My esteem (such as it is) for Hillary just went up 20% after seeing that photo. If she was smirking, she knew enough to conceal it. If she was horrified or worried, she knew enough to conceal it.
The other possibility is that she was thinking, "I wish OBL had been shot by a woman."
Some people would only be happy if Obama himself kicked down the doors of the compound. This is an awesome pic... Everyone is focused and serious, knowing the gravity of what is occuring
What is the point of them watching the raid?
Did the White House intend to micromanage the raid from halfway around the world? Did they plan to pipe in to make sure the SEALs were reading Osama his rights?
I wonder how those warriors feel, knowing that they are being filmed during a critical combat situation.
Apropos of nothing in particular, but the way this shot is set up makes O appear to be the smallest person the the room, and look like a turtle withdrawing into its shell.
A big "SA-LUTE!" to the SEALS and support teams that brought this off. The pres does deserve kudos for this op, it may not be the gutsiest move any president ever made, but I do think it is the gutsiest one he has made as president.
Now I hope he demonstrates similar intestinal fortitude in pressing the GWOT forward.
OK, maybe this isn't the right time, but if that's our situation room, I'm REALLY disappointed. It looks more like a hospitality sweet at a Hilton Garden Hotel.
The White House needs to get with the set decorator of the West Wing, or better yet, "24". They need A lot more stuff in that room before I remotely begin to feel safe.
Honestly, it looks like Biden and Gates are the only two in the room, other than BG Webb (not even looking), whose reaction seems to be - yeah, that's how it works.
[Not Pictured}: Obama holding football.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseHas our Secretary of State thrown up a little bit?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMy esteem (such as it is) for Hillary just went up 20% after seeing that photo. If she was smirking, she knew enough to conceal it. If she was horrified or worried, she knew enough to conceal it.
The other possibility is that she was thinking, "I wish OBL had been shot by a woman."
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abuse...are you sure this isn't the picture of them watching the election returns last November?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseDoesn't look like Obama is directing anything.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIn these type of situations, who explains what's happening to Biden?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThe one-star is BG Brad Webb from JSOC. I used to serve with him.
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Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI have to say, it does look like a room with some adults in it. Pleasant change.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWhat is that picture of, in front of Secy. Clinton? It looks like Boba Fett.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseSome people would only be happy if Obama himself kicked down the doors of the compound. This is an awesome pic... Everyone is focused and serious, knowing the gravity of what is occuring
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMusta been something pretty impressive to make a room full of politicians all shut their mouths at the same time.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseFrom the looks of the picture I figured they were watching Game 7 of the Blackhawks/Canucks series.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWhat is the point of them watching the raid?
Did the White House intend to micromanage the raid from halfway around the world? Did they plan to pipe in to make sure the SEALs were reading Osama his rights?
I wonder how those warriors feel, knowing that they are being filmed during a critical combat situation.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseEvery expression looks genuine, except HRC's.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIf the look on Hillary Clinton's face is genuine, she has no business anywhere near the Oval Office.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abusewho are the pair in the back looking over shoulder? They look completely extraneous, and maybe shouldn't have been there?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseApropos of nothing in particular, but the way this shot is set up makes O appear to be the smallest person the the room, and look like a turtle withdrawing into its shell.
A big "SA-LUTE!" to the SEALS and support teams that brought this off. The pres does deserve kudos for this op, it may not be the gutsiest move any president ever made, but I do think it is the gutsiest one he has made as president.
Now I hope he demonstrates similar intestinal fortitude in pressing the GWOT forward.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseOK, maybe this isn't the right time, but if that's our situation room, I'm REALLY disappointed. It looks more like a hospitality sweet at a Hilton Garden Hotel.
The White House needs to get with the set decorator of the West Wing, or better yet, "24". They need A lot more stuff in that room before I remotely begin to feel safe.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseHonestly, it looks like Biden and Gates are the only two in the room, other than BG Webb (not even looking), whose reaction seems to be - yeah, that's how it works.
PS What was Daley doing there?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThis is an awesome pic. Sincere congratulations and thanks to President Obama, our SEALS, and everyone else involved!
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