President Barack Obama talks with U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen, who is serving as the National Incident Commander, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, aboard Marine One as they fly along the coastline from Venice to New Orleans, La., May 2, 2010. John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter terrorism, is in the background. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)



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TheRedDragon Pro User says:

Nice capture
Posted 16 hours ago. ( permalink )


msrocky3 says:

Before the known trolls come on this picture, please realize what this picture is about and how those people in the gulf are suffering. It might take a bit of restraint, but please remember that the world is a big place and you are not its only inhabitant..so keep your gripes to yourself. This is not the venue for it.
Posted 16 hours ago. ( permalink )


stevej_1960 Pro User says:

Great shot. It shows a leader on the job and working with the people who are most directly going to have to deal with the mess in the GUlf.
Posted 16 hours ago. ( permalink )


vtpeacenik Pro User says:

PLEASE Mr. President, stop the off shore drilling. It is insane. How can you even consider it? I would rather see a thousand off shore wind farms than risk drilling. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result.

Stop the drilling!!!! If you continue that path I will not be able to vote for you again. I was so hopeful a year ago, but you seem to be too naive for the job, and you are too dispassionate. You should have waited 10 years.
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stevej_1960 Pro User says:

I believe the President is serously rethinking the off-shore drilling business since it's clearly not as safe as it was sold to us as being. Our President is doing just fine if you think about it. As much as we liberals would like a leader to push through single payer health care, and other programs, the President has to be pragmatic and get what he can so change is here and it will continue, but it will have to be incremental. He's not naive, perhaps we were naive to think he'd act in a manner that isn't pragmatic? He seems to understand better than most of us that we cannot operate our nation by running roughshod over the opposition. He has to deal as a leader, not a bully.


C.Buttrill says:

I am so saddened to know our beaches will be hit today all because of this oil drilling...And who will pay for it? The economy is is such bad shape already...And now this will hurt more...Our beaches will be ruined...The wildlife and fishery will die...The tourism will stop...The money will not come in...All because of oil drilling!!! Another sad day in history. Sign of the times we are living in!
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jAmisht says:

I don't know. If we can drill and refine our own oil, that would help balance the deficit. If more accidents (which I personally don't think anyone should be punished unless it was on purpose, which is technically sabotage) happen, then maybe there could be an X-Prize type of contest to find a better way of doing it. But before all that, we should explore without drilling anywhere and everywhere for oil.
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Prayer Group for Obama says:

Let's keep thoughts and prayers to the people of this area, the animals and sea creatures that swim in their waters.

And please Lord, no more "drill baby, drill." Maybe Palin's millions can help save the creatures dying in the ocean waters.

Psalm 148
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!
Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you heavens of heavens, Your waters that are above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created.
He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.
Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths!
Lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word;
mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars;
wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds;
kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;
both young men and maidens; old men and children:
Posted 3 hours ago. ( permalink )


ready aim click :-) Pro User says:

I didnt agree with Obama when he said he would allow drilling, I thought it was out of character for him. Drilling is a bad idea and they say god works in mysterious ways, this was one of those instances where it is better to heed the warning before destroying the environment. It makes me sick to see what is happeneing in the Gulf, I feel for the animals who call the Gulf home. It is our responsibility to prtotect the condition of the environment, it is clearer than ever that it is time for windmill power, its a wise and clean decision.
We should send people that support drilling to clean up the mess with their "Drill baby drill!" t-shirts. - Bill Maher
Posted 2 hours ago. ( permalink )


michaelb1 Pro User says:

That's my boss with the 4 stars on his collar.
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