Obamas Greeted By 'Deafening Roar' At Mandela Memorial (video)

[cal04]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obamas-greeted-by-deafening-roar-at-mandela-memorial

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama received quite the welcome Tuesday at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela.

According to a White House pool report, a "deafening roar" echoed throughout FNB Stadium in Soweto, South Africa when the Obamas were shown on the video screens. The cheering reportedly lasted nearly 30 seconds.

The President also drew a thunderous ovation when he approached the podium to deliver remarks in honor of the late South African leader.

Obama: Nelson Mandela 'Makes Me Want To Be Better'
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-nelson-mandela-makes-me-want-to-be-better

Obama to South Africa: 'The world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela'
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/10/21843912-obama-to-south-africa-the-world-thanks-you-for-sharing-nelson-mandela?lite

[Cha]

1. Mahalo cal! It was a wonderful tribute to Madiba..

and the Obamas were Welcomed Warmly on the World Stage.

[The Wizard]

2. The right wing media will report

Kenyan Obama cheered by fellow Africans.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. This proves he is a socialist

just in case. K&R

[yellowcanine]

14. You forgot the "Muslim Kenyan" part.

[JNelson6563]

4. I am so glad this man is the face of America.

I think the world appreciates him more than America does.

Julie

[BlancheSplanchnik]

12. I think you are so right.

Of course they don't have our flying monkeys media...

[BlueMTexpat]

16. Amen to that!

Every time Bush II opened his mouth, I cringed. I still cringe when any Republican says something intended to show some modicum of intelligence - especially about the world outside the US. They have no idea - none - how ridiculous they appear on the world stage, where a fool quickly outs him/herself for all to see.

It is sad, because I remember earlier days when there were some (in foreign affairs, actually quite a few) reasonable Republicans - none of whom would be considered "acceptable" in today's GOP. Richard Lugar was among the last GOPers standing to fit this mold.

I do think that a LOT of Americans do appreciate President Obama, however. When the RW media memes and themes get to be too much, just remember those Dem voter turnouts in 2008 and 2012!

So, despite RW hysteria and domination of US airwaves, there are quite a few of us Americans who are very proud of the Prez - even while we may differ with him on certain issues from time to time.

[freshwest]

33. They aren't getting our constant diet of M$M anti-Obama propaganda. I envy them. n/t

[Raine]

5. I was so proud that we had him to represent the US. NT

[Rex]

6. Awesome!

I am not surprised.

[llmart]

7. What did the crowd do when they showed W's face?

Throw shoes?

[VWolf]

8. I doubt they showed w's face n/t

[madokie]

9. W stood in applause to the ovation that the crowd gave President Obama

Everyone in the world knows what a good person we have as our President and most know what is going on in the racist faction of our country too.

President Obama you make me one proud man.

[durablend]

10. Well that's what the right is doing

Throwing shoes at their teevees. A some of them are likely using bricks and will blame Obama when they have to go out and buy a new teevee.

[Ikonoklast]

32. Once again, a Democrat in office is encouraging retail spending by consumers.

Thanks, Obama!

[leftynyc]

11. I saw it happen

just before I left to catch the train. The crowd went nuts when they showed the Obamas. Probably driving the right wing insane (what else is new?).

[mountain grammy]

13. Wow, just wow!

[randome]

15. Obama is the 'Hercules' of world leaders.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Treat your body like a machine. Your mind like a castle.[/center][/font][hr]

[woo me with science]

17. Best comment I've seen on this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024142673#post1

truedelphi (27,539 posts)
1. I alternate between being amused by and horrified by how there is

Last edited Fri Dec 6, 2013, 03:12 PM - Edit history (1)
Talk from POTUS justifying NSA spying at the same time that tributes come in regarding Mandela.

If the President's design for a world enslaved by NAFTA, CAFTA and now the TPP comes to pass, there won't be any country's left with teh type of decent officials who will be able to protest the imprisonment of a true leader, as happened when Mandela was in prison.

It was various influential officials across the world who demanded and got the release of Mandela from his "stint" in jail.

When the huge arm of these "Trade Agreements" destroys the democratic processes of the other nations - so that all nations resemble the banana republic we now have at work in this country - there won't be any future Mandelas living free from rendition, life long imprisonment, or execution by drone.

[ProSense]

19. That's a comment from Dec. 6 that has nothing to do with this

Still, it appears to burn you that the world greeted Obama in this way.

Enjoy the day.

[Drunken Irishman]

22. Here is a photo of someone being put into an ambulance as bunnies and an Oompa Loompa looks on...

That's about as relevant as your post.

[randome]

24. Maybe you should buy some guns to protect yourself.

Also, invest in gold!
[hr][font color="blue"][center]There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it.
Nothing.[/center][/font][hr]

[sheshe2]

18. Awesome, thanks cal. nt

[Jesus Malverde]

20. Very cool thanks!

[uponit7771]

21. Humans love Obama....humans

[RFKHumphreyObama]

23. What a proud representative of his country

He truly embodies everything that is great about the US. I am so proud of him

[johnnyreb]

25. The love of the People, Mr. President

More powerful and sacred than perhaps anything else. Represent us, and it is yours forever.

[cilla4progress]

26. They must've shown their photos on the big screen?

That's how we know the cheering is for them?

He's working that Nicorette HARD!

[treestar]

27. Can we be disciplined please?

No we cannot!!!!!

[cilla4progress]

28. I'm sure the Castro handshake

really got the right going! Can't wait for Jon Stewart tonight on this!

[Cali_Democrat]

30. This is going to be good

It'll make the right look even more unhinged.

Apparently shaking hands with the leader of a foreign country that is right near yours is bad bad bad.

[Gothmog]

29. I was awake for this speech this morning

The dogs wanted to go out and so I turned on the TV and heard that President Obama was up next. I really enjoyed this speech.

[Tarheel_Dem]

31. "Deafening" is right. That was awesome. RIP Madiba! nt