[livius]

And who are those people on the side? I don’t recognize their clothing - are they US or Afghanis?

[smoothsailing]

The caterers?

[haircutter]

could those men be Secret Service looking for a date for the night after the speech or are they all flying directly back to USA?

wow obama gave a speech with props set up and no audience??he sure respects those brave men and women..the one picture I saw with military behind him, NOT ONE looked pleased or happy to be seen there...what a sad site.

[Cementjungle]

And who are those people on the side? I don’t recognize their clothing - are they US or Afghanis?

They're just Johns... oops, I mean Secret Service agents.

[pankot]

Why can’t he buy a pair of pants that fit? Always looks like he’s wearing bloomers.

[norton]

And who are those people on the side? I don’t recognize their clothing - are they US or Afghanis?

Judging by the collar...I'd guess exorcists.