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.

[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?