Comments on: “Vacation, Had To Get Away”

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:42:48 +0000

Only simpletons believe that ANY single US President can cause economic problems like we’re experiencing now by themselves. Re-read (or maybe find for the first time) the US Constitution- Congress drives this train almost as thoroughly as the Statehouse does here in backwards ol’ SC…

By: CNSYD

CNSYD — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:55:16 +0000

There is a back door way that Obama could be using to pay for his vacation spot. All his security is probably housed at the locale which means Uncle Sam would pay. If in the name of security they required a certain perimeter, then we are paying for it. This is not unique to Obama.

By: dear laura

dear laura — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:53:36 +0000

you do realize how much vacation time george bush took right?

By: nolin

nolin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:11:24 +0000

Mr. Obama deserves a nice vacation at an uber elite establishment. It’s hard work spending the monies of others!

By: sylvia

sylvia — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:09:56 +0000

Thank you, Ohara. What short memories people have. Especially when you consider that this infinite mess was created by W.

By: ohara

ohara — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:44:01 +0000

Obama is paying for his own vacation at $35,000. He also paid to remodel the private quarters at the White House out of his own pocket,unlike every other president who has used the $100,000 allocated, Obama never touched it.

And unlike other first families, the Obamas have been relatively frugal. Although I like Laura Bush, I was not fond of her decision to replace the White House “every day luncheon” china with 2 different sets in January, 2009, to the tune of $500,000. They were paid for with “private funds,” but did not send a great message at a time when the country was facing borderline depression.

As far as the number of vacation days taken, I refer you to the following:
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The Washington Post
August 7, 2001

CRAWFORD, Tex., Aug. 6 — By the time President Bush returns to Washington on Labor Day after the longest presidential vacation in 32 years, he will have spent all or part of 54 days since the inauguration at his parched but beloved ranch. That’s almost a quarter of his presidency.

Throw in four days last month at his parents’ seaside estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, and 38 full or partial days at the presidential retreat at Camp David, and Bush will have spent 42 percent of his presidency at vacation spots or en route… ”

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I don’t have a problem with policy criticism for any president. I’m certain that Bush worked on his vacation days as well. And just because the Obama’s are spending more of their own money on the basics does not mean he will have a great presidency. But get your facts straight before you start whining about 9 days of vacation. Throwing out such a great title on your post makes a for an easy challenge to those of us who follow presidential history.

By: CNSYD

CNSYD — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:25:36 +0000

Why is it that guys campaign for years and spend megabucks to get to the White House and then when they get there they don’t want to stay there?

By: questioner

questioner — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:09:15 +0000

So, who pays for this $35,000 a week vacation? Certainly BO isn’t going to pick up the check. Where does a guy get $35,000 to blow on a week at the beach?

This is an awfully expensive vacation. Who’s paying for it?

By: Laura Campbell

Laura Campbell — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:44:56 +0000

Way to go, Obama. Maybe Sanford can join you. The only vacation the “little man” is getting is due to him losing his job.

If Obama had more experience, he wouldn’t burn out so quickly and be in need of a vacation.

Or perhaps it’s a “cover” for some sort of “meeting”. Gotta throw in the conspiracy theorist viewpoint as well. LOL

This guy will either be the biggest lame duck president in history or a dictator. We just keep voting in the winners. Whatta ya do when you’re offered the choice of loser vs loser?