scribo Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Why is German paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds so Obama can give a campaign speech? Something stinks in Berlin. http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3507071,00.html Some residents of Germany's perennially cash-strapped capital have taken umbrage at the fact that Obama's visit will cost a half-million euros ($786,000) -- half of which will be born by German public funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The Obama poster in this article looks a lot like a Communist poster with Lenin instead of Obama and the color of that one was mostly red, but the placement of the portrait and the slanted type are eerily similar. The Messiah will save the world!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The Obama poster in this article looks a lot like a Communist poster with Lenin instead of Obama and the color of that one was mostly red, but the placement of the portrait and the slanted type are eerily similar. You're arguing the Soviet chicken to the German egg. While the style is definitely evocative of early Soviet art, the Russian constructivists were heavily influenced by Bahaus. So, to bring it back a full circle, the poster design is decidedly German in its roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I believe that Neo (the "One") is about to speak in Berlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I know I'm just picking nits here but..... GET YOUR !@#$ING HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Obama loves that pocket pool. Either that or buy some Cruex for god's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I know I'm just picking nits here but..... GET YOUR !@#$ING HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS!! I'm more concerned with keeping his hands out of OUR pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'm more concerned with keeping his hands out of OUR pockets Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I know I'm just picking nits here but..... GET YOUR !@#$ING HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS!! Oh dear god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I know I'm just picking nits here but..... GET YOUR !@#$ING HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS!! This was a joke, to get pBills all wound up, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I heard that, instead of saying “Ich bein Berliner,”Obama told the crowd: “Ich bein Beginner.“ At least he did not repeat JFK's mistake of saying that he is a jelly doughnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Meanwhile I'm expecting a speech from McCain, where the Ancient Mariner will say he was one of the first ones to call for the surge of airlifts to Berlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 This was a joke, to get pBills all wound up, right? Nope. Walking around with your hands in your pockets to me is very undignified and very unprofessional. Maybe that's just me being old fashioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Nope. Walking around with your hands in your pockets to me is very undignified and very unprofessional. Maybe that's just me being old fashioned. I'm sure that walking around with their hands in their pockets will negatively impact their job performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'm sure that walking around with their hands in their pockets will negatively impact their job performance. Body language is huge when it comes to how people are perceived. Especially on the world stage. I said I was nit picking but it just struck me in a negative way as soon as I saw the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Body language is huge when it comes to how people are perceived. Especially on the world stage. I said I was nit picking but it just struck me in a negative way as soon as I saw the picture. He had his hands in his pockets for !@#$s sake. What kind of body language is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Body language is huge when it comes to how people are perceived. Especially on the world stage. I said I was nit picking but it just struck me in a negative way as soon as I saw the picture. BF was nit picking too. BTW He looks like he's ripping one in that photo. Look at the picture again, then hit this link. King fartsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 He had his hands in his pockets for !@#$s sake. What kind of body language is that? What kind of body language is that? For a professional person is comes accross as lack of confidence, disinterest, boredom. I'm not sure if you do any public speaking or appearances or professional business meetings but how you stand and walk make a big difference in how your percieved. Otherwise it would not have made me roll my eyes when I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 What kind of body language is that? For a professional person is comes accross as lack of confidence, disinterest, boredom. I'm not sure if you do any public speaking or appearances or professional business meetings but how you stand and walk make a big difference in how your percieved. Otherwise it would not have made me roll my eyes when I saw it. He sure looks disinterested and lacking confidence in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 He sure looks disinterested and lacking confidence in that photo. Yes, with his hands in his pockets to me he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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