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Barack Obama's 'vacation from hell'
Politico ^ | 08/15/2014 | By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN

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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: marthasvineyard; obama; obamavacation; vacation
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To: Cen-Tejas
Give him two billion to go live in Rancho whatever.

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.

41 posted on 08/15/2014 6:28:32 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi!)
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To: SeekAndFind
"Yes, this confirms it doctor"
42 posted on 08/15/2014 6:34:39 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: Durus

Is he going for the “most rounds of golf as president” award?


You mean he has not won that one yet???


43 posted on 08/15/2014 6:47:31 AM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: SeekAndFind

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!


44 posted on 08/15/2014 7:10:53 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (PRAYER: It's the only HOPE for real CHANGE in America!)
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To: SeekAndFind
...a White House spokesman posted on Twitter that Obama had been briefed on the situation.

Must have accidentally turned on the news for a minute.

45 posted on 08/15/2014 7:39:05 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (To win the country back, we need to be as mean as the libs say we are.)
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To: SeekAndFind
President Barack Obama really wanted to take a vacation. But then the world intervened.

Oh, poor baby...

46 posted on 08/15/2014 7:47:11 AM PDT by Zeppo ("Happy Pony is on - and I'm NOT missing Happy Pony")
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To: SeekAndFind

That phone and pen gets heavy at times I guess.

/s


47 posted on 08/15/2014 8:46:12 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


48 posted on 08/15/2014 9:32:11 AM PDT by vpintheak (I will not comply!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Anyone feel sorry this guy?
Anyone?


49 posted on 08/15/2014 9:32:33 AM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: SeekAndFind

Oh Cry me a freakin’ river Politico! Someone call for a WAAAAAAAMBULANCE.


50 posted on 08/15/2014 9:45:40 AM PDT by Jean2 (ox)
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To: SeekAndFind

Why would Clown Prince nobama take a vacation to Hell? Ultimately, he will spend eternity there.


51 posted on 08/15/2014 9:50:15 AM PDT by ogen hal (First amendment or reeducation camp)
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To: cableguymn

No, Wilson is clearly in the lead.


52 posted on 08/15/2014 11:08:30 AM PDT by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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