Barack Obama in Ottawa

[likethepear]

hehehe, I kinda like the thought of my country being called "Candida." Sorta sexier sounding! lol

[cockshe]

While it has not been this way since 63' in the U.S, there was a time when people in power could stroll around, unattended! Look no further back than Trudeau's walk in the snow back in 84'. It all sadly changed with the assassination of Olaf Polme of Sweden in that same year. Ever since, security has trampled down the rights of people to be 'closer' to those that lead them. What a shame for us a species. We cannot grasp the sanctity of life, our family, neighbours and those that lead! For shame!

[walkertexasranger33]

lol that red and white flag on the front of obamas car was missing the maple leaf..

[dvtrue]

COMPARED TO 8 YEARS OF SHIT OF BUSH

[tzarBHD]

And now 9 months later, what do you think of the shitty job Obama has done to America.

[San47di1]

@tzarBHD There is Nothing shitty about the job President Obama is doing. He's accomplished more Good for our Country in the last 18 months then that shit-head Bush did in 8 years. It will take time for him to dig us out of this mess, & I for one am willing to give him those 8 years to do it. My only wish is that nay-sayers like you die off & rid this country of the sicko's we have to tolerate!! This country deservesbetter than people like you!!

[San47di]

Don't ever doubt for one moment that this type of security is not needed and necessary for this President. White supremist hatred is extremely high and we have some really SICK wacko's here in the USA!! Obama's motorcade has at least 3 to 4 times the normal security I have seen for prior U.S. Presidents, and I'm HAPPY and GRATEFUL to know that he has it as we want to keep this President as long as US law allows. There is no other political figure that can top him here at home!! :-)

[phenixknt]

As a US citizen... I gotta admit I could not have been happier when the Secret Service asked him to come down from the car and GET IN! This area was far from secure and when he got up on the car, their was a clear line of site. After Kennedy... and all the anger Bush generated toward our county.. yeah I'm paranoid about President Obama's safety. P,s We so love Candida though, you guys are so chill and easy going .

[civiIian]

Yea, I could imagine the secret service were pretty annoyed/scared with that, but it just goes to show how much of a people person president he is. I'm really excited for the next 8 years, and I'm not even an American!

[walkertexasranger33]

@phenixknt whats Candida?

[Creative572]

Its quite the entourage!!! The limo Obama rides in has 5inch steel plate armour that encases the entire cadillac incase of bullets or chemical attack!! They also have a supply of oxygen in the trunk & a blood supply if he ever required a blood transfusion! The tires are bullet proof & can ride on steel rims if need be ;)

[civiIian]

Simply incredible!

[Cashforwardx10]

That's tactics.

[Cashforwardx10]

That's what you call rolling army/shock troops.

There's more than one vehical that has a gatlin gun turrent that pops up from the top and jamming device vehicals with ambulances plus other vehicals for special tatics.

[Unicrom47]

Excellent Vid!

[CruiseWest60]

1 vehicle has a machine gun that can shoot 4,000 rounds a second. Several vehicles have more ground agents for protection. There is an ambulance, a vehicle that allows for communications that are encrypted. Then there is a the backup limo or decoy. Vans filled with press. Then on the Canadian side, double it all again, more security more press. Then each side has "staff" assisting the president and the politicians they are with.

[civiIian]

Like I said...surreal. :)

[mohamed87]

the threats surrounding this man are very serious, so thats why he's being protected that way, extra security messures...it aint alqaida they worried about white folks who plotting on him every second every minute and day....god bless my brother we stand by him.

[claudelebel55]

very exciting - made me feel like I was there it was so palpable and the number of vehicles, amazing. The 5$ key chain must have cost more like 50000$ if you add all of the security. Definitely worth it. Better than bailing out GM.

[civiIian]

Haha, yea WAY better than a bail out for GM, lol!

[pagakisphotostudio]

great video. Wish someone can tell me the reason for each and every vehicle being there and there purpose. It's Just crazy. Guess you have to be secret service to find out.

[civiIian]

A lot of the white vans at the end all say "press" or "staff" in the windsheild. The black SUV's have guys with machine guns sitting in the back. Crazy stuff!

[chantou8]

man wore you at the right place at the right time for this one , LUCKY YOU ! i am jealous ....so darn close to him .

[civiIian]

Yea no kidding! I was even mad that the policewoman I spoke to wouldn't let me park in my underground spot! I quickly got really excited when I found out why!! Yea, I'll never forget this moment. Once in a lifetime!

[proulxro]

You're one lucky person. Wish I would have been in the market area.

[tplugowsky]

Can you even believe this many resources and cars to protect ONE man...unbelievable!! Amazing..

Even though it's grainy...you captured it!!

[philgexile]

Fantastic! You must have been thrilled.

[skdadl2]

Lotsa fun!

[civiIian]

Read down to see the beginning:

When he get on his limo to wave you can sort of see him. Then while he drives past he is looking out of the glass directly at me, I made eye contact, it was awesome. He waves at us as he goes by some women are saying, "Bye!" and you can see his hand waving as he's turning the corner.

What an atmosphere though, it was so surreal! Now I can see why people feel the way they feel about Barack Obama.

[civiIian]

Ok for those of you that have a hard time seeing much of anything (because of the bad quality cell phone cam) I'll sort of give you a play-by-play of events.

So for the first little while we were all just waiting around not doing anything. I didn't even know where he was, then you can hear, "There he is!" I say to myself as well but the woman was more hysterical, haha. He comes out of the bakery with a bunch of people, takes a quick photo with an employee and then heads to his limo.

[fia416]

Great video!!! I bet the Bakery he went into was very busy after this.

[JKRSX]

Great post.