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If you held me at gunpoint and asked if he played too much or too little I'd err on the side of too much, but no, I don't really care.

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Originally Posted by jamo

If you held me at gunpoint and asked if he played too much or too little I'd err on the side of too much, but no, I don't really care.



Based on certain threads, that exact scenario is probably happening on a course somewhere as we speak.

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Politics aside, can anyone ever play too much golf? Really? If I was Potus, I would be playing those 2 hour speed rounds on Congressional and some of those other great DC area courses.

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Originally Posted by GJBenn85

I'm not opposed to Romney and do not love Obama, but it is ridiculous he is using the number of HOLES played to sway the average idiot voter.  Do the math...it is less than 30 ROUNDS per year which is far from being absurd.



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Considering the job that Obama has and all the partisan drama that he has to deal with, Id say he should be allowed to play as much golf as he wants.  Perhaps we should pick apart how Romney spends his free time.

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

I think Obama may be the worst president our country has ever seen,

Wow - a deep thinker...and a student of politics. I'll bet you think Michael Moore is a Commie too.
Let's hear your reasons. Let's start with G.W.Bush.

Can you think of a single example of where G.W. was better than Obama?

Are you aware that Obama has in some ways restored your country's international reputation and along with it the confidence of the majority of even semi-educated people in your own country.  The fact that Obama was elected should give you hope.

At least Palin has the sense to pull out before she shamed your country even more.I would hang my head in embarrassment if in my country we ever elected (there's another story) someone as painfully ignorant and stupid as G.W.  Oops... we almost did and maybe we will again soon.

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Originally Posted by mdl

It seems pretty obvious that 30 rounds of golf over 3 years is a ridiculous thing for anyone to care about...



Just to clarify, it's 30 rounds per year, over 3 years.

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Originally Posted by Shorty

Wow - a deep thinker...and a student of politics. I'll bet you think Michael Moore is a Commie too.

Let's hear your reasons. Let's start with G.W.Bush.

Can you think of a single example of where G.W. was better than Obama?

Are you aware that Obama has in some ways restored your country's international reputation and along with it the confidence of the majority of even semi-educated people in your own country.  The fact that Obama was elected should give you hope.

At least Palin has the sense to pull out before she shamed your country even more.I would hang my head in embarrassment if in my country we ever elected (there's another story) someone as painfully ignorant and stupid as G.W.  Oops... we almost did and maybe we will again soon.


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Originally Posted by tristanhilton85

What about the statement I was responding to?

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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The first post was worse. Obama isn't in the top 10 of all time worst presidents (yet. Given him a second term and we will see what he can do). People don't have any sense of history. But it is hard not make fun of Bush for picking the 1 axis of evil member that wasn't working on weapons of mass destruction, destroying our economy in a mere 7 years, the incredible inflation of our national debt during boom years, unfunded liabilities like medicare part D and so on. Of course he only deserves blame for half of it. It is equally hard to fault Obama for being pretty ineffective other than health care reform (sort of) and Ossama.

Pretty much any president will do something that people will complain about. Bush Jr spend half the year at his ranch, Clinton was messing around with interns, Bush Sr was racing speed boats, Nancy was using astrologers to schedule meetings, and so on.  I find it hard to object to anyone taking 4 hours a week for personal time. The problem with golf for Obama is that it is considered an "elitest" sport. Granted it is a different elite (i.e CEOs and not liberal professors) than the one that we are supposed to object to but that is too fine of line for fox viewers.

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When any president plays golf, it is usually under 4 hours with plenty of vacant holes.

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So, 30 rounds per year works out to pretty close to one round a week during the regular season, but he flies all over the place so I'm sure he plays during the winter. So at, say, 3 rounds every 4 weeks, does that sound like too much? Depends on how much other time he takes because by itself it's not unreasonable. By itself it sounds about right for someone with a serious hobby and a need to maintain some sanity. [quote name="poser" url="/t/54663/does-president-obama-play-too-much-golf#post_665914"] I think they should be able to get out and play but, they use to give george bush so much crap over it and he played less than half of what Obama has done. [/quote] I know, kind of odd. But no matter which side does what, the other side will insist they did it wrong. The moment we have a president who doesn't take any personal time he'll get attacked for pushing himself too hard and not keeping himself balanced.

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Well how many of us can actually say they played golf with obama? I can!  LOL, well we werent really playing together but he was about two holes behind me and my group.  Here is a pic of my buddy with Obama in the background.  At first we werent 100% sure but the many men with high caliber rifles were all over the place.  I was very tempted to hit into his fairway and see if I could get a handshake!   This was on 12/28/2008 at Olomana Golf Links in Waimanalo.  I also got video of him too carrying his own bag up toward the clubhouse!

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There have been other presidents who played....

IKE was probably the most recognized...

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Originally Posted by localhawaii

Well how many of us can actually say they played golf with obama? I can!  LOL, well we werent really playing together but he was about two holes behind me and my group.  Here is a pic of my buddy with Obama in the background.  At first we werent 100% sure but the many men with high caliber rifles were all over the place.  I was very tempted to hit into his fairway and see if I could get a handshake!   This was on 12/28/2008 at Olomana Golf Links in Waimanalo.  I also got video of him too carrying his own bag up toward the clubhouse!


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Originally Posted by mvmac

Mitt Romney seems to think so.  He just launched this Website that lists the number of holes Obama has reportedly played in office, 1,584.  Also wants you to donate $18 to give the Prez a "permanent vacation".  Romney recently commented on Obama's 17-day vacation to Hawaii; “I just think it’s time to have a president whose idea of being 'hands on' doesn’t mean getting a better grip on the golf club,".



I can't believe this thread is even up... if you've seen any of Romney's ads and knew any facts, they are all lies, and da%m lies, and I'm not a big fan of Obama.

If Romney played a little golf, he might appear human. I said, "might." But I doubt it.

As to Obama, I don't think he gets in 18 when he plays. His job has a lil' bit of pressure, so anything to relieve that pressure for even a few hours, is probably good for his health and his job performance.

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

Based on certain threads, that exact scenario is probably happening on a course somewhere as we speak.



Wow, now if we could just squeeze in some religion and abortion posts this thread would have everything.

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I don't think the President (any president) really is ever on vacation.  President Bush also rode mountain bikes a lot, with a secret service agent around him at all times and his poor assistant trailing in a SUV.  They age tremendously in office due to the stress.  30 rounds in 3 years is nothing.

Mitt is a rich guy trying to be President.  He was a crappy Governor of Mass.  We all knew he only ran for Governor so he could then run for President.  He was on vacation a lot when he was Gov.  Mostly in other states.  There are lot of pictures of him riding his jet skis and big yacht around.

He is the type that comes in late to situations too, then claims credit for the success.  If you played golf with him, he would join you at the 17th hole, get two pars then claimed he beat you.

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