President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a Chinese restaurant in San Franciso this week - and received a very warm reception indeed.
Ordering two bags of dim-sum from the Great Eastern Restaurant, the President mingled with the owners and diners who were enjoying plates of lo mein when he arrived.
His unannounced appearance prompted cries of "Obama! Obama!", KGO810 said.
Two women dove in for a cuddle and managed to sneak in a squeeze of the Presidential bottom.
If he minded, Obama didn't show it, and was pictured leaving the restaurant beaming, on Thursday.
The President is in the area attending various fund-raising events.
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President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a Chinese restaurant in San Franciso this week - and received a very warm reception indeed.
Ordering two bags of dim-sum from the Great Eastern Rest...
President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a Chinese restaurant in San Franciso this week - and received a very warm reception indeed.
Ordering two bags of dim-sum from the Great Eastern Rest...
Well, at least they don't serve dog. BTW, when Willard's dog, Seamus, had his little "accident" atop the family station wagon, he was unceremoniously hosed down. It turns out Seamus had had enough, took off for regions unknown and was never seen again by the dog-loving Romneys.
Totto: Well, at least they don't serve dog. BTW, when Willard's
This is about a good Chinese take-away and sense of fun right? But people choose to resort to politics so: To those who advocate ‘Obama should not win because he supposedly brought economic woes etc.’ Dare to educate yourselves: First by taking take note that President Obama inherited like most leaders in the last five years, seismic economic woes coming into office in the midst of a global economic down turn. Secondly, no first and foremost, again, take note he has turned the economy around – joblessness is first decreasing, the economy is growing in the US, yes in the US of A.
So where is the logic of campaigning or voting to just defeat Obama? What is your justifiable, if ever, rational paranoia? Appealing to rigid, backward thinking! Not to have a mature independent mind in today's well-informed world is a crime. I am harshly surprised most republican candidates parade the campaign slogan- I am the one who can defeat Obama. That just confirms what many suspect - money can buy an education but not brains, what is with their campaign architects and PR! Is one not to present policies more credit worthy, ideals more lofty, solutions more urgent and a path ahead more desirable to deserve the post of a president? Identifying with the lowest of human emotions, seeking support on the basis of’ hate’ for Obama is not worthy of one being even a contender to lead a country deemed leader of the 'Free' world’.
maryegunyu: This is about a good Chinese take-away and sense of
See Bachmann is out of the race! American’s have no place for divisive or diminishing politics. Obama deserves to win, he has been an American president first, that is the indisputable best – a president not defined by race or racism, simply a good man, an honourable man.
That out of the way, let one imagine Obama were single then wilder fantasies one inflicts upon oneself! But fullhearted credit and respect to deserving Michelle, a woman of substance, for getting there first. I admit the woman who pinched Obama's bum is in an envious position but not my style. I am for a devouring titillating eye contact that sears, connects passionately at the soul level, striping and taking some ' sexsensua’l essence – that aboriginal, pure, sincere attraction, that unavoidably always satisfied wordlessly - so naturally, harmlessly, mutually an acknowledgement of 'what would be, only if', an uncorrupted, pure force between the opposite sexes. Oh, if good fortune had permitted! Obama is one vibrant handsome charming mind (man); power surely heightened 'our' fantasy! His mental acumen gets me MOST.
maryegunyu: See Bachmann is out of the race! American’s have no
well of course you're going to vote for some one else. you're all caught up in cliches. you have no choice but to vote for some one else. they have you in a mind trap. try listening to flobots "there's a war going on for your mind." just to show you how easy it is to wake up. its, also, easy to live your whole life with your eyes closed. it requires a little work to open them and see the world. those intelligent people that seem to scare the right so much are just people that have worked to understand how the game is really being played. you find your answers with rush limbaugh or beck.
darkmark: well of course you're going to vote for some one
it's obviously because she is short... my question though... why does the agent in the background look like he is liking it so much??? He has that "hey, not bad" look on his face.... I guess DADT is over for the secret service too.
scottieriz: it's obviously because she is short... my question though... why
I See my posting caused a small flurry of somewhat abusive responses, however I still stand by my comments, I believe he will lose the election, and deserves to do so, and no amount of abusive comments will change my mind.
sidmouth: I See my posting caused a small flurry of somewhat
There is still plenty of time of course and anything can happen, but given the current level and group of candidates trying to get the nomination in the GOP, I think it would be very difficult for him to lose. Republicans don't seem to know for sure who they need to satisfy more, the the social conservatives, the fiscal ones or moderates.
benchy: There is still plenty of time of course and anything
Classic and I hope that he was able to also try the Mandrin House as it is very good also. I think the lady will have a smile for awhile and a new story for all...that's nice work Mr. President!! :) JTD
johndukesjtd: Classic and I hope that he was able to also
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Huffington Post UK Sara C Nelson First Posted: 17/02/2012 10:53 Updated: 17/02/2012 11:13