President Obama in Joplin, MO. (IMAGES and RAW VIDEO)

[jefferson_dem]

RAW VIDEO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-4C2mOvaA&feature=feedu


US President Barack Obama is greeted by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon at Joplin Regional Airport before touring tornado damage and attending a memorial service on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The death toll stood at 142 one week after the tornado cut a path of death and destruction through the heart of this town of 50,000. Nixon said Sunday that 44 people remain missing.


Residents of Joplin, Missouri, hold flags as U.S. President Barack Obama's motorcade passes May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to inspect the tornado damage and participate in a memorial service.


The limousine of U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured amongst the wreckage caused by a tornado as Obama (not pictured) tours the devastation in Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to inspect the damage and participate in a memorial service.


JOPLIN, MO - MAY 29: President Barack Obama greets people as he pays a visit to the community that was devastated a week ago by a tornado on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The tornado, which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.


JOPLIN, MO - MAY 29: President Barack Obama greets people as he pays a visit to the community that was devastated a week ago by a tornado on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The tornado, which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.


JOPLIN, MO - MAY 29: President Barack Obama greets people as he pays a visit to the community that was devastated a week ago by a tornado on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The tornado, which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.


U.S. President Barack Obama and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon walk past a wrecked car as they inspect tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to inspect the damage and participate in a memorial service.


U.S. President Barack Obama autographs a boy's shirt as residents affected by the tornado damage look on in Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to also participate in a memorial service.


U.S. President Barack Obama puts his hand on the shoulder of a resident affected by the tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to also participate in a memorial service.


JOPLIN, MO - MAY 29: President Barack Obama is hugged by a victim while paying a visit to the community that was devastated a week ago by a tornado on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The tornado, which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.


U.S. President Barack Obama puts his arms around residents as he inspects tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to also participate in a memorial service.


JOPLIN, MO - MAY 29: President Barack Obama greets people as he pays a visit to the community that was devastated a week ago by a tornado on May 29, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. The tornado, which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.


U.S. President Barack Obama (C) walks down Kentucky Street as he inspects tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, May 29, 2011. Obama travelled to Joplin, scene of last week's disaster, to also participate in a memorial service.

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[Tarheel_Dem]

1. Thanks for keeping us on top of this JD. Rec.

:hi:

[Ohio Joe]

2. Some great pics there - K&R - nt

[nmbluesky]

3. K&R

Thanks for pictures..

[RayOfHope]

4. I want you guys to notice how tall Jay Nixon is :)

We all know that Obama is pretty tall, and its hard to tell in these pics, but Gov. Nixon is even taller than Obama! Gov. Nixon is a really big guy :) I want to say too that Jay has been down here every day since the tornado.

[Flying Dream Blues]

5. From your post I gather you are from the area, ROH,

and I just want to share a virtual

:grouphug:

and tell you that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad your governor is taking good care of you and that President Obama could come and do whatever he could to lift your spirits. Keep us posted!

[RayOfHope]

7. Thanks friend, I am about 45 minutes away and extremely grateful for being safe and sound.

I am a teacher and now that we're on summer break, my teacher friends and I are planning lots of trips to volunteer. This whole area's heart is broken for our neighbors.

[Flying Dream Blues]

9. Do you have recommendations for where donations will

do the most immediate good? (Thought you might know who has been the most visible there). I want to make sure whatever I can give does the most good it can!

And, good on you for volunteering!


:hi:

[RayOfHope]

10. I can get you some links/resources

links for people and pets

Are you on facebook? If so, this is a great page for information

http://www.facebook.com/JoplinVolunteers

This page has a lot to sort through but there are quite a few links.

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-convoy-of-hope-collecting-donations-for-tornado-victims-20110523,0,3745663,full.story

for pets

www.joplinhumane.org

[Flying Dream Blues]

14. Awesome, ROH, I will check those out.

Thanks so much!

[bluestateguy]

6. Thank God this man is in the White House

nt

[RayOfHope]

8. That's all I could think during the service. "Thank goodness we have competent people in charge"

and they face that the pres and gov are democrats doesn't hurt ;)

One of his remarks while touring the damage and encouraging people to donate if they were able was along the lines of "there but for the grace of God go I. This could happen to anyone." (obvious paraphrase)

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. Is there video of the president at the Memorial Service yet? I missed it.

:(

[RayOfHope]

12. It will replay on C SPAN early this evening (6:30 Eastern, I believe) but go here

for Obama's remarks

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/05/29/obama.joplin.memorial.cnn?hpt=T1

[Tarheel_Dem]

13. Thank You..

:hi:

[1stlady]

15. We need to keep Obama in office

another 20yrs!! Seriously, I can't imagine him not being the POTUS, finally we have someone with a brain!!

[ClarkUSA]

16. Amen to that. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[great white snark]

17. Welcome!

Good to have grown-ups in charge isn't it?

[Clio the Leo]

18. And yet, the GOP has to THINK about whether to provide supplemental aid...

..... good grief, what's wrong with these people?

http://is.gd/0jS3Ao

My county was granted FEMA aid today (for the 4/27 tornadoes.) There's a whole LOT of good Republicans down here who are mighty thankful for some "big government" spending right now.