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21. Lovely place.

Fri Dec 6, 2019, 07:56 AM

Dec 2019

But where is the gold paint? tRump would not approve. The Obamas both wrote books that genuinely made the best seller lists. They have EARNED their wealth. Now that Allan Dirtybits is a pariah on Martha's Vineyard, it is safe to buy a home there. I wonder what kind of a love nest the tRumps will buy after the WH?

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Barack and Michelle Obama drop almost $12 million on Martha's Vineyard beach estate: report [View all] brooklynite Dec 2019 OP

No one deserves it more. not_the_one Dec 2019 #1

It's beautiful! 11.75 million seems like a really good deal True_Blue Dec 2019 #2

Definitely! littlemissmartypants Dec 2019 #51

Dayum. ChiTownDenny Dec 2019 #62

Not really understanding the photo Bayard Dec 2019 #3

I get the impression this is a "nearby" photo, not their exact house. NBachers Dec 2019 #4

It was originally listed for $22 Million in 2015 n/t TexasBushwhacker Dec 2019 #71

More info with photos here Joanie Baloney Dec 2019 #5

That kitchen, omg! LittleGirl Dec 2019 #6

That's a real 1% home. virgogal Dec 2019 #7

Indeed. LittleGirl Dec 2019 #13

How mad are you? RandiFan1290 Dec 2019 #18

Not mad at all but disappointed that he didn't buy closer to the Vineyard black community. virgogal Dec 2019 #45

Oak Bluffs, the "Black Hamptons" is only a couple of miles away hack89 Dec 2019 #49

I know,been there many times. virgogal Dec 2019 #59

Guess I don't understand your issue with the location they choose. Nt hack89 Dec 2019 #61

he did get a great deal. Calista241 Dec 2019 #56

lol eom LittleGirl Dec 2019 #79

Well.......that's different! Bayard Dec 2019 #10

Lol pangaia Dec 2019 #77

That's a lot of grass to mow IcyPeas Dec 2019 #14

Buying oceanfront property in this day and age? Lonnie Mack Dec 2019 #8

welcome to DU! certainot Dec 2019 #9

Already heard the wingnuts justgamma Dec 2019 #12

I think you just heard another one William Seger Dec 2019 #15

Yup obamanut2012 Dec 2019 #74

You're trying too hard... Blue_Tires Dec 2019 #24

Welcome Lonnie Mack SCVDem Dec 2019 #70

your concern is noted obamanut2012 Dec 2019 #73

Unlike condos in Miami Beach say... Scurrilous Dec 2019 #76

Found it on Google maps William Seger Dec 2019 #11

Long may they enjoy it. I hope in time the Obama Compound becomes as renowned as the Kennedys.nt Hekate Dec 2019 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2019 #19

That's nice they have 12M at their disposal to splurge DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #17

I understand what you're saying, but I would add that former presidents need room for the Secret sueh Dec 2019 #20

Jimmy Carter seems to be getting by with a bit less... onenote Dec 2019 #22

Jimmy Carter has been out of office for decades PatSeg Dec 2019 #29

Yep. Apples and Oranges. BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #36

I wouldn't be surprised PatSeg Dec 2019 #42

Not hating. I don't begrudge Obama his purchase of the Martha's Vineyard summer home at all onenote Dec 2019 #43

That's good BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #47

That's a nice house. ChiTownDenny Dec 2019 #60

At a certain age, material things become less important DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #23

As much as I LOVE the Obamas, Zoonart Dec 2019 #26

LOL BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #35

your concern is noted obamanut2012 Dec 2019 #75

Lovely place. Scarsdale Dec 2019 #21

Gorgeous! mcar Dec 2019 #25

Beautiful home.. and too bad for those Cha Dec 2019 #27

That was my sentiment as well PatSeg Dec 2019 #28

Exactly, Pat.. Cha Dec 2019 #30

They will never fade away PatSeg Dec 2019 #32

I like the way you put that.. The Obamas "will always Cha Dec 2019 #34

Its in their nature PatSeg Dec 2019 #41

Reagan was in the beginning of Alzheimers when he left office------tough times ahead for him. virgogal Dec 2019 #66

True PatSeg Dec 2019 #67

Who really knows,,but none will ever match Jimmy Carter IMHO. virgogal Dec 2019 #68

Oh no PatSeg Dec 2019 #72

Good for them..a most beautiful island, a beautiful home.. asiliveandbreathe Dec 2019 #31

For me there is sort of an obscenity associated with the rich and famous. I know it is admirable to walkingman Dec 2019 #33

Well you've just accused them of lining their pockets BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #37

That was not my intent. I miss Obama for sure, although walkingman Dec 2019 #39

They may have lined their pockets since leaving the White House, as is their right. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2019 #65

Agree! walkingman Dec 2019 #81

"I know it is admirable to have wealth, especially in America..." Humanist_Activist Dec 2019 #80

Yikes! Mike Nelson Dec 2019 #40

Wow! Fabulous! poli-junkie Dec 2019 #44

Not that they don't deserve what they want... but any proof of this? Sketchy story. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2019 #46

The County Registry of Deeds recorded the transaction.... Brother Buzz Dec 2019 #53

So there isn't any. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2019 #57

So glad to hear this. Nobody deserves it more. (nt) Paladin Dec 2019 #48

They're in the right neck ... stillcool Dec 2019 #50

Prices are much lower in the left neck BeyondGeography Dec 2019 #54

is that because everyone left? stillcool Dec 2019 #63

Ties and jewelry are all on the right necks. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2019 #64

Nice. CentralMass Dec 2019 #52

But, just the one, right? NurseJackie Dec 2019 #55

Lots of wall space Politicub Dec 2019 #58

I believe all that fantastic artwork became part of permanent collection of the White House. Brother Buzz Dec 2019 #69

Lovely property and good acreage for Bo and Sunny to romp. Laffy Kat Dec 2019 #78