Self-Centered Hedonist?

Since he took office 18 months ago, President Obama has spent over 200 hours just playing golf. So?

That's equivalent to 5 weeks of not working - just playing golf. This does not include Obama's vacation time with his family. Play golf or save the Gulf? slacker Obama is at it again! Currently, he and his family are vacationing in Maine. The Lame Stream News "omits" to tell you that everyone on his staff enjoyed a lobster dinner - at YOUR expense!

We all know that it's important for a President relax from the stress of the job from time to time - (like cleaning up the oil spill and stopping Iran from getting nukes). But doesn't this also seem excessive? Remember, we are paying for all of his excursions to the golf course, North Carolina, and our National Parks. Security, logistics, and travel add up to millions of American dollars! Hello? We're footing the bill for these "pastime activities."

Compare his "leisure time" of just playing golf to that of his predecessor (Bush) and you'll see that Obama is obsessed with the game. In eight years, George Bush only played golf 18 times. That's equivalent to roughly two and a half weeks over eight years. So far, Obama is averaging about two games of golf a week!! (Keep in mind that these estimates do NOT include Obama's time spent on the White House putting green).

The Obama's are yet planning a return visit to Martha's Vinyard for ANOTHER vacation this summer. So how many vacations are reasonable? This is Obama's THIRD VACATION since the Gulf Oil Spill! How many do you get? What's appropriate for a President? A vacation every 3-4 weeks? How much time-off do you get? Right, you're NOT the President, but isn't he taking this privilege to extreme?

Why doesn't he vacation in the Gulf of Mexico? Wouldn't this help some of the people who are out-of-work? What is HE thinking about? Himself? Is Obama REALLY on call 24/7 or is he a self-center hedonist? That's the impression he's giving Americans.

Reality Check
Is Obama setting a good example for all Americans? When there is a family crisis, you take a vacation because of the stress. Sure, we all do it. Do you get multiple paid vacations throughout the year with free travel? Can you afford the expense of playing golf? If so, how often do you play? Does all his recreation show any compassion for those Americans who are out of work and unemployed? Should He? Is Obama and his family showing disrespect towards their fellow Americans?

You decide. I find it disgusting.