Camp David: Barack Obama becoming camper in chief

Chicago Tribune ^ | 9/7/09 | Katherine Skiba

[4BoysMom]

Camp David's woodsy confines lure him to 10th visit

WASHINGTON - -- Why hasn't President Barack Obama kept his pledge to make Chicago's South Side his "Kennebunkport"?

Two words: Camp David.

The ultra-private, presidential mountain retreat -- a half-hour from the White House by helicopter -- has quickly found fans within the First Family. Their stay for Labor Day weekend was Obama's 10th visit....

...With Obama's return Sunday, he has logged all or part of 26 days at Camp David, White House officials say.

[4BoysMom]

Comments self censored.

[bgill]

Every day he’s on vacation is a day he isn’t destroying the country.

[Loud Mime]

Perhaps its the dress code. Michelle does not style well.

[raybbr]

Hey, I don’t really blame them. Living in the dirt of the city of Chicago or a resort? Not really a tough call. Yet, it’s clear that they can’t live the life they advocate for us. They want all the goodies but want to force us to live in enclaves like bit cities.

[IbJensen]

The Obambas should camp out in a tent.

[Doogle]

Soros would be noticed going into the White Hut

[raybbr]

Every day he’s on vacation is a day he isn’t destroying the country.

Come on. He's got a Blackberry directly in contact with all the other elites. Do you ever think this marxist is on vacation.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Well when he's not campaigning, he's goofing off.

This guy had better get to work doing the "People's Business" instead of undermining them and the Constitution at every turn!!!

[IbJensen]

This isn't the 'First Family' it's the 'Worst Family."

[ozark hilljilly]

It’s almost like The Won is afraid to actually stay at the White House. His campaigning has never stopped, he’s always out and about on our dime. How many nights has he spent in the White House vs. being on the road?

[alice_in_bubbaland]

LOL! Eeee Gads!!!!!!!!!!

And the press in love with her arms! Have they ever looked at the rest of her???????????

[kittymyrib]

For the good of the nation, BO should take the next 3 1/2 years off.

Anyone catch the segment on Chris Wallace’s Sun. show honoring the W.H. photographer? I hope someone will post the pic of BO and his mate nuzzling each other, while the Secret Service men look down at their shoes while throwing up a little in the back of their throats. Priceless.

[LaineyDee]

I guess class and decorum is beyond their grasp as well.

[Shqipo]

He'll surely not be at the WH next weekend. Too many “right-wing radicals” due in town.

[jiggyboy]

No doubt the NYT, Washington ComPost, et al will wring their hands and hector Obama incessantly for his excessive vacationing.

[FES0844]

It’s probably the only place he can SMOKE in peace.

[Loud Mime]

Many times I have looked at that photo and wondered what the hell they were thinking. Even if that photo op occured when BO was a Senator, their traveling like that is very disrespectful to their government positions.

They know they will be photographed, yet dress like that for travels on a taxpayer funded aircraft. As you pointed out, class and decorum is beyond their grasp.

After looking at that photo I have to look at this one to remind me what is just around the corner:

I have no idea why the first lady dresses that way in public

[Oldexpat]

He is supposed to be the Chief Executive of our Govt, but never is in the office and can’t have much time to study or communicate. I guess that is good..less damage. He really is turning out to be the empty suit with a great voice.

[Fresh Wind]

The Obama media will assure you that The King is on the job 27/7, regardless of where his physical body happens to be.

That is the same media that told us the Bush was goofing off on the taxpayer’s dime whenever he went to his ranch in Texas.

[P.O.E.]

I guess class and decorum is beyond their grasp as well

Just another "in your face" tactic by our betters.

[xp38]

27/7 ? Is that like 57 states?

[LaineyDee]

They know they will be photographed, yet dress like that for travels on a taxpayer funded aircraft.

It seems Republicans are the only party who can fathom a concept of respect for their office and what it represents.

I cringed when I saw photos of the "beer party" with Obama walking ahead of the police officer and the professor. W would have never left them to "fend for themselves"......because if nothing else....he is gracious and well-mannered.

[thethirddegree]

I wonder how much it will cost taxpayers to disinfect the place after he leaves?

[new cruelty]

Comments self censored.

LOL. I find I do that on most articles.

[Ditter]

“Hey! WE are the President, and you're NOT! WE can dress anyway we want to!” sarcsm/>>>>

[LaineyDee]

Just another "in your face" tactic by our betters.

I can guarantee they are not "my betters". Even with my dismal knowledge of politics.....I could have done a more excellent job of being president or first-lady.... due to the fact I can read/understand the Constitution and respect the office of the Presidency. :0)

[4BoysMom]

Good point.... yet he still manages to do massive damage...and fiddles while Rome burns. Nerobama.

[RoseofTexas]

"Camp David's woodsy confines lure him to 10th visit"

WTH!! I didn't know that! He's only been on the job for 7 months?? WHERE THE HELL IS THE OUTRAGE?!! I hate the, no I LOATHE the liberal mediaPUKES with a passion!!

[Helen]

They know they will be photographed, yet dress like that for travels on a taxpayer funded aircraft.

...and not just any old taxpayer-funded aircraft.

[LADY J]

""The daughters were brought up in Chicago, and now they have the freedom to run and see the squirrels, see the deer, see the rabbits," Freeze said. "What kid wouldn't enjoy that? What adult wouldn't enjoy that?"

Right!!! It's our duty to pledge that Obozo & his family should have all the comforts available to mankind.

In the meantime, he's doing his best to make sure that the rest of us daily lose more of our freedom to live & enjoy our lives in the way we choose for ourselves & our children.

[Fred Hayek]

The Chosen One, Tovarisch Dunham, has progressed beyond South Chicago and has become accustomed to having access to his country dacha, i.e. Camp David.

[LibLieSlayer]

Come on... this guy is all about the trappings of power and himself and only himself... for as far as his wife allows him to go.

LLS

[rod1]

I am assuming that Camp David is not smoke-free. That could well be all we need to know.

[LibLieSlayer]

I puke at the sound of that retched voice. I tolerate it when Rush speeds it up into chipmunk territory.

LLS

[skimbell]

Just something about her stride...

[tiger63]

Don't disinfect lets just move away and let it become the center place of slum the whole of Washington has become!

[kabar]

For Obama, Camp David = Eagle’s Nest at Berchtesgaden

[aruanan]

Why hasn't President Barack Obama kept his pledge to make Chicago's South Side his "Kennebunkport"?

Thank God he hasn't. It's a real pain in the butt to have him in this neighborhood.

[Vaduz]

Dress code from da hood.

[mickie]

When was the last time they took their daughters to Church on Sunday?

[mountn man]

Everytime I see a picture of Meeshell, I ALWAYS think of the old Eddie Murphy line, "What The F**K Is GoonyGooGoo?"

[cameraeye]

I long for the days of Mrs. Nancy Reagan! Now that was class!

[Fresh Wind]

Hey, I learned that from the Beatles’ “Eight Days a Week”!

[Baladas]

The MSM apparently isn’t counting HIS Camp David vacations as vacations.