Globaloney religionists have hailed the ascension of Barack Obama to the presidency as their answer to the worldwide "crisis" of global climate change so dangerously confronting us. During his pedestrian inaugural address Obama played his role of high priest of the eco movement to perfection saying that we will be the leaders in a global effort to "roll back the specter of a warming planet." All during the campaign he held himself up as the Gore-like savior of the whole world.
And now Obama has revealed himself to be an eco criminal. At least he should be so charged if the criteria of the unhinged left is used against him like it is used against others. And all it took is one visit to Camp David to reveal Obama's hypocrisy. But will the media treat Obama like they would a Republican on this matter?
In a move of "for me but not for thee," Obama and his family and staff boarded Marine One, the presidential helicopter, for a flight to Camp David, the presidential retreat in the hills of Maryland. All that fossil fuel burning must be for an important, long stay for the Obama’s, right?
Not really. Turns out it’s only for one night.
You heard that right. Obama had Marine One fueled and prepared, boarded the machine, and flew all the way to Camp David using all that fuel all just for one night. You can also be sure that a retinue of staffers, security teams and whathaveyous also took a fleet of government cars to the same destination to prepare for the presidential visit, too. Then add the fact that Camp David was warmed up for the visit as well. So it wasn’t just Marine One that was utilized here.
All those "gasses" used and emitted for an overnighter? Seems a bit... well, wasteful, doesn't it? Does this seem like the sort of extravagant abuse of our precious environment the high priest of globaloney should be engaging in to you?
All these evil greenhouse thingamajigs and global warmandstuffs stirred up for a few hours in the mountains... is THAT the sort of waste in a time of global catastrophe we should expect from a fellow that says we haven't a minute to spare in the effort to save the planet? And this isn’t even to mention the “tough economic crisis” in which Obama claims we are mired!
I'll bet the moonbats at the DailyKos and the DemmocrtaticUnderground are livid. I’ll bet ABC, CNN, and MSNBC are casting all sorts of aspersions at this outrage.
....oooor they are ignoring this eco crime because the Obammessiah is the one perpetrating it.
I'll bet it's Bush's fault, anyway.
What do you think? I know it isn’t a big deal for me. Heck the president should be able to visit any place he needs to visit. But, isn’t this the sort of excess that usually gets the left on its high horse? Or is high dudgeon only prepared if it were Bush or a Republican engaged in this sort of behavior?
At least he saluted the Marine, eh?
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Does this count as a vacation day?
February 8, 2009 - 04:34 ET by thebutlerdiditI remember Think Progress and the rest counting every trip Bush made to Camp David and to TX as a vacation day. They don't seem to realize, that EVERY day is a work day when you are President. Some do more, some do less, but you all will be doing some as President daily. We should keep a log of his eco "crimes" just for fun. Then when they visit the site, we can be like PT, and dazzle 'em with the links. O/T, is it just me, or has Obama aged since he first started this campaign? He already looks older to me.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
well, you can bet that from
February 8, 2009 - 04:51 ET by motherbeltwell, you can bet that from now on these will be described as "working weekends." And look soon for an in-depth story on all the technology that goes with him so that he's never really "on vacation" and really, never has a moment's peace and relaxation.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Well, Warner, he's also
February 8, 2009 - 05:23 ET by motherbeltWell, Warner, he's also allowed to keep the temp in the Oval Office hot enough to "grow orchids" in the words of David Axelrod, while telling the rest of us we can't drive around and keep our thermostats on 72 and expect the world to say OK....
I've said all along this global warming and carbon credits scheme are just another example of elitism. Those who can afford to pay the penalites are allowed to use as much energy as they want. The rest of us make the sacrifices.
My daughter's karate school in Minnesota had a terrific motto on their sleeve patch: Lead by example. Maybe I could get one and send it to our new President.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.....................
February 8, 2009 - 05:04 ET by old croQue up resident liberal posters who say that you are making a mountain out of a molehill. It's his right to relax away from the whitehouse.
And so...
February 8, 2009 - 06:10 ET by Warner Todd HustonAnd I would agree with them. It IS no big deal. HOWEVER, this sudden nonchalantness with which they see Obama's trip as "no big deal" was NOT they way they felt about Bush's trips. EVER. Their hypocrisy is complete.
If you haven't seen........
February 8, 2009 - 06:21 ET by old croMark Steyn's latest, here is my favorite quote......
“Ask not what your hope can change for you, ask what you can hope for your change.”
http://article.natio...
Obie One doesn't know how to
February 8, 2009 - 05:08 ET by semolina_filcherObie One doesn't know how to salute...probably gave the Marine Honor Guard a middle finger...this is from the guy who constantly snobs military tradition since he's been in power. The power of arrogance on display.
One does not question the ways of the Messiah
February 8, 2009 - 06:23 ET by Army BratHe's gonna have to choke a kitten to death, live during prime time on all Networks at once, to get anyone on the left to suggest that, maybe, just maybe, choking kittens to death might be a bad thing.
He is a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in an ego the size of the universe in it's totality.
Couple this with his naievete' and you got a whole lotta trouble...all for us...not him.
Is he getting a salute from the Guard? I noticed that when Bill was POTUS, he was snubbed and didn't realize it. heh...
Happy Trails...
Hmmm
February 8, 2009 - 06:50 ET by Warner Todd HustonMy guess is if Obama DID murder a kitten on the air, the left would come down on the point that there are too many kittens in the world anyway and Obama is doing the right thing getting rid of some.
I noticed that in a photo
February 8, 2009 - 07:34 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI noticed that in a photo the other day, he looks like he has aged. For now, it's probably from lack of sleep, but it will eventually become permanent. I'll bet he's worked 2x as much in the past three weeks than he has in his entire life preceding his inauguration.
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." --Robert A. Heinlein, "Beyond This Horizon," 1942
He reminds me of a kid in a
February 8, 2009 - 08:53 ET by scootr29He reminds me of a kid in a candy/toy store...I want to look at everything and play with everything before it is time to go home.
Maybe that is what he is doing now. Does he know his own future?
That's kind of what I was
February 8, 2009 - 10:16 ET by motherbeltThat's kind of what I was thinking:
Hey, Michelle, we don't have to just hang around here, we can go to Camp David to relax! It's easy, watch!!
I can see why they'd want to....don't you know, there must be TONS of stuff for the girls to do there that they can't do anywhere else!!
\sarc
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Obama is the iconic figure of liberal hubris
February 8, 2009 - 09:26 ET by reasonsjesterThe lunacy of the left can be traced to the idea that man can bring peace and order to the world by recreating his environment, instead of allowing each man to adapt. The implications of the industrial revolution is not that it is unnatural in the strict sense, it is that it requires man to change and to use rational thought to make sense of his surroundings. So lecturing by the environmentalist elites to the masses gets traction in the minds of lazy people who don't want to change to adapt to the environ. The elites don't really believe what they say because they live lives of luxury that require no real sacrifice on their part. In other words, they don't suffer the consequences of their own policies. This disconnect is a source of outrage among the sensible people on the right.
Responsibility is the price of freedom. - Elbert Hubbard
Obama trip to camp David
February 8, 2009 - 09:54 ET by charlietexasWhaddaya expect from a left wing nut? "Do as I say, not as I do. I am above the law, not you". Well, it is not the law YET, but he has said as much. He should have stayed in the White House and turned the thermostat back down to where GW had it. When the weather warms up, he can bicycle to Camp David. Reportedly he is in shape do do it. Oh, I forgot....he smokes.
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Its gonna be a loooong 4 years
February 8, 2009 - 12:05 ET by justathotEarlier this week this week the First Couple visited a school and told the kids "we were just tired of being in the White House".
Now according to his press secretary BO is "restless". Read here how next week Air Force One will be winging the One on four separate trips. One to Indiana and one to Florida to push the stimulus pkg. (thinks he is still campaigning), one to Springfield, Illinois for Lincoln's birthday, and my favorite.... going to Chicago for a Valentine dinner with MO. (and spending the weekend). Don't they have restaurants in DC?
Maybe we'll get lucky like one poster suggested and he'll be so stir crazy after 4 years he won't run again.
The chickens have come home to roost but those dirty birds just won't stay in the coop!
Federal Prison
February 8, 2009 - 12:40 ET by Secret ConservativeI wonder if the Obamas are like the Clintons were and consider the White House to be a high-class Federal prison. Say what you will about George W. Bush, he and Laura absolutely respected the position and the trappings of the office of President of the United States.
was there even one time...
February 8, 2009 - 17:41 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...when we saw first lady laura come out of the white house in a pair of blue jeans? michelle is just shabby!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
clinging
February 8, 2009 - 17:46 ET by sherylsimsThat was the first thing I thought of when I saw that too! I am amazed how casually they are taking this entire "first family" thing, and according to the supporters, this is supposed to be a GOOD thing! You would think with all the money they are able to throw around now she would have some nice looking "casual wear" for when she is going out to do whatever she is going out to do. Jeans are just NOT First Lady attire!
and did you see the gray suit...
February 8, 2009 - 17:56 ET by clinging to my guns and my religionwith that hideously shiny purple blouse she was clad in the other day? apparently no one ever instructed her that "shiny" (as well as beading and rhinestones, a la inauguration day) is for after five pm!! and the msm would have us believe she's the most chic woman to ever occupy the white house! NOT!! my momma would say, "all her taste is in her mouth!"
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
clinging to my guns and religion
February 8, 2009 - 17:58 ET by sherylsimsI have made a very concentrated effort to NOT see her as often as possible. I really have "issues" with her being the first lady knowing how the only way she is proud of America is now that she is in the White house. But I do have to say, I have seen some better outfits get voted off of Project Runway than most of what I have seen her wear. I wonder what Stacy and Clinton (What Not to Wear) would say about most of her wardrobe... And to think, she probably has "people" helping her in that area as well. Where were the people to tell her that she needs to dress appropriately because she WILL be photographed? I guess I am letting my age show. Dang KIDS in the White House!
clinging
February 8, 2009 - 18:03 ET by sherylsims"all her taste is in her mouth!"
MY momma used to say that too!!!!!
given the way the rest of the media fawns over her,
February 8, 2009 - 18:13 ET by clinging to my guns and my religioni cannot imagine that even the notoriously ruthless stacy and clinton would be honest about her wardrobe. i can't help but remember the story of "the emperor's new clothes" and feel it really applies for both of the obamas!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Yer right
February 8, 2009 - 18:20 ET by sherylsimsI can't imagine anyone who would dare tell her that she didn't look FA-BU-LOUS when she goes out for fear of never being asked again. And these people surround themselves with the biggest kiss-ups so nobody has been able to be ruthlessly honest. I am sure that whoever did her image makeover for the campaign is now long gone (possibly under the bus, who knows) and since they won they don't need no stinkin' image consultant anymore.
we'd be more than happy to let them all know...
February 8, 2009 - 18:28 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...that the emperor is naked, wouldn't we, lol? pity is, i think they are all so blinded by "the light" that they would never see the truth!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Naked
February 8, 2009 - 18:34 ET by sherylsimsYep. I have an idea for a reality show where the "winner" gets to be the one who tells the emperor he has no clothes. It could be a combination of contests like (What was the show with Donald Trump?), With an episode or two on style and etiquitte, maybe some American History questions, throw in some politics and economy stuff, all leading up to who is the most qualified to march into the White House and point the finger and say, "YER NEKKED!"
I would watch it!
"watch it", heck!
February 8, 2009 - 18:37 ET by clinging to my guns and my religionlet's try out to be contestants, lol!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
NAW
February 8, 2009 - 18:40 ET by sherylsimsI think the REAL money would be in writing and producing it. (But we would have to make sure we did the final episode -the one where they tell them that they are naked- live.) That way we're "keepin' it real" Heh!
ROFL!!
February 8, 2009 - 18:44 ET by clinging to my guns and my religionyeah, let's go for the cash, and live tv would be the only way to go. that way, the best parts wouldn't end up on the cutting room floor, lol! wow, we can dream, can't we?
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
IF only...
February 8, 2009 - 18:52 ET by sherylsimsToo bad Hollywood is so leftist, nobody there would probably even like our great idea. But then again, they are a huge part of the naked suits the emperor and his wife are wearing...
maybe we could get...
February 8, 2009 - 19:03 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...ted nugent to go for it!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Do it!
February 8, 2009 - 19:07 ET by sherylsimsSend him an e-mail! Make sure he hires us both on as consultants. How could it go wrong?
yeah, nugent...
February 8, 2009 - 19:11 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...rocks! get it, lol?
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Clinging
February 8, 2009 - 18:45 ET by BlondeOMO...Michelle has the fashion sense of a broodmare.
But wait....we'll be bombarded with how wonderful she is....it's going to get very, very ugly. In every sense of the word.
Sheesh!
oh, blonde!
February 8, 2009 - 19:00 ET by clinging to my guns and my religiondon't insult broodmares like that! i hear a girl horse that is trying to insult another girl horse these days is whineying, "hey, you with the michelle-face!"
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Ok, clinging
February 8, 2009 - 19:05 ET by BlondeGood one!
How about we change it to "Dawg fan"? (Apologies Miss C...but since the Dawgs are so enamored with GWJS....I couldn't help myself....plus I'm suffering Tebow withdrawl).
Michelle O tromps around with a gait worse than a lame cow (or Caroline Kennedy for that matter).
She's like a truck driver on steroids....only scarier!
Clinging
February 8, 2009 - 19:08 ET by choselife3xDang girl, beat me to it! :-)
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
blonde nailed it though, lol!
February 8, 2009 - 19:18 ET by clinging to my guns and my religioni think horses can actually be quite beautiful, but a "lame cow" only looks good to a hungry predator!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
On his present path
February 8, 2009 - 16:11 ET by Army Brathe won't last 4 years.
Impeachment is around the corner. His popularity, according to the polls is falling steadily.
Happy Trails...
"It's gonna be a looong 4
February 8, 2009 - 18:33 ET by celator"It's gonna be a looong 4 years"
Yes, it is. Seems like he's been in office 20 years already.
However, there may be good news. He was an active, in-his-seat US Senator for about 144 days. Got bored with that. Decided to run for POTUS. Won that. Getting bored again.
Perhaps he'll tire of being President in a couple of months and decide to run for Emperor Of the Galaxy. I hear that job is opening up in July 2009.
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
Camp David?
February 8, 2009 - 13:25 ET by jdubyaWhat about his 120 mile flight from Washington to Newport News to bask his minions in his awe inspiring glow?
Sure we hear about the ~$100,000+ spent with taxpayer money on that sordid orgy of pork, but the flight on AF1 costs a LOT more than that.
Way to go President Carbon Leadfoot!
True, and why didn't he go
February 8, 2009 - 14:03 ET by GregETrue, and why didn't he go to Kentucky, where many people died from power outages due to massive ice storms? And I only ask that because of how Bush was treated regarding Katrina. Both situations, regarding the president having been there or not, are not a big deal, yet one was made so and one is ignored.
He couldn't go to Kentucky, but he could spend my money on a purely political trip, yet he's supposedly bi-partisan. Too much hypocrisy here to even list, from him and from the media.
wasn't he much too busy...
February 8, 2009 - 17:46 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...taking air force one to williamsburg to join the dims in their "republican-bashing" retreat? our taxpayer dollars at work!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Another "Criminal" Trip
February 8, 2009 - 18:00 ET by steve2526Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington reported on Saturday:
So U.S. President Barack Obama, it has been reported, will not
leave the airport area when he visits Ottawa Feb. 19 -- instead meeting
our PM there before jumping back on Air Force One after a five-hour
"business" visit. He will not experience our capital, our hospitality
or speak to our Parliament?, Others have.
My thoughts? What an O'insult! Why come at all? Save the fuel and pollution and talk on video.
Imagine if Prime Minister Harper embarrassed us by staying on
the front step of the United States! The press won't criticize their
messiah but I suspect when the U.S. runs out of water, oil and
resources I am sure he'll stay longer. Of course if this disrespectful
itinerary does occur all will be forgiven if he pulls the same
classless move when visiting Putin, Sarkozy, Castro or Ahmadinejad .
Not a peep from the U.S. MSM
A member of the right-wing media
great find, steve!
February 8, 2009 - 18:24 ET by clinging to my guns and my religioni guess he expects pm harper to come to the airport to bow and kiss his ring. wow, that's arrogance!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
The Eco Criminal in Chief
February 8, 2009 - 22:14 ET by TN MomThe Eco Criminal in Chief has only been in the White House for 2 weeks and needed an overnight vacation already!
The Eco Criminal in Chief is flying to Florida and Indiana this week to ram his porkulus bill down the throats of people in person (I'm surprised that the 'tech savy' team obama doesn't have satilite videos). Guess his network appearance isn't enough so he wastes all the fuel/money flying around.
TN-Mom... He's bored,
February 8, 2009 - 22:31 ET by bigtimerTN-Mom...
He's bored, haven't you heard?
I think he misses the campaign trial, because this is what it is, guaranteed free air time to make all these speeches, trying to instill fear 24/7 until he gets what he demands on his desk with the porkulus bill and change the poll numbers...and the msm is breathlessly drooling to do his bidding.
I was being sarcastic about him missing the campaign trail, this is all strategically planned, his speech tomorrow night included, votes in the Senate tomorrow or Tues. we all need to call.
yes, he's going to "lay hands"...
February 8, 2009 - 22:39 ET by clinging to my guns and my religion...on residents of the two highest job-loss communities in the country. seems as though he must "hope" that when people lose their jobs, they also lose their good sense and will therefore be more supportive of his porkulus. it would certainly make more eco-sense to "travel" there by satellite link-up, but then he would be depriving the populace of the comfort of his presence, right?
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
It just gets worse and worse....
February 9, 2009 - 03:50 ET by gordonIs this idiot for real? I cannot believe the stuff he's doing. If he thinks I'm going watch his stupid speech Monday nite, he's barking up the wrong tree. If I want to vomit, I already have some syrup of ipacac in the medicine cabinet. I don't need any more gaseous, flatulant speeches from Oscar Mayer. He's already blown it and its only been three weeks. I simply cannot imagaine how bad things are going to get in this country before this dope is through. He reminds me of a three year old playing with the controls of a nuclear reactor. Its only a matter of time before he pulls the wrong lever and BOOM! Insanity is too nice a word for this joke of a President.
Liberalism is nothing but aimless contrarianism in the raw pursuit of power.
They were
February 9, 2009 - 11:24 ET by RD Kingjust tired of being cooped up at the BPH and needed an overnight getaway.