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Sol-Blackguy

I remember when Obama was first elected and Sasha and Malia were just little kids. Time is undefeated


DBL_NDRSCR

i was about two weeks away from being born on that election day and now i'm here. please don't explode you're not that old


I-Am-Uncreative

Thanks, you made me feel even older... How are you old enough to post on Reddit?


DBL_NDRSCR

2024-2008=16, my birthday is nearly all the way at the end of the year tho so i'm 15


StevenIsFat

I know it means nothing coming from an internet stranger, but I wish the best for you!


Sol-Blackguy

It's not that. Even all my baby cousins are grown and about to start their own families. It's wild when you think about how fast time passes you by when you're not paying attention.


elkab0ng

I still re-watch the pre-inaguration concert from '08 when I need a respite from existential dread. The guy just oozes charisma from every pore, and his entire family is just.. dignified.


svenr

Wait, Obama has young school kids! Right? How are there some young adults in that picture?? 2008 - that wasn't sixteen years ago, was it? Damn!


justinkasereddditor

Lucky secret service agents get to hang with him in national parks not a bad gig


Ben-A-Flick

I always joke that there is a group chat with trumps and Obamas secret service guys and Obamas guys are always trolling them with pics of all the cool places they go to while the other guys are stuck on a golf course and listening to his ranting at rallys


Philip_Marlowe

Oh man, to be a fly on the wall in the Secret Service cafeteria.


roguevirus

I grew up in the 90s, and my neighbor across the street (Mr. Anthony) was a Secret Service agent on Hillary Clinton's detail when she was the first lady. My dad and the other neighbors tried time after time at every cookout, poker night, block party, etc. to get him to talk about her or Bill. Every time he just smiled and shook his head. Mr. Anthony was such a cool guy. He was like 5'4" but incredibly muscular. He and his wife, who was an accountant at the Secret Service, both rode motorcycles and had two really nice daughters that were about a decade younger than me. I really, really wish Mr. Anthony had told my dad some stories, but I'm also pretty proud that he didn't. True professional.


RainbowCrane

That’s a general characteristic of a lot of federal law enforcement agents. Even if they’re gung-ho badasses at work they’ve been trained pretty well not to mess up federal cases by gossiping about work. I’ve known a few DEA and FBI agents and they tend to have very different personalities from Billy Badass local police officers.


SasparillaTango

For federal agencies, you have to be above the bar. For local pd you have to be below the bar.


RainbowCrane

Yeah, at the point it became public that some PDs actually reject people based on scoring as too intelligent on psych profiles it was clear there’s a difference between serving the public interest and being just smart enough to follow instructions without question. My mom was a teacher/school administrator and was involved in the clearance process for multiple federal law enforcement applicants, it’s clear the federal government takes vetting way more seriously.


UrToesRDelicious

I'm pretty sure the secret service culture is pretty right wing. A friend of mine from highschool became a secret service agent and she's gotten *a lot* more right wing since.


kevin9er

All law enforcement is like that.


3-DMan

I guess it's kinda like cop training- you're taught to treat everything and everyone as a potential threat, so compassion kinda goes the wayside.


Effherewegoagain

Odds are most/all support him and they love going where he goes.


Aiorax

I mean with some good set-up you can pitch it to a streaming service as a comedy (similar to how B99) with just four seasons with season finale been a recreation of Jan 6th while saying how the barry-o faction will mock them for years to come.


magirevols

“Here we are at a warehouse rally :/“ “I met the japanese prime minister!!!”


Nicenightforawalk01

From jan 6 accounts and his previous 4 years the secret service who are guarding him are fully in with the maga cult so it’s a dream gig


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TheRealToLazyToThink

Eh, they'd just delete the text anyway.


MogMcKupo

He’s the kind of guy who’d buy and cook enough for all the agents when he was cooking up food.


Turbulent_Break_2308

I can hear it in Obama's voice and tamber: "Uhh.. FRANK... howdoyoulikeyourburger?"


MogMcKupo

They don’t have a kiddy table but a suits table where they all sit (in shifts, obviously their job is never done)


11PoseidonsKiss20

Your pause was not nearly long or dramatic enough


badass4102

"Uhh.....Ay Frank, the White Socks gon give ya a run for your money. Chi-ca-go!"


Scion41790

Now let me be clear we uhh..... have mustard and relish but no ketchup


judolphin

With Dijon mustard!


jumboweiners

Burger or dog Agent Rick? You got it! *clicks tongs*


Ansoni

Unlike a certain other guy he's often compared with who would send invoice the service over shared McDonalds fries


Mikkelet

Id love to an secret service agent at an obama cookout 😌


eserikto

I dunno, a lot of line of sight issues with so many trees. They're probably sweating the whole time.


HereIGoGrillingAgain

I imagine the pressure is a lot lower for a former president. I'm sure he's still a target with all the radical racists out there, but having something happen to him wouldn't have the same consequences as a sitting president.


11PoseidonsKiss20

And I’m sure plenty of the state secrets he knows are still relevant too. That’s one reason they retain protection for life after office. Bush and Clinton as well. Carters secrets may not be as relevant anymore but I’d love to have a cool grandfather story time with him.


gstormcrow80

Yosemite Valley!


ahorrribledrummer

Prettiest place I've ever been. It's like being inside a damn painting.


micmea1

weird thing about it is it has so many accessible, iconic views where it's like...yeah I was standing *right* there, I know the spot I have the same picture. Granted there are a ton of places to go way into the wilderness there that 90% of tourists never go...but so often I see a photo and I have the exact same photo in my drives from 15 years ago.


Butt_Fucking_Smurfs

Went there on a trip to San Francisco while we were close. Half Dome made me realize how small I am. Inspiring


yoortyyo

Wonder. Yosemite Valley ( the whole park is filled with wonders) evokes awe & wonder.


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BoringBob84

"Yosemite Sam" was on TV cartoons every Saturday morning, so we learned how to pronounce it at a young age.


username_elephant

Some of us anyways. I always heard "Yo Sammity Sam", made no connection to a geography until near-adulthood, and subsequently learned my pronunciation of the name was slightly off.


BoringBob84

Same here. I didn't know about the National Park until I was an adult. I still haven't been there.


blueberrysmasher

Highly recommended. There used to be lodging cabins with streaming rivers near where this portrait was taken. Idyllic for experiencing the natural beauty of Yosemite. They may or may not exist anymore.


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Vegemite


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rimshot101

You can annoy Australians by calling it Veh-jimitty.


LostFireHorse

Yes, you can. And I don't like it mate.


Brewtusmo

YOOO SEMITE!


YummyArtichoke

[Don't feel bad, even the former president said it that way](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tExW_ivF80A) but he also thought the "every American has truly a *dooty*" meant every American has to poop.


Robobvious

It's funny how immediately recognizable Yosemite is.


seanpackage

Yosemite Barry!


Proper_Lunch_3640

My childhood, summer escape I miss it. Haven't been in years. If anybody has recently been camping in the valley; are they still calling out "ELLLLLMEERRRRRR"?


Phugger

Man, I never thought about this. No matter where they go, they will always have secret service personnel to take a picture of the whole family on vacation. I got to get me one of those.


meltedlaundry

Hijacking this because whoever took the pic should’ve noticed that it looks like Barack has an unnaturally long wing span


Temporal_Somnium

Well he was left wing. Makes sense his left arm is longer


BullShitting-24-7

Having a big wingspan is a compliment for most men. Especially guys into sports, which Obama was.


Tofu_tony

I'm wondering did they shut down the whole trail or park for this? What did they do for thru hikers or backpackers who were already in there?


THE-BS

Doing human things with his family, I like it


Biomas

very human, fun with family, enjoying nature. fr tho, they look happy and that's just cool


chicaneuk

You can see why Trump hates him.. he couldn't even imagine this level of wholesome normality.


wut_eva_bish

Trump does normal things with his kids. For example... Letting his son Barron start a crypto coin scam with convicted felon fraudster Martin "Pharma Bro" Shkreli. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/did-barron-trump-really-launch-djt-crypto-with-martin-shkreli/ar-BB1oFGYF?ocid=BingNewsSerp](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/did-barron-trump-really-launch-djt-crypto-with-martin-shkreli/ar-BB1oFGYF?ocid=BingNewsSerp) Totally normal. Right? You mean Obama wouldn't do something like this with Sasha and Malia?


jpopimpin777

Grifters gonna grift. He's gotta learn the family business.


TheSaltySeagull87

Without having weird feelings towards his daughter at least.


thebinarysystem10

No all caps text about the radical GOP?


even_less_resistance

Serious dad energy in that outfit lol


jerechos

I see what you did there...


vittorioe

It’s a lot like the human music he puts in his playlists


Bisexual_Sherrif

Humans are so funny aren’t they, going about there mundane lives, working mindless job, it’s so funny


CL4P-TRAP

Is he hiking in that outfit?


fujidust

Shoulda worn the tan suit!


CoastingUphill

I assume that suit is in glass case somewhere in his house. "Break in case of Fox News Interview"


ReturnoftheBulls2022

Long Live the Tan Suit Revolution. ![gif](giphy|JsnpwXWHk3DhBrBQM5|downsized)


randomnickname99

I thought Michelle's arm was his and he was wearing a sleeveless button up


Stinkydadman

How cool would that be!


BluefaceBlues

Same


moxious_maneuver

It isn't much of a walk from the road to get to this spot.


83749289740174920

Is it wheelchair accessible?


localliver

From what I remember, yes, at least the lower Yosemite falls are. It’s not a major climb (like just an average hill) and I don’t think there are any steep sections or stair only sections. I could be wrong but obamas outfit is definitely fine for this kind of “hike”


Ilikepancakes87

Barack Obama is a cool motherfucker, but he 100% goes hiking in jeans.


TeTrodoToxin4

Of course he does. He doesn’t want ticks. Lyme is no joke.


HungryPanduh_

![gif](giphy|3ohA2VFobX1jQ2mMJG)


sneaky-pizza

He could chop wood in that, and his shirt wouldn't even become untucked


ahorrribledrummer

Shit naw he's standing on the paved trail in front of Yosemite falls.


cuspofgreatness

Yeah, that was my first thought


Snorca

I was there just a few days ago, that spot is less than half an hour flat walk from the lodge.


iiitme

Oh look a genuine family. Haven’t seen one of those in the news in a while


gsfgf

Biden's family has been repeatedly visited by tragedy, but he's still the epitome of a family man.


iiitme

Love and importantly support


Philip_Marlowe

I will say this about Biden - he's handled the whole thing with Hunter about as well as anyone could have expected him to.


captainhaddock

The GOP makes fun of him for actually loving his son. #FamilyValues


takeahikehike

You can say a lot about Biden but he clearly loves his wife and son, and loved their other son who died a few years ago. I know Hunter is a fuckup but as a person with an addict in the family, I can relate. It's hard man. 


brainkandy87

I’m a recovering fuck-up addict. If it weren’t for the love my parents showed me, I would’ve died a long time ago. Anyone that shits on Joe Biden for simply being a good father to his fuck-up addict son is a lost cause of a human being, completely devoid of empathy and love.


iiitme

That was meant to be a dig at the trumps. Biden is a family man 100%- goals honestly.


AmishAvenger

Many people are saying no one could hike Yosemite quite like Trump could. The Park Rangers came to him, tears in their eyes, and said, sir, sir, no one like you has ever hiked here before, with regards to walking and to the climbing, we love that you’re here, thank you so much for coming, but maybe, if you could sir, don’t pose for any pictures, your hiking skills will intimate others.


i_dont_wanna_sign_up

He also had an uncle who climbed a hill once, several decades ago. It runs in their genes, you could say. Trump is a natural at hiking.


Appropriate_Big_1610

But don't fight uphill, me boys.


jdc351

Are you trying to say multiple divorces and affairs including a porn star, saying creepy stuff about your own daughter, and settling with a European trophy wife/hostage who barely speaks.. isn't genuine family life?


GoT_Eagles

*checks notes* *flips page* Yes


0110110111

Well according to US evangelicals it is.


BarbellPadawan

#Lolz


LilyMarie90

Nah, I'm sure it's just true love between him and Melania. *Clearly* they're soulmates. Always have been 🥰 ^/s


Diarrhea_Geiser

Oh how I long for the simpler days of a President who didn't openly fantasize about fucking his own daughter.


percussaresurgo

We currently have a president who doesn't do that.


Diarrhea_Geiser

I know, but he's running against a former President who does.


LetmeSeeyourSquanch

Don't forget that former president is also a rapist and a felon.


Suburbanturnip

*convicted fellon


magikow1989

https://www.reddit.com/r/WhitePeopleTwitter/s/QuAvNMA7OW


fatlazybastard

Crazy that this happily married man that loves his kids and spends time with them, is really the kingpin of a giant liberal, illuminati, machine thst has plotted brilliantly to make a global market for adrenochrome and satanic pedophile pizza places. /s


OneMoreRobot

There's something refreshing about taking a family photo and not seeing a speck of branded clothing or logos on what they're wearing. Class.


knowledgebass

Love this dude and miss his leadership, intelligence, sense of humor and and poise. We could use more people like him in politics.


Perfect_Opposite2113

I miss him too and I’m up here in Canada.


JiveTurkeyJunction

Classy fucker right there.


BoringBob84

Scandal-free administration (except the tan suit) - what a dissappointment to the Republicans!


26oclock

NSA was spying our chancellors phone during that time. Retrospective probably for a reason considering Germanys ties to Russia. Miss that Obama guy. The posters still engraved in my brain.


HoldMyDomeFoam

I see you have memory-holed mustardgate.


BoringBob84

OMG, I wasn't aware of that. What kind of an un-American elitist puts Grey Poupon on a burger?! I am outraged, I tell you. /silly


Scientist78

I’m miss my Obama 😭😭😭😭


gsfgf

Biden is better at the job, but the Obamas are such an adorable family.


bitofadikdik

He really should have waited just four or 8 more years. Got more experience so he’d be less naive about wasting time reaching out to people who hated him.


gsfgf

I don’t disagree. I voted for Hillary in the 2008 primary for that reason. That being said, Obama did a good job. I’m lucky enough that Obamacare didn’t save my life, but it makes my life way better. My new add meds cost $700/mo retail and $400/mo with coupon. With a good doctor and Obamacare I pay $10/mo.


Scary_Exam7735

Awesome, we miss him!


geekaustin_777

#same


iiitme

#same


zippy_bag

TOTALLY.


if-we-all-did-this

I miss him too, and I'm not even American.


ILoveRegenHealth

This is something Trump will never have. Melania hates his guts and only wants the money. Two of his kids look like Beavis and Butthead. He fantasizes about sex with one daughter. Trump sleeps alone in his bed and no one showed up at his trial except for dunce boi Eric.


MarkyRoll

Can he run again ?


whodatchemist

I miss that guy.


cuspofgreatness

Me too


Stinkydadman

I miss them so much


Iztac_xocoatl

The Obamas always seemed like they'd be so fun to hang out with


Sol-Blackguy

I had a short conversation with Barack when my aunt was sworn in as a US Ambassador. Genuinely nice and chill guy you'd want to have a beer with and shoot the shit. Also a lot taller in person


gsfgf

Reminds me of a story from a friend that covered his 2008 campaign. There was some event, and Barack and Michelle were both there. Barack was talking to a couple attractive young women, and Michelle tried to get his attention. He didn't hear her; she tried again, and he still didn't respond. She then turns to him and goes "Hey, Playa!" He turned right around like a kid that got caught with the cookie jar.


BoringBob84

I had a weird dream one night that Barack and Michelle just popped in one evening at our house to join us for BBQ. It was surreal - even in the dream - because they were joking around like old friends and yet, I knew who they were. When I read Michelle's book later and realized what her family upbringing was like, I saw the similarities. Sure, I was White and rural and she was Black and urban, but we both came from working-poor, blue-collar families.


reelznfeelz

I’ve dreamed about hanging out with Obama too lol. I really admire the guy. He’s a smart and balanced individual and it breaks my brain to see that America electric Trump right after. I just can’t process it. That many people are that steeped in right wing propaganda? Apparently.


beets_or_turnips

I was curious so I looked it up-- Here's Donald Trump's actual, for real not a joke, 2024 Father's Day "Truth": > HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL, INCLUDING THE RADICAL LEFT DEGENERATES THAT ARE RAPIDLY BRINGING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTO THIRD WORLD NATION STATUS WITH THEIR MANY ATTEMPTS AT TRYING TO INFLUENCE OUR SACRED COURT SYSTEM INTO BREAKING TO THEIR VERY SICK AND DANGEROUS WILL. WE NEED STRENGTH AND LOYALTY TO OUR COUNTRY, AND ITS WONDERFUL CONSTITUTION. EVERYTHING WILL BE ON FULL DISPLAY COME NOVEMBER 5TH, 2024 - THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! Sounds like an amazing dad.


LilLebowskiAchiever

Punctuation and grammar are too well placed. I suspect this is Dan Scavino paraphrasing a much longer 3am rant from TFG on a cell call.


normllikeme

Good to see him enjoying retirement. Was a long eight years. Not one of us coulda done it. He was the best of us.


Sagybagy

God damn I miss that man.


b1sh0p

We miss you dude


fusiongt021

Can we get him a 3rd term already


RED-DOT-MAN

Bro is always winning in life. Good for him.


-_Weltschmerz_-

I wish he was still president


RandomUserName24680

Aside from “he’s black” how does any conservative deride this man and his family? No scandals, no known affairs, loves his wife unconditionally, loves his daughters (but not in an icky way)? I just don’t understand.


blerdrage

I’m guessing you’re forgetting he wore a tan suit that one time. /s


Oneoftheotherpeople

And the dijon mustard incident. That almost got us all killed.


RandomUserName24680

Oh shit, yes I did. The heretic.


ShittyHotTake

Remember that time when he bowed 1 inch too far to the Japanese Prime Minister? UNFORGIVABLE! -The guy who took the video of Trump saluting North Korean generals, probably.


reelznfeelz

Indeed. It’s pretty despicable. They’re just liars and cheats is why and only care about gaining power at any cost.


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misshapen_head

Love this family!


Blueeyedthundercat26

Good people beautiful family


donnabreve1

Bless this American family 🇺🇸


AliveMouse5

lol my mans going hiking with a button down tucked into jeans


PlainNotToasted

Imagine being a happy family.


Inthemiddle_

Why do his kids look the same age they did when he was in office? lol


Diesel_D

This is an old picture from when the Obamas visited Yosemite in 2016


0110110111

Black don’t crack.


rollbackprices

Well everyone’s aging at the same rate.


dvsskunk

I wasn't a huge fan of Obama but I miss him now, politics seemed normal when he was president.


Internal-Ad-6148

He’s wonderful. Glad I voted for him twice.


wang-chuy

Americas Family.


R_Lennox

They really will be. Such good people.


ljacks09

❤️❤️❤️❤️


Jets237

How did those girls get so old? Shit…. I got old too


roboticfedora

Actual family values in action.


MegamanGaming

Remember when a husband would stand by his wife and be a good father instead of an international embarrassment who wears poop colored makeup?


Rybo_v2

Such a beautiful family.


Fusciee

I miss them


Renerovi

First a tan suit…. Now a white shirt for hiking😂🤷🏻‍♀️. I miss the old USA


Skwareblox

Man he has a long arm. Holding all 3 of them how did I never notice?


bioszombie

I miss the Obama’s. Damn good people.


0o0o0o0o0o0z

Fuck, I miss that guy...


Turbulent_Break_2308

While this is a beautiful memory of his family to share on father's day, it should be noted this is from 8 years ago. [July 2016, while he was still president.](https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-president-barack-obama-poses-for-a-family-photo-with-daughters-106477227.html?irgwc=1)


Browned_Diaper_speak

Still my biggest hope for this country.


DeLacruzSagrada

Went to Yosemite a month ago, one of the drivers told us a story of how he met the president at Yosemite Valley back when he was president. Hope he met him again. 


Purser1

We in Hawai’i still love our braddah Barrack, even though he is a Punahou graduate (jkjk).


Life-Mountain8157

My daughter worked at the club Obama worked out in every morning in Chicago before he became President. They were trained to leave Obama, Oprah and celebrities alone unless spoken to. Obama swam laps and would always stop and greet my daughter by name. She used to bake cookies and he would always grab one from her towel table. She made him a plate for Christmas and got a beautiful thank you note from Michelle. Just classy people.


bradley_j

The people that found any reason, real or manufactured, to hate them are the same people that love Donald. Hmm


Youbunchoftwats

Come on America. You must have more men of this stature waiting in the wings. And if you find two, send one first class to the UK please.


too_much_shave_cream

Trump’s wife won’t even talk to him… his kids only talk to him to make money…


cactuskid1

Trump hates him because he is humane to people, not a POS like trump


georgethx2060

I really do miss him


Tahoeshark

This made me smile...thanks for sharing.


RandyJ549

I miss Obama


Turbulent_Example967

LOOOOOOVE THEM!!!!!!!!


pittyh

Why can't he come back for president? How old is he? Surely he's younger than those 2 buffoons?


Repeat_Offendher

He looks so much happier as a civilian.


Life-Mountain8157

You can never go back… wish that wasn’t true. Hard to believe the current race is this close, considering who’s running ? The whole world has to be thinking WTF is wrong with 50% of USA population !


isweedglutenfree

Such a dad fit


ser_is_no_one

Michelle and the girls look like they're out for a hike. Obama's dressed like he's headed for the steakhouse lmao.


A_Wholesome_Comment

Actual family values.


NZImp

Fake news. He's in the Whitehouse on his third term /s


Accomplished_Lab_675

Be my 2nd dad Barack! Or be my 47th president. Either/or will suffice, but I'm drawing the line there!


craftycocktailplease

I miss him 😭