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Barack Obama

elfin

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3. He looks weary and reflective

Reply to UrbScotty (Original post)

Fri Dec 6, 2013, 10:43 PM

Dec 2013

How could he not feel that way? Mandela passing, Newtown's unrequited anniversary coming soon, hatred and ragged start for his hope-giving ACA, hard core intransigence everywhere he looks.

Dismissal of real accomplishments, yet a new year arrives, and once again we hope.

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Wow - Obama at the National Christmas Tree lighting [View all] UrbScotty Dec 2013 OP

What an amazing picture, UrbScotty! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #1

Amazing photography and a wonderful picture. n/t UtahLib Dec 2013 #2

He looks weary and reflective elfin Dec 2013 #3

The weight of the world, elfin.. Some more pics.. Cha Dec 2013 #5

Oh, wow! I love those! Thanks Cha. freshwest Dec 2013 #6

You left out 'GOP rage to impeach' IrishAyes Dec 2013 #13

That's an Awesome shot, Scotty! The colors.. all Cha Dec 2013 #4

Wondering about that icy blue look - it is really cold in D.C. right now? freshwest Dec 2013 #7

It must be cold there ailsagirl Dec 2013 #8

PNW in the same shape. Brrrrr!!!! freshwest Dec 2013 #9

We hit 2 degrees last night. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #14

Wow!! ailsagirl Dec 2013 #18

The dogs are not too big to sleep in bed with me, but I'm such a light sleeper that IrishAyes Dec 2013 #19

The global warming disturbs me not a little ailsagirl Dec 2013 #20

Wow, FABulous shot!! CaliGal Dec 2013 #10

Thank you for posting this. Pay attention and cherish these days while we have them. NBachers Dec 2013 #11

What you said. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #15

There's also "Mom, what were "Republicans?" NBachers Dec 2013 #16

Either will do. Whatever works! Operative word is "were" IrishAyes Dec 2013 #17

this is one of those pics where you have to know JI7 Dec 2013 #12

This needs a Kick.. Mahalos, Scotty! Cha Dec 2013 #21

.. Cha Dec 2013 #22