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Obama’s Hawaii

Yes, Barack Obama, his family and friends enjoyed a posh vacation in Hawaii. It was reported that they stayed in an 11-bedroom beach front home in a ritzy Honolulu suburb. He played two rounds of golf. He dined at swanky restaurants, and one renowned chef even created a menu just for Obama’s party.

But then there’s the Hawaii of Barack Obama’s youth, which - save for his attendance at one of the Island’s oldest and most expensive schools thanks to a scholarship - was a little more modest.

Barry Obama, as he was known, lived in a home on Wilder Street as a youth - an area that aspires to be solidly middle class.

He scooped ice cream at a Baskin Robbins crammed into a seedy strip mall.


He played basketball on courts adjacent to a loud and busy highway.

As a teenager, Obama swam not at the pristine and tourist-ridden beaches of Waikiki, but at Sandy Beach - a favorite of locals that’s been known to injure those not prepared for its rough surf.

When Obama returned from Indonesia as a child, he lived with his grandparents in a 13-story apartment building that, even when it was new, was unlikely described as “luxurious.”

See more of Obama’s Hawaii after the jump.

Photos (left to right)

Obama, his daughters and friends enjoy Hawaii’s frozen treat, shave ice.

The senator and his friends and family visit Honolulu’s Punchbowl National Cemetery, where his maternal grandfather is interred.

The grave of his grandfather, Stanley Dunham, and the flowers left by the Obama family.

The cliffs of southern Oahu, where Obama and his sister spread their mother’s ashes

Gates to the esteemed Punahou School, where Obama attended from 1971-79.


86 Responses to “Obama’s Hawaii”

Comment by jdm

So who paid for the vacation?

 
Comment by butch
 
Comment by Mick the MOuse

Playing the system, for everything you can take…

Here is a federal employee taking a vacation, from a job that he has not been to in a year!

“Nice work if you can find it” ?

Why is it that We the People pay for this… Time we reconsidered what we are getting for our

money. HE is the peoples employee.

 
Comment by Jenny J

Great Advertising, Barry. With most Americans reeling under the price of fuel, inflation and being forced to give up or drastically curtail their summer vacation plans, you set a fine example.

You certainly get my vote - NOT!

 
Comment by karen bourland

I am so glad that he took a vacation. He has put in such a good campaign and needs to rest for the win that I hope he will get. America needs a change for the positive and he is the one to do it. Gee do you guys show the 10 houses that McCAin owns? No some just care that the top one per cent of America own 40 per cent of the wealth. REpublicans really do not care for the poor or middle class, do they?

 
Comment by labman57

And how many houses do the McCains own? And what about that private jet? My advise to the holier-than-thou GOP blowhards…don’t go there.

 
Comment by Gary

The Obamas on vacation is not newsworthy, McCain sending his own emissary to Georgia is. If that is not presumptive, I don’t know what is.

 
Comment by mojo3

Before you attempt to create something which isn’t there…let’s keep EVERYTHING in its proper perspective:

YOU ARE RIGHT! IT WAS A VACATION. HOWEVER, WHO DOES HAVE 8…REPEAT
8 HOMES AND WEARS $500.00 SHOES?

And, you folks wish to call Obama the elitist. Please. Get a grip and a life!!!!!!

 
Comment by Brian in Oklahoma

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Comment by morefromLA

Nice reporting. Just what we needed. Good to see the menu. I understand why we can’t get the McCain’s menu. It would be hard to determine which of his eight homes he’d be dining in on any given night.

 
Comment by tool time

Is this really journalism?

 
Comment by Larc Berger

Dear Obama Family,

It’s vacation time!

WISH YOU WERE HERE!!!!

Must be nice to rent an 11 bedroom beach house surrounded with your family in a paradise eating special foods prepared especially for you by professionals during a time when most AMERICANS have canceled vacations due to rising fuel costs!
What a great “I FEEL YOUR PAIN” moment from an “ORDINARY GUY” NOT !!!!!!!

 
Comment by ShowMeSt

Isn’t that special? Still think he should take a one-way ticket & hang with his Europpeaser & Frenchy people.

 
Comment by james sharp

Obama vacationing in total luxury? Just a man for the “people?” What a phony this fellow is.
Vote McCain.
James
Garland, Texas

 
Comment by Jan

So, what’s your point? He took a much needed vacation. And McCain who owns 6 houses and is a multimillionaire means nothing?

 
Comment by Jane Doe

Fox, you never surprise us. You are the epitome of biased and unfair.
Would you make the same comments about a Republican candidate….
.”crammed into a seedy strip mall”
…”aspires to be solidly middle class” - the value of real estate in this part of Honolulu far exceeds real estate values in most of upper middle class communities except for areas like SF, NYC, Santa Barbara..

But, of course, I forgot… you are the people who had the intelligence to “sell” George Bush to the American people. Mahalo for your good judgement of politicians. Hopefully the American people can see you for what you are, since you are an emotionally unbalanced group.

 
Comment by Krytikal

fox gotta be the dirtiest news organization on earth :X

 
Comment by Patty

I can just imagine what that place looked like after they were done with it!!!

 
Comment by Leon

Must have been a real tragedy for him, growing up in such a poverty-stricken neighborhood.

Wish my family and guests could go to Hawaii and have it paid for. I note that when he goes on vacation, he REALLY goes on vacation, not commenting much on the Russia-Georgia conflict. McCain on the other hand stood up to the Russians. As President when Obama went on vacation, who would run the country and make the decsions? Apparently to him, it’s out of sight out of mind.

And that’s where he can stay for all I care.

 
Comment by TREJONES

Obama is sure enjoying his vacation from spending the taxpayers money. Where did you spend your vacation?????????????

 
Comment by Margaret

Wish I could aford a vacation!!!!!!

 
Comment by Conservo

These hollywood liberal freeloading fascists make me sick.

 
Comment by my man

I would very much like to see a photo of Mr. Obama’s grandmother. I have seen nothing of her. I am beginning to wonder. Does she really exist ? I understand he went to see her four times. Is he ashamed of her because she is not the right color ? This great general does not seem to communicate very well with his subordinates. Wars are not won that way.

 
Comment by Emma

Good for him he hsa worked hard. if I had the money I would have had a great time also. Obama08

 
Comment by Jonathan Burton

Isn’t it strange that the headline and first sentences of this article that appear appear to paint Barack Obama as an elitist? Then, when you click on the headline, it take you to the rest of the article which remarks on the simple and humble beginnings of Obama’s life in Hawaii? You would need to read more into the article to know that this isnt about him being an elitist. Most people read only the headlines. Fox Nexs nows that. That is how they get away with painting him as an elitist, without making it look like Fox News is the media source for the GOP. Very interesting!

 
Comment by Jonathan Burton

How convenient that this article paints him an elitist in the first few sentences. Then if you click on the read more tab(which Fox News knows most people read headines) then you see the humble beginnings of his life. How very interesting. Thus proving, once again, that Fox News bows down to the GOP like an obediant servant.

 
 
Comment by bruce

Why are we supposed to be interested in his vacation.

While he’s out why don’t you check out Bob Barr for president at bobbarr2008.com

Make your vote count. Vote for change. Vote Libertarian

 
Comment by ron

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/15/mccain-critics-continue-t_n_119127.html

Who is the “exotic” candidate in this race? Hint: It’s the one with 8 houses, a private jet, and the one who married his wife in Hawaii when she was 24. See above for details.

 
Comment by Paladin

I liked the picture of B. and his friends sitting under the banana tree having a picnic.
I also thought the picture at the country club was interesting. I wonder if they were
loud and obnoxious while they strutted around? “Sh**, man I’ve hit the lotto my
handlers in Chicago told me I could play golf anywhere I wanted - Just like that
mooch clinton”.

 
Comment by CHIEF ELKRAPAHO

Obama is definitely

a world class sleezeball.

A perfect moron for this

moment in history.

 
Comment by bruce
 
Comment by CD

Eleven bedrooms…must gaurd against the appearance of being an elitist. I didn’t think the vacation thing was a great idea anyway…see how much the campaign value my advice?

 
Comment by Kathy Rogers

Well I am glad that you have cleared that issue up for me. I can tell by the pictures you have posted about Barry’s(?) life as a youth,it is quiet obvious to me he had it rough growing up. Can you imagine growing up on those streets , the awful destruction that surounded him(?), the terrible work conditions that he endured(?),those beaches he grew up on were just horrible(?),and the living conditions he had to live in were just gastly(?). I have seen those pictures you posted and believe me thier are millions of children who would have traded places with him in a New York minute. It is plain to see from his lavious vacation in Hawaii that his good taste has followed him through to his adulthood.

 
Comment by Volubrjotr

BAMBI’S DUNK IN THE SUN……….. No Oil problem, No Georgia problem, My $1.9 Million Dollar House is in Chicago…….Life Is Fun……. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/7/w/w/1/obama_girl.jpg

BAMBI’S DUNK IN THE SUN………..

No Oil problem, No Georgia problem,

My $1.9 Million Dollar House is in Chicago…….

Life Is Fun……. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/7/w/w/1/obama_girl.jpg

 
Comment by tess

Are there any pictures of Obama’s grandmom with her great granddaughters?
Did Michelle and the children dine at grandmom’s?
Is this the first time the children met their dad’s grandmom?
We’d love to hear more of the ‘family getting together’!

 
Comment by kim Lee

I read this story with great interest.How did the name Barry became Obama ?

But I will still vote for Seneter McCain for his straight talk.

 
Comment by Sylvia Johnsen

Obama gave us another photo opportunity; Obama eating icecream with daughters, Obama jogging at the beach, Obama playing hoops and Obama body surfing. Michelle was not to be seen, except for a couple of times safely at a distance. No debates and no questions, just more cool pictures of Obama to see what a healthy and goodlooking guy he is. Obama is like Bush, another candidate who wants to be president because we like him better. Are people not sick of the superficial scam-artist. Do they really fall for this?

 
Comment by janey

where is his grandmother?

 
Comment by Chief Elkrapaho

THE DEMOCRATS SOLUTION TO THE ENERGY CRUNCH

IS TO RETURN TO THE HORSE AND BUGGY DAYS. THAT

PLUS A BUNCH OF OTHER GOOFY STANCES WILL COST

THEM THE ELECTION.

 
Comment by paul

The only thing missing from this story would be the reporter mentioning that the material of his pants are worn down from the constant kneeling before the false idol Barry. Shame on worsiping false idols and making graven images out of Barry.

 
Comment by Nancy Cuellar

What difference does it make to America if Barack spends time with his family and friends in Hawaii? What is the big deal? It is wonderful that with his busy schedule running for our President, he takes time out for what is important to him, his family.

 
Comment by pete

Ice cream shop in a seedy strip mall, busy highway, un-luxurious apartment, and dangerous beach huh? My heart pumps piss for him! Seriously, is this piece satire? Seems like something The Onion would print.

 
Comment by pete

Ice cream shop in a seedy strip mall, busy highway, un-luxurious apartment, and dangerous beach huh? Should I feel pity? Seriously, is this piece satire? Seems like something The Onion would print.

 
Comment by James Napier

Who gives a rats butt !

 
Comment by Carole Harmon

I appears Obama and his family had a normal, American Vacation. I’m glad he visited his ill Grandmother since he hasn’t been there for 2 years. I hope Obama wins , but I also hope Senator Clinton is his VP. Carole Mansfield, Ohio

 
Comment by FedUp

I don’t care where he went on vacation, what he did while on vacation or where he stayed while on vacation. What I DO care about is Campaign Carl making excuses for why Obama didn’t reply to the questions asked of him - “he was just coming off a vacation in Hawaii - jet lag…” OMG!!! REPORT ON THE DEBATE AND KEEP YOUR PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS OUT OF YOUR REPORTS AND DO NOT MAKE EXCUSES FOR THE MAN!!!

IF Obama had “jet-lag” - that’s his fault. He could have cut his vacation short and been prepared for this very important debate - inexperience strikes again.

Obama - ANSWER THE QUESTIONS!!! STOP GIVING US YOUR GLAMOR BOY SPEECHES!!! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO WORK - BE DECISIVE, SPEAK YOUR MIND AND STOP WITH THE FEEL GOOD ANSWERS!!!

 
Comment by jt

Obama seems like he is burning out.

Taking vacation?

 
Comment by Barbara Munson

AS for Obama’s “residence” in Hawaii…..do you think it was more expensive or less than if John and Cindy had gone for a holiday? Do you think there is some consideration of security issues in choosing where he and his family stayed??

 
Comment by Eric

With Obama in Hawaii during the Russia/Georgia crisis, it makes me wonder if THAT is how he’d run his administration. His head in the proverbial sand….

Even though unpopular as a President, “W” put off his vacation to attend to this crisis.
Obama pontificated from paradise.

This, coupled with my general DISTRUST of the man - his associates, past and present - and his prior voting history… even if he were to be elected, he would NEVER be my President.

Couple his affinity toward increasing taxes, I would be leaning toward grabbing the pitchforks and muskets and throw the tea in the harbor - should he be elected as President

 
Comment by SUSAN

COMMENT: 1ST. I’M NOT VOTING FOR NEITHER OF THEM. 2ND. SO HE TOOK A WEEK OFF, THE ”SENATE IS ON A 5 WEEK VACATION, AND BUSH BEEN ON ONE FOR 8 YRS.
AND MCCAIN IS KNOW GOODY TWO SHOES, HOW MANY 5 WEEKS VACATIONS HAS HE TOOK IN ALL THE YEARS IN THE SENATE?

 
Comment by Nancy H.

What a JOKE! America, wake up and see this man for what he is A FRAUD….. He wants a basketball court in the White House and of course we all know on his trip overseas to Europe, rather than see the injured troops in Germany because his campaign manager was not allowed to go with him he elected to play basketball.

If he cared at all about the troops, he simply would have asked his campaign manager and all cameras to give him a couple of hours or less to visit these brave young men and women whom have suffered greatly to show them he truly cares. He does not need the cameras to show his respect and concern for these fine young folks.

OBAMA, YOU MISSED A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW YOU HAVE COMPASSION MORE THAN YOU HAVE A SELF CENTERED SELFISH DESIRE TO WIN THE ELECTION…

 
Comment by sunsetrs

If youre against Obama and you’ve been a lifelong democrat until now…YOU ARE RACIST!!! That is the plain and simple fact. He is no different from all the other Democratic Politicians for President. There is no reason other than race and name that would cause a person to not trust him compared to the others. If anything he is more pragmatic than any other liberal Dem that has run.
I am sick of these PUMA types saying “oh we just don’t trust him” “It’s a feeling” “He is inexperienced” . WHY? What possible feeling could you possibly have toward OBAMA that you would not have towards a Clinton for God’s sakes.. They’ve given reason not to trust them no special feeling required.

He has the same experience as Hillary has and more experience than Lincoln or Kennedy had. So that is a non-issue just an excuse to give a reason less horrible than racist fearful ones.

These people have created a quagmire where a person can’t even call this gut feeling what it really is..It’s plain old Racism and fear of someone different.. No one dares call them that for fear they will point their finger and say see” if we elect him everyone will be racist who doesn’t agree”
Screw that, I am tired of coddling these fearful ingrates.

IF YOU ARE GONNA BE FEARFUL AND RACIST at least be man or woman enough to stand up and admit to it. COME ON!!

 
Comment by sue murphy

Come on people!! Everyone deserves a vacation; he has been campaigning for a long time and
should spend some time with his family. Bush, Cheney, and cronies in Congress are ALWAYS on
vacations and on OUR DIME!! The MCBUSH family of John McCain and his wife who spent the
shameful amount of $750,000 in ONE MONTH is utterly shameful; do you REALLY think they have
any idea how the AVERAGE person is trying to support his/her family on MINIMUM WAGE and with
NO health insurance!! We should not even be considering to vote for any of these high and mighty
people!! The McCain’s have 10 homes and most people don’t have one! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!

 
Comment by douglas

It seems like the son and grandson of admirals, born with a silver spoon, is so much more in touch. When was the last time he worked a weekend or showed up in the Senate (re: GI bill).
What kind of a playboy he was cheating behind his wife’s back with a rich young blond?
BO made his way through college and life with hard work, not because of his dad (sounds familiar, huh?).

 
Comment by Unsure Until Last Night

Let’s see, Canidate #1: Rasied by Grandma in Hawaii cuz Dad was a Polyigamist and Mom was not around, called Barry cuz name was too wierd, experimented with drugs, Lawyer, some volunteer work in Chicago with wife, and new senator.

Canidate #2: Born into a family with a long history of service in our military including high ranking posts , served our country and his friends in a POW Camp in Vietnam, decorated, has spent at least 25+++ years in our Gov’t, has survived cancer, and is married to one of the co-owners of the biggest Budweiser distributors this side of the Mississippi. Very successful kids, has even adopted. Has great track record in voting and in international affairs. Is kinda old but in may cultures that is a good thing cuz it means experience, and is pretty straight forward…

I have made my decision after last nights interviews.

What are you going to base your decsion on ???

 
Comment by JANE

Obama deserved a nice vacation.He will be very busy when he becomes President.He has been on the campaign trail for 17 months.He only had 1 short vacation rest months ago.McCain is usually off every weekend.Now let’s talk about the home McCain lives in all the time in Arizona.There have been pictures all over the internet of the estimated $12 million dollar McCain home .Obama’s home in Chicago can not compare to it.

 
Comment by Erich

Since we’re all slamming Bush, did you know that he gave up golf when the Iraq war started out of respect for the troops? That’s right, he loves golf but he hasn’t touched a club in over 5 years because he thouht it was a small, noble sacrafice he could make in honor of the men & women under his command. But W is such a tyrant and Obama is going to tax the oil companies and us back to prosperity…

 
Comment by Gabrielle

Why is no one pointing out the fact that Sen. McCain has been infamous for taking the entire weekend off througout the election to rest while Sen. Obama was out working…

So he’s not permitted to take a vacation? He has been running for this office for over a year. It’s not easy. He is all over the place and doesn’t get to spend nearly enough time with his family and you people want to have a fit because he took a vacation. It is so unfortunate that some people are so bitter that they are angry that he is able to afford this vacation, yet they have no problem with the McCain’s and their $50,000/month credit card bills….very interesting.

 
Comment by Michael from Atlanta

Sounds like FOX NEWS Needs a Vacation from the constant OBAMA Bashing. Can’t Fox News find some issue that is important to this elect to report on?

 
Comment by Donkey Party

Great slanted reporting FOX, trying to paint Obama as an elitist. Your organization just oozes partisan bias, and your fair and balanced slogan is a joke. Shame on you for calling yourselves journalists.

 
Comment by bruce

Sue,

It’s not that we don’t think he needs a vacation. (personally, I’d like to give him a 4 year vacation). It’s just upsetting with the news that is going on, this outlet choices to waste our time and their time taking pictures of his vacation.

The purpose for article was strictly political.

If these reporters had nothing else to do, they could have reported on the Libertarian suing a church, or other candidates that were actually working.

I still think Bob Barr is the best candidate for the job, but the news media will not let his name get out. They are so hyped on getting Obama elected.

 
Comment by Sally Radmacher

Kim Lee, Barack Obama’s nick name is “Barry.” If he had used his nick name in the campaign, people would have accused him of trying to hide something. And Nancy H., you would do well to get your information from more sources than McCain’s ads and Fox News. This election is too important not to be well informed.

 
Comment by David

McBush spent $750,000 on credit cards, has at least 8 homes - dumped his first wife for
a rich girl — who is the elitist ??????

When the Senate voted on the last bill on a Saturday - McCain was home on his ranch

 
Comment by Bitter Clinger

Comment by karen bourland
August 15th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I am so glad that he took a vacation. He has put in such a good campaign and needs to rest for the win that I hope he will get. America needs a change for the positive and he is the one to do it. Gee do you guys show the 10 houses that McCAin owns? No some just care that the top one per cent of America own 40 per cent of the wealth. REpublicans really do not care for the poor or middle class, do they?

PLEASE, first those are not McCain’s houses, they are his wife’s. Cindy McCain is more involved and contributes more to charity and helping the deprived children all over the world. She adopted 2.
Please, Obama has donated less than 10% of his income to charity. Right he cares NOT.

Quit Whining, I’m middle class, but I don’t want Govenment making choices for me or deciding what heath care needs I should get. Raise my taxes and run more US Companies out of the country becuase Obama would raise their taxes.They can’t even run thier own primaries and they want to tell us how to live our lives. Come on. You are truly weak minded. Only weak minded people would vote for Obama.

I believe America is the GREATEST nation on this planet and I have not heard “O” say one good thing about our country or it’s people.

McCain or Hillary ‘08

Anyone but Obamanation

 
Comment by Kerry Jackson

Unfortunatley for the Republicans Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States.
The replublicans could not have chosen a worser canidate to run against the Democrats and an even worseer one to run against BO.

Just face it, you all are DOOMED! The little people will get their chance to sit at the table.

God Bless….

 
Comment by AP

Its funny since when did spending time with family is such a bad thing for republicans. For those who worry McCain’s not getting enough rest, relax, he will have plenty of time after Nov to take a long vacation we call retirement. Obama08

 
Comment by Shirley

Well, I’m hoping to hear about the citizenship of O’bama tonight on Fox New Channel. This should be very interesting !!
Wonder if Hillary knows about this ????
Tune in at 8:00 for the latest !

 
Comment by George

Comment by sunsetrs
August 17th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
If youre against Obama and you’ve been a lifelong democrat until now…YOU ARE RACIST!!!

Well, I’ve always been a Democrat until now but I am not a racist. Why will I not vote for Obama? Well, there is the matter of his friends, past and present; there is is wife who is just now proud of her country for the first time in her life; there is his comment about the “typical white grandmother”; there is the fact that he changes his mind on issues daily; there is the fact that he didn’t visit troops in hospital in Germany but chose to play basketball; that he needs a teleprompter for all his speeches and therefore cannot seem to answer questions without one.; there is the fact that he appears to want to retreat rather than win; that he appears to continue to play the race card or his supporters do and that’s just to name a FEW.
Aside from that, I don’t think Bill Clinton belongs anywhere near the White House, I don’t like Hillary and I don’t care for all the screwups the democratic party has made during this election. Personally, I think Democrats ought to be embarrassed!

 
Comment by boog

I love how everyone say Fox is bias, how about every story on cnn is about Obama, or the fact that for months now their website has been running a huge vote for Obama ad. Isn’t there a little conflict of intrest.

 
Comment by James

Republicans need to get a grip. They always talk about prosperity, not being jealous of rich people because they invest and help provide jobs, yadda, yadda, yadda, and so on and so forth. But they try to make a big deal out of Obama’s vacation to Hawaii as something unamerican or disconected to the “common man”.

You are all hypocrits.

If you didn’t donate to his campaign then shut up. If you haven’t been criticizing John for taking every weekend off and with the same federal protection and everything that tax payers pay for- then just shut up.

You are being a hypocrit.

You wouldn’t expect McCain and Cindy $100 million girl to stay at the Motel 6 so don’t be hypocritical about Obama. From what we know now, McCain is the only one walking around in $500 dallor italien shoes. How’s that for being “down to earth and just like you”?

Hypocrits.

 
Comment by Shirley

I don’t care about O’bama’s vacation..but I am very interested in tonight’s show where you will be telling us everything you know about O’Bama ! Tomorrow, I’ll tune in to the show where you tell us everything you know about McCain.

I’m most interested in the auththenticity of O’bama’s U.S. citizenship !

 
Comment by American Eyes

4th luxury vacation in one calendar year. Sure he is one of us.

http://www.youtube.com/user/brightamericaneyes

 
Comment by RMH

I don’t begrudge anyone having wealth, whether it is Obama or McCain. This class envy I’m reading makes me sick. The hypocrisy is horrible to see…. Obama is wealthy but he “cares about the poor and middle class” because he wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and redistribute people’s hard earned money to others who won’t work or try to better themselves. McCain is wealthy but he “doesn’t care about the poor and middle class” because he believes in personal responsibility and people trying to make it in this world by working hard to better themselves I tell my son often that if he wants good things in this life he has to work for it and earn it. If more people lived by that premise then there would be a lot less poverty in this country.

I do think it is very telling that Obama went off on vacation in the middle of a campaign, to rest, while the older John McCain continues to have the stamina and the commitment to keep on campaigning and working hard to win this election. All the Bush critics cried out whenever he went to Crawford on “vacation,” but he was never really on vacation when he went there. He was at his home, not in some plush tropical resort, and continued to work and BE PRESIDENT while he was there. Obama just checked out, which was a huge mistake…especially when the Georgia invasion took place. That could very well have cost him the election.

 
Comment by American Eyes

4th luxury vacay in 1 calendar year. Obamas are moving on up.

http://www.youtube.com/user/brightamericaneyes

 
Comment by James

Why haven’t we seen any stories envolving his children from his first marriage?

Could it be that they don’t respect him? Are they refusing to be interviewed or are McCain’s koolaid sippers, the mainstream media, protecting him like they did Edwards by not bringing attention to his adulterous past? Did McCain threaten them not to make any public statements?

Or that they are following the golden rule-

If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all. I think that lack of support says volumes about not only McCain’s family values but also his morals and his ethics.

 
Comment by James

Why haven’t we seen any stories envolving McCain’s children from his first marriage?

Could it be that they don’t respect him? Are they refusing to be interviewed or are McCain’s koolaid sippers, the mainstream media, protecting him like they did Edwards by not bringing attention to his adulterous past? Did McCain threaten them not to make any public statements?

Or that they are following the golden rule-

If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all. I think that lack of support says volumes about not only McCain’s family values but also his morals and his ethics.

 
Comment by breanna

Comment by my man
August 16th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I would very much like to see a photo of Mr. Obama’s grandmother. I have seen nothing of her. I am beginning to wonder. Does she really exist ? I understand he went to see her four times. Is he ashamed of her because she is not the right color ? This great general does not seem to communicate very well with his subordinates. Wars are not won that way.
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yea while he was visiting his grandmother in the nursing home, his wife and daughters went shopping. why? why didnt the wife want to see her? and why couldnt the girls see theri great grandmother? are they ashmaed of her being white? them being black? what gives? an opportunity missed. obama seems to do that alot. oh wait!!!!!!!!!!! i get it. the girls arent allowed christmas gifts, birthday gifts and visits to their great grandmother because somehow it teaches them some sort of lesson. geez, any person who doesnt INSIST that the children see their great grandmother, has a serious problem.

 
Comment by history student

Comment by sunsetrs:
“He has… more experience than Lincoln or Kennedy had.”
______________________________________________________________________________
You should really check your facts.

Lincoln was a captain in the Black Hawk War, spent 8 years in the Illinois legislature, and served 2 years in the US House of Representatives.

Kennedy joined the US Navy in 1941 and became an intelligence officer. In 1943, as a PT boat commander, when his boat was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer, Kennedy, despite grave injuries, led the survivors through perilous waters to safety. He served 6 years in the US House of Representatives and 8 years in the Senate.

In contrast, Obama has never served in the military, spent 7 years in the Illinois Senate, and has been in the US Senate for less than 3 years. A good chunk of his time in either office has been spent running for the next office.

I do not like either candidate, but I do like the truth. Obamabots try to paint him as the new incarnations of Lincoln and Kennedy and that is simply false.

I could care less about Obama’s experience. It’s his stand on issues (and sometimes lack thereof), his desire to redistribute wealth, his lack of integrity, and his all-around wimpiness (you can never criticize him) that have convinced me to vote for McCain in 2008.

I hope there’s better candidates in 2012.

 
Comment by JJMO

Why did the original post and headline change from what it said earlier? It was so much better the way it was…talking about how Obama has been called an elitist. I wish the original blog post would be reposted here. I wanted to link to it.

 
Comment by Not Havin It In Texas

How about putting it simply: THEY BOTH SUCK!

I’m sitting at home come November for the 1st time in my life—–the political parties gave some garbage choices for president and I will not condone this D-grade presentation that they have presented by voting for either one!

 
Comment by Michael from Atlanta

Comment by boog
August 18th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I love how everyone say Fox is bias, how about every story on cnn is about Obama, or the fact that for months now th