Should the Obamas vacation this year on the Gulf Coast?

[poppy]

I don't think he should vacation.

I agree, he should not set a precedent since no previous presidents ever vacationed when the nation was in a time of crisis. I get the strange feeling I'm overlooking one so someone may want to factcheck this claim.

 

[Tripinbrums]

Yes, and with a non refundable deposit

His children would love 30a as mine do. We have children the same ages. This whole thing has altered the way we will plan our trips. I will no longer book a trip 6 months out. I will no longer deal with any rental companies or owners who require full payment 30 days out. I will wait until a week before and see what is available. May not be the exact condo or home I prefer, but I guarantee I can find something on 30a which is good enough!!!

 

[LuciferSam]

He needs to get down to business. Somebody needs to send him a carton of cigarettes.

 

[scooterbug44]

Please note that it is not the White House or the Obamas who are suggesting a Gulf Coast vacation or even a summer vacation - he has already canceled scheduled trips abroad because of the oil spill.

 

[sarawind]

I agree, he should not set a precedent since no previous presidents ever vacationed when the nation was in a time of crisis. I get the strange feeling I'm overlooking one so someone may want to factcheck this claim.

Hey, Mr. Poppy. Didn't you just accuse another poster on a different thread of being too lazy to factcheck their post? ;-)

 

[LuciferSam]

Hey, Mr. Poppy. Didn't you just accuse another poster on a different thread of being too lazy to factcheck their post? ;-)

I think poppy is making a sarcastic reference to Bush and his vacation habits in time of crisis (so obvious to all that fact checking isn't necessary, get it?) . My feeling is that so what? The current situation is unprecedented and Obama has more on his plate than any president than I can remember. Sure he needs a break now and then, but he's going to have to work harder than any president in history if he wants to be successful.

 

[sarawind]

I think poppy is making a sarcastic reference to Bush. My feeling is that so what? The current situation is unprecedented and Obama has more on his plate than any president that I can remember. Sure he needs a break now and then, but he's going to have to work harder than any president in history if he wants to be successful.

Yes, he is.

New Low For Obama. Slips To 44%

Gallup Daily: Obama Job Approval
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Gallup Daily: Obama Job Approval

 

[30ashopper]

I don't think he should vacation.

He should spend a little less time on the golf course as well.

 

[Desso]

Unlike Clinton, who had a reputation for shaving strokes off his score, Obama “doesn’t fudge his scores,” Van Natta said, adding: “If he shoots an 11 on a hole, he will write down 11.”

Obama shoots in the 90s on a good day, Van Natta said.

A honest hacker. I'll at least give him that.

 

[poppy]

I think poppy is making a sarcastic reference to Bush and his vacation habits in time of crisis (so obvious to all that fact checking isn't necessary, get it?) . My feeling is that so what? The current situation is unprecedented and Obama has more on his plate than any president than I can remember. Sure he needs a break now and then, but he's going to have to work harder than any president in history if he wants to be successful.

Maybe I didn't use enough of these.

And you're right Lucifer, he needs to stay on the job.