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What is this? Is it:

1. A picture of a tourist spot at Washington D.C.

2. A modern recreation of the ancient city of Pompeii for a rock concert

3. Where Barack Obama will give his acceptance speech for the DNC

If you guessed 3 you are right.

I think this is one reason why I don't like politicians, no matter the party. It's just too much pretense and self-importance for me.

Admittedly, you have to have a certain level of self-importance and confidence to even aspire for the office of president. But I just can't take this level of it. And the apparent god-like parallels are a little strange too.

*I have recently learned that this set was done by a guy/company that has done sets for Britney Spears. If you've been keeping up with the political ads then you can appreciate the irony.