PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA speaking at the victory column in Berlin, Germany

[flpoljunkie]

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama arrives for his speech at the victory column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin July 24, 2008. Obama on Thursday will give his only formal address of a week-long foreign tour. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama arrives for his speech at the victory column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin July 24, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Dalder


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves to the audience after his speech at the Victory Column in Berlin Thursday, July 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Miguel Villagran)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrives to deliver a speech at the victory column in Berlin Thursday, July 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama delivers his speech at the victory column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin July 24, 2008. Obama on Thursday will give his only formal address of a week-long foreign tour. REUTERS/Michael Dalder


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves as he arrives at the Victory Column in Berlin, Thursday, July 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama makes a speech in front of the Victory Column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin July 24, 2008.
(Tobias Schwarz/Reuters)

[bdamomma]

1. oh my his smile is just so genuine, the world is in our corner today

[Skidmore]

17. Think about how * and McCain shuffle and hem and haw, ill at ease in

their own skins and knowing that their messages are going to be met with scorn and derision.

What a contrast.

[BrklynLiberal]

2. Very, very, very Presidential...

[Maine-i-acs]

3. Any photos from the famous Bush trip to Germany?

The one where he rolled through some smallish town, he wouldn't get out of the car and people were discouraged from making eye contact with him?

[tekisui]

10. Here are a few:

[bobd0]

15. BUSH IS AN ASSCLOWN...

...and not only an embarrassment to America but also an embarrassment to the entire human race.

[jkshaw]

4. Thanks for the stills, fl

We saw it on MSNBC. It was absolutely beautiful!

[flpoljunkie]

19. A few more...

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. waves to the audience after a speech at the Victory Column in Berlin Thursday, July 24, 2008.
(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama waves to the crowd after making a speech in front of the Victory Column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin July 24, 2008. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center only back seen, shakes hands of supporters after his speech at the Victory Column in Berlin Thursday, July 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

[beachmom]

5. Notice the Germans are holding up American flags. That should be

what we always say in response to any crappy RW talking point. This was a proud day for America.

[Inuca]

16. That was so beautiful to see n/t

[blogslut]

6. sweet!

:hi:

[Scurrilous]

7. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Barack_America]

8. Portland, your reign may be over. nt

[trashcanistanista]

9. I just finished watching it on CNN.

Absolutely phenomenal speech, I am drying my eyes as I type this. As far as the world is concerned, he is in. They reported the crowd to be in the hundreds of thousands. Many waving American flags.
Thanks for putting up the pictures.

[Imagevision]

11. Obama's Colorado stadium appearance will be h-u-g-h!!!

[thewiseguy]

18. Nothing will top this crowd...

[BluegrassDem]

12. Can't we nominate flpoljunkie for some kinda poster of the year?

I mean, what would we do on here without your diligence in posting great Obama pics!!! Thanks so much for doing this! It really brightens my day. :hi:

[bobd0]

13. Fantastic photos, flpoljunkie!

Just check out the "alternative" in comparison:






There is simply NO comparison.

OBAMA '08!

[catgirl]

20. He he!!!!

John McCain hiding in the cheese section.

[Nightjock]

21. LOL!

LOLOLOLOLOL!

[Cha]

14. Obama looks like he's right where he wants

to be!