The President’s Photo Op… Was It A Freudian Slip?
Does It Describe The Trip?
The president greeted 1,500 troops at Osan Air Base in South Korea, just before boarding Air Force One and heading back to Washington after his eight-day Asian trip. Of Afghanistan, Obama thanked South Korea for its efforts and expressed gratitude to the American military personnel who have served there. Obama received a rousing welcome from troops in camouflage uniforms, many holding cameras or pointing cell phones to snap pictures. "You guys make a pretty good photo op," the president said. Standing on a riser wearing a blue suit and red tie, with a cluster of troops and a large American flag behind him, Obama expressed "the gratitude of the American public" and said his meetings in four countries over eight days in Asia will help deliver a "safer, more prosperous world for all of us."
What do you think the President meant when he told the troops they were a good photo op? Was that disrespectful to the members of our military? Or was it simply an off-the-cuff remark? Should we call attention to it, or let it go? Does this describe the efforts of this administration?
