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Obama and Medvedev hang out at burger joint
Published: 25 June, 2010, 12:17
Edited: 29 October, 2010, 12:27
TAGS: Meeting, Medvedev, Russia, Obama, Politics, Internet, USA
Barack Obama has treated Dmitry Medvedev to lunch at a common burger place, surprising its staff and patrons in the process. The presidents signed cards, shook hands and posed in pictures for those who dared to ask.
The American president ordered two "real American burgers" for the both of them, choosing cheddar cheese, jalapeno and mushrooms for Dmitry Medvedev and cheddar cheese, salted onions, lettuce and tomatoes and some pickles for himself.
“This is on me. I am a big spender, I wanna show off,” joked Obama when the Russian president suggested assisting him with the payment.
“Haven't had a burger in a while. Lunch with Obama at Ray's Hell Burger” Dmitry Medvedev wrote on his Twitter account after the meeting.
Since the launch of his Twitter account on June 23, Dmitry Medvedev has been actively updating it (KremlinRussia_e – the English version, KremlinRussia – the Russian) with details of his visit’s schedule, pictures of him in Apple’s office and with Obama at the press conference, as well as reactions to hot topics like the gas spat with Belarus.
After lunch at the joint press conference, Medvedev discussed with Obama the advantages Twitter has over the presidential phone line.
“As a personal passion of the president and during his visit to Silicon Valley this week, he was at the headquarters of Twitter, where he opened his own account,” Obama said. “I have one as well, so we may finally be able to throw away those red phones that have been sitting around for so long.”
Thursday’s events finalized Dmitry Medvedev's visit to the US. Both presidents left for the G8 and subsequent G20 summits in Canada afterwards.
25.06.2010, 03:02
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Ridiculous topic which mean absolutely nothing and full of lies. This idiotic show did not slow down the dirty tricks played on Russia by Obama's Bush type administration. Those deceitful shows are useless...When Medvedev was in America, I was in Orenburg (from June 9th to August 29th). In this city there are two Mc Donalds restaurants, a lot cleaner, friendlier and cheaper that their American or French equivalent. Beside the ingredients used are first quality; I never pay 720 r for a hamburger and those Mc Dos are full of customers. I also loved to go to the bowling-alleys; It reminded me of the good time spent in America. Those useless and expensive shows are not necessary to make real a sincere association between Russia and America for the sake of Humanity. Sincerely... Jean-Claude Meslin
I said it was a difference in perspective...how different people view the same event. Obviously cultural background affects this view. My comment about sirloin steak was a jab at your repeated reference to the "burgers', as if they were McDonald,s grade; and yes, I know the average Russian salary. I have never had the privilege of visiting Russia, but I know it is a great country, both geographically and culturally, and Medvedev is working hard to set the right course so that Russia can achieve its full potential in the modern world. Russia is fortunate to have such a President. I am sure you have read Medvedev's recent speech on where he wants to take Russia, and if he is able to implement most of his agenda, Russia and the USA will be quite similar in society, government, health care, and technology development. I feel Russia and the USA will be the closest allies in the not too distant future.
if Obama stubs his toe everyone has to know