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Brigid

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37. At least if USAToday had run an article about how little Congress has been in session,

Mon Jun 18, 2012, 01:56 PM

Jun 2012

it would have been about something substantive. If Obama wants to play some golf, let him. Unlike W, he is at least getting things done (as much as he can in the face of Republican obstructionism) when he's not on the golf course.

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USA Today headline: Obama plays 100th round of golf as president [View all] WI_DEM Jun 2012 OP

How mnay have other Presidients had? democrat_patriot Jun 2012 #1

OK Link here democrat_patriot Jun 2012 #5

No, W lied about that, too. sofa king Jun 2012 #21

Thanks for this! Dumbya totally lied about not playing golf. The Corporate Media simply Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #36

You'd think that would endear the George H. W. Bush supporters to him. Blanks Jun 2012 #2

Can USA Today tell me how many brush piles Dubya Fawke Em Jun 2012 #3

Tell us too - how many times Bush was drunk goclark Jun 2012 #48

Did they keep track how many times W played golf - or how many times he went for a bike ride? Or jillan Jun 2012 #4

Bush played 24 times. democrat_patriot Jun 2012 #6

Bush didn't play Golf Drale Jun 2012 #11

Another phony cowboy.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #49

that averages 25 per year treestar Jun 2012 #7

Yeah, hardly a serve habit. Queue Romney stating that he won't play golf FSogol Jun 2012 #10

I never liked golf. hrmjustin Jun 2012 #8

I hate to agree with this, but I don't understand why the president doesn't just stop Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #9

Is this serious or snark? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #12

Not a snark! I'm dead serious! Dead serious! Look, we're dealing with something different here. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #28

I disagree Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #41

Didn't your last paragraph just make my point? The double stand is here to stay, but Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #55

The problem though Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #59

White Presidents played golf and no one complained danadevin85 Jun 2012 #15

Yes, no one complained when white presidents played golf... now watch this drive. n/t hughee99 Jun 2012 #19

Ha danadevin85 Jun 2012 #24

People did use golf against Bush RZM Jun 2012 #20

that wasn't the reason and i think you know that danadevin85 Jun 2012 #26

It's been a while and someone should correct me if I have this wrong RZM Jun 2012 #32

Neither is a freaking ballet horse. Brigid Jun 2012 #35

I don't care much about the golf myself RZM Jun 2012 #40

I think you made my point for me. That there's this double standard means that there Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #29

Seriously one of the dumber posts I've read today. trumad Jun 2012 #17

That's your opinion. I've seen you write some stupid shit yourself, so we're even. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #38

You've got to be kidding frazzled Jun 2012 #23

See RZM's post below. I think my point is made eloquently there. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #30

I don't find any eloquence at all frazzled Jun 2012 #46

Your opinion. We agree to disagree. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #57

I see what your saying. My opinion is if the preident wants to play some golf, good for him RZM Jun 2012 #27

That's right. And maybe I shouldn't implied that he doesn't have the right to play golf Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #31

Is there anything else that you think President Obama should give up Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #43

Tell his surrogates and the Democratic Party leadership to have his back Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #54

Meanwhile Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #13

Now watch this drive!! Initech Jun 2012 #51

I beleive at last count W was at over 300 days on doc03 Jun 2012 #14

Everyone needs an outlet to blow off steam and unwind. VenusRising Jun 2012 #16

I'm all for it. lpbk2713 Jun 2012 #18

When I was a kid WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #22

Once every 2 weeks. Big deal. louis-t Jun 2012 #25

But how long has he spent on the toilet? NightWatcher Jun 2012 #33

I have a few questions for those who are angry at what I posted upthread... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #34

At least if USAToday had run an article about how little Congress has been in session, Brigid Jun 2012 #37

Nobody thinks he's getting anything done is my point. To the contrary... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #39

The second dumbest post I've read today. trumad Jun 2012 #44

You're calling my post "dumb" but you haven't anything substantive to write. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #56

Guy is the hardest working man on the planet... trumad Jun 2012 #58

I agree that he should have time off and that he's hard working. You and many others here are Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #60

Your point is ridiculous. trumad Jun 2012 #61

Easier to go after POTUS (I suppose) Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #42

USA Today's editorials have been quite critical of Congress ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #47

Why shouldn't he? ellie Jun 2012 #45

So, one round every ~2 weeks.... Motown_Johnny Jun 2012 #50

So, what's his handicap? KamaAina Jun 2012 #52

I've played about 20 rounds of Golf since Obama took office. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #53

Tomorrow's USA Today headline: Obama takes a nap on every 3rd Saturday Major Hogwash Jun 2012 #62