Posted on 08/15/2014 5:25:02 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
President Barack Obama really wanted to take a vacation. But then the world intervened.
The president’s plan to snag two weeks off in Martha’s Vineyard has been an utter failure, marking his worst attempt at relaxation since the Detroit underwear bomber consumed his 2009 Christmas holiday in Hawaii.
On the eve of his departure late last week, Obama authorized airstrikes in Iraq to beat back Islamist militants from committing genocide. Then as he wrapped up his first round of golf on the Massachusetts island Saturday night, The Atlantic interview with Hillary Clinton hit the Web, sparking days of speculation about the fraying Clinton-Obama relationship.
The White House thought it might get beyond the frenzy du jour on Wednesday night when it released much-anticipated details of their interaction at a birthday party — they toasted the guest of honor and even sat close to each other!
But by midnight, as protests over a fatal police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, spun out of control, a White House spokesman posted on Twitter that Obama had been briefed on the situation. And early Thursday afternoon, Obama was back in front of the cameras, delivering his fourth statement on chaotic world events since his vacation began.
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I don't think he's going to earn that much money when he leaves office. Two more years of Michelle & Obama will lead to a new acronym: OFS - Obama Fatigue Syndrome.
No doubt he'll make $20-30 million the first couple of years after his Presidency, from his book and speeches. He'll then be forgotten, because his Presidency is so forgettable.
Is he going for the “most rounds of golf as president” award?
You mean he has not won that one yet???
My God, was this writer sniffing Obama’s used underwear while typing this drivel?!?!
This “suck-up” is almost as bad as Chris “thrill up my leg” Mathews!
Must have accidentally turned on the news for a minute.
Oh, poor baby...
That phone and pen gets heavy at times I guess.
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Poor guy, just look at all the stuff he has to deal with.... I feel bad for him.
This is my in-laws opinion. Gag me. Most is self inflicted and his lazy inability to actually do anything.
Anyone feel sorry this guy?
Anyone?
Oh Cry me a freakin’ river Politico! Someone call for a WAAAAAAAMBULANCE.
Why would Clown Prince nobama take a vacation to Hell? Ultimately, he will spend eternity there.
No, Wilson is clearly in the lead.
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