Obama visit photos

Air Force One is still at the airport.
Cops are being called out to some “Man” hiding on the roof of Brand Depot at the moment.

They should be taking off shortly.

Just watched the Obama’s speech in Parliament. You only have to listen to him to see why Julia has a crush on him! Compare that to Abbott’s gushing speech, what a travesty. Abbott’s still stuck in the 1950’s and his Menzies/Howard/God worship – it’s embarrassing.

bigfeet said :

Mr Gillespie said :

Juliar and Obummer have lowered the general IQ of each of the countries that they lead, Johnboy

Oh I see what you have done there. You have taken the names “Julia” and “Obama” and changed them into what can only be described as biting political satire with thoughtful social commentary. Clever. Too clever for this site I would imagine.

I guess we wont be seeing you around here for much longer Mr G. With this sort of political acumen and insight I am sure that one of the leading world newspapers will be snapping you up for editorial comment.

Hell, if you present as well in person as you do in print (which I am sure you do), I predict your own television show within 6 months, a slide into politics in a further 12 months and then ….His Excellency Mr G…President of the Republic of Australia.

And we can all say we were there when it started.

Now THAT’S sarcasm!

loved the spot on Hamster Wheel last night, comparing the Obama car to Julia’s… (at 1:50)

Campbell High School.

http://twitter.com/ABarrMLA/statuses/136964657884831744

The Rural Fire Service appear to have had great fun hosting the vehicles:

http://actrfs.blogspot.com/2011/11/can-actrfs-assist-with-president-of.html

*assassin *permanently – wow, even my head’s in a spin, and I haven’t even seen the guy 😉

Mysteryman said :

Julia looked like an idiot. What an embarrassment.

I’d much rather have a pollie who gets all giggly in the presence of the world’s most important man, than a pollie like Andrew Barr, the smiling assasin, who has a permanantly etched smirk for every occasion…

I rather like the fact she is human…

I think defence personnel have alot of time on their hand! Great photo’s though!

Holden Caulfield said :

I did but see him flying by.

, and yet I love him till I die.

I still cannot believe he said that!!

BimboGeek said :

I got buzzed at around 8:30 by what sounded like a low altitude black hawk. I was not ready to be awake! Nice helicopters though.
So where do I get a timetable or any kind of update on what area to stalk/avoid (depending on whether I value my hearing)?

I saw it from my kitchen window as I was making my coffee this morning. Wasn’t that close though, not noisy at all.

Julia looked like an idiot. What an embarrassment.

I’m not really happy about having US Marines stationed in Australia, either.

I got buzzed at around 8:30 by what sounded like a low altitude black hawk. I was not ready to be awake! Nice helicopters though.
So where do I get a timetable or any kind of update on what area to stalk/avoid (depending on whether I value my hearing)?

I-filed said :

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

I spose you could be right. We were never given the chance to see the colour of Howard’s cheeks when he was with Bush Jr as his head was so far up Jr’s arse.

dks00k said :

What is this F18 patrol all about anyway?

Apart from 1 attempt, all Presidental assassinations and attempts have been in the US. Does Washington have to endure F16s flying about the Whitehouse day and night? I think not.

I think you’ll find ever since 9/11 there are fighters in the air over Washington 24/7.

Mr Gillespie said :

There has been too much contempt directed at The Dishonourable President George W. Bush and The Dishonourable John W. Howard…

I fixed that for.

There can never be enough contempt for those two. They give politicians a bad name.

Oh, an update regarding Bob Brown promising to be on his best behaviour in contrast to the absolutely disgraceful performances he and Senator Nettle put on for George Bush, source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8375194/brown-on-best-behaviour-for-obama-speech

The bit that gives it all away is where the article says he regards Mr Obama as “wiser and more astute” than his predecessor George W Bush.

“(The president) is very welcome here, it’s a pity he can’t stay longer,” he told ABC radio.

HYPOCRISY LOUD AND CLEAR Senator Brown. Make President Obama feel right at home, yet you do that disgraceful exhibition when President George Bush was here.

dks00k said :

What is this F18 patrol all about anyway?

Apart from 1 attempt, all Presidental assassinations and attempts have been in the US. Does Washington have to endure F16s flying about the Whitehouse day and night? I think not.

Actually funny you should say that. Listening to them do laps last night it took me a minute to recall why it was so familiar. I realised that it reminded me of living in DC, with the exception that the was less chopper noise to accompany the fast jets.

I-filed said :

Just what I wonder are the policy differences between George W Bush and Barack Obama – GWB was excoriated by most of us, and subjected to rage in parliament, yet no Greens have been dissing Obama that I’m aware of! Guantanamo Bay is still open, the US is still in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Obama stated his pro-nuclear-sales-to-India stance this afternoon … Where is Bob Brown on Obama’s policies? Looking as though the Obama-musk is affecting him too!

That’s the thing. There is a very distinct political bias that favours the Democrats over the Republicans. Notice what Brown Bob said, “We’ve got a president now who knows a lot more about equality and respect than his predecessor, George W Bush,” Senator Brown said. (source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-16/brown-says-he-won27t-interject-in-obama-speech/3674822) which is KEY EVIDENCE in the case against the Greens and the morons they represent.

Now, regarding the comments made in response to what I said about Juliar Gillard’s unmarried boyfriend Tim Matheson being allowed to play freely behind the inner security cordon protecting the President. Someone who says he is a cameraman in the press pack following the President refutes what has been widely said about the stringent security requirements of being near the President. What you are saying is, the belief about the stringent security measures is all show? Like the secrecy of what’s inside Air Force One, and all the fascinating details about the indestructible Presidential car, it’s all a big show-off, is that what you’re saying?

And this picking on my merely referring to them as “Juliar” and “Obummer”, that’s just plain pettiness. There has been too much contempt directed at The Honourable President George W. Bush and The Honourable John W. Howard, it is time it was balanced out a bit and the pro-Democrat, pro-Labor, pro-Green, pro-progressive stupid, eroding political idealists were put in their place and told to just shut up, accept that if something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it, and like our world the way it is, fix ONLY what really is broken, otherwise just bloody well lump it.

The golden moment for me when the secret service agent directed gillard and bryce where to stand, they snapped to attention on command. Classic. That said it all for me.

Did anyone notice whether it was an alien in the photo or ‘warnie’

Mr Gillespie said :

Juliar and Obummer have lowered the general IQ of each of the countries that they lead, Johnboy

Oh I see what you have done there. You have taken the names “Julia” and “Obama” and changed them into what can only be described as biting political satire with thoughtful social commentary. Clever. Too clever for this site I would imagine.

I guess we wont be seeing you around here for much longer Mr G. With this sort of political acumen and insight I am sure that one of the leading world newspapers will be snapping you up for editorial comment.

Hell, if you present as well in person as you do in print (which I am sure you do), I predict your own television show within 6 months, a slide into politics in a further 12 months and then ….His Excellency Mr G…President of the Republic of Australia.

And we can all say we were there when it started.

Also this just in: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/secret-service-says-bullet-hit-white-house/story-e6frfku0-1226197312223

dks00k said :

What is this F18 patrol all about anyway?

Apart from 1 attempt, all Presidental assassinations and attempts have been in the US. Does Washington have to endure F16s flying about the Whitehouse day and night? I think not.

It’s called “Security Theatre,” by those in the industry, with an added element of showing off just for the sake of it on the part of Australian authorities. It’s worth noting that fighters aren’t used when AF1 is in Israel nor Iraq or Afghanistan where there are very viable threats. Given the amount of air traffic in the Canberra area, it’s also a joke not to just close the air space and have a couple of fighters on hot standby at Fairbairn to respond to an incursion.

I actually wouldn’t hold it against Obama as much as the local authorities, this clip shows how relaxed he and the Secret Service can be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_ZUTVESJPk&feature=related

They used the 2005 era DTS limo instead of “The Beast”, just the 4 or so essential Secret Service Counter Assault SUVs, no DC Police or sirens and turned up at a burger joint.

Now keep in mind Washington DC is one of the most violent, dangerous cities in the US. It has a murder rate relative to population that is mind boggling, even in areas just a mile or so from the Capitol.

Angelina said :

Why did the Govenor-General change into a different outfit? Why can’t she just wear the same gear for the afternoon? It’s weird and sort of stupid.

In serious times our head of state felt it important to make like a Eurovision compere. (I wasn’t expecting it so I wasn’t keeping track of the time but now I am wondering, just when did she manage it, they all drove straight to Parliament House didn’t they? And did she have a different outfit for each course at dinner?)

What is this F18 patrol all about anyway?

Apart from 1 attempt, all Presidental assassinations and attempts have been in the US. Does Washington have to endure F16s flying about the Whitehouse day and night? I think not.

While nothing like the show put on by the yanks, I once witnessed krudd on his way out of the airport. It was rather amusing seeing the turbo territory swerve about behind C1 presumably so no-one could get a clean shot at the back of his head.

They got a red light out at the intersection, C1 in the right lane and minders sort of half/half. I was tempted to indicate left to get past the territory then pull up in the left lane but then I figure I’d like to see the wife and kids sooner rather than later.

Just what I wonder are the policy differences between George W Bush and Barack Obama – GWB was excoriated by most of us, and subjected to rage in parliament, yet no Greens have been dissing Obama that I’m aware of! Guantanamo Bay is still open, the US is still in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Obama stated his pro-nuclear-sales-to-India stance this afternoon … Where is Bob Brown on Obama’s policies? Looking as though the Obama-musk is affecting him too!

Getting sick of this jet buzzing around still, at 10:50p

Hey enough with the Hornets already! They’re not cheap to run and I want to get to sleep!

Oh alright, do another fly by…. I do love the sound of jets 😉

Frustrated said :

I-filed said :

More footage of Julia Gillard with high colour and an inane grin next to Obama at APH. He must have incredible pheromones.

Here come the anti-Labor people. Boohoo, it should be Tony Abbott…lol

Are you saying Gillard was poised and on top of things? I don’t think so! Dosed with Obama-musk and she swooned!

I-filed said :

More footage of Julia Gillard with high colour and an inane grin next to Obama at APH. He must have incredible pheromones.

Here come the anti-Labor people. Boohoo, it should be Tony Abbott…lol

Why did the Govenor-General change into a different outfit? Why can’t she just wear the same gear for the afternoon? It’s weird and sort of stupid.

carnardly said :

I just saw Obama! I just saw Obama.

Did you see Obama or see his car??

I just saw Obama! I just saw Obama.

Ala at the Lennox Gardens roundabout just about half an hour ago on his way to dinner.

Got chatting to some lovely police folk and the word on the street is “that they wouldn’t walk anywhere near the black car with the back door open” I guess that means there’s a biiiig friendly weapon of some sort in it.

If anyone is around the Hyatt within the next half hour or so you might catch another glimpse….

I-filed said :

The question as to why the van had its back up is answered here (guy with gun pointed out the back … )

http://www.news.com.au/national/obamas-special-agents-in-security-blunder-on-eve-of-australian-visit/story-e6frfkvr-1226196153062?sv=5f83d6be6079c933ac53cf357445d103

Complete and utter bollocks

Mr Gillespie said :

I-filed said :

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

Her boyfriend Tim Matheson also gets up close to the President while if you are closer than 300m you’d need a month’s worth of advanced security background checks.

Really Mr G? As one of the host broadcaster cameramen I was well and truly within 300m of the President several times today, and guess what. No “month’s worth of advance security checks” for me, either 😛 But I’m sure the facts don’t really matter when you’re on a good anti-Gillard rant 😛

Mr Gillespie said :

Juliar and Obummer have lowered the general IQ of each of the countries that they lead, Johnboy

“Juliar”…

“Obummer”…

… presented as if they contribute to a coherent argument.

Words fail me but I’ll take a swing anyway – you’re a knob, Gillespie.

Mr Gillespie said :

Juliar and Obummer have lowered the general IQ of each of the countries that they lead, Johnboy

Mr Gillespie.

I guarantee you that Obama’s turds have a higher IQ than you.

Once you become Professor of Law let us know.

Juliar and Obummer have lowered the general IQ of each of the countries that they lead, Johnboy

The question as to why the van had its back up is answered here (guy with gun pointed out the back … )

http://www.news.com.au/national/obamas-special-agents-in-security-blunder-on-eve-of-australian-visit/story-e6frfkvr-1226196153062?sv=5f83d6be6079c933ac53cf357445d103

johnboy said :

Mr Gillespie said :

I-filed said :

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

Juliar is an embarrassment of Australia to the world. What Labor Party pea-brain put her in charge, then all the security officials not only here, but also in the Secret Service, gave her a free ticket to play behind the toughest-ever security operation. Her boyfriend Tim Matheson also gets up close to the President while if you are closer than 300m you’d need a month’s worth of advanced security background checks. I’d like to know what security clearances Tim Matheson got, and how he got them??? Just by being in the same bed as the woman who was made Prime Minister??

Just knowing you exist lowers my IQ.

au contraire JB, surely knowing the existence of lower IQ drags down the average meaning yours is higher?

re – the window up. They just had a stock footage clip on the news of the same vehicle – in the back a sniper!

Mr Gillespie said :

I-filed said :

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

Juliar is an embarrassment of Australia to the world. What Labor Party pea-brain put her in charge, then all the security officials not only here, but also in the Secret Service, gave her a free ticket to play behind the toughest-ever security operation. Her boyfriend Tim Matheson also gets up close to the President while if you are closer than 300m you’d need a month’s worth of advanced security background checks. I’d like to know what security clearances Tim Matheson got, and how he got them??? Just by being in the same bed as the woman who was made Prime Minister??

Just knowing you exist lowers my IQ.

I-filed said :

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

Juliar is an embarrassment of Australia to the world. What Labor Party pea-brain put her in charge, then all the security officials not only here, but also in the Secret Service, gave her a free ticket to play behind the toughest-ever security operation. Her boyfriend Tim Matheson also gets up close to the President while if you are closer than 300m you’d need a month’s worth of advanced security background checks. I’d like to know what security clearances Tim Matheson got, and how he got them??? Just by being in the same bed as the woman who was made Prime Minister??

More footage of Julia Gillard with high colour and an inane grin next to Obama at APH. He must have incredible pheromones.

nanzan said :

Why is there an alien in the back of the black wagon as it is leaving Fairbairn in photo 27 in the slideshow?!

Yeah. Seriously WTF?

Also, I note that not a single photo actually has a visible Obama in it.

I’ve gotta say that this visit has turned into a disappointment. I don’t mind admitting I was excited about getting to see Obama, but I’m not sure that a single non-official or journalist is actually going to. It just seems like a pointless exercise him visiting if no-one is allowed to see him.

the “alien” is pure gold!

nanzan said :

Why is there an alien in the back of the black wagon as it is leaving Fairbairn in photo 27 in the slideshow?!

I thought it was Kermit.

Did Matilda House get a look-in? : ]

Holden Caulfield said :

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Yes – much worse. Julia Gillard was pink-cheeked, adoring, fervent, servile … much more so than JWH.

Why is there an alien in the back of the black wagon as it is leaving Fairbairn in photo 27 in the slideshow?!

I-filed said :

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Was she any worse than JWH when Bush jr visited?

Great shots! What is going to stick in my mind is Julia Gillard’s cloying, rapturous expression as she turned a “schoolgirl crush” face to Obama. How embarrassing.

Grail said :

Now I’m just waiting for them to bugger off back home so I can get my 3G internet connection back.

is Barack why my phone is running slow?

PantsMan said :

Rick’s shot has got a certain “grassy knoll” feel to it.

hahaha it has got the certain “stalker cam” tilt to it

Rick’s shot has got a certain “grassy knoll” feel to it.

Now I’m just waiting for them to bugger off back home so I can get my 3G internet connection back.

i submitted a picture of the beast..

lobster said :

whiteycnb said :

trevar, i’d say anyone from the Fox news network

Aren’t Fox the enemy?

Maybe they’re refrigerated trucks?

I did but see him flying by.

Just saw the first of two land, good sight.

He’s here!

Timely to check out this article from the ABC and the video Hungry Beast made up ahead of his planned 2010 visit…

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-16/barack-obama27s-retinue/3666994

went for a walk around at least 30 – 40 police plus another 30 – 50 riot cops, didnt get anymore photos before being asked to return to my desk.. alot different to when the queen came.. we stood on the side of the road about 2 metres from her car.

whiteycnb said :

trevar, i’d say anyone from the Fox news network

Aren’t Fox the enemy?

trevar, i’d say anyone from the Fox news network

trevar said :

Which journalists are unlucky enough to be getting put in the trucks?

It must be for Obama, no-one would think to target him in a Hertz truck.

Which journalists are unlucky enough to be getting put in the trucks?

here at prinstant we sit about 100 metres from the raaf entrance to the runway. alot of police around getting ready. we r getting stopped everytime we drive in or out of fairbairn.

ill try get some piccies of the hubub