Say what you will about him, but I think Obama's just such a charismatic and likable dude, as shown by this
[QUOTE=Clovernoodle;34817751]Say what you will about him, but I think Obama's just such a charismatic and likable dude, as shown by this[/QUOTE]
yeah dude
that's why he's in politics
Awesome. You wouldn't see any presidential candidates doing this.
[QUOTE=Clovernoodle;34817751]Say what you will about him, but I think Obama's just such a charismatic and likable dude, as shown by this[/QUOTE]
Likeable maybe but he was awful shy about singing. Which is kinda odd because i'm sure that's not the first time he has.
[QUOTE=shian;34817882][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo[/media][/QUOTE]
Hope to see some other leaders get in on this soon, we could maybe have some sort of World Leader X Factor
[QUOTE=SilverHammer;34817894]Likeable maybe but he was awful shy about singing. Which is kinda odd because i'm sure that's not the first time he has.[/QUOTE]
it isn't
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-hDt2E8MoE[/media]
[QUOTE=shian;34817882][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo[/media][/QUOTE]
Obama vs Putin sing-off would be the greatest thing ever
Oh Obama you so crazy :smile:
thread icon shouldn't be "Politics" to be honest.
<3 would have fit more anyway
you can see at first he didnt want to do it. He shook his head
[QUOTE=shian;34817882][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo[/media][/QUOTE]
why is gerad depardu there and why is he huge
Well, that's it, the internet's over everybody. Go home.
[QUOTE=Clovernoodle;34817751]Say what you will about him, but I think Obama's just such a charismatic and likable dude, as shown by this[/QUOTE]
lol
the job of a politician is to be likable and convince people they're suitable leaders by performing menial social tasks that have nothing to do with actual politics
[QUOTE=beanhead;34822830]you can see at first he didnt want to do it. He shook his head[/QUOTE]
i wouldn't want to do it either. especially if you're not much of a singer. he seems to have an ok voice nothing extraordinary so it's uncomfortable singing in front of a bunch of people.
I don't like how showy American politics is, it just feels wrong to see politicians acting like entertainers - it is as if charisma and charm mean more than actual competence.
But still, can you imagine David Cameron doing this? Would be hilarious.
[QUOTE=Hivemind;34823883]I don't like how showy American politics is, it just feels wrong to see politicians acting like entertainers - it is as if charisma and charm mean more than actual competence.
But still, can you imagine David Cameron doing this? Would be hilarious.[/QUOTE]
I don't think he's doing it as a show - he's really like this. He just doesn't put on a veneer of detached professionalism whenever he's in public unlike most politicians - he's just relaxed an in-tune with the mood of the crowd. I love it honestly.
Cameron singing would be airbourne bacon.
[QUOTE=Kopimi;34823758]lol
the job of a politician is to be likable and convince people they're suitable leaders by performing menial social tasks that have nothing to do with actual politics[/QUOTE]
He never said he was a good politician. Just that he was "charismatic and likable".
This reminds me of the time Stephen Harper sang a Beatles song with Yo Yo Ma.
[QUOTE=Kopimi;34823758]lol
the job of a politician is to be likable and convince people they're suitable leaders by performing menial social tasks that have nothing to do with actual politics[/QUOTE]
so Obama is the only candidate actually doing his job?
Now watch the Republicans eat him alive because he's NOT DOING HIS JOB RABBLE RABBLE OBAMA WOULD RATHER RELAX FOR A FEW HOURS THAN FIX THE ECONOMY
[QUOTE=Hardpoint Nomad;34825222]Now watch the Republicans eat him alive because he's NOT DOING HIS JOB RABBLE RABBLE OBAMA WOULD RATHER RELAX FOR A FEW HOURS THAN FIX THE ECONOMY[/QUOTE]
This has already happened judging by the comments on a promoted event on Google Plus. Nowhere is safe from these people.
[QUOTE=Strike 86;34825003]I don't think he's doing it as a show - he's really like this. He just doesn't put on a veneer of detached professionalism whenever he's in public unlike most politicians - he's just relaxed an in-tune with the mood of the crowd. I love it honestly.
Cameron singing would be airbourne bacon.[/QUOTE]
I think the idea that a politician might actually be likeable in real life is just too much for me to take. Instant skepticism mode ensues. Damn you politics, what have you done to me!
[QUOTE=Clovernoodle;34817923]Obama vs Putin sing-off would be the greatest thing ever[/QUOTE]
If there's a future war between Russia and the US, it should just be put to a sing-off between their presidents.
[QUOTE=Kopimi;34823758]lol
the job of a politician is to be likable and convince people they're suitable leaders by performing menial social tasks that have nothing to do with actual politics[/QUOTE]
He's being a normal human, there's nothing wrong with that.
[QUOTE=shian;34817882][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4IjHz2yIo[/media][/QUOTE]
Oh god the pitch correction
If Obama doesn't get his second term he could always fall back on being a blues singer. It doesn't matter how mediocre his voice is, people would still buy it because it's the ex-President singing.
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