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Presidential Elevation

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by rimrocker, Sep 29, 2009.

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  1. rimrocker

    rimrocker Contributing Member

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    Man, it's great to have a cool President again...

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    #1 rimrocker, Sep 29, 2009
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    <object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zSgiXGELjbc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zSgiXGELjbc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object>
     
    #2 basso, Sep 29, 2009
  3. DonkeyMagic

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    agreed.

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    #3 DonkeyMagic, Sep 29, 2009
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    <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/18133170/1712161057/name/JackWebbSchoolsObama.wmv"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/18133170/1712161057/name/JackWebbSchoolsObama.wmv" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" autoplay="false" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>
     
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  5. vlaurelio

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    nah, his opponents just can't jump :D
     
    #5 vlaurelio, Sep 29, 2009
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    That photo is doctored. Below shows the original.

    Not cropped:

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    Not cropped, rotated, or photoshoped:

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    #6 Ottomaton, Sep 29, 2009
  7. vlaurelio

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    can't we all at least agree on this?

    this is a basketball site first and foremost
     
    #7 vlaurelio, Sep 29, 2009
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    <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i93BJiYLaj8&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i93BJiYLaj8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
     
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  9. mc mark

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    I don't know rim.

    Obama giving face to THREE white guys. what will people think?
     
    #9 mc mark, Sep 29, 2009
  10. rocketsjudoka

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    Would you try to stuff the ball back or level a no-layups hard foul in the face of the President of the United States? Especially with some Secret Service agents with hair triggers hanging around just out of frame.
     
    #10 rocketsjudoka, Sep 29, 2009
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    once he steps on the court he's just a man

    bring it!
     
    #11 mc mark, Sep 29, 2009
  12. rocketsjudoka

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    Just to note also that GW Bush was a pretty physically fit President too who might not be able to sky over Obama could probably outrun him in a 10 or even 5K.

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    #12 rocketsjudoka, Sep 29, 2009
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    Why are there no pics of Obama passing?

    edit: basso, can you disable the auto-start on that Dragnet vid? thanks.
     
    #13 Rashmon, Sep 29, 2009
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    Ironically enough, our dullest Presidents were probably also the best athletes...

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    #14 Dairy Ashford, Sep 29, 2009
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    Don't forget William Howard Taft. He really brought some size to the o-line. ;)

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    #15 BetterThanI, Sep 30, 2009
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    See the original post...

    I can't believe I have to explain this elementary and universal concept on a basketball board...running is not cool, hoops is cool. Only odd people, dullards, or folks trying to hide from the grim reaper run. Cool people play basketball because it is the greatest athletic avenue for individual expression within a team game. No runner's high can match the joy of playing ball well.

    Then there is the presidential corollary: if you're the President, having your schedule set so you can always get your daily workout in is not cool, catching a pickup game of hoops when your schedule allows is extremely cool.
     
    #16 rimrocker, Sep 30, 2009
  17. rimrocker

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    Dude is almost 50 and still has some elevation to his game. It's acceptable to break out a can of whoop ass on pasty-faced interns just out of college who happen to be 20-25 years younger.
     
    #17 rimrocker, Sep 30, 2009
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    unfortunately, no- i tried.
     
    #18 basso, Sep 30, 2009
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    [​IMG]

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    (The new South Lawn court)

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    (That's Sec of Ed Arne Duncan who played pro ball in Australia)

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    (Cheering on Sasha at a youth basketball game... how cool is it that the Pres and First Lady sit on the floor with everyone else?)

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    (High School Photo)
     
    #19 rimrocker, Oct 13, 2009
  20. juicystream

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    While it may be cool that he loves basketball and isn't afraid to still play, he has no elevation. I wish I could get a game of 21 with him. I think I could take him.
     
    #20 juicystream, Oct 13, 2009
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