PHOTOS Copenhagen (Oct 2)

[Jackeens]

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President Barack Obama arrives at Kastrup airport

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President Barack Obama is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Laurie S. Fulton after arriving at Kastrup airport

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President Barack Obama meets Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

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President Barack Obama walks down the Hall of Giants with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark during a visit to the Christiansborg Palace

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Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley

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President Barack Obama receives a certificate of thanks from IOC President Jacques Rogge

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President Barack Obama greets IOC member Britain's Princess Anne after the Chicago 2016 bid presentation

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President Barack Obama leaves with Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016 after the Chicago 2016 bid presentation

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http://thepage.time.com/obama-on-chicago-2016/

[Tarheel_Dem]

1. Jackeens, you're up awfully early. And I'm glad you are. These photos

are wonderful. Michelle looks absolutely radiant in these pics, and the guy next to her ain't bad either. I've loved her color choices this trip. Thanks again.

[Jackeens]

4. Hey Tarheel_Dem, no worries, it's mid-day here (Dublin) - so no early start for me!

:hi:

[roguevalley]

30. Ah, Ireland aka Heaven. I love yellows, reds and oranges on Michelle.

I love her little bow. Thank you again, Jackeens.

[babylonsister]

2. Michelle wrapped herself up in a bow for her guy! They look

so happy to be together. As always, thanks, Jackeens! :hug:

[Jackeens]

8. babylonsister, I thought I heard Air Force One flying over my house early this morning....

...but it turned out it was just the lorry collecting the bins.

:blush:

[babylonsister]

9. Haha! No, Jackeens, it WAS AF1, and it tipped it's wings at you!

They 'know' who you are! :D

[FailureToCommunicate]

17. "...just the lorry collecting the bins." What ever that means. Thanks Jackeens! So these

pictures of the the First Couple takes "pda"s ('public display of affection') to a WHOLE new level. Wow.

[NavyMom]

18. LOL he is 1/2" from palming her butt...nt

[Jackeens]

19. The truck collecting the garbage! I forget where I am and the language barrier sometimes!

:rofl:

Thank you FailureToCommunicate, thrilled you liked the photos - what a couple! :toast:

[FailureToCommunicate]

20. Sharing pints of Guinness help with 'language barriers' I'll raise one 5 hours earlier

(than usual) to your health, Jackeens! (NOW we know why you always seem ahead of the game!)

[Jackeens]

27. Time to drown our sorrows, FailureToCommunicate

:-(

[tabatha]

24. Are you in the UK?

Lorry and bins are very English.

[Jackeens]

25. Close, tabatha - Ireland...where our bins are, of course, green:

:-)

[monmouth]

3. Dear Jackeens, You continually surpass yourself in your selections

of photos of our family. What would we do without you? Many thanks.

[Jackeens]

5. Hiya monmouth - in fairness, it's almost impossible to find a bad pic!

:hi:

Thank you!

[zulchzulu]

6. Incredibly classy photos of the coolest First Couple I've ever known

K&R!

[FlaGranny]

7. I particularly like

pictures of the two of them together. I can't get over the love in the President's eyes for his first lady.

[Clio the Leo]

10. I just wish we had a first couple who got along better...

.... HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! They're so cute they make my teeth hurt! It would appear as though SOMEONE spent a couple of LONELY nights in the Lincoln bed. ;)

And to think, at best, the man spent the last night asleep on a plane ... I know he's got a little bed, but it's still a plane .... and yet how refreshed does he look.

[alsame]

11. Thanks Jackeens! nt

[UrbScotty]

12. USA! USA! USA! USA!

Thanks Jackeens!

[CTyankee]

13. I love those nuzzling shots!

The Danes must be head over heels for these two! It is so true that all the world loves a lover!

[Frustratedlady]

14. So cool! I just love this family so much! No wonder the Repigs are so frustrated.

They don't have and never will have anyone close to the Obamas in intelligence, beauty and poise.

They'll be babbling idiots by the end of the 8-year term of Obama. So sad. :bounce:

[GoCubsGo]

15. Ummm....

They are already babbling idiots! ;-)

[SIMPLYB1980]

16. Good Job Obama, bring those Olympics home.

:patriot:

[JNelson6563]

21. Could they be any more in love??

:-) They are darling.

[Skidmore]

22. You just can fake intimate gestures...

a smile in the eyes, the closed eyes accepting a gesture of affection, a nuzzle of affection, gentle placing of the hand on the stomach or on the small of the back--gestures of connection and belonging to one another. These cannot be faked and are so good to see in the cheekpecking wooden world of DC. I love this couple. They do love each other and their family and have enough in them to love all of America too in spite of the ugliest of disrespect that has been shown them from all sides of the aisle--ours included.

[City Lights]

23. I *love* the pics of the President and First Lady!

:thumbsup:

Thanks, Jackeens!

[treestar]

26. Somehow I get the idea the First Marriage is in really good shape

:)

[ellenfl]

28. thanks for the pics. mo looks preggers in one pic. eom

[politicasista]

29. Thanks for the pics

Even though the pitch wasn't successful, they are still excellent ambassadors for the U.S.A. :)

[onehandle]

31. Two people who love America. Unlike Republicans, who hate America and want Obama to fail.

Well, today they got a little victory.

Bully for them.

[glowing]

32. Pics made that dress look much better than the video.. it didn't even look gold on film

this am when I watched it.. AND seriously, whenever they greet, its like they are the only one's in the room.. Its all hot and smoldery.. Seriously, they look like they have a healthy sex life.

[BlueMTexpat]

33. How lovely to see a First Couple that is loverly!

What a contrast from * and his consort! In every way.
They represent "family values" in the flesh, instead of in theory. Seeing them makes those of us who are lucky enough to have someone we love (and who loves us back) want to give that person a big hug too, or at least to send them a message that tells them we love them, if they are not near! It's infectious.
While their personal connection and presence may not have been enough to swing the Olympics bid for Chicago, their attendance in Copenhagen sent some powerfully positive signals about how the US wishes to be perceived as part of the international community. Chicago's being chosen this year was a very long shot given the way the US is currently viewed, especially in the Third World. But if Obama is successful in getting the US extricated from "war forever," bringing the torturers to justice, and improving the US economic situation generally (health care reform is an absolute necessity for this!) ... all very tall orders ... Chicago's 2020 bid, if there is one, might have a real chance.
Thanks for brightening my day, Jackeens, even if I didn't see this until today!