I just stumbled this image. I know nothing about it, whether it is old or new, or the name of the photographer, or the location it takes place.

Yet to me it sums up the position that Obama is slowly taking; that of the appeaser or worse, supplicant. The three men, their faces cut off and unseen, each represents the ones Obama is beholden to.

The two well dressed men are the politicos and corporate interests respectively. They wait for an answer to their demands, and Obama faces them in a less than optimal position. The politicos have gotten him elected, the businessmen have provided them the capital to do so. They wait for his response.

The man on the right, his hands in his pocket. His relaxed pose and simple clothes shows his lower class standing, but his posture is expectant. Maybe he voted for Obama, maybe he didn't. He just wants to know what Obama's response to the other two will be. Will he stand for his vote? Will he work for him despite his lack of support?

They all say one word: "Well?"

Edit: Heh, didn't catch the sandals at first glance.