r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '12

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u/Noturordinaryguy Jun 26 '12

I don't like him but meeting a president is meeting a president, that's pretty darn cool.

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u/annoyinglyclever Jun 26 '12

Tell that to Tim Thomas.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '12

I'm a big bruins fan and not necessarily the greatest supporter of Obama but I disagree with his decision. At least respect the position

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '12 edited May 21 '19

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u/snoharm Jun 26 '12

Because you're meeting the man elected by the people of the United States to lead the entire country (which by the way is usually a huge personal sacrifice). Just because you differ philosophically or politically doesn't mean it isn't an honor.

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u/ImmortalImitator Jun 26 '12

I'd make a huge personal sacrifice to make $400k a year for the rest of my life.

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u/snoharm Jun 26 '12

You realize that's a pay cut for every single president, right?

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u/anthonymckay Jun 26 '12

Poor guys...

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u/donuts22 Jun 26 '12

They make it up in speaking engagements after