Barack Obama gets rock star reception in Germany

[Right_in_Virginia]

Barack Obama gets rock star reception in Germany
DW, Apr 4, 2019

Germany's fascination with the former US president lives on — even after he's left office. As an American in Germany, DW's Elizabeth Schumacher found the hype at an event in Cologne somewhat surreal.

German Obamania showed no sign of abating on Thursday as nearly 15,000 people gathered in Cologne to hear Barack Obama talk about activism, feminism, climate change and leadership.

The atmosphere ahead of the event was like a rock concert, with excited fans of all ages clearly trying to take Instagram pictures as close to the stage as possible.

"I think he's one of the most influential, interesting, intelligent figures of our generation…very empathetic. Especially when you compare him to Trump," Alex, 35, told DW.

Sarah, who has lived in Germany for eight years, gushed that "I saw President Obama speak twice in Austin, Texas when he was campaigning in 2008 and his energy was incredible…I am really looking forward to seeing him again and hearing his unwavering message of hope and optimism in a time where it is much needed!"


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[Right_in_Virginia]

[mountaineer]

If Angela had a son, he'd look like Barack. So I guess that makes her Trayvon Martin's grandmother. Or Grossmutter. 

[Snarknado]

So what could be more endearing to a German than a weak, ineffectual American president - what else is new?

[Applewood]

Obama is Europe's darling.  He's a socialist like most of them.  I believe they wish he was still president.  Obviously, they aren't too happy with the bully we have now. 

[goatprairie]

German crowds greet Obama.

[Right_in_Virginia]

So what could be more endearing to a German than a weak, ineffectual American president - what else is new?

 

[goatprairie]

So what could be more endearing to a German than a weak, ineffectual American president - what else is new?

Or weak British PMs.  Memories of Neville Chamberlain probably still stirs the blood of many Germans.

[jmyrlefuller]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Thank God for term limits.

[sneakypete]

@Right_in_Virginia

Who is that man he is getting ready to kiss?

[GtHawk]

So what could be more endearing to a German than a weak, ineffectual American president - what else is new?

Why a , America hating, muslim empowering, muslim, American president!

[mountaineer]

I just responded to one of Hussein's tweets about his Euro adventure with, "Just go away." He can't still sic the IRS on me, can he?

[Smokin Joe]

Obama is Europe's darling.  He's a socialist like most of them.  I believe they wish he was still president.  Obviously, they aren't too happy with the bully we have now.

He's a Socialist like most of them, and a Muslim like the rest...

[mountaineer]

New Record: Obama Mentions Himself 392 Times During Berlin Townhall [Montage]
'I worked out every morning; I mean, I was pretty religious about it, I was in the gym'
Apr 6, 2019 6:07 PM
By Tom Elliott

President Obama was in Germany on Saturday, ostensibly to speak about “community leadership and civic engagement” on behalf of his eponymous Obama Foundation, but Berliners soon discovered his main topic of interest was ... Barack Obama.

Obama talking about himself in an almost obsessive manner is no new phenomenon, but today he shattered his own records. Over the course of a 90 minute townhall with "emerging leaders," Obama mentioned himself an eye-popping 392 times.

Here's the breakdown of his personal pronoun use (based on a rush transcript of the event):

"I" — 274

"Me" — 25

"My" — 31

"I’d" — 9

"I’m" — 41

"Myself" — 7

“Obama” — 5   ... Read the entire article and see the video at Grabien

[Smokin Joe]

New Record: Obama Mentions Himself 392 Times During Berlin Townhall [Montage]
'I worked out every morning; I mean, I was pretty religious about it, I was in the gym'
Apr 6, 2019 6:07 PM
By Tom Elliott

President Obama was in Germany on Saturday, ostensibly to speak about “community leadership and civic engagement” on behalf of his eponymous Obama Foundation, but Berliners soon discovered his main topic of interest was ... Barack Obama.

Obama talking about himself in an almost obsessive manner is no new phenomenon, but today he shattered his own records. Over the course of a 90 minute townhall with "emerging leaders," Obama mentioned himself an eye-popping 392 times.

Here's the breakdown of his personal pronoun use (based on a rush transcript of the event):

"I" — 274

"Me" — 25

"My" — 31

"I’d" — 9

"I’m" — 41

"Myself" — 7

“Obama” — 5   ... Read the entire article and see the video at Grabien

LOL! (He didn't build that!)

[edpc]

Well, they also think Hasslehoff is awesome, so......