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RedRubberBall Donating Member (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:40 PM
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Your thoughts on President Obama's Golfing
I expect the fire bombs from some DUers however...

With the poor economy, high unemployment, failed HCR, the wars & possible terror attempts I wish he would curb his golfing.

Just imagine the posts condemning a repub president if he were golfing during these turbulent times.
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:42 PM
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1. What he does on his leisure time doesn't concern me.
Everyone needs a hobby.
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FLDCVADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:43 PM
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I agree 100%
I don't begrudge any President their hobbies and/or leisure time, because truth be told, they're never really on vacation, even if they are away from the White House.
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StarfarerBill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:46 PM
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6. Ditto. I didn't care what Bill Clinton did with his time-off, and I don't care what Obama does now.
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timeforpeace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:51 PM
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25. Right on. Now Bush's golfing pissed me off, but they claimed he quit playing after 9/11. Always
wondered why we never saw pictures of him golfing. Figured he wasn't any good.
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jesus_of_suburbia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:57 PM
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37. Same here. I felt the same with Bush and Clinton too.
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phasma ex machina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:26 PM
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102. M$M needs intervention to break their addiction to obsessing over the President 24X7. nt
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:43 PM
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2. Impeachment is the only answer....
:evilfrown:
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CrownPrinceBandar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:43 PM
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3. I never had a problem with W* golfing..............
Edited on Mon Dec-28-09 06:44 PM by CrownPrinceBandar
His running the country in the ground for eight years had little to do with his choice of sport.
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MercutioATC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:45 PM
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5. Hell, I never had a problem with Bush "clearing brush"...
The frequency with which he felt the need to clear brush, yes...but never the act.
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:46 PM
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7. Obama is a discrete golfer too, no "now watch this drive" malarkey
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:43 PM
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4. gee when bush was having people killed, people on Du thought it was bad when he golfed nt
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:49 PM
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16. The primaries are over.
get.over.it

We have three years, and we've got shit to get done.

Bush stole the election and allowed us to be attacked on our soil,
allowed thousands to drown,
passed tax cuts to the rich that weren't paid for,
forced Medicare Part D that is why our deficits are so high,
and started a war that didn't need to be fought,
and ruined this country financially.

Golf was the least of the problems
that DUers had with Bush.

nuff said.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:18 PM
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100. +1 for Frenchie Cat
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billh58 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 07:53 PM
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128. +100 n/t
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RedRubberBall Donating Member (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:11 PM
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86. +1 n/t
n/t
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SammyWinstonJack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:39 PM
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89. +1
:evilgrin:
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harun Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:06 AM
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113. +1 for calling out hypocrisy.
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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:46 PM
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8. could not POSSIBLY care less.

:shrug:

unrecommended for silliness.
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Adelante Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:46 PM
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9. Oh, for fuck's sake nt
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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:47 PM
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10. K&U.
:eyes:

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HipChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:47 PM
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11. Can't work up any faux outrage, he's on vacation
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:47 PM
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12. maybe he should spend as much time off as Bush did. Including an entire month of August
while getting a memo stating Obama bin Laden was ready to attack.
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:47 PM
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13. I don't know how to golf, so I have no thoughts on his golfing - but
Edited on Mon Dec-28-09 06:49 PM by Obamanaut
I think even a president needs/deserves some leisure time.
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izquierdista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:48 PM
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14. He could use some work on his short irons
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:50 PM
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20. OP want's him to work on his leg irons.....
obviously.
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Bobbie Jo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:43 PM
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119. LOL
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: and :rofl:
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:48 PM
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15. It effin tee's me off!
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:50 PM
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23. heh-heh, datz phunny...
:thumbsup:
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:54 PM
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34. I can has Tee'sburger?
:D
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:01 PM
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48. :D
:rofl:
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:49 PM
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17. Dude, you need another hobby. n/t
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:49 PM
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18. What the hell for. This man works his head off for us and then he does
a little golfing. Oh, I get it - boooshie gave up golf for the war! Oh sure such a sacrifice. Did you know that during WWII (that's world war two, you know) the rich paid very high taxes. That is what we Democrats call sacrifice. Your post deserves a unrecommend.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:59 PM
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42. Bush did not give up shit
KO showed photos of him playing golf after that so called promise
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:06 PM
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54. I know that but I'll bet the OP doesn't. That is more than likely why he
asked this question. My point was the even if booosh had given up golf like he said it was nothing any of us would call a sacrifice.
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:49 PM
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19. I've never seen Obama playing for any length of time, so have a limited opinion of his golfing
:(
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:19 PM
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59. +1
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:50 PM
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22. As long as he doesn't golf with Idiot Son, I'm fine with Obama golfing all the damn day.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:51 PM
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24. whatever works best for him for fun and relaxation he should do
I do wish it was somethng other than golf though
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:52 PM
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27. Why?
What is so wrong with golf?
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:57 PM
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39. I fucking hate golf
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:01 PM
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49. Gotta agree...
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:06 PM
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95. he should have gotten into hockey
best game ever. :-)
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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:02 PM
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50. What's wrong with golf?
Other than requiring huge amounts of killer fertilizers and pesticides, taking up huge tracts of farm land, being far too expensive for working class folks, and ownership by white plantation owners, nothing.

Hey, golf is fine there, Ace.

:eyes:
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:17 PM
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58. Jesus Fucking Christ
:eyes:
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:33 PM
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65. I just find it mind-numbingly boring
:D
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:34 PM
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83. Gotta agree, bith to watch and to play. I took a few lessons--I actually
fell asleep at one of them! :rofl:
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:36 PM
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84. it's just the same shit over and over
after the third hole I could not believe people just wanted to keep doing it over and over and over - fucking B-O-R-I-N-G
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:07 PM
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96. How about chess?
:silly:
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:31 PM
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104. I'd be asleep in ten minutes
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LanternWaste Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:26 PM
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79. I'm quite confident that after we total the means of production
Edited on Mon Dec-28-09 08:27 PM by LanternWaste
I'm quite confident that after we total the means of production, distribution and sale, the DVD's we watch, the video games we play, and the bars we go to are on the same level as is golf (if not more) in regards to the irresponsible stewardship of the planet. I'd love to hear someone moralize about that-- yet as video games and pop music are all considered so trendy and "cool" by the consumer and a de-facto sacred cow, I doubt that will happen.

(A full round of golf at a muni costs less than twenty bucks-- can't really say the same for an evening at the clubs, or for a new release video game....)
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:52 PM
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26. I don't care about his, or anyone else's, recreational pursuits,
as long as they don't involve lying, cheating, or otherwise harming others.

Why?
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:52 PM
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28. Yes, spending any time at all for contemplation is wrong
President's should act reflexively and never take any time off to think about what their next move should be. Golfing is cheaper than taking your family to the movies and is a WHOLE lot more relaxing. There is nothing more relaxing than being out on a golf course enjoying nature - I love it.
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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:53 PM
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29. No firebombs here, person I don't know, but let me guess.
Is this what you're getting at?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3p9y_OEAdc

Be honest. What is your point?
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laughingliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:53 PM
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30. Haven't seen him play so can't evaluate his golf. Loved his basketball game, though nt
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:54 PM
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31. If he was taking over a quarter of his time on vacation like bush did,
I would be critical. If Obama punched out at 5 PM no matter what, even though at least two hours of his day was in the gym, I'd be critical. Obama is not a part time president, so I can give him a pass on a round of golf or two.

Bush spent 487 at Camp David, and 490 at his "ranch." reagan took nearly as many vacation days as bush the lessor.
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:54 PM
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Tiger gave him tips on how to approach each hole.
:rofl:I swear. They were on the cover of Golf Digest.
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PopSixSquish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:22 PM
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62. So Help Me - I Just Spit Wine All Over
Now I know that you didn't mean for that to sound the way it sounded...

:evilgrin:
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 10:21 AM
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115. I'm of a genteel Southern upbringing
so fuck yeah I meant it that way. :D
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PopSixSquish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:38 PM
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117. As Another Genteel Southern Female
I say - Right fucking on!
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:54 PM
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32. You're damned right! He has that wicked hook. Or is it a slice?
Seriously ...... go away. You're busted.
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CJCRANE Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:54 PM
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33. Bush's golfing wasn't the problem.
I don't recall many DUers criticizing him for that.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:55 PM
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35. people had issue bush taking 130 days vacation out of a year. afternoon of golf is not slacking
wtf
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TK421 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:56 PM
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36. He's not as good as Arnold Palmer n/t
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TheWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:57 PM
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38. First day on the job, huh?
You're going to need better material if you expect to rise in the ranks and get a better pay grade.

I'm actually embarrassed FOR you. :rofl:
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:55 PM
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72. And Has The Temerity To Do A "Drive By"
Pun intended. Would appear that the rubber ball has lost the playbook.

:rofl:
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spin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:58 PM
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40. George. W Bush was a golfer while in office as was his father...
President-elect Barack Obama will become the 15th of the past 18 American presidents who has played golf. He doesn't play often, but he did during a vacation in Hawaii in August. Vice President-elect Joe Biden, who discovered golf less than 10 years ago, has a Handicap Index of 8.2. Here's our ranking of the golfing presidents, with an assist from Don Van Natta Jr., author of the book, First Off the Tee: Presidential Hackers, Duffers, and Cheaters from Taft to Bush.

1 John F. Kennedy Despite chronic back pain, averaged 80.
2 Dwight D. Eisenhower Had a green outside the Oval Office.
3 Gerald R. Ford Clumsy, but was a legitimate 80s-shooter.
4 Franklin D. Roosevelt At 39, polio robbed him of a powerful golf swing.
5 George H.W. Bush Once got his handicap down to 11.
6 George W. Bush Outgoing prez is a capable 15-handicapper.
7 Bill Clinton Can break 90, especially using his "Billigans."
8 Barack Obama The lefty plays more hoops than golf.
9 Ronald Reagan Didn't play often or well (best was low 90s).
10 Warren G. Harding Struggled to break 95.
11 William Howard Taft As hapless a golfer as he was a chief executive.
12 Woodrow Wilson Played more than Ike but almost never broke 100.
13 Richard M. Nixon He shot 79 once and quit the game.
14 Lyndon B. Johnson Played with senators to secure votes for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2009/02/presidentsranking


Why would anyone criticize Obama for playing golf?

He also enjoys playing basketball. Why don't you cry some about that?

Give me a break!

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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 06:58 PM
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41. what do YOU think about President Obama's golfing. i have no problem with it at all.
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:00 PM
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43. Would swimming be okay?
Maybe he should stay in and play Pokena. :eyes:
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Catshrink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:00 PM
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44. He should be doing something productive like clearing brush
'cuz we know how well that protected us from terrorism.
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:00 PM
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45. I think golf is a waste of time and space no matter who plays it.
BUT..whatever the President needs to do to relax is probably ok.
I would rather see him playing basketball. THAT is a sport.

Mark Twain said “golf is a terrible way to ruin a good walk.”
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Toasterlad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:00 PM
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46. Oh, Please.
No one's more pissed-off at Obama then me, but the man is entitled to some down time. Who besides Fox News is suggesting that he's golfing "too much"?

GWB CLEARLY overdid the vacation time (it's been documented), but goofing off isn't one of Obama's faults (as opposed to fucking up).
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blockhead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:01 PM
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47. after 24+ inches of snow the last couple days,
I wish I was golfing with him.
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:03 PM
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51. Golfing = walking + fresh air
Don't you want Obama to be healthy?

What you might want to note is that our president doesn't use golf as a photo opportunity as did our previous preznit. Mr. Obama might end up being the most photographed/filmed president in our history. He has said he likes golf because the activity enables him to get away from the press, be outside and collect his thoughts.

Would you rather he be disorganized, stressed and breathing stale air? Even the lowest paid American worker is given a break every four hours. Do you want a productive president or one that's always sick and angry and so willing to relieve the pressure he lets everyone else run the show?
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Motown_Johnny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:04 PM
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52. That is crazy talk...... he SHOULD golf. It is very relaxing (when done well) and he
deserves to relax every now and then.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:05 PM
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53. feel the same as with Bill & his bimbos: I want my president relaxed and able to focus
Unlike bush who would relax and get mugged by a snack food.

Clear thinking, good problem solving, calm, reasoned responses to crisis are not enhanced by all work and no play. I want the guy with his finger on the button to be fucking calm and relaxed. Do what it takes, but relaxed and able to focus is better than strung out on adrenalin.
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:10 PM
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55. Thank you for your "concern". What the man does on his rare vacation time
is his own damned business. It's not like he's Bush, who worked less than 50% of his time in the WH and even when he was "working", he wasn't doing a goddamned thing but drinking.
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LisaM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:13 PM
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56. Curb his golfing? How often does he golf?
I've rarely heard any mention of it. He has worked hard, and I think we can all agree that without some kind of break, peoples' job performance suffers.

It's not as if he's only available at the golf course, the way Shrubbie was only available cutting brush or on a bike.
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FreakinDJ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:15 PM
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57. What is his Handycap
Edited on Mon Dec-28-09 07:15 PM by FreakinDJ
thats what I think about Obama golfing
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:28 PM
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64. Obstructionist repukes, conservadems, and Traitor Joe
that's what. :P
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WonderGrunion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:49 PM
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71. DUZY!!!
Nice answer.
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FreakinDJ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:08 PM
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76. Took me a second to get it - my name is Joe
I was setting their thinking "How in the Fuck did she know my name and who the Fuck is she to call me a traitor"

Then I busted out laughing
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:36 PM
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105. And, "When the Fuck did he become a she"?
:P

P.S. It's Lieberman, of course.
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:36 PM
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85. LOLing! nt
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:20 PM
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60. I see nothing wrong with it
Let the man enjoy what little of a freetime he has.
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Dappleganger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:21 PM
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61. He really needs to stop using toilet paper, too.
And use pinecones like the rest of us!
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PopSixSquish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:26 PM
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63. I Shall Use Your Pathetic Attempt at Trolling to Post This Picture Which is One of My Favorites



Our President shows himself to be a rather limber fellow...
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freeplessinseattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:34 PM
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66. What if it was just miniature golf?
maybe some roller skating. (with his kids, even?)

or is it just the idea of any leisure time that has your panties in a bunch?
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Contrary1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:35 PM
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67. First, you whine about Obama playing chess, now golf...
Perhaps you should write him and list what free time activities you approve of...
posting on Republic forums excluded, of course. ;)
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Thickasabrick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:36 PM
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68. He needs to bend his knees a little more. Swing with his body. nt
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Synicus Maximus Donating Member (828 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:48 PM
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69. What did he shoot?
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:48 PM
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70. He should stick to hockey
eom
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:55 PM
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73. Or bowling
:P
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 07:58 PM
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74. exactly! or bocce ball!
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:00 PM
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75. What are your thoughts on people wasting time being concerned what he is doing on vacation?
:wtf:
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tabatha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:12 PM
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77. That was one of Paul Simon's songs - red rubber ball
So, Obama is on vacation.
He can do the following:

a) Watch TV
b) Play cards
c) Play Monopoly
d) Eat good food
e) Read a book
f) Visit friends
g) Swim in the ocean
h) Play tiddlywinks
i) Play tennis
j) Play basketball
k) Play golf
l) Go to a movie
m) Go for a hike
n) Visit a museum

Which would you prefer he do with his hours of daylight?

As for me, I hope he does a little of all, because they are all recreational, and should clear his mind for next year's work.






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LanternWaste Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:20 PM
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78. Other than appearance, it does not deny anything.
A round of golf does not deny any plan, any legislation, or any discussion from taking place. If I am indeed wrong about that, I'd be more than happy to entertain any discussions of a presidential golf game denying, hindering, or just flat out stopping the usual machinations from occurring-- either in the here and now, or in presidential history.

Though I imagine for many people appearance may be more important than agenda (but in the long run, I also imagine those very people are left by the wayside as the wheat and the chaff are separated).
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Ikonoklast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:26 PM
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80. Enjoy your stay.
I hate it when school is on hiatus and all the kiddies bang out drivel on the computer all day.
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Mayberry Machiavelli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:27 PM
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81. Trolly McTroll was the Trolliest Troll who ever Trolled.
What were we talking about again? :shrug:
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David Zephyr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 08:30 PM
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82. In Once Richard Nixon called George H. Bush and told him "get off the damned golf course"
Nixon, who knew a thing or two about resentment politics, kept seeing Poppie Bush playing golf during the 1991/1992 recession and made the famous call to Bush telling him to get off of the golf course.

I don't see Obama being as out of touch as Bush was, but your point is a good one. When more and more Americans are struggling to keep the roofs over their heads now, to hold on to their jobs, to make their car payments, it's prudent to tone it down a notch; it's also respectful.

Obama deserves his getaways from it all. He needs time to be with his family. I don't begrudge him that. But in our American Idol attention span country, images are important.
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:19 PM
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87. He should learn a real sport instead of golf.
:hide:
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gopwacker_455 Donating Member (54 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:24 PM
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88. I just hope he can do his job as well as he golfs
Edited on Mon Dec-28-09 10:25 PM by gopwacker_455
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blackbear79 Donating Member (36 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:46 PM
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90. His swing sucks
The man should stick to basketball.
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JonLP24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:48 PM
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91. Nah -- he should be able to enjoy a little bit of leisure time like the rest of us
He is a very busy man overall and I have no problems he spends a little time on golf. Plus I think it's good for his health and relieves stress.
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:52 PM
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92. I wish he'd take more vacation days and pretend that he's clearing brush on a fake ranch.
:popcorn:
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:53 PM
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93. I hear this his wife wears expensive sneakers and gardens!
:wow:
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alphafemale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 04:21 AM
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107. And their children play with a dog on a lawn!
How dare they!
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 10:56 PM
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94. President Obama has been reported as sporting an Alligator skin wallet! Any thoughts?
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HipChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:08 PM
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97. I'm going to be a shallow,sexist pig..
and say he sure has a cute butt when golfing..:rofl: those daddy jeans don't do justice..
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:10 PM
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98. Concern noted.
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:11 PM
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99. Frankly, he should play more Croquet or Polo. No! SAILING! More sailing!
eom
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TiberiusGracchus Donating Member (115 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:20 PM
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101. I can't bear to watch him anymore. His smile just grates on me with its disingenuousness n/t
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-28-09 11:28 PM
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103. At least we dont have to see you. I'm sure your face would make us all cringe.
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 04:39 AM
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109. We're sure you liked him before.
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alphafemale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 03:40 AM
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106. Your kidding...right?
No...really.

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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 04:39 AM
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108. He's letting his hip go too early.
He'll never correct his slice that way.
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proteus_lives Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 04:44 AM
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110. I hope he has a good game.
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 05:37 AM
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111. I don't care what he does
anymore I don't pay much attention. :shrug:
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JCMach1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 05:48 AM
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112. Bad use of a good lawn!
Edited on Tue Dec-29-09 05:49 AM by JCMach1
He should play croquet with the girls!
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Solly Mack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:17 AM
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114. Your father must have been a glass maker.


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chrisa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 10:23 AM
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116. I thought this was going to be a thread for...
Busting Obama's chops for golfing poorly (does he? Never seen him play).

Who cares? Every sane person needs a break once and a while. He can't work all day, you know.
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Neecy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:41 PM
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118. He's on vacation
Unless he sits inside on a beautiful Hawaiian day and plays bridge, he's likely to spend much of his time outdoors. Who cares if he's golfing?
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LostInAnomie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:47 PM
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120. Do people actually spend time thinking about this shit?
Who the fuck cares?
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Hawkowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:51 PM
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121. "Now watch this drive....."
Que?
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Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:52 PM
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122. If you are referring To George Bush, he was on vacation half his
Presidency and a lot of it spent golfing and bicycling, not to mention the drinking after hours. I think Obama can spend a weekend vacation golfing after a tough year trying to clean up Bush's mess.
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gleaner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 06:55 PM
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123. Playing golf is the .....
least of his problems. Everyone has to have a hobby or some form of recreation. Besides if he's playing golf it is a time he is not thinking of ways to actively screw us over. That is a good thing.
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quaker bill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 07:20 PM
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124. A far superior hobby
than interns.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 07:39 PM
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125. Are you kidding?
I have no problem with the President taking a little time now and then to take a breather. Yes, all those things are going on, and yes, they need his attention. But he also needs a moment to catch his breath so he can get out there and get back to tackling the issues.

Besides, you don't think that when he's on a golf course that he's completely disconnected from what's going on, do you?

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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 07:43 PM
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126. If it relaxes him or helps his mind work, I'm all for it.
I'm at my absolute mental best when I'm at the gym or out on my mountainbike.
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-29-09 07:47 PM
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127. A president needs time to decompress. Whatever works is fine.
Golf is a game that fascinates some, and the settings are always refreshing, in a clinical, resort hotel sort of way.
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