,557 posts)
19. Your post says it all for me.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 01:04 PM
Nov 2018

He is a rock star for sure. Coolest Prez ever!

I'd give anything to have him back for another 8 years.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
21. This clip brought tears to my eyes and a chill up my spine.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 02:07 PM
Nov 2018

I'd be so excited in such a situation that I wouldn't be able to speak.

He's our true President and leader. Miss him more each day. It's fantastic to see him and Michelle out among the masses again - we need more of their presence.

pazzyanne

(6,558 posts)
39. Look! A President who actually pays for his meal,
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 12:56 AM
Nov 2018

without using tax payer funding. The grifter in office now is out there taking advantage of the tax payer every. single. day. for himself and his family. Thank you, President Obama, for being a person of high moral standards. We miss you!

jmowreader

(50,567 posts)
29. Not one person in that entire room was afraid he would do anything inappropriate
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 09:18 PM
Nov 2018

With Trump, you're almost surprised when he DOESN'T do something wrong.

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
32. Maybe I'm just a pill.
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 09:53 PM
Nov 2018

But I don't like the idea that some remained seated when he shook their hands. Should have stood if he was standing .....Just an act of basic respect.

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
44. Yes, but you make the
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 09:02 AM
Nov 2018

.....half-stand gesture---the one where you can't really rise, but you lift yourself off the seat as a "sign" of standing. Just a basic instinct of deference in that kind of situation.

Made me picture a similar scene with Trump. I'd fold my arms over my chest and tuck my hands under my armpits!

These mammalian body language moments do send signals.

CousinIT

(9,264 posts)
37. I's shriek too! And run up to him like such a silly little fan-thing
Sun Nov 4, 2018, 11:26 PM
Nov 2018

To get a handshake.

SO embarrassing. But I'd DO IT anyway.

lpbk2713

(42,769 posts)
40. Obama's SS Detail must thank their lucky stars.
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 01:05 AM
Nov 2018



I would hate to think I would be expected to stop a bullet for that asshole Trump.
Trump would never be able to casually stroll into a taqueria.


3catwoman3

(24,064 posts)
43. I wouldn't get wet in the rain for that jackass.
Mon Nov 5, 2018, 01:56 AM
Nov 2018

If I worked for the Secret Service, I’d have been looking for another job the day after the election.

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