Bush on track to become the vacation president

[RamboLiberal]

President Bush tries to set an example for Americans whenever he can, in terms of physical fitness, faith, optimism and a certain overall moral rectitude. He also sets an excellent example on taking vacation.

On Thursday, Bush left for a weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, and his family's summer compound, Walker's Point. On Monday, he heads to his Crawford retreat, where he has spent all or part of 418 days of his presidency, according to Mark Knoller, a CBS News White House correspondent and meticulous record-keeper.

Never a fan of Washington's more cosmopolitan pleasures, Bush will be in Central Texas for about two weeks, with an overnight trip to Ottawa to meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

At a White House press conference Thursday, Bush appeared to be already inhabiting his vacation mode, shedding the businesslike, sometimes grim demeanor he's had of late to slouch against the podium and be avuncular.

He gamely joked and mugged with reporters, at one point raising two fists in a boxing stance to illustrate what not to do in a photo op with the president of Iran.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/mason/5042364.html

Good grief the lapdog press are still doing puff pieces on this lazy bum's goofing off.

[hobbit709]

1. He might as well be on vacation.

He's been mentally out to lunch since day one.

[jojo54]

4. Bwwwwaaaaahhhhaaaaaaa!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[The Count]

2. Did you see the defensive drivel posted in the comments?

"he may not work much, but at least he has ho sex!" Paging Dr Freud!

[bluestateguy]

3. I used to be bothered by him being on vacation

But now I prefer it. He can do less damage that way.

Note that I said less, not none.

[RamboLiberal]

6. Yeah, but what crisis will happen this time while he's on vacation

I'm wondering if it's going to be financial meltdown this time!

[valerief]

7. Nah, they'll be "forced" to bomb Iran, but they won't tell us why for national security reasons. nt

[spanone]

5. while the soldiers die, dimwit parties

[DS1]

8. Osama Bin Laden determined to set off nuclear device on 14th street NYC September 12, 2008 noon

What, no street number?