Your tax dollars at work: hoop dreams, 2010:
Even Dana Milbank of the in-the-tank, corrupt Washington Post — Ground Zero of the JournoList — can’t take it any more:
While President Obama’s wife and younger daughter were conducting international relations in Majorca on Sunday with Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, the commander in chief was at home hosting a fantasy camp for himself. He and his buddies had a birthday weekend barbecue and basketball game with LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, Magic Johnson and other legends of the sport.
The day before, it was a four-hour golf outing for Obama and the boys. On Monday, he hosted the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints at the White House and talked about his own exploits on the gridiron last year with Saints quarterback Drew Brees. “He tossed me a nice tight spiral that I then lateraled to a kid on [Dallas Cowboys linebacker] DeMarcus Ware’s shoulders,” the president recalled. “I also want to point out I beat [Pittsburgh Steelers safety] Troy Polamalu over the middle on that throw.” Obama turned to Brees. “You remember?”
Boys will be boys — even if they’re presidents…
According to unofficial presidential statistician Mark Knoller of CBS News, Obama has left the White House to play basketball 16 times so far, in addition to the countless times he has played on his home court. He’s shot 44 rounds of golf, gone fishing and played tennis. Total sporting-related events hosted at the White House: 45. That’s about six times the number of news conferences he has held.
Obama’s foes have mocked him for playing golf more often than his sports-mad predecessor, who played only 24 rounds during his entire eight-year presidency. “Obama skips Polish funeral, heads to golf course,” was one Washington Times headline. Liberals who once mocked George W. Bush’s “watch this drive” moment on the golf course now speak of the need for Obama to clear his head.
The Super Bowl champs then watched Obama fly off in his helicopter, which would take him to his waiting 747. For a 12-year-old president, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Wasn’t it better when presidents celebrated their birthdays — not their “birthday weeks,” their birthdays — like this:
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Yup, you can see Obama tightening his belt during these tough times. Instead of spending his personal millions on himself, he spends our tax money instead. Saves him money. Now that is belt tightening for suckers.
Next time, we should elect a man or woman to our highest office, as apposed to this androgenus creature…
Well, the left has given us our "Royal Family". Royal pain in the ass.
//// "….. that I then lateraled to a kid ……" ////
Of course he lateraled the ball. Have you ever seen Obama's throwing arm?
I thought it was his eloquent teleprompter reading we elected?
That's the collective we, right?
I can't wait to give his sorry as the Royal flush……
This has p~ssed me off work weeks now. I'm glad people are finally catching on to this. Unbelievable. And you know that when it's so bad that the MSM is finally noticing, then the story is HUGE… much bigger than people realize.
This guy has done nothing but vacation since he got into office. Check out this list: http://commentarama.blogspot.com/2010/07/vacation...
You neglected to mention that, "[T]he game was played for a group of "wounded warriors" – troops injured in action – and participants in the White House's mentoring program. It took place at a gym inside Washington's Fort McNair, a short drive from the White House. The president was inside the gym for about two hours." – from the Huffington Post.
Yes sir!
I know you and I did not vote for him.
Somebody did and "we the people" got stuck with him!
Funny, I seem to recall him saying something about other nations not putting up with our irresponsible energy use. Do you suppose this was what he meant?
They might as well quit trying to claim Obama is Mr. Macho. He ain't.
So the NBA stars couldn't have raised money if Barry wasn't hoopin' with them? I guess he had to carry those bunch of losers or nobody would have paid attention.
OOooohhhhh yeah, and HP is such a model of journalistic integrity.
Just read Dana Milpond's article a little while ago, I even bookmarked it as noteworthy:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/arti...
The 44th president was considerably more animated when he arrived for the event, preceded by jazz music and cheers of "Who dat?"
"Who dat?"
Right in front of a portrait of General Washington. Typical.
Happy Birthday to you.
You live in a zoo.
You look like a monkey.
And you act like one too.
I don't know, is that racist? We used to sing this all the time as kids.
You know what Des, if this had been a Republican taking these vacations — flying all over the world every week to live the high life, then I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he would have meant.
But you know, he needs his time off because he needs to be well rested for his next vacation.
QUICK!
Somebody tell us what day President Reagan's birthday was! Or either President Bush's birthdays!
Don't know? Why?
That's easy…the Biased Media was not shilling for those guys!
I see we've got a Troll thumbing us down…..
Has anybody else noticed how much time Mr. and Mrs Obummer have been apart recently? Think maybe the wedded bliss may have some troubles?
Oh, there you are, you pathetic little Troll…..
I will when I get back Andrew. Have to go out and get some Ouzo. It helps numb the pain. It's like we have bad children in charge: if they can't make it work, they'll destroy it out of anger, and steal and break anything their playmates have (that they haven't) to make themselves feel better and all they can do is lie and twist their toes in the ground and shout and blame everyone when they are caught doing the very things they have been warned not to do.
My LORD…what is that episode of the Twilight Zone with Billy Mumy(sp?) where he controls all the adults with threats and violence? It's like that, sorta.
it is the hallmark of an Imperial Presidency…
Last night, O'Reilly- amazed by the tin ear of this lot- agreed with Charles Krauthammer that it is two things: One is arrogance, and the second, even worse, is they DON'T CARE what you think. The sense of entitlement comes with an
Entitlement Society; if one is going to 'redistribute' the wealth that means from other uber wealthy- to THEM. You see, they have got this coming to them.
We won, it's our ball, our rules, and we will do whatever we want. Of course, we'll lie about it if caught- and the dogs at the State Controlled Media will carry our baggage for us, and we will NEVER accept responsibility for our actions…
But, mistake them not, this is THEIR time…
Change the 3rd line to something about monkey doo, or monkey poo or something, otherwise you'll be lynched for being a typical white racist by the same people that thought "niggardly" is a racist word.
Demdemdems, That is EXACTLY what it feels like. This is "leadership" by temper tantrum mixed with a sense of entitlement that is befitting a 14th Century Aristocrat!
Good luck reducing the pain. Let me know if it works, because this "president" is really starting to get to me.
LOL! Well said!
Well, he was going to be playing basketball on company time anyway. Might as well provide the troops with some entertainment.
I don't know, I think I should report myself. I wouldn't want to be accused of exercising my first amendment ri…hey wait a second. Are you calling me white?
RACIST!!!
Damn, I missed an 's'…..
I think you need to be a man to pull off that 'macho' thing……..
and soon it shall pass…..
It's common knowledge down our way that Barry has considerable experience pulling off macho things.
I can't imagine why the professional outing websites are all silent these days.
Good grief, he's trying waaaaaay to hard to be a 'jock'. It's embarrassing, not to him, of course….but to those of us who hold the office of President in higher esteem than he does. Did he ever excell in sports in high school, or anywhere else ?
Ironically, the more he frolics in the daisies, the less time he spends destroying the American dream.
Blame the GOP. They put up that idiot McCain. Did they really think that I, as an independent libertarian, could ever vote for anyone who said this? I didn't vote for either of them. My civic duty was done when I entered the voting booth.
"I work in Washington and I know that money corrupts. And I and a lot of other people were trying to stop that corruption. Obviously, from what we've been seeing lately, we didn't complete the job. But I would rather have a clean government than one where quote First Amendment rights are being respected that has become corrupt. If I had my choice, I'd rather have the clean government."
You must mean pulling 'on' macho things…..
Yep I agree. Spending time with wounded heroes does pass my smell test.
None of the rest of it, but that one, I agree.
We knew that this attitude (arrogance , and not caring what the rest of us think) was present even BEFORE he was elected. It was written about in at least two books, and available in his own words and images, on YouTube sites for anyone who cared to do the research.
What I find annoying is that it took soooo long for people like O'Reilly, and Newt Gingrich, to catch on to the fraud that is Obama.
I'm not sure that McCain has caught on, though.
If the president can peel himself away from the golf course to spend some time with American heroes, that's fine with me.
No gripe with this one event.
SFW? Check out GlennBeck's example to learn how to REALLY help "Wounded Warriors". Maybe you've heard of the "Restoring Honor" rally on 8/28??????
Obama is a self-interested, self-absorbed malignant narcissist.
I don't believe Canuck_Grit is a troll.
Might not be the best at how to word their opinion, but in my opinion there is definitely brain power there.
Give them a chance. I think you may be pleasantly surprised. Notice no insults, no condescending attitude, and plenty of facts to back up their opinion. That ain't no troll.
We don't know. All his records are blocked from public scrutiny.
Well just look at her. What's up with that hair. Surely she has someone (with all the "aides" she has) that knows how to make her hair look better. The way she dresses and wears her hair is the Chicago in her, and too embarrassing for us. We all know she went to Spain, first of all to show us, you may be in a recession, but we be cool up in here. It just
nauseates me when I see her attempting to "represent America", not mine America she doesn't. For all you ready to throw the race card, it's not that she's black, she just isn't "first lady material", she is not a "lady"………….Jackie Kennedy, Laura Bush, Barbara Bush, even Nancy Reagan were ladies. I wish she would just give it a shot.
Some of this activity may be a means to work off stress and tension. Admittedly, recreation and exercise can help, but like anything else it can be taken to extremes. It can also be a means to ignore responsibility or having to deal with decision making. Remember he had and has no previous experience in business or running anything larger than a small community of rabble rousers. With credentials like that it's surprising he ever shows up for work. His salary is guaranteed for four years. Let's make sure it all ends in 2012.
all of our comments are disappearing into the miasma of the web… so hope you get this. None of our posts, or responses, are showing since yesterday morning, save for a handful of replies. Sooooo- if you receive this know that you are not being ignored, friend…
I agree that it did take them quite a while to start reporting on things, except Beck, he caught on pretty quick. I think they just couldn't believe the things that are happening on a daily basis. I've hear O'Reilly say, this is unbelievable, you just can't make this stuff up. Beck on the other hand doesn't trust obama or mccain………………..Beck's the one to watch, he's looking into everything (and reading the facts), he will be one of the major players to get these idiots (repubs and dems) out of OUR Government. November is right away the corner, and don't think they are not worried……………only thing is what will happen at the polls in November………………….we have to be ready………….you can bet seiu and the black panthers are…………..not a racist comment, just a true one.
I kinda doubt it, i'm a 54 years old woman and I can throw a baseball better. Oh geez, he hasn't shown his records, surely he was football captain, top bball player, etc. God help us!
I'll hold off judgement…….for now….
Mine, are disappearing, as well….
He's overcompensating for the simple fact that he's a little 'light in the loafers'…….if you know what I mean…..
they gave this lot a great deal of lassitude- because of the 'historic' nature of the Presidency…
Everyone sat around and watched Barry and Co. spool out the rope, make a tidy hangman's knot, and proceed to (metaphorically) insert collective necks. That was last November.
Knowing full well that the Progressives would cut loose with the 'racist' canard, the worm turned against Obama and he has been in free fall ever since. The cries of 'racism' are being reflected at 70 MILLION people.
That's your 'tea party'. Sounds like a losing tactic here…
No need to hold off, now is the time to engage them. Draw them out. See what they really got. So far, I may not agree always, but I find a well thought out position, with facts to back it up.
I've been going back and forth this this person for the last week or so. And so far, seems to me some one who's just stepping up basically saying 'let's not forget about this….'
And that is, in my opinion, a really good thing. I have no problem disagreeing with some one, as long as they can present their opinions in an honest, open, factual, reasonable, rational way. This person does that.
contacted the boys at Intense Debate- not that our musings are tremendously important- it's that since the Sherrod/Breitbart smackdown 'funny stuff' has happened to the site. Our techies suspect foul play…
What does it benefit a man to gain the whole world but lose his…
I'd rather be poor and enjoy my family on my birthday than to be alone.
But maybe he doesn't really have a family in the Conservative, old time sense of the word. (He isn't acting like it.)
We should pray for him. (Christ didn't come to save the righteous man but the sinner.)
I've noticed that many marathon runners are from Kenya. They don't seem to have good hand-eye coordination for baseball, basketball, etc, but they can run and vault.
If you can find any school transcripts or any other records let us know. For all we know he just fell out of the sky or off the boat from Kenya.
I fully expect that 'funny stuff' to increase in frequency and intensity……
I fully expect an act of desperation……
they could be no more than props in some sick litte play…..
all of a sudden Deus- it's all 'better'…
But we still wonder what happened to a week's worth of comments during the Sherrod debacle.
Progressives don't like you- or us- very much.
With good reason.
and you no doubt will fully get one.
Just a matter of when…
Problem is, you can't seem to find anyone who'll still admit to having voted for him? Someone's to blame for this slug being elected……
But Andrew that "evil nazi" George Bush used to go to his ranch all the time…………and while everyone else in the world was suffering the horrors of his Presidency, he had the unbelievable gall to do yard work! What an elitist………….The nerve of some people!
that reminds me….I gotta mow the lawn…………..
You have a "Troll Buster" thumbing back up Deusex, watching your "6".
lol! My sister had a better arm at age 9, Obama's pathetic.
I though it said Canuck_Girl – thanks for correcting me. Seriously. I need glasses.
the 'tea party' is a MOVEMENT; not a political party. It is entirely amorphous, and basically invulnerable. While there may be some infighting between RINO Republicans and 'tea party endorsed' candidates, the movement will continue unabated. It is for that very reason that the left hates- and fears it- so much…
we used to say (line 4) "and you SMELL like one too"
Thanks……we get by, with a little help from our friends…..
My parents have been married for 53 years and my Mom said the EXACT same thing. She says they don't look or act like a happy couple.
CAPISF.
Cut And Paste Is My Friend.
I was watching that program and just before Krauthammer said "arrogance" the people I was in the room with all said "ARROGANCE" before HE said "arrogance".
America SEES and FEELS the arrogance – it's drips from these people like water dripping off an aging ice sculpture near the end of the event.
Progressives, of any stripe, need to be dealt with like the vermin they are……
If I remember correctly, President Bush stopped playing golf once he became a wartime president, because it was unseemly for him to be seen out relaxing after sending young Americans to combat.
that's why O'Reilly was amazed by the simple fact that they just flat out don't care. Not sure why he's so amazed; that is the very definition of liberals; smug and self satisfied in their own feelings of superiority. We vassals should never question that which they do.
It never does cease to amaze, though, James…
"short drive from the White House" but he used a Helicopter. I guess he needed to get back fast for something big like finishing his birthday WEEK, maybe golf.
Primer, That was argument number 1 — comparing the number of vacation days Bush took in 8 years to the number Obama took in 1.5 years. Then they went into damage control mode and tried to suppress the story. Then media matters went out and called this racism. Now they're trying to say she was consoling a friend. . . what about the other 39 "close friends"?
So how much has this birthday week cost us?
Obama using wounded soldiers as a prop makes it so much better eh, dumbass canuck?
they will- both in this life, and the next. A famous quote: 'no one gets out of this life alive'- and those of the secular stripe trade eternity for a few years of comfort. So, like pests- and vermin- everywhere, they will be dealt with. Glad it isn't our fate…
Funny, I said "arrogance" when I watched that as well.
It's blatantly obvious that arrogance is the reason the 'Bams seem clueless (they're not) and it will be their downfall.
looked it up: Bush quit golfing in August of 2003, explaining that it would send the wrong message to the country and our troops.
He was right — look at the reaction Barry's getting.
He can golf all he wants after the new Congress is sworn-in; he'll be a lame duck then. And in 2012, he'll be voted out in shame.
Will another Marxist attempt to run after this fiasco? I'd be surprised to see ANY socialist ANYTHING intro'd by the progressives for at least a few decades. (But they'll be back. Cockroaches hide and come back out when least expected.)
Andrew ,At least "W" had something to show for his vacation…….a nice yard. All we ever get when Barry and Chelle' travel is a stupid t-shirt that says ….."The Obama's went to ________ (fill in the blank) and all I got was the credit card bill"
"Deusexmachina" called Michelle Obama the "Wookie" the other day, so maybe she's actually over there trying to save Spain from Darth Vader and the evil Empire…………Barack is actually Lando Calrissian.
White House press blurbs have pretty much become works of fiction anymore, so I'm not prepared to rule that explanation out just yet………………
2/6/1911. I know that because he was my hero as a young boy. He is the best president the 20th century had, I was born in Feb, Washington and Lincoln were born in Feb and my grandma was born in 1911. Easy for me to remember. Either Bush? Not so much…
Yep, after reading some of these comments and talking to several other people, I'm predicting that there will be some kinda news before too long having to do with someone pulling a Clinton in the WH.
Of course this right-wing teabagging account of what happened left out that the game was played in front of wounded vets who probably enjoyed seeing these NBA players and the President up close. It's not like W or Reagan even had the ability to play basketball with professional athletes, so their is no comparison.
"President Obama had that chance Sunday, assembling a virtual dream team of college and pro basketball players for a presidential pickup game in front of wounded veterans and participants in a White House mentoring program."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/arti...
He is a relatively young man and is capable of playing a real sport like basketball. This has not been the case for most Presidents.
Who cares about baseball? It is a slow, boring game full of roid-raging cheaters. Basketball is a real sport that requires endurance and explosiveness.
Beck and O'Reilly are not reporters. They are propagandists.
Slurp
That is a Saints cheer you racist teabagger! They won the Super Bowl dumbass!
Are you jealous that he can hang with professional athletes at a real sport? He doesn't fall off his bike or choke on pretzels like the village idiot from Texass!
Every day we see more evidence that Obama is both an intellectual light weight and lazy.
I guess being president is so easy even a useless community organizer can do it.
Which explains why he's hiding his transcripts. All evidence points to a sub standard intellect and extreme laziness as you pointed out. Here's an absolutely delicious quote……………
"The other professors hated him [obama] because he was lazy, unqualified, never attended any of the faculty meetings, and it was clear that the position was nothing more than a political stepping stool. According to my professor friend, he had the lowest intellectual capacity in the building. He also doubted whether he was legitimately an editor on the Harvard Law Review, because if he was, he would be the first and only editor of an Ivy League law review to never be published while in school (publication is or was a requirement). "
http://gatewaypundit.firstthings.com/2010/03/chic...
I hate baseball too, just making a point
O)bama's celebrity is as important to him as the economy is to most of the rest of us.
He graduated from Harvard Law, but nice try!
It helps morale because they got to see the Commander in Chief and professional basketball players.
His "Mission Accomplished" stunt was unseemly as hell, but he had no problem pretending to be a war hero when he was really just a coward!
Are you just trying to act dumb here? It's DANA MILBANK"S account. Yep- Dana Milbank. Right wing teabagging fool. LOL!
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