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August 9, 2010
Four Vacations in 1 Month for Comrade Obama
Posted by Dave Blount at August 9, 2010 9:44 AM
This is my 6-year anniversary — of going without a vacation. But I don't mind, because I can vacation vicariously through Comrade Obama. Compliments of The Only Other Conservative in Seattle:
While many Americans are cutting back on their vacation plans or eliminating them altogether, Chairman Zero is setting an aspirational example for all of us. Sure, times are tough, but perhaps we can enjoy a life of leisure vicariously through our leaders.
Back in July, the Obamas enjoyed their first summer vacation in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine. The idyllic town has long been favorite summer getaway for the rich and powerful going back to the Gilded Age. Truly a resort fit for our King-in-Chief.
Anticipating exhaustion from two long weeks in Washington, DC, Michelle Obama hosted her eldest daughter and several family friends on a "private vacation" to Spain, August 4-8. Staying at the luxurious Villa Padierna "surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean," Americans can rest easy knowing the resort "offers guests a relaxing retreat where luxurious accommodations, championship golf and a lavish spa give way to awe-inspiring views of the Costa del Sol."
With three golf courses on the property, it's quite a shame Barack must attend a 49th birthday party thrown in his honor by one of his billionaire friends. Despite this hardship, I'm sure M'chel will sing "Don't Cry for Me, America" (or at least hum a few bars).
The five days back in the White House will be a horrible burden to the First Family. Thankfully, the Obama clan will take a third vacation, Aug. 14-15, to Florida's Gulf Coast, following charges of hypocrisy for vacationing in Maine earlier. As any PR pro will tell you, the best response to "out-of-touch" accusations is to face them head on. Preferably from a balcony, sipping a Cuban Mojito while watching Sols' golden rays paint the tarball-less beach in myriad shades of gold as the fiery orb slips 'neath the azure horizon with its green kiss.
But if the Obamas are anything like the rest of us — and it sure seems that way — I'm certain they feel more tired after a vacation than before it. But unlike all of us, the family will take a fourth vacation, Aug. 19-29, in exclusive Martha's Vineyard. That should make the Tyrant-in-Chief thoroughly relaxed and refreshed for another two years of transparency.
Now back to work. Someone's got to generate the tax revenue to pay for all this fun.
It's good to be king.
