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Oh thank you so so much for gracing us with your presence... I'm sure that's very inspirational to watch him play basketball..
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http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpps/news/obama-to-play-presidential-pickup-with-nba-stars-dpgonc-km-20100808_9077639
NewsCore) - U.S. President Barack Obama, who enjoys shooting hoops with family and friends, will take on a couple of tougher -- and much taller --opponents Sunday: the Phoenix Suns’ Grant Hill and the Houston Rockets’ Shane Battier.
The game of presidential pickup will be held at Fort McNair in southwest Washington before an audience of “wounded warriors” and participants in the White House mentoring program, the White House press office said.
Hill told the Washington Post he was in town to play, along with a handful of other pros, including Battier.
First Shooter Obama, at 6’2”, will find some tough competition on the court: Hill and Battier, both forwards, are each 6’ 8”.
It’s been a bachelor sporting weekend for Obama, whose wife , Michelle, and younger daughter, Sasha, are in Spain and whose older daughter, Malia, is away at camp. On Saturday he played golf at Andrews Air Force Base.
It is nauseating just hearing about....it's all about the O
:mad:
alright4u
08-09-2010, 17:26
It is nauseating just hearing about....it's all about the O
:mad:
The man is damn sick.
Green Light
08-09-2010, 17:28
How about inviting him and his staff to play combat volleyball with any A Detachment, any group. I'd buy a ticket.
sigh ,what can be said that hasn't already been said about this douchebag :mad:
In my best Church Lady voice...Well isn't that special.
The man is damn sick.
Unfortunately in the civilian world I live it is a sign of the times.....American Idol, Survivor, People Magazine, etc.
Did you hear about Lindsey? You know Tiger had a bad weekend? Do you know what Paris is up to? No I don't, but I bet 40% of the population can tell you and possibly what they had for dinner.
We are becoming a nation of voyeurs in a starry eyed glaze whom are satisfied to gaze in wonder from the seat.
It is sick.
ZonieDiver
08-10-2010, 18:14
I don't agree with almost everything the POTUS represents. (I say "almost" only because I don't know everything he represents.)
I don't really like the POTUS, "personality-wise"!
However, that said, he is the POTUS. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt as to reason, and assume that some of the Wounded Warriors might enjoy the game, if not to see the POTUS, then to see Grant Hill, et al.
YMMV:confused:
I don't agree with almost everything the POTUS represents. (I say "almost" only because I don't know everything he represents.)
I don't really like the POTUS, "personality-wise"!
I am biased, I don't like him, he is arrogant, self-engrandizing and his track record substantiates my feelings. YMMV
assume that some of the Wounded Warriors might enjoy the game, if not to see the POTUS, then to see Grant Hill, et al.
YMMV:confused:
That is quite possible, and it is possible warriors were asked if they wanted to watch the POTUS shoot hops with NBA Players. Then again all they have known asked is if you would like to meet POTUS and drink free beer.
Regardless, I still look at it as inviting someone to dinner only to have them watch YOU eat. Or inviting guest to a party then leaving them in a corner as you mingle the rest of the night with others.
If he sit, talked and watched with the warriors, I'd give him two thumbs thumbs up. As it stands, it was a photo op, he was waving and saying hey guys look at me, and I give him at best two thumbs down, but more like likely just the one finger salute.
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2010/08/08/obama-waxes-egomaniac-in-front-of-wounded-warriors/
Instead of spending time at Walter Reed or Bethesda Naval Hospital watching wounded warriors in rehabilitation, praying for them in their rooms out of sight of the cameras, urging them on, and ensuring that they get the best care possible, he is sporting it up in front of them. Get it? He expects them to watch him as he plays a game of fantasy ball with his heroes.
What an egomaniac.
ZonieDiver
08-10-2010, 21:28
If he sit, talked and watched with the warriors, I'd give him two thumbs thumbs up. As it stands, it was a photo op, he was waving and saying hey guys look at me,
The reading I did indicated he made the media remain outside. I have found NO information on what transpired inside (no interviews with any of the Wounded Warriors, etc.) Granted, if he had invited them all the to "BBQ" at the WH afterwards... I'd give him "props"!
Still, with all I can criticize him about, I am not going to criticize this.
Dozer523
08-10-2010, 21:29
It's worse then even you imagine. Only those confined to wheel-chairs (preferably Basketball lettermen in high School) are allowed to watch. . .
seriously, you guys all try way to hard. sorta like that CPT at Bagram during the election.
sigh ,what can be said that hasn't already been said about this douchebag :mad:
former president would sound pretty good :mad:
It's worse then even you imagine. Only those confined to wheel-chairs (preferably Basketball lettermen in high School) are allowed to watch. . .
seriously, you guys all try way to hard. sorta like that CPT at Bagram during the election.
Grrrrrrrrrrr, the Semi-Liberal Imbed near St. Louis..........I hate when you have a semi-valid point. I guess you could make the point that it is no different than getting invited by a Cardinals Player to come watch them play. True, but the Cardinals player doesn't have the authority to send you into harms way.
The reading I did indicated he made the media remain outside. I have found NO information on what transpired inside (no interviews with any of the Wounded Warriors, etc.) Granted, if he had invited them all the to "BBQ" at the WH afterwards... I'd give him "props"!
Still, with all I can criticize him about, I am not going to criticize this.
I read the media was outside as well, still nearly every article heading reads something to the effect 'Obama shoots hoops with NBA Stars' and the Wounded Warriors are little more than a foot note.
Based on the headings, one could be left with the impression is that The One was out Hob Knobbing with over paid celebrities and was a poor host. Or maybe 'O' just has a piss poor PR person.
If I was in O's shoes I'd want you come away feeling I spent time with you.......not that you spent time with ME and watched ME play. Which I hope is what happened.
Dozer523
08-11-2010, 06:22
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Dozer523
08-11-2010, 06:30
Grrrrrrrrrrr, the Semi-Liberal Imbed near St. Louis..........I hate when you have a semi-valid point. So much hate . . . and now I get a label.:D
Thank you for illuminating my point.
You're probably a Reds fan anyway.
Wanna talk about being "sent into harms way"? Let's talk about Phillips who made the mistake of mouthing off to Yadi, or anyone (Red or not) who tries to steal second.
GO CARDS!!!
And if he did, instead of playing ball, sat around and talked to the gentlemen -- I'm fairly sure the reaction would be " Why does he think these guys want to talk to him? Who does he think he is?"
Maybe as the POTUS, he thought it would be amusing for these warriors to watch him get thoroughly whipped on the court-- possible?
I can't imagine a person such as himself ,which I believe suffers from Narcissistic personality disorder could possibly care about amusing anyone .
Just my 2 cents
And if he did, instead of playing ball, sat around and talked to the gentlemen -- I'm fairly sure the reaction would be " Why does he think these guys want to talk to him? Who does he think he is?"
It is quite possible that The O has the same rapport with much of the Military as is has with the Boy Scouts, so that response or feeling might be likely.
Maybe as the POTUS, he thought it would be amusing for these warriors to watch him get thoroughly whipped on the court-- possible?
O has a knack for knowing what we want and need, he is quite a showman.
Gosh, Paslode it sounds like you think that's a bad thing!
That depends on how avid a Liberal you are....or on the other hand how avid a conservative you are.
In Dozer's case, it ain't a bad thing ;)
And in all honesty, if I had a choice to sit in the hospital or the possibility of FREE BBQ and beverage....I am always hungry even when I don't care for the host.
Dozer523
08-11-2010, 11:26
In Dozer's case, it ain't a bad thing ;)
kiss ass:D You are a Reds fan.
kiss ass:D You are a Reds fan.
Naw, you generally bring decent wood to the fire which helps balance out my fast burning Osage Orange.
BTW - Royals...1985 :p
greenberetTFS
08-11-2010, 12:50
So much hate . . . and now I get a label.:D
Thank you for illuminating my point.
You're probably a Reds fan anyway.
Wanna talk about being "sent into harms way"? Let's talk about Phillips who made the mistake of mouthing off to Yadi, or anyone (Red or not) who tries to steal second.
GO CARDS!!!
Dozer,Dozer,Dozer your always getting into trouble!...............:( However, I'm with you on this one and if you need covering fire,just holler.................. ;)
Big Teddy :munchin
Boomer-61
08-13-2010, 11:52
How poor taste for the Pres's spouse to go vacationing in Spain on the tax payer's ticket. Does any one have any idea how much it cost us to to sponsor her trip, flight, sucurity and all? Too many people here in the US hurting with this economy for such frivioloties. Just say'n.....
Utah Bob
08-13-2010, 12:51
How poor taste for the Pres's spouse to go vacationing in Spain on the tax payer's ticket. Does any one have any idea how much it cost us to to sponsor her trip, flight, sucurity and all? Too many people here in the US hurting with this economy for such frivioloties. Just say'n.....
We covered her already. http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29936&highlight=obama+vacation+spain
Utah Bob
08-13-2010, 12:56
The man is damn sick.
No. Sick would be an excuse. His SA is amazingly absent. He apparently is unable to recognize the ramifications of his actions beforehand, living in his bubble, insulated from the real world. His lack of political savvy, diplomacy and statesmanship becomes more obvious with every move he makes.
Frightening trait for a President.
Dozer523
08-13-2010, 13:30
No. Sick would be an excuse. His SA is amazingly absent. He apparently is unable to recognize the ramifications of his actions beforehand, living in his bubble, insulated from the real world. His lack of political savvy, diplomacy and statesmanship becomes more obvious with every move he makes.
Frightening trait for a President. SQDP
Same Quote Different President :D At least he didn't play dress-up on an aircraft carrier. Anyone remember that SA stink?
With the exception of the current POTUS, it is statistically impossible to be wrong all the time. Com' mon! It hoops and BBQ and beer and a little time with some famous guys . . . and what IF BHO now has a 'face to place' on the suffering of this war.
lighten up! Wanna grouse about something?
I heard a radio commentator mentioning that BHO seems to have failed at all his projects except one, "dismantling Reagan-omics"(sorry no cite.)
Utah Bob
08-13-2010, 17:09
SQDP
Same Quote Different President :D At least he didn't play dress-up on an aircraft carrier. Anyone remember that SA stink?
Finding it hard to disagree there....:rolleyes:
But I only talk about one POTUS at a time.;)
ZonieDiver
08-13-2010, 21:43
Finding it hard to disagree there....:rolleyes:
But I only talk about one POTUS at a time.;)
Yeah, but... I'd LOVE to see the current POTUS even attempt to strap in and land on a carrier, as did the previous POTUS. I am sure you'd have to replace his 'astronaut diaper'!
Dozer523
08-14-2010, 08:21
Yeah, but... I'd LOVE to see the current POTUS even acttempt to strap in and land on a carrier, as did the previous POTUS. I am sure you'd have to replace his 'astronaut diaper'!Let's not even go toward the inappropriateness of a standing president wearing a uniform (just cuz long ago he was in the Air Guard . . . sorta . . . )
I know an A-6 driver off a carrier. He says the landings aren't scary. The take offs are . . . "I don't really control the plane for a few seconds after launch . . . I'm at the mercy of the catapult and a couple of young men who have been standing in the cold for a few hours" . . . "nobody ever shoots recruiting commercials off Iceland in February".