Obamas' night out: First WH anniversary

Obama has plenty of time to spend taxpayer dollars for dinner with michelle, but he doesn't have time to speak with the General leading U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Oh wait, after losing the Olympics for Chicago, barrack did spend 25 minutes with the general. Disgusting!

Heaven forbid he should have a personal life while in public office. Get real Molly.

Happy Anniversary. Enjoy yourself. You deserve it. Don't sacrifice your marriage ( a dinner for 1 hour) over people's opinions and crisis left by Bush. They are working really hard by multitasking.

Holy moly, Molly.

Get a life.

You're just jealous because Michelle is beautiful.

Jackie Kennedy league beautiful.

Molly: Where did you read that? They did not spend tax money for their dinner. The President and First Lady have plenty of their own money to spend; he would have taken her out for a comparable dinner if he were still a Senator and they had stayed in Chicago. On his OWN dime.

What a beautiful sight of the " First Couple " celebrating their anniversary. They're human after all. Enjoying life together, is what counts. God Bless you !

Molly you are obviously unaware that the President speaks to the General on a weekly basis (VIA secured teleconference). He has only "Met" him twice in person. BTW, the President is not in the Generals' direct chain of command(he's a few steps down.) .
Furthermore, President Obama approved the General's position in Afganistan. Why do you think we have a command structure in the USA?

Molly, stop watching FOX and get some facts!!!!!

Capt.US Air Force(retired)

Molly Molly...FYI....the first family pays for there dining out and they also pay for there personal food in the White House. They also pay for their own laundry..etc.etc

Get a grip!

Well, next time the Obamas go out, they should talk about how they should exit the restaurant. From these photos, it seems as if they didn't enjoy themselves.

Molly you are obviously not in a relationship if you think it's
a federal offense for the Prez to have dinner ( he has to eat )
with the woman he loves.
yeah, I think you need to get a life 2.

Doesnt the pres get a salary???? How do you know what money he spent to take his wife out. At least he does treat his woman well. Wow molly maybe your man should take you out and you wouldnt hate so much on a good husband. The man is allowed to have a personal life and contrary to popular belief Barack and his wife were pretty well off BEFORE the presidency.lol he doesnt need tax payers money. Did you feel that was about Clinton and his extr activitites??????relax man

Michelle? Beautiful? Come on. Just because she's the first black first lady doesn't mean that you have to go out of your way to shower her with compliments for attributes that she does not possess. And I just love how all of the Ozero supporters can't let Bush go...four years from now, everything will still be Bush's fault--even though Barack is about to take this country and our world into an irreversible death spiral. You folks will reap what you sew...which in this case, is a terrible president.

We pay the President a salary $400,000 a year. What he does with that salary is up to him. Also, considering the recession I think its nice that the President is showing the American people that we can still invest in our economy through spending. I think it is a good gesture and also a way for him to show that we must continue to keep our economy moving any way we can.

At least he will be at work on Monday. Unlike his predecessor who instead of going out to eat in DC made a few vacations, record breaking number of vacations in fact, to his ranch during his tenure. I'd rather see the President in Georgetown than his Texas ranch.

If you're gonna make a stupid observation Molly, don't compound it by misspelling the first name of POTUS.

Molly must be trying out for a job on Fox Noise. Give it a rest.

Congressman: Obama has something to hide! : http://www.70news.com/2009/10/04/breaking-news-congressman-obama-has-something-to-hide/

She's no Erin Andrews...

LISTEN MOLLY>. nothing worse than someone without facts.. first..he spoke to the General on his flight back from Denmark.. and they didnt make the anouncement until he had landed back in the DC. so he actually talked before then.. secondly.. the President (altho would be ok to do so) does not spend tax dollars on dinner with his family..he actually pays for his meals...ALL HIS MEALS>> even the ones prepared inside the whitehouse!!!! Do your research... so on the 400K hes getting paid and the stress he has to deal with including paying for his own dinner.. i think he deserves to take his wife out to dinner for an hour and half...thats the least he can do before getting back to work on topics that matter.. prob to pple like you.. healthcare, employment, economy, college...LIFE!!!!

Hope i cleared it up for you!

Mark, you OK? This article is written in the mode of see Spot run, run Spot run. Obama's failure got you down? Why don't you play the tape of Bill Ayres and Obama at dinner together. That should cheer you up. Leftists of a feather stick together.

Jackie Kennedy didnt have horse teeth and thunder thighs like obamas old lady. No way she ranks as a beauty.

Classy...we love and adore our First Couple..
From all of us here in Monaco.

Molly....you are a brainless,nothing of a girl.Sorry for you ,we are devoted to our First Couple.
may Gob bless them forever.

Really kids? Michelle looks like Patrick Ewing in drag.

Thanks, President Obama, for a good effort in tying to stem the disastrous tide, the policies and decisions of the Bush&Cheney fringe, which caused such national devastation. At least, you are trying, in spite of the goon squads, the obstructionists in Congress and the Corporate bush-whacking, your policies and administration have been subjected to, for the last 9 months. I haven't agreed with you choices, all of the time, but you are our President and I am thankful for that.
My hope is that you continue your struggle, on our, the people's, behalf and stay safe.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Who says the Obamas dined at tax payer expense? The prez earns a salary and he's allowed to buy dinner for his wife without people carping.

Ornery
You need glasses !

The Obama's are a true dissapointment, regardless of it being their anniversary or not. Perhaps they will realize that they are breaking the nation and eat at home.

Molly is 100% correct

Molly. Bush spent a lot of time with his generals. He also spent 1/3 of his administration on vacation. You may miss him, but the rest of the world doesn't.

Good Golly Miss Molly -- looks like you went to bed angry last night.

I knew someone would be complain that the Obama's celebrated their anniversary. Hope they have many more.

May God bless your marriage and your Presidency.

Eight more U.S. troops die in attack on Afghan outpost....but its date night.

While the Obama's celebrate their loss of the Olympics, 8 U.S. soldiers are killed in Afghanistan. barrack does not have time to lead the military. Commander in Chief, ha! that's a good one.

I don't find anything beautiful about Michelle personally. Her mouthful of teeth remind me of the guy from 007.

Crisis left by Bush? things were rolling along fine until the Dems ( Pelosi/Reed/Frank) took over 2 years ago....Great trip to Copenhagen you two Bozo's!

BO has time for everything except working for the interests of the American people. The economy tanks and he and MEchelle go spending more than $$$1M to try to get the gold for his cronies in Chicago-land. Nice. It's all about HIM, not about US. When will you Obama-droids wake up.

Beautiful like Jackie Kennedy? her hips are the size of two (2) Jackie Kennedy's. Her face has a permanent scowl. Makes her look like she's angry at the world. Beautiful?Give me a break.

8 more US soldiers died on his watch. I thought the Afgahn war was a "war of necessity"?

in other news, rahm emmanuel bought a new tie, and robert gibbs was seen walking from his front door to his car. WHO CARES. Also i think i saw the Obama girls walking there dog on the white house lawn the other day. The less time Obama and co spend working the better as far as I'm concerned, because when he is working all he's doing is making things worse. Consider your term a 3 yr holiday Barack, it will be cheaper for us in the end.

A quiet dinner in the White House would have been elegant also. And tied up less traffic.
However, if you want to know who is the lead dog of this pack, check out the order and posture of both. What do you see?
Longdrycreek Ranch
Texas Panhandle

I'll make an exception because this is a special occassion. Now, cut the bullshit and get a strategy in Afganistan. Total time spent talking to General in Afganistan is less than an hour in 8 months of office. 8 American soldiers died yesterday. Remember "Bush lied people died"? How about "Obama did nothing, people died"?

I'll make an exception because this is a special occassion. Now, cut the bullshit and get a strategy in Afganistan. Total time spent talking to General in Afganistan is less than an hour in 8 months of office. 8 American soldiers died yesterday. Remember "Bush lied people died"? How about "Obama did nothing, people died"?

Jennifer -
The reason the taliban are now winning in Afghanisatn is they can see Obama is a weak "leader". They know he is too busy telling the world how horrible the U.S. is and how the terrorists are just poor misunderstood individuals. The taliban see obama's having "date nights" instead of leading this country. 2010 can't get here soon enough for most Americans.

Who cares if these megalomaniacs go to dinner. She looks pissed though. She most likely hates her country again. Maybe Oprah should have joined them? It worked out well in Denmark...oh wait it didn't. Molly I am with you! I can't stand these morons and their policies or redistribution...does that mean I am a racist? It does to you MSNBC crowds. How much did the Denmark trip cost? Can any of you socialist help me out with that one? That money could have been given to the poor. Damn another missed opportunity to pander.

The same old Obama schtick.
This guy and his teleprompter is a one trick pony and hopefully a one term president.

Since he couldn't get the Olympics I'm wondering if he could even get the roast beef cooked medium rare?

The resident of the United States burning tax payer dollars stepping out on to da club while he neglects to do his job as Commander In Chief refusing to take care of our military men & women by not sending in more toops in Afghanistan . In 2012 we will make history again.

Michelle Obama is THE most beautiful woman, let alone First Lady, I have ever seen. My heart beats faster every time I see her.

Okay, he is not my favorite person in the world. BUT, lets not be ugly the guy is taking his wife to dinner........and they have 17 years of marriage to be thankful for so leave them alone.

EIGHT troops were killed yesterday, while the Obamas were out on yet another "date night".. And WHO needs to get a life? That would be the pathetic kool-aid drinkers out here who have no thought but to worship at the Obamarxist temple. Jackie Kennedy??? You have GOT to be kidding...

Meanwhile, 8 troops died in Afghanistan in the years deadliest battle. Guess what Kate, Obama WANTED this job. That means things like AMERICAN SOLDIERS DYING take priority over an anniversary dinner. You people obviously have nobody you love in Afghanistan. Somehow blaming Bush to justify non action in Afghanistan seems like a really pathetic argument to me. I seriously doubt he had a cabinet meeting over appetizers.

A man and wife have got to keep dating and make their marriage sacred. While I personally disagreed with the expensive trip to NY for a Broadway show, a weekly date in DC - good call Mr. President.

Eight more U.S. troops die in attack on Afghan outpost....but its date night at The White House.

Doesn't this Jackass know our men and women are being killed everyday in Afghanistan and he has time to go on dates?
Just think if George Bush did that

I'm just wondering what those 8 soldiers killed yesterday, you know the one's Obama hasn't sent reinforcements for, had for their last supper?

Also is that Danish Butter Cookie grease all over Michelle's, Jackie Kennedy beautiful legs?

it's surprising they even have an appetite after fridays fiasco. I'ts all for show folks, to make it seem that all is well while this country is falling apart. afganistan, economy, unemployment, etc. Then again from the looks of michelles ass, I doubt if anything curbs her appetite!

Does anyone know when Michelle scheduled to finish her sex change operation?

"crisis left by Bush"

And expanded by Obama.

You're only discrediting yourself, you know.

is that all she does is eat?

Jackie Kennedy league beautiful? Are you nucking futs? Those legs are about 14 shades of hard pine wood but she can trim those down with those pirana teeth of hers. I bet the hair on her chin goes all the way to her bag. But really, give sasquash a break.
everyone needs a night out.

I must be the only one who doesn't think Michelle is hot. All I see is a power forward.

I have no trouble with their celebration...I do however wish ONE BRAVE BLACK MAN would acknowledge that the failures of black men to stay within the family unit is the straw breaking the backs of black families NOT government's lack of funding. I also think economically his policies are sophomoric and can only lead to disaster if fully implemented.

Michelle O'bama is in no league near Jackie. After the First Lady title, the similarities end. You can start with class.

Another trying, gut wrenching, exhausting, almost tear jerking "sacrifice" by our first lady, and bozo. Oh, the humanity! Upon leaving the restaurant, meeshall commented, “You little people have no idea how difficult it is to pixx away tax payers money on ourselves, 24/7! It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it” she noted, tiredly.

I'm no fan of Obama...but there is nothing wrong with an anniversary dinner date--around the corner from where you live no less. There's plenty to criticize Obama over (he's doing an awful job)...but to criticize over this is beyond stupid.

Michelle is beautiful? By what standards? A low class couple partying on the Taxpayers dime.

MO is hardly "beautiful", and often dresses less than elegantly for official functions, but surely they're allowed to have dinner a few minutes from the residence for fewer than 2 hours....

Enough with "the mess left by Bush". You people need to let that go. It's all on your Holy Messiah Dear Leader now. Come out of the basement and get some air.
p.s. I'm not jealous of Michelle, I'm glad I have a real man at home.

Blue duck tavern is awesome!

Beautiful...Jackie O beautiful. You have got to be kidding. And the get-ups that she wears only to have everyone go on and on about how fashionable she looks. Ha, even she knows they are ridiculous looking. Molly, you are so right about him! Disgusting!

How nice that Mr. Obama has all the time in the world to party while Americans are dieing without proper support and his unctuous ass cant make a desision. Screw the bastard.

Happy Anniversary! It's your crisis now... own it.

Heaven forbid he should have a personal life while in public office. Get real Molly.

Um, they just got back from each taking thier personal jumbo jets from Denmark, where they wined and dined. Did you miss that, twit?

Molly,
When W spent so much time on the ranch in Texas, did you complain? It is not unacceptable for a man to take his wife out for dinner on their anniversary. In fact, what wpould you say if he hadn't? I know what my wife would say.

OMG...what a bunch of coolaid drinkers....Obama needs to do the business of the country, stay at home and do some work...

They have done nothing but travel and spend money while too busy to either bring our boys home or listen to the general he spoke with twice and then only briefly. He appointed the general and doesn't respect our dying men enough to take care of them. As far as Bushes mess?...this is Obama's mess can't blame someone else forever. Obama assumed responsiblilty so now act on it!

I'm so glad he has soo much time to party and just fly around running his mouth. What a unctuous SOB.

Happy Anniversary!
Now, if he'd only read Thomas Jefferson.

Ornery Ornery, Ornery
Get a brain.
Having Michelle being attractive is soooo important to the 1 out of 10 Americans out of work..

Who on any planet could ever think Michelle Obama is beautiful---but who cares anyway. Her husband is ruining America so her appearance pales in comparison regardless of what she looks like.

Not fans of Obamas at all. But really, who can find fault with this? Heck, they deserve a night out for their anniversary! Hope they had a nice time.

I hope they had a nice evening. I appreciate their willingness to sacrafice during these difficult economic times. Imagine, staying on this continent for a date night. What a great President.

Molly: You are out of line. I am someone who disagrees with Barack Obama nearly 100% of the time. I want to see him voted impotent in 2010 and see him defeated in 2012. BUT, that being said, he is our president, and he and his wife deserve their moment for their anniversary. Spouting off talking points in response to a very nice story about their anniversary is flat-out tacky. It is because of people like you that Conservatives get a bad name. Conservatives can win in the arena of ideas; there is no need to attack the president for what he does in his personal life. His anniversary does not effect us. Let them have their moment.

Two of our natioins children finest died while he was picthing the Olympics for his cronies. Are you all proud of that?

A one-hour dinner date ($50 for dinner); first wedding anniversary in White House; sounds like they are watching the polls.

Ornery,
Now while I don't begrudge the first couple a night out to celebrate thier anniversary, let's be serious about the beauftiful thing. She's beautiful? She is built like a linebacker and looks just like a spear chucker on the cover of National Geographic.

ROME BURNS WHILE OBAMA FIDDLE'S. 8 TROOPS DIED WHILE HE HAS TIME TO DINE WITH MS. OBAMA.

I think your eyes have aged just a bit since the last time you laid eyes on Jackie there ornery. Maybe it's cataracts.

It amazes me that people like Kate still exist. Pouring down punch bowls of kool-aid still blaming this train-wreck of a presidency on someone else.

Jeezz Mark, and here I checked in at the Swamp to get the scoop on the reactions by Alaskan oil field co-workers that "first dude" Todd had resigned as a supervisor for the BP North Slope group. I heard that their loss of a vital employee was for America's gain. That is the rumor going round. Maybe it has something to do with him appearing in new designer snow machine boots, indicating that his lovely, flag pin wearing wife has just cashed in big time and continues to dazzle Americans with that "folksy" beauty and down-home drawl. Any truth to the rumor about Alaska going for the next Winter Olympic Games? Oh well, maybe you could update us if one of the first couple tried the Alaskan King Crab Blue Plate Special.

When is he going to go to work? The American people are losing our jobs and the economy continues to go down. All he wants to do is have nights out and go on vacation. He's just another democrat with his head up his ass! The ONLY CHANGE has been he now has jets and helicopters to play with.

Yes, have a persdonal life. Don't let the deaths of young American soldiers overseas worry you. In 2012 you'll have plenty of time for your personal thug life. Any one who refuses to see this bum for what he is by now is a a racist in denial. Oh yeah- let's blame the evil BUSH! You leftist dopes are pitiful.

Okay, so everyone deserves a celebration for their wedding anniversary. It's just that our loathing of this pair overrides our acceptance of ANYTHING they do. When they go back to Chicago with their tails between their legs in embarrassment and celebrate anniversaries with their thug friends, we'll be very happy for them.

What really ticks me off it that President Bush was condemned every time he anywhere and President Obama is praised. Also ORNERY....Michelle is ugly.

I agree....Pres Obama and wife didn't go overboard for once on the trip from the white house. It would be nice if he could make the the norm instead of the exception.

Yes, they should be able to celebrate an anniversary, BUT, it doesn't have to be so public when he doesn't take time to talk with his commander on the ground in a war area....And, for Michelle's being 'Jackie Kennedy league beautiful'? You've got to be kidding. She us UGLY both inside and out.

So let me think.
A personal chef, a white house executive chef, a full staff and they are going out for dinner.

It still seems strange seeing the President in his private life and not feeling shame and humiliation.

At least Jackie would've smiled, don't you think? And don't say the photogs didn't catch her smiling because someone there would have caught it and released it.

Michelle does not look like a happy camper, guys...sorry.

It's as if he is just playing the part of President. Reading the script off the telepromptor and making another media appearence. Yes he is likeable, but that trait is over rated.

"Hi, I'm Barack Obama. I'm not the President, but I play one on TV."

First, Meshelle is not Jackie beautiful!!!! Second nobody said anything about scarifying their wedding anniversary, they sacrificed enough as Meshelle said by taking that trip in Copenhagen, Third MY SON IS IN A_STAN and Im insulted when Obama takes his all sweet time by thinking about what he has to do over there....We are in bad times with the economy, the war, HE WANTED the job then he should do the JOB!!!! I hated Bush with a passion....right now I would BEG to get him back Obama is just a JOKE...AND MOLLY YOU ARE RIGHT ON

Get real folks, he's a bigger flop than Jimmy Carter. He's been trying to ram it down our throats in 2009 -- just wait we'll ram it up his ASS in 2010.

Molly, for Obama Afghanistan is like the American suburbs - "it bores him".

Our troops are in a Black Hawk down situation. They're perilous situation is only part of a larger political calculation.

I see no problem with this. Not a fan of Obama but see no problem with an Anniv. dinner. At least he decided to wear a jacket and not fly to Paris. Now as long as he starts getting down to business and dealing with the needs of the military in Afgan and Iran issue. I think he watches too much TMZ. He had his little vaca to the Olympics vote.

Thanks Molly for not being another obamabot.
Kate, what these two deserve is to be tarred and feathered and exiled to the communist dictatorship of their choice.
And let's not forget George Soros. He is the money behind this coup.

ornery: michelle 'the horse' obama cannot even be compared to ethel kennedy, having no class makes one ugly and michelle has that in spades... with true Americans dying in Afghanistan (8 killed overnight, thanks for "looking at your options" prez) this is shameful... GET BACK TO WORK, Mr. President!!

Though Obama and wife are not of my political party, I am glad that as a husband and wife they still get out to reaffirm their marriage and hope they had a good time. Happy Anniversary to the both of you.

But Ornery, you said "You're just jealous because Michelle is beautiful.
Jackie Kennedy league beautiful.

To that I reply, like Thomas Jefferson said "Taste cannot be controlled by law,'' so I will give you a pass on that statement.

Wow, all of you except for molly are drooling over this ego-manic. Would you like a wet-nap to clean up your various fluids you excrete when Obama comes onto the TV. I'm sorry, but obama can't blame bush forever, He became president and when he did so agreed to CLEAN UP ALL the messes. If he didn't want to do that, then he shouldn't have become president.

Figures that the lame duck would take his wife out to tje Blue Duck.

Ornery: You HAVE to be kidding! Beautiful? She is a disgrace to the country in the way she dresses and comports herself. No dignity whatsoever. The "Cyndi Lauper" of the White House. Whoever is telling her what she should wear should be fired.

As for the O's having date nights on taxpayer dollars: STOP! For pete's sake, they live in the White House, they have chefs and people who do everything for them and yet they still need to go out to eat, requiring security, etc.? These people have NO consideration or understanding what the rest of the country is enduring, financially. Date nights? Tickets to Broadway plays, jetting around the world for shopping sprees? Most Americans feel blessed IF they can manage to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table for their families and pay the electric bill.

Get real!

Okay I am not an Obama fan AT ALL but of course the man is going to celebrate his anniversary.

Sorry- Michelle may be what I would consider an attractive woman but she is no Jackie O.

Michelle is no Jackie Kennedy. No way. No how.

"Heaven forbid he should have a personal life while in public office. Get real Molly."

Spare me, you idiot.

Dinner? In DC? With his WIFE?!?!?! On their anniversary?!?!? What a piece of garbage. Who does this? Who?!?!?! How does he sleep at night? Oh wait. I voted for him and I'm proud to call him my President.

Michelle looks pregnant.

Looks like they were fighting instead of celebrating their anniversary..he would rather have his hands in his pocket than hold hers??

I don't like Obama, but I see nothing wrong with this at all and I do hope that they had a good evening together.

Right on Molly.
Seems he really can't multitask since he fails all.

I didn't know Michelle was pregnant. Does anyone know when the due date is?

Well at least he didn't Fly AF1 for a couple of hours of a night on the town. This guy is like someone who got his first expense account and can't wait to see what the limits are. And as far as Michelle, the only reason she wears sleeveless dresses is to keep the attention off her big butt. Beautiful? Someone that has a perpetual scowl on her face? Comparing her to Jackie Kennedy is like comparing Michael Moore with Einstein.

I'm no Obama fan, Its nice to see a couple being a couple. I think what tweeks people is when they fly to New York for date night. So this is an improvement. Lets hope he learns to be more thrifty with our tax money when it comes to his policies

Molly
I agree with you. I have no problem with them celebrating their anniversary. However 25 minutes with the General on something that affects us all vs. two days on Copenhagen, a week on the talk show circuit, endless speeches and dates to NY, anniversary, etc tell me that he has no business being the Commander and Chief. Obama is a narcissistic man-child who is putting the US very vulnerable

Personally, I feel President Obama is pretty much a disaster. So far.
However, He needs to spend time with his wife and family. He is first and foremost a husband, father, then President of the United States.

They just spent over a million dollars of tax payers money to go to Denmark and they couldn't celebrate it then?
America has double digit unemployment, death toll rises in Afghanistan, Iran now has the bomb and Obama is acting if he is King Louie of France. He will be done in 4 years.

Molly, you hit the nail right on the head. Too bad we don't have a President who takes care of what he was hired to take care of. By the way, interesting that Michelle always walks in front of him. Who is really the husband in that household?

Ornery Ornery, Ornery
Get a brain.
Having Michelle being attractive is soooo important to the 1 out of 10 Americans out of work..

She looks like she's coated in oil. gross.
hey michelle, a moisturizer is essential, slathering crisco all over yourself is really nasty looking.

ick

Jakie Kennedy Beautiful?

HhHaHaLOLLMAOHaHa

In the 8 yrs Bush was in office he and laura celebrated their anniversarys too, but they kept it low key, He had a job to do and troops in harms way. The Obamas need to be always in the spotlight is shameful, while our troops are being killed 8 today they are flying to copenhagen and hobnobbing, no time for the General on the ground, out to dinner no time to think about our troops and the economy that he has ruined, They are the most shameful couple and he the worst potus ever!
As for micelle being beautiful only in your eyes, she has a harsh vicious look and you can bet she wears the pants, not him. He has no time for the American people the apologetic fool!

he could have at least worn a tie

I don't begrudge the President an anniversary dinner. I do, however, fault him for spending my children and grandchildren into a life of endless debt. I believe in leadership by example, and sending his and her planes to Copenhagen ( carbon footprint, anyone? ) and serving $100/lb. beef at White House dinners is not the change I had hoped for.

What world do you live in Ornery? You should be ashamed of yourself to even say such a thing. Jackie Kennedy is turning in her grave now.

I wish people would stop giving a damn about whether the obamas are beautiful or not, because it's not their good or ugly looks that are going to destroy this country... it's the covert actions these two America-hating commie thugs are up to.

To Kate and A close of realism,

These idiots have been on vacation since the Inauguration. We just lost 8 troops in combat. They have no intention of winning a war that Obama called a "War of Necessity" so stop your stupid Bush bashing this is Obama's war now and he's LOSING at the expense of the troops.

You Progressives are a disgusting lot. You're blind and anti-American.

And to ornery, the Kennedy's were a disaster too. Camelot was a big lie. There was no Camelot in Cuba, there was no Camelot in Viet Nam and there was no Camelot during the Civil Rights when JFK like Obama took his sweet as time.

Michelle is a bitter, angry woman. She drinks vinegar everyday. She sent poor monority families packing at the hospital she worked ate because they had NO INSURANCE. Her pay doubled when her big eared wimp of a husband became a state senator. How ironic?

They're a joke and a disaster.and many of you who voted for this joke have blood on your hands. Go make this comments to those ladies who just became Gold Star Moms today. I'm sure they'll give you their thoughts on that "black dress" and "multi tasking".

If the war wasn't going badly, if the economy wasn't still in shambles, and if unemployment wasn't so high i might tend to agree with the comments that he deserves a personal life. This Pres. needs to get a clue about preception. The last thing people want to see when they are really suffering, and worried about their families is someone jetting off for fun on the taxpayers dime. It's politically stupid.

When the leader article on the Drudge Report is

8 TROOPS KILLED IN DEADLIEST BATTLE OF YEAR

Full marks to Axelrod and Rahm Emmanuel for letting them drop yet another PR clanger... who amongst us didn't smirk a little bit when Chi was eliminated in the first round of the IOC voting and doesn't flinch when we think how disconnected BO is from the Commander of the Afghan War. This is past hubris, they're either a) insensitive idiots or b) they're being run by bartenders.

Roll on 2010

This couple is irrelevant. America laughs at both of them...and they think they are the king/queen of the world.

Ha funny beautiful! This guy is unfortunately going to be worse then Carter. You people can't keep blaming Bush for everything 'STILL'. Nobama was elected under the 'Hope' BS and now he must run his own ship. It is not looking good as the whole world now views him as weak. The cool aid was to strong for you guys and you voted in a disaster!

Are you people kidding??? What on earth does Michelle being good looking have to do with the ability of this man to adequately lead our country? Despite the fact she always looks like she's ready to rush home and rip the soul out of her "white man" voodoo dolls. I just don't understand how stupid people can defend the president based on the "good looks" of his wife. That just boggles my logical mind. Proof that this country is full of stupid people with a misguided sense of importance. Probably what got him elected in the first place.
I don't disagree that dinner out for their anniversary is fine, however it would be viewed much better if he weren't miserably ignoring the much more important tasks requiring his attention. He has accomplished absolutely nothing except nationwide financial ruin....and I'm sorry, but as much as I disagreed with Bush, Obama has made it infinitely worse. If anyone needs to get a life, its those that continue to think everything is Bush's fault. Obama has just made it worse. He is a miserable failure and his time in office is very limited.

Great comment Molly.
These people drool over Obamas like cult followers. What a bunch of losers.

Its just a poor image when millions of unemployed Americans have cut back to rice and beans. 8 soldiers died today and dozens of Afghan police are missing. Mr. President, do you even have a clue? Oops - I'd better 'lighten up'.

Very boring especially with a President slowly loosing all of his creditability.

What in tarnation is smeared all over Michelle Obama's legs...butter?

Also, I hope they enjoyed their din-din while 8 American soldiers were zipped into body bags because Obama still hasn't sent the reinforcements McCrystal asked for.

Its flu season...I think the nation was inoculated with a B1O1 vaccine before we all die.

So he went to dinner - big frigging deal. Best part of Obama - people are beginning to wake up to the fact that Bush was twice the president that Obama ever will be. My condolances to the press as you die under the weight of your own hubris.

Installment 63 in Mark Silva's weekly love letter to the Obamas.

The growing body of opinion is that this media gushing is becoming embarrassing.

Three years from now B Zero will still be blaming everything on GWB. All talk, no results. Big mistake for America.

I disagree with most of Obama's policies, but criticizing him for this is just ridiculous. He is going out to dinner with his wife - most likely on his own dime. Good for him. Why did this make the Drudgereport?

The First Couple deserves to celebrate their Wedding Aniversary. If we have to pay for that, well...so be it: it comes with the office.
I think Michelle has good features, but she in no way close to J.O. I also think she could profit from professional help regarding posture and walking...and on her choice for clothes at times (Oprah, Can you help her?).
As for the Affirmative Action President: he has had a rough 8 months, even Gore Vidal called him incompetent...let him enjoy the rest of these 4 years,

Who really gives a damn about where they went? Are you going to tell us any other useless info?

Molly, three cheers to you, as you are own the right track partly, just keep plugging.

Eight troops die while Obama is on date night looking for his shrimp fork. Does he have a tee time today?

urkel and aunt esther fiddling as rome burns.

Heaven forbid he should have a personal life while in public office. Get real Molly.

Posted by: A dose of realisim | October 3, 2009 10:54 PM

HEY, she is being real!!! She is actually acting like most of you did when GW was in office. Doesnt taste too good when you have to suck down your own medicine huh maggots!

Michelle Obama is hideous. They say that beauty is only skin deep; well someone should flip her ugly a** inside out!! LOL!!!

"May God bless your marriage and your Presidency.
Posted by: Byron Furseth | October 4, 2009 7:49 AM "

Nevermind our troops huh Byron...jacka**

The presidents wife looks like a amazon and needs a bone in her nose to show her African heritage.

Kent,
You are the one with the wrong facts! They talked only once by telecommunication and up to that point NEVER face to face. Check your 'admitted to' facts. This one is sadly true. He will also pull troops out of Afganistan and we will go back to wishing the terrorist leave us alone.

Words of a Typical Democrat poster (aka "useful idiot") to follow:

"I'm no fan of Obama but isn't he just wonderful and amazing and isn't Michelle lovely and when will everyone stop picking on them?"

I agree with Molly. Obama sickens me. It's one big party for him while troops are being killed under his nose and he does nothing. The same hypocrites who are defending him now in these posts are probably the same who bad mouthed Bush for Iraq - only Bush gave our troops what they needed. Obama is too busy doing the talk show circut and bowing to dictators. He is a terrible president. I just hope the country can withstand the debt he's piling up until we can get someone in there to fix what he and Congess have done their best to destroy. Obama hates this country and wants it to be a little Europe.

Have fun, enjoy.... Hopefully a few beers were involved.. You need it ...

Take care ...

GOP Guy...

I agree with Molly. Obama sickens me. It's one big party for him while troops are being killed under his nose and he does nothing. The same hypocrites who are defending him now in these posts are probably the same who bad mouthed Bush for Iraq - only Bush gave our troops what they needed. Obama is too busy doing the talk show circut and bowing to dictators. He is a terrible president. I just hope the country can withstand the debt he's piling up until we can get someone in there to fix what he and Congess have done their best to destroy. Obama hates this country and wants it to be a little Europe.

Barack Hussein Obama is the worst President since Jimmy Carter, Mmm Mmm Mmmm!
Michell is no Jackie Kennedy either. She is very angry and that makes her less attractive than she otherwise would be.

Did they wheel in a trough for Michelle and her big horse teeth?

Obama is a failure. Auto bailout failed, Omnibus failed, Health Care failed, Afghanistan failed, Socialism failed.

Everthing this guy touches turns to crap. I blame the media and the stupid people who voted for him without vetting him. 20 years in a hate filled church that preaches anti-Americanism didn't clue you in? Pathetic.

I don't disagree that they need a night out for anniversary, however, I feel that this first couple is ALOT about glamour and show...they love the attention and play up to it. Michelle is NOT pretty.

Sorry kids this is a non-issue. Taking the Mrs. out for dinner is OK. Had Obama said he was going to Copenhagen and showed up in Afghan to meet with the General and his troops. Critics would have been immediately muzzled...but instead he made the General go to Copenhagen and met for only 25 mins. THAT is the real issue.

QUOTE: Molly: Where did you read that? They did not spend tax money for their dinner. The President and First Lady have plenty of their own money to spend; he would have taken her out for a comparable dinner if he were still a Senator and they had stayed in Chicago. On his OWN dime. ENDQUOTE
He has now OWN money. He has never had a real job in his life. His government jobs have gotten him what he ha today and guess where that money came from?????You and me.

Congrats on your anniversary, but you STILL suck as a president!

Man is she ugly. Drama couple. How cute - date night.... after 8 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan.. What a president..... PIGS both of them.

They don't look like a happy couple to me?

Let them go to dinner. Maybe he needed to talk to Michelle about Afghanistan's situation as she wears the pants in the family. Well not last night! Remember Bush did not start 911 nor was the cause. It was Clintons cowardly do nothing attitude during his 8 years that grew the rage against the US. Bush was only in office 8 months. It was set in motion over 1 year earlier! Let them have their dinner together. Let their servants have the night off at the White House. LOL

Yes Molly, "get a life". While he allows more American soldiers to die without giving a quick decision on troop levels, he should be allowed to go out to dinner. Why should he be bothered with the fact that eight more soldiers died because their generals are not allowed to fight with the forces they need? He, as well as all the liberals who have commented on your remarks, has other things on their mind rather than the deaths of a few more volunteer soldiers. Get a life Molly...an ignorant and arrogant life like a liberal.

Who cares where this illegal excuse of a president and his manly wife spent their anniversary? Jackie Kennedy beautiful??? In a pigs eye!!

Other than his entitlement voters, the rest of the country is more concerned about how he's destroying this country. Stop trying to blame Bush for everything this fool has done. Bush was bad, but this beast is disastrous.

And to the idiot that claims to be an AF Capt. "NO" he does not talk to the General every week. What a bunch of bots.

Are we learning anything yet? Nero fiddled while Rome burned? Barry and Michelle are about celebrity and far too many Americans are in awe of celebrity.

This is GOOD news to me.

The choice of a modestly priced dining establishment may show, they are finally aware the country as a whole - has a dim view of their amazingly regal lifestyle & reckless spending.

And of course, taking your wife out for your anniversary is perfectly fine. Nothing to see here, move along.....

Let's see. POTUS can find the time to lavish with the elites both in-Country and Internationally, but simply cannot find the time or energy to develop a new? strategy to stop the killing of American Soldiers in Afghanistan. Being from Chicago, I suppose even this American realizes that finding real solutions to facing death death daily by America's soldiers is much more difficult than meeting the social obligatons created by the all-to-frequent, multiple, lavish excursions . . . all of which are fully paid for by the REAL American taxpayers, of course.

Reading these comments helps one to realize that in this culture there is nothing but emptiness, lonely, lost people. We need to remember that in the whole world there are only two kinds of people, those who know Jesus Christ as personal Savior and those who do not. LIfe is that simple!!

Michelle...."jackie kennedy beautifuL"?? R U SERIOUS??? First of all, there is no requirement for looks to be first lady, but honestly, there is NOTHING beautiful about this woman. She looks like a tranny, or a drag queen...in fact...more of them even look better than her.

I wonder what Mayor Daly had on Pres. Obama that Obama and Mich had to drop all and head oveseas to win the Olympics for Daly?
It must be very telling!

When you CHOOSE to become president, you have made a decision to give up on common things in life. Everytime the president wants to be a commoner, other people suffer such as having their cell phones taken away for fear of pix being taken. This inconveniences the public and makes the secret service work harder when they could be with their families. who says you can't have a good dinner in the WH enjoying your anniversary. Obama is just a showoff. Always was and always will be. Blackman can't rule.

beauty and michelle do not go together...enough with the arms!!! we are all over them,,,put a jacket on

U liberals are clueless!! Pres Bush will go down as one of the top pres, this country has had, when history is written. Ur boy wonder as pres. and the worthless media we have today will go down as the most pathetic in history. History lesson: Bush enter office in a recession then 9/11 happened. Tax cuts stop recession and we had unemployment from as low as 4% to 7.2%. Since ur boy has been in there unemployment has been 7.4% and has climbed to 9.8(reality is 17.2) Capitalism is what built the greatest country on earth, and ur socialis president will knock us down to the likes of cuba. Whats so sad is u losers are clueless on what ur boy is doing. If u take a some time and read his favorite mentors book(rules for radicals) by Saul Alinsky. The enemy in his eyes are the middle class. He wants to destroy the middle class and be left with the rich(ur boy,the govt) and the poor(us the people). Now, u liberals put ur brains together and realize in socialist countries thats exactly what social values do. U don't have to look very far to see the evidence...Mexico! If this still doesnt convince u, then take a look at all our big cities which the liberals have controled for so long. unemployment, crime, poverty is out of control. If u people don't wake up ur gonna destroy our country. That makes me mad! I have two girls and I believe as a father I should give them a better place to live and a better place to be prosper. Instead, if we let ur boy do what he wants. They will live in poverty!
We will fight to the death for our childdren, so u better be prepared.

Actually, it's the first time I though Michelle's dress was really flattering. She has worn some humdingers like the what-ever-it-was she wore in England while sightseeing.

Molly was right. He's completely out of touch with reality. He doesn't understand the destruction he's bringing to the economy. He doesn't any clue as to what it's like to be jobless. He doesn't have the foggiest idea of how to win a war. He's the clueless community organizer from Chicago. Nothing more. Sad he represents US.

Molly hit the nail on the head. This commie-pinko-bedwetting-liberal-socialist doesn't care about our troops. He cares about face time and a good working teleprompter. to the capt. in the airforce, retired as a capt. you must have failed the prof. tests a lot.

Obama doesn't spend his money for anything, he spends the tax-payers money. As do all the federal employees. the federal government doesn't earn money. they take it. this guy is just another commie-pinko-bedwetting-liberal-socialist. Can't wait for 2010 and 2012.

First, all of those who believe that the taxpayer doesn't get hammered for his little photo-ops you are dead wrong! The Obam's pay for their food however lets not forget about the 10's of thousands of dollars it costs for the convoy of Secret Service that accompanies them and the thousands of dollars it costs local law enforcement because they close off several city blocks! Plus all the lost revenue the business's suffer because they are temporary closed! And whoever said Michelle was in Jackie Kennedy's league... HA...Michelle Obama isn't even Jackie Masons league when it comes to looks! AND FOR ALL THE REST OF THE OBAMA PACK RATS... 8 United States Soldiers were KILLED in the WORST Afghanistan attack while the OBAMA's ate! EIGHT MORE OF OUR BOYS DIED because Obama can't make a decision! But I bet that's Bush's fault also.

The President & First Lady are multi-millionaires. Which does bring to mind some questions already posited here... and a few others...
for one I've been wondering - Why do they not "give" more at least to their own family? Aunt here illegally, living in quasi-squalor. A brother in Africa living on a few dollars a month...?? Their tax returns don't show a whole lot of charitable giving, do they?
What was that Thatcher quote about "other people's money"?

Good for them. Sounds like a wonderful night out. Happy Anniversary to the Obamas.

Family is important, its one of the core values.

A Conservative Independent.

George W. Bush said, "Mission Accomplished" and was hung by his toe nails for 8 years -- the Obama's go out for dinner, while the bodies of 8 soldiers are loaded onto the back of a truck and liberals say..."This is a non-issue!"

I agree with Wade...a bunch of koolaid drinkers..just keep watching main stream news..everything will be ok! also isn't there anyone else who could have pitched for the Olympics? I don't think it is the Presidents job..even though it would have brought jobs to the US, lets get working on bringing jobs back from China..lets work on settling the wars to bring our soldiers home. and lets get rid of foreign dependence on oil once and for all..stop talking about it and start drilling and open up new refining facilities. Come on America!

8 more dead soldiers on a battle field President Obama seems to have forgotten. I have never been more ashamed of a president in that last 40 years of voting than I am this morning. More will die, Nero will fiddle and our enemies will continue to gain strength in the face of his weakness. We will pay a terrible price for this fool.

There is nothing wrong with the President taking his wife out to dinner on their Anniversary. That's not the issue we should be debating. However, what we need to fear is that Obama's presidency is increasingly looking like Jimmy Carter 2!

156 posts on an anniversary dinner out. The posts about looks absolutely disgusting. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Thank God for the silent majority for the vocal minority just plain suck. Does your religion teach you etiquette or just how to feel a little better about your own miserable lives? Get a life!

Your partying it up & our guys are getting killed. I wonder if you would be stuffing food in your mouth if your daughters were over fighting for the country...Oh yea...thats right...they will never do anything like that as they are one of the "beautiful people"... They will stay in their mansion ordering their white slaves around!

I hate to break it to most of you, but it indeed DID COST TAXPAYER money. Who do you think pays for all the extra security to lead the obamas' back and forth and to close the roads?

I'm as conservative as they come but even I agree that the Obama's have the right to celebrate their anniversary or have dinner out occassionally. No one works 24 hours a day. I will even concede that the trip to secure the Olympics was not inappropriate.

In regard to the comment made by Kent. The President has not been part of the weekly video conference. Our commander in Afghanistan has spoken to the President last week and one other time, not weekly. I don't even believe the President should speak with the General weekly but he should occassionally.

As a conservative I think a few of you Obama supporters need to take a better look at what is going on. Where is the transparency he promised. He won't even give the Congress time to read the bills (Stimulus pkg) let alone the American people like he promised. Everyone needs to quit blamimg Bush for everything. Did he make mistakes? Yes, but don't we all. A threat that concerns me as much as Obama are Reid and Pelosi. They are as much to blame as anyone for the problems we have and they are running things now, not Obama. The Dems have contributed as much or more than the Repubs to the crisis we are in. And the Dems of Obama, Reid, & Pelosi are taking us down a road we may never recover from.

Everyone from both sides need to look at the big picture without a jaundiced eye, realize the truth and demand what we, the people deserve.

America finally has a couple dressed for success, even when they go out for their anniversary or date night. The first lady wore a sleeve-less black Oprah gown. The President had on his Jos. A, Bank suit whith a white shirt from the National Shirt Sop. His shoes were Roots from Canada.

I'm so glad I live in Canada. You Americans are the most naiive, emotionally retarded people I have ever met. Your country is going to die by suicide not by Al-Qaeda or any other enemy. You guys are killing yourself by putting yourself 1 trillion dollars more in debt. Only in America. God save the Queen! Long live Stephen Harper!

I don't like POTOS or FLOTUS. I think they're both dishonest, narcissist, corruptocrats. Nevertheless, they should be able to go out to dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary without being criticized for doing so. Seems better to criticize him for things that matter; not for acting like a normal American. Having said that, when Bush was in office, Obama and his posse were as petty as Molly above.

WOW! The dolt can go out to dinner while 10 troops are killed in Afghanistan as they await reinforcement.

To all who voted for Bar'aq, please stop voting, you're too stupid to be allowed to vote...or reproduce for that matter.

Congratulations to the Obama's many more of these days to come. Its good to see the president take time to celebrate the real important things in life, like marriage and family. Nicely done!

THIS is what happens what you elect a wet behind the ears snot-nosed punk, with an empty resume, with an administration staffed by Marxist anti-american, anti-military pukes.

It is quite obvious this Molly doesn't have a life of her own. So the president should never do anything social with his family. He should be doing his job 24/7. I think it is you that needs to get a life. Now I have heard it all, he is spending the taxpayers money to go out to dinner.
Now I have heard it all.

All you people who are slamming "Molly" must remember one thing. There were taxpayer dollars spent to pay for all the Secret Service and extra security it takes to have a "Date" night out. I can't even afford to order a pizza or eat at McDonalds, Jack in the Box, etc. right now.

I loathe the man, his policies, and the people he surrounds himself with. But on this he gets a pass from me. A couple's anniversary is an important thing and I fail to see why this is even news as "Rome burns"

My God, what a bunch of Obama apologist there are on this thread. Get a life Obama-bots, Michelle looks like a middle linebacker and Obama looks like a doofus. The reason they're dressed in black is because they just arrived from their funeral... in Copenhagen!

Molly, There is no excuse for getting petty. And being petty destroys any valid arguments you may have. For myself, I despise the way the President fooled the Independents during the campaign into thinking he was a moderate. They are now waking up. I am shocked by his czar's and most of his other appointees, and most of all his policies. And trying to sneak major health care reform through in two weeks was outrageous. That tells you all you need to know about him. He's not to be trusted.

Sorry ass excuse for a story.
He's a Elitist millionaire….muuu…muuu…muuuu. Far from ever being a leader. I need now to go watch the Sunday shows and listen to him say how screwed up my country is.

Michelle's skin shines brighter than the patent leather shoes worn by PTOC.
Too much Vaseline?

The Obama's should be allowed to enjoy their anniversary.

As far as Michelle being in Jackie O's class. Give your head a shake.LOL!..The woman is 40 lbs overweight, does not even come close to Jackie's disposition and exposure personna.Barack hasn't even got the class to wear a tie on one of the most important nights of their married lives.As far as continuing to blame Bush for Obama's issues.You really need to look at the guys miserable few months in office.He hasn't done a thing but point the finger, tell people he will be calling them out on issues that he himself has already been called on and use his not so intelligent Chicago style of Theft, Lies and Cons to try to outwit the American public. The many that voted for him are choking on their welfare cheques and desperately trying to back paddle out of his whirlpool of horrors. He's going down folks, just a matter of time. He does not have the class to admit it.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!! JW.

Another ten American troops died yesterday in Afghanistan while the Obama's again indulged themselves in date night. What an insult to the families of these American soldiers. Maybe BO should spend his time talking to his generals coming up with an effective strategy in Afghanistan instead of deciding what wine goes best with striped bass and braised wreckfish.

I am no fan of Barak Obama....but let the man take his wife out for an anniversary dinner without all the political BS. Come on REpublicans..this is something not worth reacting to other than to say congratulations on 17 years of marriage

Does anyone ever notice that Michele is ALWAYS leading him around. He looks like a puppy dog who must do what she says...and you KNOW that's going on in the WH.

Posted by: Kent
Molly you are obviously unaware that the President speaks to the General on a weekly basis (VIA secured teleconference).
Kent you are obviously unaware that Obama had only spoken to the General ONE TIME via secured teleconference. Get your own facts straight. I watched the interview with the General. He does NOT speak to him on a weekly basis.
As far as the dinner - I think it wonderful that the President was able to take the FLOTUS out for their anniversary-especially since he didn't spend half a million taxpayer dollars on a date night like he did when he took her to NY.

Celebrity over substance...and the Media paints that image every chance they get!

Posted by: Kent | October 3, 2009 11:19 PM

kent you must be joking? we lost 10 troops yesterday and TOTUS spoke to McChrystal exactly ONCE until the teleconference last week

the General confirmed this on 60 mins

get a clue and a grip

Let them eat Cake said MEchelle!
highest unemployment in 26 yrs and they are in copenhagen working for daley

The Obama go out on a date and troops die in Afghanistan. This clown needs to, as a CNN reporter said on air, man-up! Make a decision already! Pull troops out and loose the war or add troops and win the war, BUT DO SOMETHING!!!!!!

You're all missing the point here on date night ---- look at them. Do they look like a loving, happy American couple enjoying their anniversary?

I think they are blaming each other for screwing up the Olympics disaster.

Molly apparently you've forgotten that our non-born Socialist president is a Rock Star. I guess there still are a few out there that haven't noticed the shallowness & ineptitude of this administration. Meanwhile his popularity numbers are going down as our unemployment numbers go up. Oh I guess I forgot the $800 Billion that was going to stop the unemployment slide which is now at 9.8% not counting those that have given up on job hunting. I guess we should give them time to enjoy their personal time while we bring home 10 more DEAD boys with flags on their caskets.

wow a one hour dinner? And Michelle is not anywhere near the same league as Jackie O, In Looks or smarts

"You're just jealous because Michelle is beautiful.

Jackie Kennedy league beautiful."

Jackie Kennedy knew how to stand up straight and not slouch.

Everyone's picking on Molly. Can you imagine, if Bush had taken Laura out for dinner while 10 guys in Afghanistan or Iraq were being killed and he'd famously found all of 25 minutes to talk to the general in the last two months, how you tools would be screaming about him?

You're hypocrites.

The Obama's deserve to celebrate their anniversary, but you'd think they'd have taken care of that privately when the CIC's soldiers are being killed.

Posted by: Kent
Molly you are obviously unaware that the President speaks to the General on a weekly basis (VIA secured teleconference).
Kent you are obviously unaware that Obama had only spoken to the General ONE TIME via secured teleconference. Get your own facts straight. I watched the interview with the General. He does NOT speak to him on a weekly basis.
As far as the dinner - I think it wonderful that the President was able to take the FLOTUS out for their anniversary-especially since he didn't spend half a million taxpayer dollars on a date night like he did when he took her to NY.

This first couple, by comparison with previous modern first couples, are a lot more public which is both refreshing and worrisome. The efforts the secret service go through to pull an event off, like this, for the Obama's is staggering to think about. There is the massive security of the route there and back, the vetting of all the staff members and probably their immediate family. The food prepared and served to the Obama's was all supplied by the secret service as it is even when the President eats at state dinners abroad. I am also willing to bet the Obama's didn't previously arrange what they would order so there is the probability the secret service provided all the possible ingredients required for the entire set menu.

The first couple live in the White House, they have a professional staff and world class chefs, they could have a romantic and special dinner set up in any of the rooms in the White House. The only reason I can see to have the continual "date nights" out, in various cities, is to be public in the way that celebrities are so narcissistically "public" as an extension of PR.

Don't think for one minute that these "personal" jaunts are entirely paid for by the Obamas. The SS detail, the entourage, the pre-visit security checks, etc, etc are ALL paid for by our tax dollars. I'm not saying for any politician to stay home and not have a personal life but keep in mind the taxpayers are footing the bill. Just as we paid for GWB to fly to NYC after 9-11, we paid for the multiple 747's & 757 + vehicle transport planes used for BHO to fly to Copenhagen this week. Those trips aren't cheap and we pay for them....whoever is President.

Look I'm a Republican and disagree with Obama on most policy issues. But I think it's nice that he takes his wife out--especially for their anniversary--but I'm always ok with it. I don't mind if my tax dollars support the security it takes for him to do it. Family is important. Politics and obviously the Presidency takes a tremendous toll on marriages. If you don't make a concerted effort to protect your marriage it's not going to last. I find it odd that a party that won't shut up about "family values" freaks out every time Obama shows that he has some. It's partisan nonsense. Would Molly or the rest of my Republican friends rather he be spending time with his intern? Thank you President Obama for being a good husband and father--it's more important than anything else you will do.

Who cares? why is there any argument about this dinner? It is not news, it just distracts from the fact that obama is doing nothing to help get us out of the messes he has created.

it seems to me he would rather go on a date with michelle (my belle) obama and 10 american soldiers were killed... i think he wants america to lose in aghan... this president much resign... he can not govern.. and it is too bad... i voted for this guy.

They should enjoy the finer parts of their personal life. Still doesn't deny the fact his president is a train wreck. Quit crying about bush...there is only so long you can play the blame game ignorant liberals

it seems to me he would rather go on a date with michelle (my belle) obama and 10 american soldiers were killed... i think he wants america to lose in aghan... this president much resign... he can not govern.. and it is too bad... i voted for this guy.

Hey Molly, hang in there. You expressed your opinion and the Liberals came down on you. that is what they do, "Attack"
This President does nothing but go out and have fun, while our boys are being killed in his War of Necessity. 8 more dead. Will your son or daughter be next. I think most of the people attacking your comment do NOT have their children in this war and would not be in it themselves.
The President is out dining and I guess "Mulling" while soldiers are dying!!!!!

Over 5,000 troops were killed in The Bush Blunder in Baghdad and not a peep !! Now that President Obama is in Office, you found your patriotism !! Where were all of you, knuckleheads, with your phony concerns, then ?? Boys and girls of the Republican-Libertarian fringe, you should be ashamed to call yourselves, American. You smell more like skunks !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Happy Anniversary.
10 TROOPS KILLED IN DEADLIEST BATTLE OF YEAR

Molly will you marry me?

So the tax payers (me) didn't pay for the Chairman's night out, huh? Who paid for the Secret Service detail, the DC Police Detail, the fuel for the 40 car motorcade, etc!!! Nero fiddles while Rome burns, but that's ok it is all part of that Hopey and changey thing right??

I got your back Molly, don't let the uniformed left get you down

Molly,
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You are correct about Hussein Obamma being a disgrace to America.

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You are correct about Hussein Obamma having misplaced priorities regarding the national security of America the supporting the troops overseas.

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You are correct about Hussein Obamma promoting his far left wing Communist/Marxist hopes for America.

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But I think even though he hates America, he should be allowed to take his wife, no matter how ugly or disgusting she is, out to dinner on their wedding anniversary.

No, Obamas paid for the $24 fish, I am sure. But wonder who paid for the extra security detail required for such an outing. Us, I would guess. And the music played while nine more troops were killed in Afghanistan, and he was mulling his decision about sending backup troops...mulling over the wine.

I don't begrudge the Obamas an evening out for their anniversary. In fact, it's one of their more low key outings. Menu is not over the top and the city didn't shut down the surrounding 6 blocks.

However, still despise O's policies, personal philosphies, agenda, and worldview. An evening at McDonalds wouldn't change that.

TEN soldiers died yesterday while their commander in chief dressed up so pretty and had an expensive meal with his god awful wife.

At what point does this jerk in chief start making the decisions he was elected to do rather than obfuscate and look for ways to blame others.

$24 a plate? And you wingnuts are complaining?

Remember the hissy fit you people threw in '93 when Bill Clinton got a $200 hair cut? There is nothing this guy can do right, is there?

I'm poor and I can afford to take my girlfriend out for a $50 dinner once in a while.

Get a freaking grip.

Another lavish evening of wining and dining while the worst war tragedy occured with 10 soldiers killed. I bet it did not take him long to make a decision of his menu choice as it is taking him to assist our soldiers. Pathetic

These two haughty, arrogant pretenders have no problem confiscating and squander the American taxpayer's money on thier whims. Further, we see the usual crop of sycophants and fools come to their defense with absurd statements like "they are multitasking" and "they deserve it". Considering cost of the secret service and police alone, this little date probably cost us around 100,000, and that's with the King picking up the restaurant tab. Enough with this nonsense, this Dude has trashed our economy and is losing a war. Stay at home and get to WORK.

I am DEFINITELY NOT a fan of President Obama...in fact, I think he is being used by the Pelosi/Reid/Schumer/Axelrod and Emanuel types of people even more now and that is pathetic...he is just like them unfortunately, but they are using him and making him look worse than he normally would have I think (at the beginning of his Presidency, it seemed (Maybe) he would be a centrist at first (didn't vote for him, but was praying he would be a good President for the good of our country...I was praying in vain in seems )But hey...it is their anniversary and if you are able to seperate the man Barrack Obama from the President Obama, then he does deserve to celebrate his anniversary for goodness sakes! I think they look great together as a couple, just wish he was not our President. He is in way over his head and he is WAY too leftist for this country. But I hope they had a nice dinner together. EVERY marriage deserves to be celebrated as long as it is a happy marriage and it seems they have a happy marriage, so Happy Anniversary to the Obamas!

Kent, it was 60 minutes, not Fox News that quoted the General saying that he only spoke once in 7 months with Obama. Please get your facts straight you numbskull.

to PFMinTN:

And it was Maggie Thatcher that said:
"The problem with Socialism is that eventually, you run out of other peoples money".

Ms. Obama could use a diet...and no, SHE IT NOT BEAUTIFUL!!! My problem with the Obama's is they think they are "rock stars" and celebrity. Their continued outings and escapades denigrate the office of the President. They are classless and lacking in gravitas and decorum.

At least he didn't go to lets say Chicago and take Air Force One costing the tax payers tons of money. But let's see, Chicago probably wouldn't have been a great choice. At least he ate in peace while our soldiers are being killed and he can't make up his mind what to do. What a fake!

Kent,
Retired Captains should ever remain silent!

I THINK ALL OF US...DEMOCRATS, COMMUNISTS, SOCIALISTS, LIBERALS, REPUBLICANS, CONSERVATIVES, LIBERTARIANS AND INDEPENDENTS, CAN AGREE ON ONE THING: BO STINKS

Michelle couldn't shine Jackie Kennedy's shoes.

And she sure couldn't fit into her clothes.

Lover

Getting out these two people out for a night out would spend millions of taxpayer's money for security detail. You are all such a morons to think that democrats spend their own dime.

Dear Carol Bautista:
Please take this "First Couple" with our gratitude. The only stipulation is that you Never allow them to come back here again.
Just imagine, you will be able to worship them any time you wish!
Good Luck, best wishes, and highest regards, and see you at the Casino,
America

They both should wear black attire 24/7/365 in solidarity with the somber state of the nation regarding jobs, war, and failure at multiple levels. "How's that hope and change workin' out for ya'all."

Does anyone know when Michelle scheduled to finish her sex change operation?

Posted by: Joe Drager | October 4, 2009 8:21 AM

How would you like it if someone spoke this way about your mother, wife, sister or daughter? Or were you hatched?

Unacceptable behavior! When will Michelle stop demanding more and more entitlements?

Eight more U.S. troops die in attack on Afghan outpost....but its date night at The White House.
Posted by: Superpower | October 4, 2009 8:18 AM

I have to agree. I had to find out from a UK publication, but it's Obama's date night, Erin Andrews, the Bears and yet another stupid ACORN story in the Trib. Come on, Mark, it's writers like you we're counting on to keep the real issues on the front burner.

The Obama's come generally off as a very happy couple who have a very good family, regardless of the fact that he's a miserable excuse for a President. Michelle didn't look happy in the photos - understandable in light of the heat she's taken by people like me for that incredibly narcissistic speech she gave to the IOC. Maybe she's no longer proud of America anymore? Hopefully their marriage *is* in fact strong and can survive their mistakes and the rebukes folks like me give them. I wish almost anyone else (no Pelosi, Boxer, Reid, Jimmy Carter, Algore or Michael Moore) was President, but I hope their marriage is much stronger than the emotion those photographs convey.

Michelle, ..Beautiful ? Patrick Ewing in drag !!!!

btw, the number has risen from 8 to 10. 10 of America's finest, bravest and most honorable. Mr. Obama took more time to decide on an appetizer than he did on increasing the military support in Afghanistan. Thank you Mr. President for your leadership and may it never pass this way again.

Oh yes, Happy Anniversary.

Pray tell, when did we see such fawning or so much attention given to any other First Couple's anniversary? But for a select few, there are no journalists left. They are either paparazzi or publicists.

Kent - Even MSNBC, probably your fav network SAID obviously O was shamed into meeting with McChrystal after the good general let the cat out of the bag on 60 Minutes. He ONLY started meeting with his General AFTER that, once Americans knew about his lack of interest in the war or our troops. Yep Michelle stands out for sure - she is bigger than anyone she stands next to - including her hubby. Libs who don't like the fact that many Americans don't like this couple need to read some UK papers. Lots of Europeans see through this lazy smooth talker as well. Big deal they went out to dinner. It isn't as if they ROUGH it at the White House. I never heard ANY kind words from libs on the Bushs' anniversaries - a very very happily married couple. Libs set the bar for making fun of, smearing and being rude to a sitting Pres by the way they treated W. How does it feel?

Hey Molly, didn't you get the memo? No dissin' the messiah, he's gonna save the world! And the rich guys will have to pay for all the poor dudes that sit on their rear ends all day, doing drugs and making babies. It's the American way!

If they're going to celebrate every time obama screws something up, this could get expensive.

Listen guys, The Drudge Report link this website. So, the hateful racists comments are being made by The Drudge Report readers. Your going to expect this kind of rude comments from them. These sick hateful people, like Matt Drudge, Rush limbaugh and Glenn Beck are trying to get a race war started, just like the skinheads and the kkk.

I see no problem with this since it's an anniversary. But yeah, random date nights (which have happened, and have been very expensive) while the President is telling people to tighten up and that things are going to be tough does not look very good (just like the ton of inaugural balls that were being thrown in Washington after the election. Okay, celebrate, but I thought we were in a recession? New dresses for each ball/event, money earmarked for these lavish dinners, and we should all tighten up, please...)

Just the traveling alone costs a ton. I'm still surprised he wasted a trip to Copenhagen. Air Force One, with all its decoys and everything, costs so much for a trip. I think people would be shocked if they saw the real #s

Wow .... The Bitter Half of the Great One sure looks she has been wolfing down the desserts since she got the White House. How much has she packed on? Must be keeiping the kitchen staff working overtime.

To all the people still on your Kool-Aid high, you really need to get your head out of your behind. Seriously, take off the rose colored glasses and see things for what they are. Barry is taking this country DOWN, dismantling the Constitution, throwing us into Socialism all for the benefit of a few of his friends. If you can't see that, then you're stupid, and you can't fix stupid. Worst President, ever!

bill r says: "156 posts on an anniversary dinner out. The posts about looks absolutely disgusting. You all should be ashamed of yourselves....."

We, ashamed of ourselves?? How bout your VOTE; you should be ashamed of YOURSELF!

And again......Your own medicine taste's shameful huh?? Everytime Bush did a media dinner or went to Crawford he was slammed by press, you, Cindy Sheehan and her kooks....so STFU bill r

Hey we finally got our first affirmative action president via American Left's guilt for being white; and look, the only thing that he has fought hard for is another entitlement for those who do nothing but agitate the Communities of America. Hows that failure tasting?

17 years together is something to be cheered. At least he and Michelle did not buy into the Democrat plan of destroying the black family across this once great country. Instead of dumping the father for welfare money they worked the system to get their welfare at a higher level as Chicago street hustler then State Senator which allowed Michelle to get a no show no work job at $300,000 a year. A job that suddenly was taken down when she resigned to becaome first lady. So you see folks no need to dump dad, just work the system at a higher level for better rewards.

Congratulations on your anniversary, 1st couple.
Your socialist agenda is a disgrace and a threat to all freedom loving Americans.

come on (ghetto trash) you don't have to belong to a political party to understand this!!! It would be like putting Charles Manson as the Manager of the Dodgers (GO DODGERS) keep blaming BUSH that's the way to DO IT>>>>>>>>>

wow you people on the right have no life at all.you are a bunch of haters and of course some you are probably racist too.When bush was on his vacation or when him and his wife went out to dinner did any you complained of course not.That's all have to be said.

American troops are dying, the Generals are asking for more troops for a surge, ala the successful one in Iraq, and "the Messiah" is too busy flying off to Europe for a useless Olympic bid, and playing date night with the "bitter one". God help us all, and may He be with our soldiers and their families.

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Amazing the split in reactions, but nice to see that so many liberals are reading the drudge report ! The problem is not that BHO goes out to eat with his boss, the problem is that he has spent more time dining out than he has spent talking with his commander in Afghanistan.

Molly, is exactly right. Wake up, dummies - this guy is more of a leftist disaster than we even thought he would be. There are still mind-numbed Obama-bots out there who still want him to be what they make of him in their little heads, when the reality is this guy is out to re-make America into his socialist, community-organized vision a la Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright, etc.

First of all, some of the people posting need to learn to spell (you reap what you sew??? It's sow!!!) Second of all, I'm assuming that most of the people posting are Americans. Many people have posted in support of President Obama. He willingly walked into a mess that took longer than GWBush took to create...I think Bush just put the icing on the cake.

HOWEVER, is this the best all of us can do...sit around and criticize what is happening. People are unemployed, dying because of poor or no health care, dying in wars...
Get out and do something for your country...YOU LIVE HERE..help out with people who have disabilities...or are elderly. Teach someone to read.
It is up to everyone of us to make America a better country. I'm sick to death of everyone pointing fingers, because I can guarantee that if each one of us were put under a microscope, some would not have too much to be proud of, and I have to admit, I could do more myself.

What happened to the days when we all knew our neighbors & if someones barn burned down, there was a barn-raising & if someone was ill, people pitched in & helped with meals...We ALL need to get a grip & start being the patriotic, good Americans that we can be & stop picking everything apart!

I am no fan politically of President Obama in the least. However, we must stop dripping venom only because it happens we do not agree with its political view. His wedding anniversary and his choice of venue to celebrate it is personal; it has nothing to do with anything else. In fact, they are honoring their daughters by celebrating it. They are the welcome outcome of such union --that is teaching family values to all of us!

I will continue disagreeing with the way he is running our economy, the war, our standing with the rest of the world and his unnecessary pitch for the 2016 Olympics, amongst some. Nevertheless, both Michelle and Barack Obama are imperfect human beings in an imperfect world…it is time to move on, separate issues and allow others to enjoy those private moments we all have in common.

Wel, Well Well, all these liberals are so grateful and happy that the Obamas can enjoy a night out.(I am too) When it was Bush-you had nothing but hateful, arrigant comments to make about the ranch and how much time was spent there. The Obamas had-let me see-about 4 vacations so far this year while people are loosing their jobs and praying to keep their homes.

I disagree with almost all of the presidents policy too, but Molly you go too far. The Obama's literally have the weight of the world upon their shoulders and deserve a night out for their anniversary! The stress level must be tremendous! She looked elegant and he looked classy.

Thank goodness the POTUS demonstrated enough class to not make a big deal about their anniversary. We are at war, young men died yesterday, & POTUS is still t hinking about what he will do.
BTW, Thank goodness for FOX news. Calling this station names just demonstrates how frightened you are of how they have become #1 only because they treat Americans like intelligent beings and not ignorant blind followers. They report we decide.

Here's to more blissful life togeher.
I have been following the President's choice of food from reading The Tribune.
I dont see him ordering pork or ham. Is he allergic to it?

Couldn't they just have ordered out for KFC instead of costing yet more of our money to go out? DIdnt' they spend enough in the last week jetting to Copenhagen for their humiliation tour? Although I must say, it was worth the money to see them with egg on their ugly faces! Bwahahaha!

Please they both should be ashamed of their performance in Chicago and stay home for once. I am surprised that didnt fly to Paris and have dinner What a joke, people unemployed to the hilt, soldiers dying in Irag,Afghan and they just dont get it!!

Kate,

I agree with you that they deserve a night out on their anniversary. I think it's sad that partisan ship has gotten so bad that people harp about having an anniversary dinner.

But this whole "Mess that Bush left" BS is getting old. In the Senate, Obama voted against cracking down on Fannie and Freddie. He voted for the TARP. He said Afghanistan is "the good war." His career is short, but he was in lock-step with much of what you are now attributing to Bush. Grow up. He wanted the job, he got it. And I think he's doing a poor job.

Actually, Kent, where did you get your information that they speak weekly? According to McChrystal they had SPOKEN only once in 70 days, NOT MET, but SPOKEN. This was confirmed by many news sources, even the Obama-friendly CBS. Posters also state that the Obama's have plenty of money to spend on their night out. He earned millions on his books, she in a job created just for her and eliminated as soon as she left. You don't begrudge these people their "plenty of money", yet begrudge others. Very selective in who you choose to be rich. You don't begrudge Obama taxpayer use of AirForce One, Pelosi her own 747, etc., yet you scream about CEO's of GM flying down in their corporate jet. Did you know that those corporate jets are used to fly people with cancer and other debilitating diseases to treatment if they don't live near treatment centers? That they are used (or now WERE used, thanks to Obama) to take dying children to their Make a Wish Foundation places of choice. And all for free. No cost to the family. So quick to condemn, yet knowing so little fact.

Regardless of who paid for dinner, our taxpayer dollars paid for the motorcade and the secret service agents it took to escort them to dinner and back. Plus no telling how many tax dollars went to cordon off the streets. Looking at the pictures, they certainly did not present a picture of marital happiness. In the first neither of them is smiling, Obama has his hands in his pockets, and he is walking a good four to five feet behind her. In the second picture they both are very obviously not happy; not one of them touching the other, they are both looking at the ground, and those frowns on their faces are pretty telling. Sometimes pictures tell a thousand words - in this case they speak volumes.

Happy anniversary to two people who truly deserve each other!

Wow Molly! Way to go. Seems all the new messiah lovers are really ticked you said something they don't like. Obama is a loser, liar, abortion lover, muslim, christian-hater, socialist. I'm being nice. His wife is no different although now she is finally proud of her country for the first time as she said herself. Some of you are so "i'd jump on a grenade" in love with this idiot. Don't worry. The rest of us will take the country back and reverse all the "saudie prince bowing" butt boy antics this square peg is giving the world..

I just want to know what % tip they left.

Chuck - you are right on point. We lost 10 men in Afghanistan and PrezBO spends 25 minutes with the head of our forces there and then sallies off to dinner with a woman who felt representing the US at the IOC was a SACRIFICE. Why doesn't she spend some time trying to stop the black student violence in ALL OF OUR MAJOR CITIES??

I can't believe all of the right wing nazis jumping on the Obamas with their mob mentality. How unpatriotic! Our POTUS and first lady deserve a night out. Look how hard they have been working: Jetting to Copenhagen on separate luxury airplanes all to secure the Olympics for Valerie Jarrett, Richard Daley and all of their cronies. All of this when our country's unemployment has hit almost 10% - very stressful. Look at poor Michelle, working tirelessly - closing 1/2 of Washington D.C. so she could shop for some vegetables. Oh, how exhausting! Then, Michelle has to shlep the children over to the $30,000/yr Sidwell while kids in Chicago are beating each other across the head with wooden planks. Imagine that.

People need to cut the Obamas some slack. I mean their intentions are good - raise taxes on all of us, decrease our standards of living, redistribute our incomes, destroy our medical system, and make us slaves to the government. Afterall America is evil and how better to apologize than instituting agendas like those.

I happen to think that this president is an egotistical, absolute failure, and that his wife is a bitter, unpleasant, solipsistic woman. However, the two of them found each other (arrogance can serve as a magnet?), they got married, had kids, and deserve to spend a night out together for their anniversary.

Obama may be performing horribly, but that doesn't make his job any less stressful. In fact, it probably makes it more so. I see no problem whatsoever with him taking a few hours to spend as a husband to his wife.

And yes, the president does in fact pay for all his own meals, even in the White House. While his salary may be taxpayer-funded (no wonder George Washington, despite being in tremendous personal debt, wanted to do the job gratis), I think it's a little unfair to say that we directly funded the date.

Those of us on the right, a message -- there is SO much else to be concentrating on (like the ten soldiers who died in battle, while the president weighs supporting troops against the political consequences of doing so), so many other failures and problems and signs of corruption ... don't get hung up on a date.

Jeff Schreiber
America's Right.com

This is all for publicity. His presidency is fast going to hell in a handbasket. The final straw was the embarrassment in Copenhagen. The self-centered Obamas have damaged our country. Is it 2012 yet?

wow you people on the right have no life at all.you are a bunch of haters and of course some you are probably racist too.When bush was on his vacation or when him and his wife went out to dinner did any you complained of course not.That's all have to be said.

Posted by: jerrry | October 4, 2009 10:31 AM

NO JERRY because @ least he respected the office, the Country and ALL of its People and he was Presidential.

HE SPOKE TO MILTARY COMMNADERS WEEKLY AND OFTEN DAILY!!

70 days? He didnt talk to the General for how long??

Leave Molly alone. I'm sure she doesn't mind that they are celebrating their anniversary. It's nice that they can afford to do so, while so many people who are out of work in this country can't. Molly is only saying that she doesn't want to "spread her wealth around" footing the bill for yet another over-publicized date that the Obamas have gone on. She is hoping that the president will someday soon begin to act presidentially. That he will begin to make intelligent choices for solving the problems that he has created with the deficit spending spree he has gone on. That he will stop embarassing us internationally, and start speaking to rogue nations in the language that they understand. That someday soon, American citizens will be able to turn on the tv, or listen to the radio, or read a newspaper/magazine/website/blog and NOT see or hear the president. There's no escape from him! Leno, Letterman, MTV, Newsweek, twitter, you name it, he's there.
What the Mainstream Media does NOT understand is that people who are struggling to meet their payments, and who look at their children and know that THEY will have the same struggle now, they don't want to see how glamourous Michele's arms or brooches are, they don't want to know what trendy restaurants the president takes his wife to, they want to know how in the world they are going to make it to next month. That should be what the media covers, not their dates.

Oh, get over it. I think O is the worst president this country has ever seen, but the man is still entitled to go out to a nice restaurant with his wife once in a while.

What if?

What if the Cuisine were designed as a culinary allegory for the G.W. Bush administration, with dessert being an equivalent of the wars in the Mideast, Healthcare and the Olympic Bid?

The most telling thing is that this "story" is doing nothing in the msm - I havent seen one mention of it from the sycophantic media other than this web post - 1204 days!!

OBAMA LIED, PEOPLE DIED

What a disguisting pair. It's all "Bush's fault" that this couple is entitled to this short 4 year frolic. He's an egotistical bastard and she's simply a fat assed snot.

sorry endure....she looked pissed.

We are up to 11 soldiers dead now since he did his loser trip.

They should hide under a stump after spending all Taxpayer money to goto Copenhagan( Air Force 747 and 757), Hotels etc) with all people unemployed and wasting money that could have paid for homeless meals

he has to make a decision soon as our soldiers are dying while rome burned!! he said he was going to end the war when he was campaigning, so either end it or send the 40,000 they are requesting. s--t or get off of the pot. can't have it both ways!

Looks like MO is oiling herself before going out. Oh la la. But why does hubby look so weak in a suit.

he has to make a decision soon as our soldiers are dying while rome burned!! he said he was going to end the war when he was campaigning, so either end it or send the 40,000 they are requesting. s--t or get off of the pot. can't have it both ways!

he has to make a decision soon as our soldiers are dying while rome burned!! he said he was going to end the war when he was campaigning, so either end it or send the 40,000 they are requesting. s--t or get off of the pot. can't have it both ways!

After the Olympic disaster, I wonder, did they eat much crow?

Obama did not get the Olympics for Chicago because the IOC is 100% racists. And it was also George Bushe's fault. Michelle is the most beautiful woman in the entire world, and Obama is the smartest man in the entire world. if you disagree with any of this then you are a racist.

I saw Barry and Michelle, but where was the ever-present teleprompter?

Dudes, no amount of makeup can wipe that scowl off the face of Michelle. She constantly looks like she hates you.

At least they didn’t spend a quarter of a million tax payer dollars on this date like when the went to New York. I have no problem with him taking his wife out to dinner, but I have to wonder what the cost was to the restaurant. They would have to force all the other customers out and have the [place searched by the Secret Service and run background checks on all the employees. And then all the employees would have to sign non-disclosure agreements about what was said and what was eaten and if they were tipped or not and how much. I am guessing Obama paid for the meal itself. WE paid for all the rest. As for “Kent” making the statement (the President speaks to the General on a weekly basis (VIA secured teleconference)) the general has said he has only talked with the President ONE (1) time and that time was by teleconference NOT in person. As for all those that say Michelle Obama is so beautiful, I think she is average, but does carry herself well. But what do you expect from someone that HATES all white people and does not like this nation. The anger there can be felt every time you see her. As for those that say “HE deserves the time off” I have to ask WHY? He has done nothing. He will not make any hard decisions. He has failed at almost anything he has tried while in office except bowing to the Saudi King as a subject should. And he did well on his “I must apologize for America all over the world” tour. Other then that he has done nothing.

What do the right wingnuts here do with their spouses on their anniversaries? Go to church and pray to Jesus?

Anne Capaldi, George W. Bush wasted millions in taxpayer dollars flying Air Force One to his "ranch" in Texas every other weekend.

That's a far cry from taking your wife out to dinner on your anniversay, don't you think? Or do you think at all?

Congratulations to the Obamas on their 17th wedding anniversary.

While people are losing their jobs, homes, cars and savings under Obama's watch, it is nice to know that he can still live it up without a care on the taxpayer's dollar "if its still worth a dollar".Where are those "shovel ready jobs" Obama promised? He said unemployment wouldn't go beyond 8%, yet it is almost at 10% I guess trying to win the Olympics for his home town has more of a propriety then the suffering of tens of millions of people. Maybe Barack can relay the message to the soldiers in Afghanistan that are risking their lives for an unknown reason that he wasn't able to bring the Olympics home to Chicago, but his date night went well with Michelle.

Also, the blame bush cow has "run out of milk".MOOW!!

Wow Molly! Way to go. Seems all the new messiah lovers are really ticked you said something they don't like. Obama is a loser, liar, abortion lover, muslim, christian-hater, socialist. I'm being nice. His wife is no different although now she is finally proud of her country for the first time as she said herself. Some of you are so "i'd jump on a grenade" in love with this idiot. Don't worry. The rest of us will take the country back and reverse all the "saudie prince bowing" butt boy antics this square peg is giving the world..

Do people have nothing else to do but to bash the President? We all should be behind and support our President. This includes both parties. Enough of pickering. He is trying to do his best to move this country forward, at least we could get behind him and give him a chance. After all, look what he walked into. At least he is making decisions and showing his leadership. Let's leave the kindergarden actions to the young ones and start showing our maturity.

Molly has a point and the fact is that... the General had to leak a report that he needed troops and only met with Him after he flew over there to see him... Obama met with the General 1 time in 70 days during a war.... if he aint going to give them the forces they need he needs to pull out he's getting our soldiers killed and has blood on his hands i support the war but i don't support getting American's killed by not giving them the forces they need stop attacking Molly and start writing Obama telling him get our Troops home NOW!!

OMG!! they deserve to celebrate their anniversary, maybe celebrate their defeat getting the Olympics, thank You God. We do not need them here, especially to satisfy their cronies pockets, such corruption. Who said M is beautiful, my goodness someone needs glasses, but really!!! She should stay home and not Think, she has special powers to move the world. Some S people can be fooled most of the time, But most cannot be fooled all the time.

While he partied in DC 10 U.S. Service Men were killed in Afgan because he is dabating for a month to give his commanders in Afgan what they need. If this had been Bush the media would have hanged him.

Rick Clay
rclay36@aol.com

Body language says it all. They are not walking together, not touching. Too bad to be married for 17 years and end up looking like this.

Molly, Don't let the kool-aid drinkers get to you. At least he didn't go to see Michael Moore's new movie.

ornery...you are in desparate need of a really good pair of glasses. You know...the kind where you see the truth thru!

Mr. Obama assuredly paid for the dinner out of his personal funds, but Molly isn;t wrong about "taxpayer expense." The large fleet of cars to transport he and his wife AND the enormous security detail, not to the cost of closign the route, AND all of the security personnel salaies -- that's all ont he taxpayer dime.

Is the President allowed to leave the WH? Sure. But this one is constantly running off on these heavily taxpayer subsidized personal jaunts.

HE'S the one who siad it's the worst economy since the Great Depression, Show my how often Hoover or FDR had "date nights."

It is hilarious to read these silly arguments between the far left and far right.

Blaming the Bush administration on and on is a waste of time. The Republicans are out of power: move on. Just like bringing up that stupid birth cetifiacte over and over. He is the POTUS now and I think it is going to stick, regardless. Ignorant posters say that they wasted taxpayers $ by going out on their Ani. The same would have slammed him if he hadn't for not being a family man. They criticize him for dining out while troops die. NEWS FLASH: they have been dying since the war began! You remember don't you: the war that was started because of bad intelligence that has cost all Americans dearly in blood, world stature, and $. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that when we pull out, whether tomorrow or 100 years from now, these same contries will devolve back into the molitave cocktail throwing, clitoris remvoing, petty crime stoning, women hating, Western hating barbarians they have always been and will be. And all that blood shed for what? Yeah, I am so sure that they will embrace Democracy and dance into the sunset while personally thanking each and every American for delivering them from a dictator (not!). All that $ could have been spent here in America. Wake up! Bush and Obama are the same! Yeah that's right, the same. Only the idealogies of their parties differ. They are from a differnt class and soocioeconmic group from middle class America. Obama may not have been born rich like Bush, but he belongs to a different class now. If you think that Bush/Obama cares about middle America, you are sadly mistaken. Both reprsent the elite of their parties. Money rules in America, not the voter. We have witnessed it over and over. Money in Amercia will get you into/out of ANYTHING! $ is our God. But from reading partisan posts here and on other websites, if there is one thing an American hates, it is apparently another American. Likewise, if you blindly follow Obama and act as though he is the 2nd comming, you are sadly mistaken. He is just another self serving politician like all of the others. I prayed for Bush while he was president, even though I did not think he was the best this country had to offer. I do the same for Obama and feel the same about his job as well. It upsets me to see ultra conservatives wanting him to fail. That is like hoping the pilot of the plane you are on fails and causes the plane to crash. We have neglected education in America for decades and now it comes back to haunt us. Our politicians are fools. I am definatley not a genius as you can tell from my grammar and syntax, but it saddens me to realize that the average American from both parties are so clueless. It is one thing to hold strong political conventions. It is another to fruitlessly blab lies and hyperbole and finger point. I know this post is somwhat off point, but anytime any article comes up about this administartion or the previous, the hate, lies, and BS start to fly. Is it too much to ask of all the angry, misinformed pesons out there in both parties to shut the F up, sit down and let cooler, more intelligent persons figure out how to fix this mess? Please, no more birth certificates,no more "he's a muslin and his name is Hussein", no more it's Bushe's fault, no more Obama is always right and if you don't agree you are racist. You, are just wasting everyones time!
I apologize if this is too wordy. I am just feeling a little hopeless today. God help us all.

Psychologically speaking, I find it very revealing that in most every photo of these two, she's walking ahead and he's following like an obedient puppy.

"Molly. Bush spent a lot of time with his generals. He also spent 1/3 of his administration on vacation."
Posted by: Stew | October 4, 2009 6:49 AM

**I wouldn't start spouting that "Bush vacation thing" if I were you, especially considering this president's golfing, basketball games, Martha's Vineyard vacation, David Letterman shows (that's in LA), one night trips to NY for a "date night", and jet-setting trips all over the world, not to mention the time he spends in front of that teleprompter! He appears to be everywhere but at his desk. I assume that seat is filled by Soros!

Hey smart obama fans,
maybe if obama and his ilk (Dems, liberals) haven't been DEAD AGAINST any REAL energy policies for decades, like more drilling for more oil locally, nuclear power generation, etc, the U.S. would be more energy self sufficient, and then maybe he wouldn't have to be worried about how many more tens of thousands of troops to send off to another hellhole, which is ultimately for energy related reasons, and also generally be on better terms with other nations in the world! Ironically both of those things the Dems and libs scream loudly about! pretty incredible, isn't it????

why didnt they celebrate while in Denmark?

why didnt they celebrate while in Denmark?

It's sad that he lost the Olympics for America. Butt, can't you wait to see Michelle in one of those Rio BEACH THONGS??? Hoochie Mama!

What a lovely couple, I thought, when I saw the pic, but honestly, I thought that Barack was with James Brown in drag! There is no reason to say that Michelle is beautiful as Jacky Kennedy. Michelle could have eaten Jacky in one bite. Her adams apple and whiskers are OK, to each his own, but please don't say she's beautiful.

of course the president and his wife , have a right to go out and celebrate their wedding anniversary, just like any other american couple, what the president doesn't have right to do is jerk around a report from his general for over two months with no significant actions by the president , meanwhile 10 more of our brave service people are killed in the last 24 hours in afghanistan , if the president is not going to positively support our troops and its generals with the propper troops and supplies needed, then get our sevice people out right away, americans sleep safely in their beds at night because the brave men and women of the united states armed forces protect us.

Yes, we are in a race war in this country because 96 percent of blacks voted for this anti-american muslim and his illiterate wife. Her thesis at Princeton should have disqualified her from the school but the school needed her for their quotas.

She is the first "First Lady" who is a different species from all who came before her.

I notice he didn't take her to the zoo for their anniversary...she may have become an exhibit.

Happy Anniversary and may you have many more. I think Michelle Obama is a very attractive woman. Those making derisive comments about her looks are merely showing their racial and sociological conditioning. Comparing Michelle to Jackie on appearance alone is like comparing apples to oranges. Jackie was a petite Caucasian with wide eyes and a button nose. Michelle's appearance is very much on line with the physical traits typical to many black women undiluted by Caucasian genes. It is not less attractive, it is just different.

Is this doofus ever going to do some actual work?

www.EVELGENIUS.com

It's amazing how you Obama fanatics are zeroing in on Molly. I think the first response would have sufficed, but you just can't help piling on. Here's my question to you idiots: EVEN IF THE OBAMAS PAID FOR THEIR $100 MEAL, HOW MUCH DID THE TAXPAYERS PICK UP FOR THE NECESSARY SECURITY DETAIL AND ADVANCE WORK? I'M WILLING TO BET IT'S MORE THAN $100.

Hey so, Kate, How long are you people going to blame Bush? So I guess your of the mentality that if your kid flunks math, blame the teacher. So Bush put us in a 7 Trillion dollar deficit, so that gives Obama permission to put us 18 trillion in debt? WOW!! FIRE THE MATH TEACHER. You people are pathetic...

Unemployment rate is how high?

Over 300 troops have died since Obama took office.

Iran is building its nuc program.

This "President" is style over substance....his inexperience and radicalism is catching up to him,

ornery...you are in desparate need of a really good pair of glasses. You know...the kind where you see the truth thru!

Is that Barack with RuPaul?

Let me see…Seared Striped Bass $24, the Braised Wreckfish $26, wine $25, Secret Service and Washington Police $240,000. The people on the out a plate of pot roast and mash potatoes…free from donations.

smitten....you poor person. Obviously you don't get out much.

The sheer fact that this story is getting the media coverage it is and commentary of all stripes above speaks volumes as to where we are as a nation. Enjoy your life of obvious historical ignorance and lack of current world flow at your own risk.

Over 5,000 troops were killed in The Bush Blunder in Baghdad and not a peep !! Now that President Obama is in Office, you found your patriotism !! Where were all of you, knuckleheads, with your phony concerns, then ?? Boys and girls of the Republican-Libertarian fringe, you should be ashamed to call yourselves, American. You smell more like skunks !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

This paper and forum are aptly named.

My guess is they shared a plate of Usurper Under Glass.

Molly, you are right on! It is well known by people with just half a brain, that Obama had not even met with the General HE appointed for over 7 months. I am SICK of the couple. I really be soooo glad when he is VOTED OUT in 2012

Kent, you are not a retired person from the Air Force, you are a 43 year old liberal who still lives with his parents. Perhaps you should stop spending your mcdonalds paycheck on starbucks coffee adn NY times subscriptions, and perhaps save it for an education or your own place to live.

Also, please stop looking up pictures of little girls, Kent you are the scum of the earth, and I hope you die in a fire.

Still blaming Bush here .
Too funny . When does the crisis become Obama's ?
Let us know !

How is this news? Looks more like a gossip column article. Would rather there being something of substance on how this country is going to get back to the REPUBLIC it's suppose to be. (Perhaps that's why it's appearing in "The Swamp"...pretty appropriate place I reckon)

Please note: Endure at 10:34 AM, keeps repeating his same message, "I disagree with almost all of the presidents policy too, but Molly you go too far....".

Molly is right on target, Liberals are freaking out. Watch out for those messages that start with they didn't like Obama's policy, and then starts defending the Obamas' behaviors, and attacking "Molly" who speaks for the majority of the people in the US by now.

For those of you who said the Obamas taught us family value...you are disgusting! The lessons are for you liberals that you need to vote for a better president who doesn't have to go out for every occasion while there is already a party every Wednesday night in the White House that helped put 30 extra pounds on the FLOTUS.

Obama needs get his priorities straight andd do the job he was elected to. He is POTUS now. He needs to concentrate on issues like Afganistan and the economy. Local officials should be campaigning for the Olympics.

All hail The Annointed Ones. The most beautiful couple in the history of the world. Gracious, lovely, elegant, stylish, magnificient. Full of righteous anger and a Holy ashamed scowl for her country on Mrs. Messiah's glowing face.

Geezus, these 2 r a travesty.

I'm with you, Molly...wonder how long it will take these idiots to realize Obama does not have a clue about running this country. Blaming Bush is getting stale. You people need to own up to the fact that this country is failing because of Obama...not Bush.

Forget the politics. Personally I don't care for either of them, but can we just all be thankful that another couple celebrated a marriage that has actually lasted 17 years and that their children get to have both parents at home together!!!

FIRST...Nice to see any couple together after 17 years, COOL.
SECOND...Everytime the Obamas go out in public it IS a taxpayer expense because they require protection.
THIRD...Chicago never had the LOC in the bag anyway because hey did not have a "Public Guarantee" to fund the Olympic as did the other countries".
FORTH...Michelle is one of the homelier black women I have ever seen, with poor taste in clothing, personal style, and professionalism, please give the sweaters back to Mr. Cosby.
FIFTH...Obama is just a figurehead for the military Industrial Complex like every President since Kennedy, and the mission is to destroy the USA in favor of the NWO.
SIXTH...Sorry to give you the bad news MOST countried despise the USA for many reasons.
SEVENTH...My fellow black Americans this man is NOT the change we had hoped for and never will be, we are all slaves now, slaves with the colors of Benneton.
Consciencious Americans must defend our constitution from these morally bankrupt Benedict Arnolds.

Molly, I totally agree with everything you said.

Without using offensive language (which is never productive), Obama for the record does not talk to Gen. Stanley McChrystal on a weekly basis. That is not a FNC statistic. Gen McChrystal sat down with 60 minutes and stated that he had spoken (on the telephone) with Obama once in seven months, since taking command in the region. The second time he spoke with him was for a lengthy 25 minutes on Airforce One. End of story. Michelle Obama does not hold a candle to Jackie Kennedy, no comparison. FLOTUS is mean-spirited, a very unflattering dresser, and in general, the sacrifice that she, Oprah and POTUS made? Quite laughable. Obama is sitting around watching our brave troops die (another ten today) while he goes on television shows: 121 to date. He is doing a very poor job as his approval ratings show. BTW: Bush has been out of office for almost ten months which brings me to my last point; Bush is being blamed by Jesse Jackson and others for OBAMA losing the bid for the 2016 Olympics.

I'm just glad Obama didn't decide to take Michelle, that great, great beauty, back to New York for a couple of hours pleasure, while spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for jet fuel, not to mention how it harmed the environment. Let's all attack Molly instead.

Jackie Kennedy league beautiful?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not only does a French president, Nicholas Sarkozy, have more testicles than Obama (Can you believe that? A French president with more of a spine than a U.S. leader) he also is married to a babe in the first degree.

I think the Obama's always need a display of public affection because he is so weak, undecisive, apologetic to third world leaders, etc that many now consider him gay (nothing againist gays) Did you see how he throws a ball. LOLO. He is the most effiminate black man I have ever seen. He looks like a mommy's boy when he walks with her. i would be scared sh**less of her. Her arms are three times bigger than his and she could swallow his whole body with her massive teeth and mouth. that being said "have a nice dinner while the world burns"

Really kids? Michelle looks like Patrick Ewing in drag.

lol/claping a really long time

They can most certainly have a private life - so why don't they?? Why is everything they do SO special? I can't remember so much useless coverage on a POTUS before. You have to admit that sometimes he has problems separating his PERSONAL agenda from that of his voters' needs.

My god, how many yards of material are in Michelles dress???

More elitist dinners for the "one" Hey I have an idea, let them fly to NY again on our dime.... And for those who keep stating that they pay for their own food, that is a lie. I worked at the White House for 4 years, every move they make is on our dime...Hey Baracky, I have a novel idea, why don't you try to run the country, instead of this non stop campaigning? One step closer to socialism and all you people can muster up is "they deserve the night out", "it is so refreshing to see them on a date"...The cult of personality makes me sick...

Purple Jesus and his scary wife are boors, people with no class who are always talking about themselves, behaving ostentatiously, and offering their own illustriousness to anyone who will listen. Both Obamas' speeches to the Olympic voters were ridiculously self-referential and self-reverential...and that is what people don't like. Who cares if they are black. I guess the IOC is racist now.

Over his head.
Incompetent.
The Peter Principle on steroids.
God Help Us All.
Seriously.

The Big O goes to dinner with his wife, meanwhile 10 sholdiers are killed in the President's war in Afghanastan and they'll never have dinner with their family again. I'd ask the prez to grow a pair and get us out of Afghanastan but he's have to grow a brain first.

Did Reverend Wright bless the meal before they ate it?

The President should be able to go out to dinner with his wife for their anniversary. That being said, I hope he enjoyed the duck because last night was one of bloodiest battles we have had in Afgan and we lost 10 soldiers. Please Mr. President find time to talk to our generals, and fit that into your schedule or do you have another dinner date with Michelle?

And on a seperate note whoever wrote that Michelle is Jackie Kennedy beautiful, you just lost all credibility.

We need a true leader and Obama couldn't be further from that!

Anybody here who asserts that the obama's paid for this excursion don't know what they're talking about--the obamas may have paid for the meal (none of us know for sure--it could have been complimetary, for all we know), but they certainly didn't pay for their security measures. That isn't to say that they should have paid for this. And Molly most likely had these facts in mind when she posted: In the past month, the president has found the time to play golf - four times. He's had links legend Arnold Palmer and other top golfers over to the White House. He's shot some hoops with friends and yukked it up with hockey's Pittsburgh Penguins.

He's celebrated Ramadan at the White House, eulogized newsman Walter Cronkite in New York City, attended several fundraisers (including Thursday afternoon's luncheon), appeared on David Letterman's late-night show (one of eight interviews), delivered two speeches to AFL-CIO rallies and dropped by the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial for a visit with his wife and daughters.

And the brief jaunt to Copenhagen to buttonhole members of the International Olympic Committee on behalf of Chicago's 2016 Olympics bid was Mr. Obama's seventh trip out of town since Sept. 1.

Yet still no decision on strategy for the war in Afghanistan.

The president was vacationing in Martha's Vineyard on Aug. 30 when Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal sent Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates a war assessment in which he said more U.S. troops - and a new U.S. strategy - are urgently needed to defeat a growing insurgency in Afghanistan. Mr. Obama promptly went to Camp David for a five-day vacation (he's talked to the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan just once since Gen. McChrystal urged swift action). Forty-three U.S. soldiers have died in Afghanistan in the past 30 days.

After exactly a month, the president on Wednesday convened a meeting in the White House Situation Room with his national security team on Afghanistan, his first since the general delivered his report.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/02/curl-obama-distractions-sideline-afghan-plan/

Patrick Ewing in drag! I don't care who you are, that is funny! Get over it, she is not good looking at all. I even looked at her when I was drunk and she was still ugly. This administration is a absolute joke.

Welcome back Carter!!!!!!

Do people have nothing else to do but to bash the President? We all should be behind and support our President. This includes both parties. Enough of pickering. He is trying to do his best to move this country forward, at least we could get behind him and give him a chance. After all, look what he walked into. At least he is making decisions and showing his leadership. Let's leave the kindergarden actions to the young ones and start showing our maturity.

I agree with Molly. The general has been trying to get a meeting with the president for weeks. This meeting is a front for the failed Olympic bid for the corrupt city of Chicago. If this president was so worried about our troops, he would give the general the troops that he needs instead of worrying about what the anti-war left. President is running a close second next to Jimmy Carter as being the worse president ever.

BO and MO paid for this little evening themselves. That is because they spent all the taxpayers cash in Copenhagen and came home with nothing but the title for "WEAKEST".

Obama lied, 8 people died. I figure every minute he's not at work is one minute he can't be socializing something or giving payoffs to ACORN, the teachers or the unions. When Nov., 2010 comes around it's byebye to Pelosi, Reid and most of BO's band of high-paid nutjobs!

Anyone who is still thick enough to believe in this Hope and Change propaganda really just has no clue what is actually going on. Barry and his horse of a husband are only small pawns in a calculated plan to deconstruct and transform our country. If anyone can't see that, they are either blind, high, and/or mentally deplete. Turn off MTV and open your eyes!!

So the recalcitrant LIAR and his knuckle-dragging wife "Lurch" feel the need for more publicity rather than utilize the White House Chef and the beautiful ambience of the White House. Why not?--it's at the expense of the much-despised American People!

Gee barry, I hope you and fug-michelle had a good time on your "date night".Meanwhile Americans are dying in Afghanistan because you are an indecisive little weenie....

So who cares? Making these two into rock-stars serves no purpose. Put the cameras away and take a shot at some real journalism guys.

Molly, You must have struck that sensative liberal nerve.

The rats are circling their hero and his main squeeze while they wine and dine and laugh at those same little mice.

Bwahahahah

Enjoy it because you only have a few more before your voted out for someone to fix the damage you've done to our way of life and constitution.

Michelle is NOT beautiful...they do NOTHING on their own dime...because every dime they have ever made in senate or not....was taxpayer provided dollars...get the facts straight before you spew. And Obama has spent almost NO time with the general but yet could devote time to trying to get the Olympics for his windy city cronies. Oh, and then deciding he needs two more weeks to decide whether to send American troops backup where they are dying daily. Obama was never qualified to be president...and shows with every worse decision than the one before that he is THE single biggest mistake America ever made. Thank the Lord above the NOW majority that want him gone will right this terrible situation gone wrong in 2010 and 2012.

with all due respect, kent, this is a quote from general mcchrystal: "I've talked to the president, since I've been here, once on a VTC [video teleconferece]," General Stanley McChrystal told CBS reporter David Martin in a television interview that aired Sunday.

"You've talked to him once in 70 days?" Mr. Martin followed up.

"That is correct," the general replied.

i think you need to start watching fox news.

The people who claim Mrs. Obama is beautiful must be blind. She is far from beautiful and, in fact, is very unattractive. But you could put a dress on Red Skelton and call him Mrs. Obama and the left wing, cool-aid drinking liberals would call him beautiful too. Anyone who supports the murder of innocent babies by the thousand every day and believes groups like ACORN do good is simply ugly in most people's books..

First, what do you consider "over-the-top" personal attacks? The Swamp is aptly named since it looks like swamp things seem to reside here en masse. I didn't vote for Obama, but I agree that bestowing "beauty" on Michelle Obama may simply be in the eyes of the Obama voting block. Although I don't think BHO is a hotty either, and no it's not because I'm a racists. I'm glad to see that BHO takes his spouse out to dinner and treats her to a regular "date night". Seriously, anyone who saw W & Laura together could see the devotion and love they had for one another, so lets not put that into the realm of politics as usual with petty attacks.
As per who paid for dinner, who cares, what I want to know is WHO PAID for all the security needed for their date night? As usual the political punditry is focusing on the wrong issue.

Doug Posted;
Obama did not get the Olympics for Chicago because the IOC is 100% racists. And it was also George Bushe's fault. Michelle is the most beautiful woman in the entire world, and Obama is the smartest man in the entire world. if you disagree with any of this then you are a racist.\
Posted by: Doug | October 4, 2009 10:53 AM

That’s all you folks can do is call someone a racist if they disagree with you. Well sir, I think Obama is the worst president we had ever had, and no I am not a racist! I am a true American who believes that Obama is selling us down the river. Get over George Bush, he’s gone, this is Obama’s mess now.

This President is a Socialist that has now pretty much been established. There are many things about his administration and policies that are suspicious. True his salary is paid by taxpayers but as with all people it is agreed to and earned. Personal attacks on appearence only demean the people making the comments. Grow up. Stick to attacking policy and tactics.

Come on, get off poor Molly's back. She is correct! And you dolts, where do you think the pres. salary comes from?? YOUR tax dollars... How stupid do you think we are?

Interesting commentary. Those who love Obama use the typical racist, nazi and other names to label those who disagree with them. Those on the right are basically ignoring the fact that the man does have a right to take his wife out and that security is part of the package. Neither side looks very sane because of it.

Whew, after reading all these posts (275@ this point) is any indication of the serious negative vibes and downright disgust the American folks are now having about the Obama Presidency, his policies, his arrogant behavior, and his derisive attitude toward our great country, as well as apparent lack of decisive leadership, has just made my day. So many times, I read only a majority of lefty, liberal kool aid on the Swamp, but the tide appears to be turning. Thank you Americans for finally realizing that this guy is a media hyped charlatan and that there is wonderful ground swell of now vocal and engaged opposition to stop this disaster. Keep it up!! We can restore our great country! We are America! Not Mr. Ego and (I will be nice here) Mrs. Obama,

Geeze, lay off the baby oil, Michelle. You look ridiculous... like a bodybuilder wanna be. There's only one reason a person slathers that much baby oil on--to try to accentuate their muscle tone. It's a classic bodybuilder trick.

After Obama and his wife wasted tax dollars on going to Copenhagen to get the 2016 Olympics they should have next flown to Afghanistan and had a meal with the troops. Obama is way out of touch with reality.

Stimulate the economy? Anyone who thinks that this dinner did anything to stimulate the economy has not been in DC (or anywhere) when the motorcade moves the president. It shuts down a large area This is why they use the helicopter so much.

Sorry, but this dinner appears to be more of a desire to get in front of the cameras than romance.

Molly I am with you.... Puleeze people.. as if they hadnt been anywhere or done anything...with our tax payers money for date night? They really low keyed it on this one ..Politics as usually .. did you forget that they spent millions of dollars just last week..on Chicago 2016. ? Get real...Taxpayers money ..here, there, everywhere. But like he has said so many times. "I Won"!
whatever that means... I guess taxpayers lose. 8 American soldiers died against Taliban

The President of the United States has a fund of discretionary monies, last I heard (100million---for fast policy NatSec problems), also, his laundry and his meals inside the White House, almost everything, comes under the Congressional fund for the White House and President. As it should. He wasn't my pick in Nov., but he does have the right to fair criticism.

If this where Bush, can you imagine what the press would be screaming about? But noooo, they play it off as if he deserves spending our money, taking time off (a two week vacation within 6 months of being in office), and going on dates.
The Obama administration has failed, a total failure.

Guilty of 8 more deaths of US soldiers in Afghanistan. Where's the outrage? He's not even president in my vocabulary., He's a teleprompter-toting ventriloquist! Plus, he has not even provided the country w/ his Certificate of Live Birth! Is he even an American citzen?

I AGREE WITH MOLLY: Well mostly. I agree that they should have a personal life, but then again could they please stay in DC and do work???? It's not that they had dinner date, its that they never stay there and do work. Enough flying around the world and country, sit in DC and do work.

Hey Ornery. Have you had your eyes checked lately or are you waiting for freebees from obamacare? She has a terrible overbite and needs a red flag on that butt. Put the kool aid down,please.

This is just a guess, but I don't think all is well with the first marriage.

I'm wondering why all of those who are posting on here congratulating the Obamas on their anniversary aren't out protesting the war. There were 10 soldiers killed while the Obamas were having celebrating. Why aren't you all setting up a tent city outside of the Obama's house in Chicago? OBAMA SLEPT, SOLDIERS WEPT!!

Oh boy, Molly - you sure touched a nerve with the liberal Obama-worshiping crowd!

Personally, I could care less what the president or his wife wears (and to the person who said Michelle is Jackie Kennedy-league beautiful - bwhahahahaha! Not even close!), or where they eat. I do care however, that they are all talk and no action, and that they can't open their mouths without talking about how wonderful they are. This is the most inexperienced president we've ever had in office, and it shows. He will definitely be a one-term president, and will go down in history right beside his friend Jimmy Carter.

I'm just glad to hear they didn't have to get on Air Force One to go out...lots of mileage on that plane lately.

Enough with the raciest comments ! We are not allowed to make bad comments about Dear Reader & wife Black-O..

Don't like anything about either of the obamas. But, it was a freaking dinner. Who gives a shit? They have to eat.

But to call her beautiful is total BS. She is not even close to pretty. Halle Berry, yes. Michelle, no way in hell. And she is a total ballbuster & runs the show.

I was in France recently. Obama has become a joke over there. They think he is more arrogant than Bush. They think Obama is a weak President. Further evidence is The Obama's FAILURE to persuade the Olympic committee to select Chicago. There speeches were all about them personally. On top of that, Chicago only got 18 votes out of 94. IF Obama was a popular as he thinks he is, he would have been able to persuade the decision in Chicago's favor.

mmm mmm mmm
Lets see how much of other peoples money can we burn on our own selfish, low life, desires while hard working people are losing homes, jobs and LIVES.
mmm mmm mm
Barak HUSSEIN O' Bumma
Hope you libs are happy with the face of your party...I'll take Bush any day

They are a very striking looking couple. I hope you enjoyed your anniversary dinner--17 yrs is an accomplishment in this day and age. Why shouldn't they go out for dinner--Bush cleared a lot of brush in Texas hwne he was president.

They don't look happy, and Michelle seems to have a hard time faking it when she's moody. I wonder why she didn't wave, too. Maybe she thought the fire fighters, et al, were all racists.

He had steak tartar, but had the chef "hold the tartar, don't like that stuff.

The point you are trying to make no longer seems valid or intelligent when you bring up shallow, meaningless arguments about how the first family looks. But because these ridiculous comments have been made, let me point out that if Michelle Obama is 40 pounds overweight, all of us must be cows. But honestly, what does the way that they look have to do with the way they lead our country? Everytime someone brings their appearance up (in a positive or negative manner) it makes them sound uneducated.

Yes, it's an absolute tragedy that troops are dying in Afghanistan. These are lives that are irreplaceable, and it makes me sick. May I also point out that the "beloved" President Bush sent troops to Iraq years ago -- many of them were killed -- and later it was discovered that Bush wasn't honest about his reasons for our troops being there in the first place?

The bottom line is, extremists would be criticizing President Obama if he had taken Michelle out to dinner, or if he hadn't. If he hadn't, they would say that he was setting a poor example for Americans and wasn't treating his wife right.

Personally, I think it showed class that they stayed in DC, close to home, and spent a moderate amount of money for dinner instead of going all-out. Yes, the security may be spending taxpayer's money, but then, all of our past presidents used up our taxpayer money the same way, didn't they?

Individuals should really be focusing on the world issues at hand, rather than if a man spends a couple of hours to take his wife out to dinner on their anniversary.

One last thought: It would be a miracle if Bush went down in history as one of the top presidents of all time, because he will definitely go down as one of the stupidest.

And to make one thing clear, I am not a Republican or a Democrat, so don't try to write me off as either one.

MOLLY IS 100% CORRECT.

You obama fans think he paid for the dinner. He may of, but I doubt he did. The dinner cost is trivial against the cost of the secret service and all of the other costs for his tryst. No he did not the tax payers did! obama is soaking the tax payers for everything he can!

I have no problem with the 1st family going out to eat. I do have a problem with people blaming other administrations
. this bozo will be a single tterm loser and his ugly wife can go back to dancing on a table

Michelle doesn't look happy, and she can't fake it for the camera, evidently. Probably she thought all those firefighters, et al, were racists.

Who is the linebacker in the black cocktail dress standing next to the ACORN community organizer?

At least the First Line Backer's outfit was better than the Big Bird suit at the Olympics boobdoggle.

Hey President Nero ! Rome is burning and you are going out for fancy dinner. 10 troops killed in deadliest batte, President takes wife out for lobster and champagne...

For those who think that all this is "a mess left by Bush" consider that phrase being the cry for the next 3 years. If this is the case than Obama is, and will be completely ineffective as president. Do you understand what you are doing by blaming Bush? This is not unlike blaming the white man for all the ills of the world. If Obama is so "empowered" and "all that" why then has he done absolutely nothing other than say "its Bush's fault" and grow The White House's carbon footprint? He then purposely lead the assault on capitalism in what seems to be an complete misunderstanding of basic economics. The more "its Bush's fault" the more it proves that Obama isn't capable of Hope or Change.

As for Molly's comment. Although the POTUS is paying for his meals. Lest we remind you that the time and resources the POTUS used on taxpayer expense on his failed trip to Europe for the Olympic bid. Jet fuel is not cheap. Second there is considerable expense everytime the President goes anywhere outside the White House. Do you think he just said "Hey, I am going this restaurant tonight" and just grabbed his keys to go out the door? No the Secret Service had to stake-out the place place surveillance mobilize. Oh and let us no forget the huge convoy of gas guzzling SUVs that are used to trasnport the POTUS. But it's ok because he footed the $200.00 dinner bill right? Although it probably cost taxpayers thousands for him to get there and back.

You people need to wise up. Nobody can save this economy in less than at least 12 months...of course Obama can't say People wait at least a year before we see recovery. Had Bush try to regulate....anyway what i am trying to say is Obama is the mesiah who will bring us back together, except for the radical right of course, and we will just be fine. The economy will rebounce no doubt about that and never never again we will let the extremist take back this country.

For the love of... going out to dinner, going on vacation, flying here and there in AF1... it's all they do, isn't it? How about eating in once in a while to show solidarity with the millions who are unemployed and living on fumes? How about celebrating your anniversary in the WH, quietly? How about focusing on your job, Mr. President? Man, he goes out and takes time off more than any president in history!
And what is with his wife looking perpetually angry all the time? I don't begrudge them celebrating their anniversary, but they seem to go out all.the.time.

Michelle Obama looks like a man. Jacki O is overrated as well.

Either way, taxpayer money WAS used to pay for their protective details and transportation.

I'm not a big fan of Obama's - I think he's pretty much a show pony (looks and talks good) without much real substance. He can talk the talk, but has little experience and less of a clue as to how to get things done.

Having said that, I'm glad he and his wife had a night out. I don;t begrudge them that - the job (even done poorly) is incredibly stressful, and I'm sure it takes a toll on both him and his family (as evidence, look at most of the past presidents "before" and "after - a lot more grey, and a lot more haggard.

BTW - if you want more info on the President's salary, go to

http://tinyurl.com/5bllu

Why is there so much hate towards the Obamas. To be perfectly honest the under $30 menu should be a hint to every man and woman they can go out to dinner once a week without spending a fortune. Here is how to do it. Take your lunch all week. If you pay $5 per day that is $25 each and that can go a long way. The tragic thing about this country is we have stopped learning how to love our mates and most improtantly how to have fun. Get a life people. Like they say, the man makes $400K plus he made millions from his books. If he cant afford to take his wife to a under $100 dinner I think we would all be doing a lot of talking. Get a life people. Lets talk about the real and important stuff.

And the print media is wondering why readership is dropping off? How about covering some news instead of a daily installment of the Obama dairies. I know that's a really stretch - actually journalism instead of fluff pieces. I would love to seen articles like this about the Bushes. Oh, that's right, you and your ilk were too busy calling him "stupid," "doofus," among other names.
To all of the Obama followers - name one thing he has done for this country since he has been in office. One thing.
Let me ask you this, are you better off today than you were a year ago? Do you think you are going to be better off next year than you were two years ago?
The old "Bush's fault" line is wearing very, very thin. And so is the, "Look at what Obama has walked into." He didn't walk into anything he didn't know about. He was in the Senate, remember he vote present on a lot. I guess he thought he could coast through presidency the same way. The media would let him, but the public isn't as stupid as the media.
They celebrated their anniversary - great and congratulations to them; however, why was this covered? How about us, the serfs/peons who ha to forgo a vacation, celebrations, etc., because of lost jobs or fears of losing a job. I don't understand why this has to be covered. If anything, it shows media bias, because if it was Bush - headline "President die While Soldiers Die." Yet, with this President, all we hear is how great, suave, smart, etc., he is and if we disagree, we are nothing but racists.
Face the facts: We are in double-digit unemployment (number never counts the people who have given up and/or those who went from full time to part time) when this President said with the stimulus would insure unemployment would not go above 8 percent.
Doesn't meet with his General, who is on ground there and knows what best.
Instead of reconstruction the healthcare system is wanting to blow it up and build something that is not sustainable. And more jobs will be lost.
It's amazing that God forbid, media refusing to do any kind of critical reporting on the administration.
This would be funny in a way if it didn't involve our money, freedom and way of life.

wow, i'm not a fan of obama politics, but come on-- the negative comments about Mrs. Michelle and the comparisons to Jackie O? They are 2 different people with different qualities. Mrs. Obama is perfectly attractive in her own right. i'm not one to cry racism, but i have to say that the eurocentric standard of beauty preference that some of you are reflecting in your comments is just that--your preference. So of course you can't appreciate 'other' beauty when it doesn't fit into your narrowly conceived anglo fixation.
does that make you a racist? only you know the answer to that-- but you are revealing a very shallow character at the very least.

ANd what husband in his right mind wouldn't take his wife out to celebrate an anniversary? they did things the 'right' way-- got married first then procreated, they are a role model in that sense.
there are far more important reasons to criticize Obama. He seems like he just doesn't 'get it.' But that's a risk a country takes when electing a neophyte. who was it that said "elecions have consequences?" guess 43 wasn't so dumb after all.

I don't agree with everything Obama does (read liberal) and I don't disagree with everything (read neocon). But some of the posts here about foregoing an anniversary dinner on the town because troops have died in Afghanistan is absurd! You neocons (you know who you are) give a bad name to the majority of us middle of the road, conservative leaning Americans. If you are so determined that respect is shown by not having a life of their own do you subscribe to the same? Do you also forego eating out, attending a movie or play, enjoying any type of entertainment or celebrate an anniversary or birthday? I highly doubt it! Don't give me the line that your not the POTUS? If you have that amount of respect you say you have then that doesn't matter! And the potshots at Michelle because someone said he or she thought she was beautiful is about as childish as it comes. Is she beautiful? I don't see her as so but is she ugly? No! I think she is an attractive woman. Simple as that.

Neocons, get real and get a life! Spewing pure hatred on message boards gets you absolutely nowhere. Let the greatest majority, middle of the road Americans, lead the greatest republic in the world back to what it once was.

It doesn't matter if one likes or dislikes the Obamas. The fact is that millions of Americans are really struggling right now, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers are in a hell hole. It is not appropriate for the President and First Lady (I don't care WHO they are) to constantly fly around flaunting their wealth and life style. It is akin to leaders of 3rd world countries who have enormous wealth and lifestyles while people starve in the streets. It is not reflective of America.

1.20.09 The Begining Of An ERROR!

One Term Hussein Obama.

What more can be said? I'm against this administration wholeheartedly for their lack of experience and view of the world. But...some of these remarks are so racist that it's sickening. Get a grip, folks. Skin color is just that: only skin color. Come into this century and welcome everyone based on their character!

Molly, I'm with you. You can't argue with idiots.

Is that Flip Wilson with the President?

This is just a guess, but I don't think all is well with the first marriage. What a happy looking couple. When is michelle's due date.

For those who think that all this is "a mess left by Bush" consider that phrase being the cry for the next 3 years. If this is the case than Obama is, and will be completely ineffective as president. Do you understand what you are doing by blaming Bush? This is not unlike blaming the white man for all the ills of the world. If Obama is so "empowered" and "all that" why then has he done absolutely nothing other than say "its Bush's fault" and grow The White House's carbon footprint? He then purposely lead the assault on capitalism in what seems to be an complete misunderstanding of basic economics. The more "its Bush's fault" the more it proves that Obama isn't capable of Hope or Change.

Ubama's behavior is outrageous during time of war. He is cavorting all over the world on his "Look At Me Tour" while our troops are being slaughtered because they lack the appropriate manpower to effectively engage the enemy. Hey, obozo, get a clue. Either get in it to win it, OR GET THE HELL OUT!

Why in the world do people pick on this President? I see nothing wrong with them going out to dinner. It makes me sick.

I think we should cap his salary at $250K and let him pay for the dinner. After all...he should live like the rest of us...or so he "claims".

This President is pathologically unable to make a decision on Afghanistaaaaan and you're telling us he went out to dinner, was given a menu and asked to make a choice? No way. Mrs. O probably did all the ordering.

Obama has said he makes a point of paying for these personal expenditures from his own pocket. Shut up Molly. allow the guy to have a minute's relief from people like you.

Is michele pregnant or just fat?

It should be in the job description for "First Lady" that anyone filling that office has to wear hosiery when wearing address. This is the first First Lady who has to be reminded of that. How classless.

Bush spent his vacation at his ranch, unlike the Obamas who paid tens of thousands of dollars for their WEEK's stay at the Cape. The taxpayers funded two-thirds of the bill.

And let's not forget the taxpayers just paid for FOUR planes to fly to Copenhagen (think carbon footprints) for the Olympic bid (first president EVER to do that). Plus taxpayers paid for lodging and food for EVERYONE.

Are we in a recession? Are we in a depression...someone please alert the Obamas to this fact?!

and 8 of our country men died today in Afghanistan. condolences to their families and friends.

Applaud that they went to a local restaurant.

Do they look hot or what! Happy 17th to the both of them. They look beautiful!

The first pic looks like he stepped back to take her in. They are such a sexy couple.

To everyone hounding Molly aboutthe taxpayers paying for the meal...she's not that far off. True, the president may pay for the actual meal and their clothing, however, it is the taxpayers who pay for the secret service detail that guards the president. For them to do the sweeps of the restaurants,background checks for those who work there, drivers, mechanics who ammeter sure the car is secure, etc. So...in a sense, you ARE paying for the meal.

I have no objection to the Obamas going out on their wedding Anniversary. I do disagree with the comaprison between Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama. Jackie was not beautiful, but attactive,she was poised, had class and elegance. Michelle has none of those qualities, In fact she is rather unattractive.
Pedigree shows and Michelle"s lack of it is paifully evident

I have no objection to the Obamas going out on their wedding Anniversary. I do disagree with the comaprison between Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama. Jackie was not beautiful, but attactive,she was poised, had class and elegance. Michelle has none of those qualities, In fact she is rather unattractive.
Pedigree shows and Michelle"s lack of it is paifully evident

Now Now all. Let's make sure we judge all the presidents on the same scale. Would we have racked a previous one over the coals? Yes. Would we be critical of any failures? Yes. Were they allowed to have a private life? No. This one..... Absolute worst and history will prove it. He should resign. But he won't. Gimmie gimmie gimmie gimmie what's mine or what I want life should be easy and it's the gubments job to fix it.

Never has a president taken so much time for personal interests. It would not matter if it seemed as though he could direct all his goals at the same time. He obviously can't walk and chew gum simultaneously. Wish I would've voted for Hillary

Why are the libs so defensive? After flying two planes to Denmark, taking a ton of their friends with them, taking bunches of security, taking thirty or forty Security vehicles, staying in a fancy hotel, eating fancy meals, cocktailing with dignitaries from all over the world in Denmark, - Don't you think that would have been enough? They still wanted to round up the security detail and vehicles and go out for dinner on their anniversary. What was wrong with staying at the White House for a nice anniversary dinner? With them, enough is never enough.

Congratulations Mr. President and FIrst Lady Michelle, who looks GORGEOUS and fit. Wow. Wish more Americans were fit and trim like these two.

oBaMa's presidency is being undermined friom within. His own staff. Raul Emanuel, Hillary and the usefull Village Idiot Joe Biden. oBaMa does what he is told, it is so much fun to watch ... ROTFL...

Looks like this "Hope and Change" thing isn't working too well for you lefties. Otherwise you'd be able to take a few jibes. We did it for 8 years. And when are you going to quit blaming everything on President Bush? Your Messiah should have no problem fixing things. Unh, unh, unh

oBaMa's presidency is being undermined friom within. His own staff. Raul Emanuel, Hillary and the usefull Village Idiot Joe Biden. oBaMa does what he is told, it is so much fun to watch ... ROTFL...

TO KENT: The general said he hadn't spoken with the president in 70 days. He had to say that publicly to get his attention! So he does not teleconference once a week. Also, the president is the "commander in chief". Are you sure you were in the military??

All these people who have posted here in favor of what Mr. Obama is doing to our country are all the evidence you need concerning the effectiveness of the US propaganda machines - CNN, ABC,CBS,NBC, & MSNBC - and our pathetic (indoctrinating) educational system that have all been hijacked by the Socialist/Marxists.

“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” - Joseph Goebbels

Did'nt vote for BO, don't agree with most of his policies but to criticize him for dating his wife is absurd. There are far more important debates to have.

Did'nt vote for BO, don't agree with most of his policies but to criticize him for dating his wife is absurd. There are far more important debates to have.

The president can go out for dinner and it is on his own tab. Good for him, but the cost for security and the carbon footprint for him to be taken out to dinner makes for another interesting discussion.

He gets taken in his armored limo, with security detail, and caravan. So if one talks about global warming and carbon footprints one would expect a person to lead by example which might mean more catered in and less motorcades to go out.

As to beauty or not, who cares. We shouldn't be electing our leaders via a beauty pageant.

What the report doesn't tell you is that the Generals were sitting at the next table, so that Obama could confer with them during the romantic dinner. It's very important that a president not think about anything other than security and the economy during his waking hours. Even his alphabet soup was arranged to provide a him with a security briefing. He is often woken by staff in the middle of the night when it appears his dreams are straying away from the Important Issues. And when he helps his daughters with their homework, they better be ready to confer about health care!

My wife would kick my butt if I didn't take her to dinner on our anniversary. Even if I were President. He did the right thing. :)

I am not too worried about Barack having dinner with his wife for a couple of minutes on their anniversary but I had said this before and will stand by it. Michelle reminds me of Kevin Peter Hall (rip) in the 1987 movie Predator and Barack looks like the kid on Mad Magazine covers. :D good day to all

For those who think that all this is "a mess left by Bush" consider that phrase being the cry for the next 3 years. If this is the case than Obama is, and will be completely ineffective as president. Do you understand what you are doing by blaming Bush? This is not unlike blaming the white man for all the ills of the world. If Obama is so "empowered" and "all that" why then has he done absolutely nothing other than say "its Bush's fault" and grow The White House's carbon footprint? He then purposely lead the assault on capitalism in what seems to be an complete misunderstanding of basic economics. The more "its Bush's fault" the more it proves that Obama isn't capable of Hope or Change.

Yes by all means enjoy your night out. 10 more soldiers died but that is okay. You just enjoy your dinner. It's okay that our troops are getting shot and blown up. Take your time in deciding if you are going to help them or not. They understand. You can't be President 24/7. I am sure none of our troops in harms way are having an anniversary they are missing or a kids birthday they are missing. So have a nice dinner. It isn't like our troops are going anywhere. It can wait till later.

This guys is playing all the time... while our soldiers die in Afghanistan. He seems incapable of making hard decisions. The economy is in a shambles and he's too busy "taking advantage of a good crisis", as Rahm Emmanuel said.

Did they spend another couple years worth of a normal workers wages for a night on the town?

I'm considering canned SPAM for my anniversary feast this year. Thank you political hacks of both parties, and the Masters who own you.

Mrs Obama is far from beautiful even with makeup on.

I would be all in favor of more troops in Afghanistan IF - IF - I thought Obama was in there to WIN IT. If he's got us over there just to appease the Independents, then let's just give up and bring our troops home. And then let's hoist the white flag and hope that Russia, China, Iran, the Taliban, Venezuela and Al Qaeida don't kick us when we're down. We need a CHURCHILL - not a freaking Chamberlain. The question is, who is Barak Hussein Obama? Hmmm? Hmmm? Hmmm? Will he keep us strong? Hmmm? Hmmm? Hmmm?
Or will he throw in with his Leftist throng? Hmmm? Hmmm? Hmmm?

So what did they talk about at dinner?

How about:

"Honey, do you think the $500,000,000,000.00 we plan to strip from Medicare will be enough to reward our socialist friends?"

A wood burning stove? Oh my gosh, they went to a restaurant that spews forth CO2 and other pollutants into the atmosphere? Why not instead have a healthy salad in the White House using veggies grown in the new White House garden?

He looks like he could use a cigarette.

For the excessive Kool Aid drinkers on this comment site I would like to say that a public "servant", is paid by the taxpayers. That is why any money Obama & wife spend is provided by you and me! Any book money he may have made is, I am sure, safely invested and not used for personal expenses. The man was a community organizer which also means paid for by the taxpayers. Get a grip on your Kool Aid cup.

Molly I am with you 100%. To the guy who claims Obama confers with the general on a weekly basis, not true. Read the British press for facts.

Lastly, the choice of the olympic venue is a no brainer. Chicago vs Rio? Please!

She sure does look mad all the time..She and her brother look goofy.

I think its great that they can go out and have a anniversary dinner. People with a lot less than they have go out and celebrate, so whats the big deal?? Every year women can put up her man she deserves to be taken out and treated special!!!

Did the swamp get a link with the sewer?

Happy Anniversary and condolences for losing Chicago's Olympic bid. Can you get your a$$ back to work now and deal with the real issues like your failed policy and your failed war in Afghanistan, you Socialist scumbag? People are dying while you sip your sizzurp while you are out posing for the next camera..

1) Who cares if he paid for the fish? The security costs are a thousand times the cost of the mean. We pay the security costs.

2) Is Obama the first married president? Pretty sure every other president we've had in there for the past century also had an anniversary every year. Don't remember the coverage on their "nights out"... either they didn't have them (not like you can't celebrate at the White House) or it wasn't breathlessly followed by the media.

Hey, give the POTUS and FLOTUS a break. They've been working very hard for the American people: Shopping trip to Paris; vacationing on Martha's Vineyard; quick trip to NYC to see a play; keeping their daughters in, an exclusively for the rich and privileged, school; motorcading from the WH to a farmers market one block away to buy organic vegetables at 4 times the cost of the FLOTUS WH garden; a 3 jet trip to Copenhagen for both to bloviate about themselves. Meanwhile, POTUS continues to apologize for America to anyone who will listen; condemns Israel; bows before the Saudi king; placates Iran, resulting in a dressing down by the French, of all people; rewards Russia for it aggression in Georgia by removing missle defense systems in Poland and the Czech Republic; continues to procrastinate on Afghanistan while the enemy grows in strength and boldness; ETC., ETC., ETC.

Molly, you've got it exactly right. The grossly narcissitic first couple are blind to just about everything but the images they see in a mirror. But, clearly that's Bush's fault as well.

I guess the American royalty can't get enough of the limelight. Our Narcissist in Chief failing to convince the IOC to let his cronies in Chicago make a ton of money, can still take his security detail and disrupt the city streets of DC - any old time he likes. Michelle did this recently when she went to a local farmers market - between her security detail and the Press, it was a mad house.

Ah, for the good old days of a real President and First Lady.

I think it is good he took his wife out to dinner on their anniversary--in fact he should have taken her on an overnight--even us middle class people can afford that--after we've paid for everything else. as for Michelle being beautiful--not so much--very thick legs, bulldog jaw line--not the right dress for her figure--looks more like a sack of potatoes which we know she does has a thin waist. I would not compare her to Jackie O. I am just glad the Olympics aren't going to be in Chicago. can't bad mouth America all over the world and then expect everyone to run to Chicao for the games.

Oh geesh!! I didn't vote for Obama and I sure won't vote for him next time either... but my gosh, lighten up people. The President of the United State should be allowed to take his wife out for freakin' dinner. The republicans bashing Obama for this dinner is as bad as the democrats for bashing Bush when he played golf with his dad. It's this lame bickering that politicians want. It takes your eyes off the REAL issues. If Obama wants to take his wife out for a date.....BIG DEAL!! Just like when Bush went to Crawford for a weekend... BIG FREAKIN' DEAL. Face it folks, this country is going downhill and it's NOT ALL Obama's fault or Bush's fault... It's all our fault... It's time to pull your head out of the sand and start making things better.

I wonder, if Hillary would've won, if these people posting their comments would've talked about how Bill is one of the most beautiful first ladies in history...

I wish we could hit "restart".

All of you are nuts. The man is taking his wife to anniversary dinner. Only people complaining are those to which that is foriegn. 8 soldiers died last night, what is supposed to do, sit around a computer monitor all day. It was 8:30pm for god's sake. Bush spent half of his presidency on vacation and you are p/o at this. This is what's wrong with America. You feel that you are so important that your thoughts about the presidents anniversary dinner really matter. I love America but it saddens me to have to share this country with you fruit loops. Go watch your Fox BS, drink your liqour, and come waste more of your time on this instead of being active in your community.

I about fell off my chair laughing at some of the comments here. Particularly the one by scoot at October 4, 2009 8:23 AM. I had tears of hilarity streaming down my cheeks. Glad there are some who have not become brainwashed zombified idiot drones dutifully swallowing and regurgitating the mainstream "furrowing up the leg" media's ridiculous and gauzy propaganda.

I see the losers are out on our dime again. At least this time it wasn't to Paris or NYC. He is constantly on vacation. She is hideous and what is that shiny crap all over her legs. Ugh. He is an empty suit - was one, still is one, and will be one in the future. He is only good at crap like this.

Molly, forget everyone else here. Are you available for dinner tonight?

Michelle is pretty, BUT she is NO Jackie! Mrs. Kennedy radiated true inner beauty, which made her natural outer beauty that much more wonderful. The biggest difference between the two ladies is that Jackie loved America and wanted the rest of the world to see our greatness. All the Obama's do is tear the USA down. While I salute their marriage, they are depressing to watch and for all their "smarts," remain one-dimensional and incredibly small-minded.

Is she waxing her legs?
Adds to the carbon footprint.

There is nothing wrong with O
and Michelle going out on their
anniversary..they needs some
fun after Friday..In fact I would
love to meet them sometime
in DC..I've yet to see them in person.
I think O with his hands in his pockets
looks cool.

I only felt sorry for Michelle Obama once. It is WHENEVER she has to stand next to the very classy, friendly, well-educated and GORGEOUS Mrs. Sarkozy. She compares more to Jackie Kennedy than Michelle ever will. No matter how much the press keeps trying to talk everyone into what a fashionista and how beautiful she is, she just isn't.

Molly is right! The thug is spending the taxpayer's dollars - the security that has to be maintained is coming out of the taxpayer's pockets. This is normal since all presidents need this type of security, but for you morons to say Molly was wrong, YOU get a life and face FACTS!

If I were a parent of a son or daughter serving in Afghanistan, I would be raising my middle finger at this thug of a president. Either bring the troops back or send more - just do something besides the stupid crap he's done lately. 10 more soldiers died while this Chicago thug was enjoyed his dinner!

Please people, I am not a supporter of Obama politically, but this is not a political story for petes sake. Give me a break, spending taxpayer money on Michelle? The man has every right to take his wife on a date. I am happy for him, Mr. Obama, you may not get my vote, but you certainly have my congratulations on your first WH anniversary :-)
I liked when presidents were humans too, not just political figures to be maligned by the opposition.

Hey, when are we going to see pictures of the first family going to church? I thought they were going to find a new church. Oh that's right, they are socialists or maybe it's socialites? My lord, they both belong in Hollywood instead of the White House. God have mercy on this country especially with him at the helm.

POTUS has played golf 4 times in the last several weeks. I am an avid golfer and can't find time to play golf that much!!

Hey you all obama fanatics
you're all blind & a pinhead!!!

Who cares? Seriously. Why do you people get your shorts in a twitch one way or the other, although I do find it amusing to see such righteous indignation out of Obama's defenders after eight years of the very same people making every derogatory remark about Bush they could. Shoes on the other foot, huh?

Look at this! One soldier says to another while reading the news... just before departing the assembly area to conduct a ceremony for their comrade who has just died in a recent battle in Afghanistan.

He has time to go out but cannot bring himself to get our troops back home. He needs to stop stalling. The more he waits, the more of our troops die. Leave afghanistan to the warelords.

He has time to go out but cannot bring himself to get our troops back home. He needs to stop stalling. The more he waits, the more of our troops die. Leave afghanistan to the warlords.

Dear Mr and Mrs President,

Happy 17th Wedding Anniversary we Hope it was a Happy and Fun Evening for you.

We won't be having any of those I am sad to report, the 53 + of us, this comes as a Single Post from Heaven. We were waiting for you to send more fellow Troopers but we understand there were more pressing matters.

Could you do us a Favor and tell our Family's we love them and don't let the Nation forget us.
We fought with all we had like cornered dogs nerver quitting never giving a inch Proud to be American Warriors !

We've been talking and one thing's for sure, we just wish we could have taken more of the SOB's with us.

any how, I'm off message here.

Sir and Ma'am could you find it in your Hearts to Help the Guy's and Gals down on Earth, we really don't want to see them , even though Heaven is Beautifull, Earth is more so, even with all it's fault's.

Warriors don't Quit sir, no sir we don't Quit, it brings Shame to US and U.S.

Respectfully,
United States Warriors

Final Transmission

Posted by: Molly Henderson | October 3, 2009 10:39 PM

I'm with you Molly.

For ordinary folks, a date night with the spouse to celebrate a wedding anniversary is no big deal. However, think of the cost involved just so those two could spend an hour in the restaurant! I'm sure the WH could have duplicated whatever they had to eat at the restaurant. Furthermore, my spouse and I celebrated our anniversary at home this year because of the horrible economy. Thanks for the empathy, Obama. And for those who think Michelle O is beautiful and I'm jealous, think again. The woman has an underbite. Furthermore, she lost whatever bit of respect I had for her when she said "for the first time in my life, I'm proud of my country." Get over yourselves.

Seriously, they could have stayed at the WH, instead of tieing up DC traffic, and acting like royalty....while tem more AMericans die in Afghanistan and he cannot make a decision....hope she ordered for him too. She ia nothing like Jackie and Jackie was not beautiful...remember Marilyn haha

Wow. Are ALL of you really this stupid and ooooh so catty? Next, someone will say that Jesus himself didn't want them to have a medium priced dinner out... I wish the better part of the GOP and their supporters would fall off the face of the earth.

MO looks a TON better than Jackie O. Jackie I is a corpse, you see.

I hope the had fun!

Mean while in Afghanistan:
Ten US soldiers killed.

In one, hundreds of insurgents attacked a pair of isolated outposts in eastern Afghanistan, killing eight US soldiers and several Afghan policemen in the deadliest battle in 15 months.
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So he has time for a date, but not time to decide to listen to the General who he sent there to come up with the strategy.

ornery,
beautiful?? i guess that is in the eye of the beholder. not sure the caliber you can get, but god bless you for that opinion.
i'm happy they went out, it would be a double standard if i commented negatively on them going out a the bush's did it too. maybe the president could also spend a little time talking to the commander he appointed in afghanistan....25 min's after failing for my home city of chicago doesn't cut it.....oh, i find sad the only time he talks to the general is when it worked for his schedule.....NICE!!

I don't recall anniversary coverage for Bush. What makes this guy so special?
Clinton got coverage when he stepped out, but that was different.
This is racist coverage. Are you implying that most black men don't celebrate anniversaries?
Huh, punk? Is that it?

I'm truly amazed that Molly and the other ridiculous right wingers even know how to use computers. On one hand, I'm glad you're learning something in the nursing home, on the other, I don't think the children who are funding your unproductive years would be too happy how you're spending your time. Knit something.

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I am glad they got out for a night too, but to read some of your comments here is pathetic. Bush is no longer the President people. And when President and Laura Bush went anywhere most of you in love with the Obama's went beserk against them. HYPOCRITS is what you liberals are.

Hey, I think it's touching that President Obama can take time out from selling out his country to the Russians and Iranians, to take his superstar wife out for an anniversary dinner. They have star power, never mind the real world.

Nice, 17 percent unemployment, Iran threatening world peace, our troops are dying in battle because Obama is a fascist rookie and he is doing nothing to help them and 14 trillion dollar deficit. YOU’RE A FAILURE!!!!

I gusess the White House just an't that fancy or glaromaus after you been in there for how many mos. now

To Wow: How can a woman who wears an 11D shoe be sexy? And, how can a man with Alfred E. Newman ears be sexy?

I'm still willing to be that Obama and the bride didn't pay the bill or leave a tip. Think about it. He didn't have to, he's a celebrity, why would he?

Give it a rest, even the President has a personal life. While I am not a fan of Obama, an anniversary is one of those family matters that should be celebrated. At least he didn't go out of town running up a huge expense for his transport and support personnel.

it is impossible for him to wear a tie? respect the office of presidency and wear a tie please! the most underdressed president in history. hippie from the 60's

[[Well, next time the Obamas go out, they should talk about how they should exit the restaurant. From these photos, it seems as if they didn't enjoy themselves.
Posted by: Almost spiffy | October 3, 2009 11:28 PM]]

And they hand't even seen the SNL skit yet!

Absolutely right. They don't look very happy...

It was President Bush who talked with his field general once a week. We were reminded of that this week when Obama was faulted for so little "engagement" (his word) with General McChrystal.

As for MO's looks and their social life, their cronies and the liberal media have made them out to be the second coming. She is "beautiful", a "fashion icon". He is a rhetorical genius, charismatic, and on and on. They are none of this.

If they had just taken office (yes, they seem to be trying to be a two-fer) and not tried to take over our lives, been more careful with the taxpayers' (OUR) money, and not badmouthed us to the rest of the world, we might cut them a little slack.

They appear to be parvenus who do not have our best interest at heart. They have no sense of propriety or protocol. No respect for our country's tradition. Self-reverential, they are overexposed for all the wrong reasons.

Michelle Preggers? Sack dress

stop your self hate white people.
for that is what your hate and fear for black shows

who cares what those 2 losers do? they are not even allowed to darken my t v......in my world they do not exist......

Although most Americans are struggling to stay in thier homes and keep their bills paid, it's refreshing to see there are still families out there who can afford to spend money on an anniversary celebration. The fact that their money came fromthe criminal Tony Resco, from Michelle's job at the hospital in Chicago where she denied care to save costs, and a book written by the ghost writer,domestic terrorist William Ayers, has nothing to do with the situation. Also, it shouldn't damper their celebration that American soldiers are now dying at rates not seen before in this war. This beautiful couple need their fun, let them have it.

Obama wants our government to control the automotive industry, health care, the internet, newspapers and so on...

To all the stupid idiots that voted for Obama ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›

Kool-Aid drinkers might not know that President Bush married off one of his daughters while he was in office. NOT A PEEP FROM THE PRESS. I don't begrudge President Obama and his wife celebrating an anniversary. But the hypocrisy of the press has become too much to bear.

"...You're just jealous because Michelle is beautiful.
Jackie Kennedy league beautiful..."

Get real.

She is handsome.
Abe Lincoln league handsome.

She is the Beatles Polythene Pam handsome:
"...Well you should see Polythene Pam
She's so good-looking but she looks like a man..."

OBAMA IS NEVER BEHIND THE DESK AT THE OVAL OFFICE. YOU FOOLS. OUR COUNTRY IS FALLING APART. THE OBAMA ONLY KNOW HOW TO FLY IN PLANES. SPEND MONEY IN PARIS AND LONDON. GET ON TV ALL THE TIME. IT IS ALL ABOUT THEY FAKE IMMAGE.
YOU WILL ALL WAKE UP SOON.

Gosh Molly;;;;;;;;; You from all of the comments you must deserve to be waterboarded for your untasteful remark..Or maybe even hung up by your toenails.....Oh, I forgot, We don't torture for information anymore. Just go soak your head and we'll call it even. OK ???? Please post your appology after your hair dries.

Look, You libs and Molly are both right. The man deserves to eat, especially when he cannot do anything else besides read a teleprompter. You libs who still blame Bush need to have your vaginas duche'! After the most Obama gaffe, the olympics, ten soldiers died yesterday in Obamas war. VainObama is bad. Economy, and relationships from abroad are worse! Yes worse! Bird brain Liberals!

It's bad enough that we have to see the prez so much when he is on duty, enough with the off duty coverage. I don't think that there is anything Obama could have done about Chicago's Olympic bid either. Nice try, though.

stop your self hate white people.
for that is what your hate and fear for black people shows.
Your learn hate from rich Corp.media had led you to work against, in opposition and contrary to your own well being.
WAKE UP WHITE PEOPLE

The Obama go out on a date and troops die in Afghanistan.
Posted by: JustAGuy | October 4, 2009 9:54 AM

Oh yeah, you guys are SO concerned about troops dying now. 4000 died in Iraq while Bush films a sick skit looking for WMD's under his desk -- for a black tie dinner. We know where your FAUX outrage is being generated from. And whatever he decides to do, you guys will slam it because you're hell bent on him failing and America failing. Right wing = ugly, hate-filled people.

Really don't care about him taking his wife out to dinner. What the hell they are ripping off the American Taxpayer's, might as well do it with a nice dinner. But I do want to say one thing, doesn't Michelle look like she would be a great line backer for Detroit???? Seriously, I don't like to comment on people's look, but for some of you to say she is sexy, is so far fetched. Whatever your opinion of them maybe, please don't try and turn them into Jack and Jackie Kennnedy. Not even in the same league. If many of you saw them pass in the street, (before they became popular) you wouldn't look twice....

Who the heck picks out Aunt Esther's clothes? Geesh! She has a caboose to make Amtrak take notice. Love who appears to be leading whom in the photo. Also, anyone who says the POTUS always pays his own way on "date night" is clueless about the costs of taxpayer funded security and the support entourage required to travel during such publicity events.

They look like they just had a fight over the Olympics debacle--it's your fault! No, it's your fault! Michelle looks like she's got grease all over her. And such a bare dress is inappropriate for fall in DC.

Okay, let's have a do over again...
Qualifications for President:
Obama...ummm....ummm...ahhhhh...Community organizer...elected to state office...but decided to run for U.S. Senator before completing his full term...Won as a Senator...but decided to not finish another full term in office...I am seeing a pattern here...Maybe he should decide to not finish this term either...
Seriously, WHAT was he qualified in to run such a complex machine as the United States Government??

What in the world is wrong with you folks? He is the President of the UNITED STATES. No one said a word when Bush had those Correspondents dinners and he laughed and laughed and made jokes about there being no WMD's. And guess what? Our soldiers were dying then too. But Obama takes his wife out to freaking dinner and some of you say he’s wrong for that. If he were white, there would be nobody saying a word. Do you want him to go live in the Ghetto? Is he too 'uppity' for some of yall white folks? Would you want him to wear his pants halfway down his butt? Do some research and find out how many other presidents supported the Olympics coming to our cites. What in the world do you want him to do? Eat spam while in the white house? Maybe he should build a slave cabin in the rear of the White House for him and his family to move into. It was Bush who got us into this war. It was Bush who first started doing stimulus payments. It was Bush who first gave money to automakers. And guess what, I’m a republican and I’m black. He has more in common with white folks than he does with black folks, being a lawyer and a Harvard grad…lol. Gosh dang it....

we pay for planes, jets, police, limos., traffic, gas, all the workers..body guards, her makeup artists and 40 assistants as well as him.. her clothes.....are you kidding?? they can shove that dinner up their behind i want my friggin money back from acorn, gore, weather underground, planned parenthood, gm, valeri, and all his communist pig friends... ?You are probably on welfare and can care less because it's not your own money...ornery and kate... learn history and get over bush... Ifeel ashamed that we live in the same country... as for mizhelle ... she hit every ugly branch on the way down....haha
I am sorry, I am a model and have to admit I am 1 billion times better looking...:)

The man with a 5 minute resume. And the man with the sole intention of destroying America from within! Also way to go Obama..shredding the Constitution, the document that this great nation was built on. He will go down in history as THE worst prez. He is a disgrace!

I have no problem with him eating a 1000 $ dinner... just don't tell me i need to share my wealth and not have lavish outings.

HEY KENT, the alledged retired Airforce Capt - for your info Obama has only spoken once with the General since he took command and it was VIA secured teleconference. Obama has not spoken to him in person. MOLLY is right and now I understand why you retired as only a Captain. You must have been the oldest Capt. in the US Airforce!

Give me a break! I don't like the guy or his polices, but he can take his wife out for their anniversary. People down him or doing anything personal. And the left on here just love him because he's the one. Alot of facts from you leftes on here or wrong about meals and etc. at the White House. But I agree the guy needs a life with his family while he's in the White House.

Some of you Libs need to get your eyes check.....pronto!
And while you are at it...................go to a doctor that can help you distinguish 'fact from fantasy'!!!

It was reported that when devil face Michelle was asked what she would like for desert she was heard to say something along the lines of, "Let them eat cake".

Obama should be wearing a brown suit given his fascist tendencies.

Saying that Obama used taxpayer's money to go out for the evening is not even a valid argument against *him*. Yes, security is funded with taxpayer money. That means everytime George Bush, Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy, or any other President (in recent history) went out, they were using taxpayer money. So really, you're arguing against every single United States President ever going out.

Jack, the Patrick Ewing in drag comment cracked me up. While I am not a huge fan of Obama, I am way less of a fan of the adoration dumped on his homely wife. I think the 'she's beautiful' comments must come from super duper ugly people. And she DOES look like she coated herself in whale blubber...what's with the shiny legs....poor pres might slip off her when they have their anniversary quickie. She's HIDEOUS and those who fawn over her are probably not fit for leaving the house.

Rome burns, Nero fiddles...how does it feel to have an Un-American global cartel skew our elections...and working with the back door traitors...democrats...are now selling us all out.
How does it feel to watch your savings, your economy. your capitalist perks and your childrens' futures devoured by evil intent and foreigners demanding redistribution.
Revolution soon...Hmmm hmmm hmmm.

Mrs. Obama has an uncommon knack for dressing inappropriately, and he's not much better. Locals often ask if they can get away with jeans at Blue Duck Tavern or if men need sports coats, yet she's in full cocktail regalia, even though she still sees no need to wear hosiery. Despite that, POTUS can't even put on a tie. He's too cool for that.
Her ridiculous get-ups make her look foolish and are unsuitable for the role of First Lady. That shiny crime-scene-tape yellow number in Copenhagen was a crime, accented with a huge floosey bow. Most American newspapers don't even publish photos of many of the silly cheap-looking outfits she wears overseas that make her stick out like a sore thumb among the wives of other heads of state and foreign dignitaries. Her lack of taste is appalling, and it is noticed. Far from "improving America's image," it is considered disrespectful.
Unfortunately, they represent us poorly at home and abroad. But it's not about America, is it? It's all about them, them, them.

The couple went out for their anniversary. His money, there special day. A lot of you people need to grow up. They are an elegant couple, that are very intelligent, and Rome was not built in a day. Give the guy some time. He has a lot of things he is working on. Some will work, some won't. Just like all of us!!

It's funny that most white people who negatively comment on the pres. are called racist, but of the 90% of black people that voted for him, was JUST because (not cuz) He is Black. And purely on his race...... Go have dinner with the troops Bro...And fix the econemy

To the one who proudly proclaimed, "we are devoted to our First Couple," you are a mindless drone. Get a life.

To everyone who has been making inappropriate, rude comments about Michelle, what's next? Are you going to start picking on his underage children, Malia and Sasha? It's disgusting.

Honestly, what does this have to do with politics? All it does is show how shallow certain Americans are.

Why are people concern about tax payer's dollars with Obama. He is taking his wife out for a anniversary dinner comes in before 10 pm. Who makes these comments monks or people without lives? And the press loves to stir these retards up, almost some kind of abuse how the press lives off these idiots. They will go to the ends of this nation to find some loser in a dark hole and make it sound like the voice of America.

Hey, give them a break! They had a busy week of screwing up the bid for the Olympics and providing the Iranians time to hide their nuclear materials before the inevitable inspection of it's plant we've known about for years yet act like we just found out.

Velma you are no republican. Stop trying to ingratiate yourself and gain credibility.You are a fkn liar and stupid liberal.

even though I disagree with
Obama's policies, I will still
wish him and Michelle a
happy wedding anniversary.

I didn't vote for Obama....I HATE what he's doing to our country and I can't wait for him to truck on out of the White House in 2012. With THAT said...I think a man who has been married to the same woman for 17 years ( alot of couples today don't make it to the 5 year mark) has the right to take his wife where ever the heck he wants on their anniversary. I also think it's ridiculous and juvenile to make comments about Obama's wife's physical attributes. It only makes you sound quite immature and classless....like some grade-school bully.

Jackie Kennedy Beautuful? LOL!

Michele's face is dysmorphic. One eye is much smaller than the other, her mousth droops to one side and is lopsided, and those ugly eyes. Have you seen those photos of her without makeup? Looks like Frightnight. Not too mention she has the figure of an NFL fullback.

PFMinTN, the Obamas DO give. They gave tens of thousands of dollars to Reverend Jeremiah Wright's racist church. Apparently, that was a cause they supported.

Bill ferrato, you are a HATER just like the rest of you FOXNEWS bigots.

Under Bush 911 happened, the fool started 2 wars, started a war against Iraq that did not attack us on 911, destroyed our economy and the country into the gutter WHILE HE AND TOOK 487 DAYS AT CAMP DAVID BUT YET MOST HIS TIME WAS AT HIS CRAWFORD TX RANCH WITH 77 VISITS. Bill, YOU ARE FULL OF HATE!
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HATING FOOLS COMMENT:
Doesn't this Jackass know our men and women are being killed everyday in Afghanistan and he has time to go on dates?
Just think if George Bush did that

Posted by: Bill ferrato | October 4, 2009 8:18 AM

This is the love that follows The Drudge Report troll brigade. Kind of creepy ain't it.....

I think there are a lot of sock puppets on here, posting over the top comments while posing as conservatives. Real conservatives don't display the lack of class in these posts, but liberals acting out their cliched image of conservatives do. Comments about Michelle's appearance are inappropriate, but not as bad as the author continuing to try painting Obama's opponents as racists.

It seems impossible for the left to understand that we have taken Dr. King at his word and are judging Obama by the content of his character alone. In that respect both he and his wife are sorely lacking.

This dinner will cost taxpayers however much it is for the security detail, traffic re-routing etc. I don't think it's inappropriate to celebrate their anniversary with a reasonably-priced meal at a local restaurant, at least they didn't fly to Chicago again for pizza or bring the city to a standstill to buy some lettuce. And yet, they were in Denmark the day before, they could have celebrated there.

For the posters above, Bush wasn't allowed to do anything without torrents of abuse falling on him, have you forgotten already? Anytime he did anything remotely approaching 'fun' it was "how dare he [insert activity here] while soldiers are dying, the economy is collapsing etc etc. Now it's all justification and leave him alone and let him have a personal life. Sorry but no, that kind of freedom is on hold until 2012.

Yeah, 4 years from now, a lot of our problems will STILL be because of bush, the damage he did continues to this very day, it will continue for years to come

Obama ate, we lost eight

Obama lied, America died

You are a fkn liar and stupid liberal.

Posted by: JOE | October 4, 2009 4:10 PM

He's an egotistical bastard and she's simply a fat assed snot.

Posted by: Bob | October 4, 2009 10:49 AM

....so STFU bill r
Posted by: MikeW | October 4, 2009 10:26 AM

So this "forum" checks for over the top? If this is a discussion board.....I guess I'm at the wrong place. Carry on children.

People are sick of Obama.

The good news, we are coming up on the 1/4 way through this mess.

I can't wait to vote against this clown. We need Ole' Ronnie back in office.

with all the handlers working on mo.....ya think she could look better..........but ya know wat they say, Beauty is skin deep, but ugly is to the bone

A word of advice. News sites such as this one, should stop spreading this nonsense about racism. Listen to the following video, if you choose. But you can know this much, that we've been warned!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nImmsxXoLO0

Ps- for those who want, or need, more insight, listen to the following audio.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/1460

I am wondering from all of these personal spiteful remarks if some of them aren't coming from democrats trying to make republicans look bad. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and step back from all of the personal vitriol. Reminds me of how the left treated Bush when he was in office.

Now I know the cause of the traffic jam that caused great inconvenience. Food at the White House not good enough? How about having it delivered? Mark, your comments about race are bogus ... how could Barry have been elected if there are so many (non-black) racists?

Some of you need to step away from Fox news. Its no wonder that the country is going to hell in a hand basket. Some of the posters really need to tuck in your sheets. You peope are digusting........ how very Christ like of some of you good Christians.

Gotta play that race card whenever the Prez comes under some critism. I guess that anybody that criticized Bush was a racist too, by that logic. Quit with the race nonsense. Can this man ever be held accountable for anything, or is it always his race or Bush's fault?

Gee, Mark Silva, you've just noticed vitriol in our political discourse? You must have spent the Bush years in the AP's cave.

They eat,spend tax payers money,vacation,shoot hoops,buy tuskin kale,what a wonderful life,when does the job start,you know the presidential position ,the work on presidential business,America is waiting for the first clue as to what they are doing in the whitehouse beside being "celebs and creating the image,can we beginthe job now.

I challenge you to print the "racist" email's you received, as a result of this article.

I doubt it is anywhere near what you claim.

The vitriol that the public feel for this man has nothing to do with his skin color, and everything to do with his arrogance. The same arrogance and disdain that the Democratic leadership and the mid-stream media show for the majority of Americans.

Congratulations on their 17th Anniversary, but I could care less about their outing.

Barry and Shelly should celebrate their anniversary. He most likely paid for dinner, but it did cost tax payers money because of security etc.

Enjoy them why you can.....he will be gone in 2012.

Can't stand either of them, but I admire their relationship, and think it is absurd that they can't go out for an anniversary dinner in a local tavern without uproar. Hated the New York trip, thought his Olympic trip and speech was arrogant as all get out, and he definitely ought to be speaking far more often to McChrystal, but let them enjoy a special, reasonably priced special occasion, for crying out loud!

Michelle needs to stop OILing her thick legs. That is unsanitary. And the pair of shoes certainly can't take 200 lbs for more than 2 hours, that's why they rushed back.

What we had in the last administration was a president who would not/could not venture onto the golf course because the MSM would run a side-by-side of American war dead arriving home at Dover. That was wrong but I think that the country is just looking for equal treatment for the current President.

He, Pelosi and Reid are doing a swell job ruining our country and spending future taxpayers' dollars, as well as too much of present dollars. It's going to be a whirlwind of 4 years while Barry and Michelle help make Capitalism more "fair". We're watching the economic trainwreck now and the White House and Congress are doing everything the polar opposite of what's needed to help.

October 2006:
During an interview today on ABC’s This Week, President Bush tried to distance himself from what has been his core strategy in Iraq for the last three years. Stay the course.

The Bush appeasers defend 3 years of "stay the course". My how the worm turns. I guess to coin a phrase of Mike W, and posted by the "blog owner", STFU!

Ps....might as well sink to their level.

Couldn't the Obama's have celebrated their anniversary while in Copengahen? This man has an office that came with election as President....someone please remind him he needs to do some WORK!!!! Quit campaigning...the election is over!!!! Get off Molly's case!

Couldn't the Obama's have celebrated their anniversary while in Copengahen? This man has an office that came with election as President....someone please remind him he needs to do some WORK!!!! Quit campaigning...the election is over!!!! Get off Molly's case!

What you kool-aid drinkers fail to realize is that when America's mistake takes Michelle Obama (Left tackle, Notre Dame) out on a 'date', it costs the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars we don't have. I thought he was in touch with the downtrodden? Why not spend a night at home with a rented movie and take-out from Olive Garden?

And how dare you forget about the 'sacrifice' Michelle Obama (Strong safety, Ohio State) said they made by going to beg for the Olympics (and take 2 747's and 1 767 plus cargo planes). They ate the finest foods, drank the finest wines, slept in rooms meant for royalty... What a supreme sacrifice! Does this behemoth realize that our men and women of the armed forces are living in the desert in tents with no AC, eating MRE's, and sleeping on the ground? That's a SACRIFICE! Michelle Obama (Center, UCLA) needs to look up the meaning of the word 'sacrifice.'... It should be a few pages past 'Out of touch' and right before 'Self Centered'.

THis man is so arrogant I'm surprised he has any time to spend with his wife....no speech? CNN must have been shocked!! The worst president since Carter! 2010 can't get her soon enough!

You know, these people just don't get it. Being POTUS is a commitment; presidents put most of your personal lives aside for their terms. What could be better than to have a few close friends over to the WH for an elegant anniversary party?

No, not these folks; they have to “be seen”. Every time they move outside the WH it costs a ton of money! Oh, but Michelle doesn’t care, she has to visit a farmers’ market one block away to by veggies (like she doesn’t already get the best food on earth).

Their arrogance is sickening.

Something is wrong with all of you. I detest most of what Obama is trying to do in terms of policy. However, he has every right and indeed should go on dates and take vacations. We do not lock our presidents in a cage while they are in office.
Also, by no normal standard is the First Lady beautiful. She dresses well, but that does not equate to beauty. That being said, people who make nasty and mean comments about a person's God given looks only demean themselves and make it much harder for the rest of us that would like to make intellegent arguments against their positions. At best you are morons.
Finally, I would like to know how many of you regularly cancel your plans when our soldiers fall?? Trust me, just as it was with W, the weight of those kids deaths is on the president's shoulders no matter where he is eating. Give it a rest.

At some point you have to take a step back and ask yourself, “what is right with this picture?”

I am and have been a harsh and unapologetic critic of Obama but I don’t resent him for taking his wife out on their anniversary. Honoring their marriage and wanting to spend time with each other to commemorate the day the committed their lives to each other is the sort of behavior we want to see in our elected leaders. It should be expected and it provides a wonderful example for everyone.

After all the criticism these two have received for their lavish lifestyles and show stopping antics, and I have poured out my share in that regard, I found myself wanting to congratulate the Obama’s.

I thought, perhaps - and I know it’s a real stretch, they have heard about or have read comments that follow articles like this one and realized they ought to tone it down.

So, I want to give them credit where credit is due. They could have easily spent $250.00 a plate or more and attended an expensive symphony afterward. Instead, they chose to enjoy a quiet eveneing and a meal that was probably within a few dollars of what most middle class Americans spend on special occasions. Afterward they made an early evening of it.

Haven’t a lot of us been saying they need to spend more time taking care of the economy and less time feeding their egos? It looks a lot like that is what he chose to do.

At any rate, I want to say, Congratulations Mr. President on doing the right thing all around and Happy Anniversary Barrack and Michelle, may you both enjoy many more happy years together.

Where to start? Where to start? With all this nonsense I can't think striahgt.
Small-minded? Celebrity? Quite frankley Obama is one of the most intellegent presidents that we have had in a while. When more than likely his IQ surpasses 90% of the people that commented. As far as how good of a president he is, he has only been in office for 9 months; hardly long enough to accurately judge how well he has done, and to be doing so already shows just how uneducated people are (were you top dog at the office/jobplace in your first 9 months?)
Of course people have different opinions, but that doesnt mean that one is right and one is wrong. Believing that is ignorant. Stating that every broadcasting station is wrong but one, is simply ridiculous when 99.99% of the time you can not believe the media. By todays standards Michelle is beautiful and of course people can disagree but to do so in a rude way is pety and immature. To say that a woman is fat, overweight, looking like a man, and comparing her to someone else...is something someone would say in middle school....I thought we were all adults here.
Another thing you all seem to point out the deaths of the soldiers in Afghanistan, you seem to think that Obama can control what happens over there...what, he cant sit down for a meal with his wife for like they reported an hour and a half?...Thousands of soldiers have died since the war started and did people jump down Bush's throat when he would take a vacation to Texas all the time while our guys were dying? I certainly did not approve of Bush going into the war and now a MAN is standing up and starting to ease our guys out of there, what about never sending them over in the first place? I come from a Military family with many relatives that served, my brother, and my boyfriend serving now, and I dont want to see anything happen to them...but Obama is not the one to blame or point fingers at if our MEN are getting killed. Did they or did they not sign up for the military on their own...they knew the risks. Of course I dont like to see our men dying either but I am not pointing my fingers at someone who has no control.

I think much of the vitriol is due to the Copenhagen boondogle, which cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars - to pander to his hometown cronies. Did we really need to bring Oprah? And did Michelle and BO have to travel separately, each with a MASSIVE entourage (Michele has over 200 staffers on our payroll)? Why did BO go? ANd ... while Afghanistan is burning? Americans are dying, due to his spineless inability to make a nonpolitical decision. I think - after the 5 star luxury boondoggle aborad, a night at home with his partner was more appropriate. [And to the uninformed who claimed that BO talked to McChrystal 2X weekly by camera, and only visited once....work with the truth please. In his entire capacity as the General on the ground, BO had spoken wiht him - via telecam ONLY ONCE!!! No visits, no tice weekly, zilch, zero, nada. THIS is unacceptable from a Commander in Chief.] BO was elected on faith; there was no sign whatsoever that he was either qualified or responsible enough for the job. With all of his missteps, arrogance, and self absorption, that leap of faith is shrinking. Time to stop the campaigning, and Do The Job, please!

Of course they can go out to dinner ! But to pass up a wedding anniversary dinner in the WH ? I find that a bit odd, but many things this couple do are more about style than substance, which is their choice.
I hope they had a nice dinner, and I also hope the media will stop covering them like Brad Pitt and Angleina Jolie.

Well Said CG, I too did not vote for Obama and cannot wait until he is gone. But the incivility on both side is starting to become too much. He went to a restaurant in Washington. He did not fly in AF One to some posh joint joint in Chicago or LA. GIVE IT A REST!!

Is this an op/ed or a news item?

I could care less what the first couple did on their anniversary - but the fellating tone of this piece sounds as though it was written by Robert Gibbs, not someone who thinks themselves a journalist. Just saying.

MO: It's our wedding anniversary and I want to go out to eat and drink!

BO: Honey, we just came back from a very expensive trip which left huge carbon footprint, and bad taste in my mouth. Let's just eat in. Our White House party every Wednesday night serves Wagyu Beef that's $300/lb and you seemed enjoying it!

Unfortunately, this was a conversation that did not take place.

Well said Louis, these two arrogant, haughty pretenders are enough to make one gag. Perhaps we could split the nation, so that the pathetic chumps that worship these two gargantuan monsters could do so free of attack, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Ok, lets get this straight, another damn party. Doesn't this man ever work.
He is gallivanting around again on the taxpayers dime and ten soldiers died today because of his lack of leadership.
Impeachment is in order - NOW!

WHEN IS THAT KNUCKLEHEAD GOING TO GO TO WORK FOR US!!!!! HE HAS SPENT MORE TIME TRAVELING WITH HIS FAMILY AND DATE NITES THEN ANYTHING!!! HE HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING FOR THE PEOPLE, SINCE HE MOVED IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Over 5,000 troops were killed in The Bush Blunder in Baghdad and not a peep !! Now that President Obama is in Office, you found your patriotism !! Where were all of you, knuckleheads, with your phony concerns, then ?? Boys and girls of the Republican-Libertarian fringe, you should be ashamed to call yourselves, American. You smell more like skunks !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Seems the Fox News crowd is anti-marriage, anti-family, not to mention there anti-Americanism as exhibited in their joy of us losing the Olympic bid. What next, anti-children?

I so love our propagandists (formerly
called journalists). Here's a clue,
I do not think anybody is upset that
President and Mrs. Obama went out to dinner and taxpayer costs were involved (motorcade, security, etc).

The point Mr. Silva failed to mention were the MILLIONS spent in federal tax money on the Olympics bid. Does it really not seem 'over the top'
to you to spend close to a million dollars on fuel alone for Mr.Obama
to travel to Denmark for a 4-hour
pitch?

The headline I saw that best described this event on his return was:

THE EGO HAS LANDED

If only...

Robert said Obama " is first and foremost a husband, father, then President of the United States". But Robert is wrong. Obama is the President first as long as he resides in our Whitehouse. He holds our fate, our future, and our lives in his hands Further, he swore an oath that makes the defense of the Constitution and the Nation his FIRST priority. He has violated that oath on each count, and he should be impeached for it.

Jackie Kennedy had huge feet and she smoked. No fair comparing...it was a different time.

I'm sorry they're celebrating their anniversary in the aura of the Olympic letdown.

It appears the Obama's marriage and family life is what they do really well. That's important and valuable. Let's leave that part of their lives alone.

Leave politics for another day.

What? Ran out of Wangu beef?

This same picture appears at the Huff Post and all the comments are about how beautiful and in love they are. Liberals need fancy duds and pretty words.

I'm not a fan of the President, but let him have an in-town anniversary dinner, for Pete's sake! Stop sniping at things that don't matter; then when you have LEGITIMATE concerns (and there are many!), you can speak your mind openly. You will be called a whiner, but in reality you won't be one. Snarking about an in-town anniversary dinner works against receptivity of true concerns.

The pictures of Obama's departure from the restaurant does not suggest they are happy to be in each other's company. I am sure my conclusion is simply because I am uncomfortable having a half black man in the WH.

The Commander In Chief should not have a life during war.

I wonder what kind of life George Washington had at Valley Forge?

But then again, George Washington was a leader and a winner.

Obama had demonstrated he is a feckless leader and a loser (except to the morons that voted for him).

Mr. Silva the answer to your rhetorical question is, no. It's not about the dinner. It's about the fact that you and your friends in the media have been and continue to be "in the bag" for this president. I can't help but wonder if you were anywhere near as concerned about the "troubling" mood of the country when the Left was throwing stones at George W Bush. The real vitriol is coming from those of us who are recognize that the media is no longer unbiased. This article and your "update" are clear evidence of that. We are angry but it has nothing to do with Barrack Obama's skin color.

Obviously the Clinton's and Bush's had anniversaries while in office. I don't recall having them covered like this.
Enough already.

btw, if it was their anniversary why did BHO take Patrick Ewing out to dinner ??
just wondering ....

John is a zero. I did not see all of the Obama supporters say anything about Bush. But John is the typical wingnut. Don't confuse him with facts.

Yes Molly, while our valiant troops feast on MRE's in the desolate, harsh Afghan terrain, fending off incoming, O & M expend quickly devaluing(due to printing, borrowing) dollars on a failed olympic bid debacle, and now a night out in Georgetown.

I think this must tell us where our troops rate with the commander in chief, and willingness to waste devaluing taxpayer money.

Can someone tell me what exactly is Obama doing to our county? He wants health care for all Americans? Ok, do you have any idea what we are spending in Iraq and Afghanistan? We have spent and are spending billions of dollars in countries that we can’t even go on vacation at. You cry about the possibility of your tax dollars being spent on someone who has cancer, but it is ok to spend billions of dollars on people who hate us to the depths of their very being. So, can I get a clear understanding of what Obama is doing wrong to our country? This bad economy, this war, the wasted tax dollars and over 4000 dead solders shall be placed on back of President Bush. So what is Obama doing to this great country of ours? He is doing what any president would do when they come behind a President like Bush. And that is clean up the mess the best he can. If all you got to do is talk about how ugly Ms. Obama is who fought her way through Yale, who looks like her mother, whose children look like her and whose father died earlier in her life, shame on you. Bring the times back when we cherished our presidents and supported them through it all. Bring back the times when we were AMERICANS!!

I'm not a fan of President Obama's politics, being I'm more conservative than most republicans, but with that said I have no problem with this and think he seems like a great guy, father, and husband. Just wish he thought a little more like me economically.

The Commander In Chief should not have a life during war.

I wonder what kind of life George Washington had at Valley Forge?

But then again, George Washington was a leader and a winner.

Obama had demonstrated he is a feckless leader and a loser (except to the morons that voted for him).

Our soldiers are dying because he is not doing his job of winning the war. Too much time spent on socializing.

Why is she so greasy all over? Does she have a disease?

If I ever want to be reminded of how many small-minded people are running around in this country, I just have to read a blog like this... By the way, whether you support Obama or not, your opinion becomes meaningless when you spout hate. I would be willing to bet that 90+% of these hateful emails are from people who are simply unhappy with how their lives turned out. You show your weakness with your words: "watch what they attack - know what they lack..." Great idea for the author - I think the best way to avoid these kinds of embarrassing blogs is to leave this kind of reporting to Entertainment Tonight.

Oh, yes. It must be because of racism that people are critical about Obama. I just love the way this article had to throw that in at the very end. And said it was based on comments they had to sift out. We have a name for that. It's called BS. I don't believe for one minute you got any of those comments. If so post them for us to see. I believe you made that up just to further your meme about race. All you guys can ever come back to is that phony argument. It's really getting tired.

10 soldiers dead in Afghanistan...Obama goes to dinner. Is "the swamp" anything like a quagmire?

Nice, to say you had to remove "dozens" of racist comments on here. By simply saying you had to edit them give you cover from having to prove you got any. An easy out for a less than truthful liberal media

Mark, you obviously know it is NOT the dinner. God bless the couple on the anniversary. But...

The simple fact is that 62 million people did not vote for Obama and of the 69 million who did, many now regret it.

Quite frankly, more and more people are waking up to the bias (correction: love affair) major media journalists have been having with this incompetent fraud.

You Obama apologists can call conservatives names, question our intellect, belittle our faith, blame Bush, blame Beck, blame Limbaugh, blame Hannity, blame Savage, blame right-wing "nuts," and ridicule Palin all you want, but it doesn't change the fact that your beloved leader is failing miserably.

If we as a nation manage to survive this debacle, 2010 and 2012 elections will be a rude awakening for the left.

The country is hurting - badly. Ten soliders killed in Afghanistan at a time when the perception given by Obama is that he has more important things to think about than the lives of our servicemembers. Partying out on the town on a day of devastation is inconsiderate and callous, as is his golf playing, as is his stint as Olympics pitchman.

Voters have hired Obama who has

No military experience,
No executive experience,
No business experience,
No economic experience,
No health care experience,
No foreign trade experience,
No foreign policy experience,
No energy experience.

And now we have predictable catastrophic results. The chickens are coming home to roost.

What were you voters thinking?

If there is resentment that surprises you, keep in mind the recent excellent Oprah adventure in Copenhagen. Would some reporter come up with a final tally of what those two huge jets filled with entourage cost the US taxpayer? Some put it at $3M, some at $10M.

Edwin P Taylor - I'm going to stick my neck out here and guess... you're BLACK, right?

There is going to be so much crap agianst Obama and his associates in the next months, years that it will make you sick to your stomach. The unemployment will rise to 30%, the Bush tax credits will expire in 2010, the next wave of foreclosures AND the commercial bust, Cap & Tax, Health Care Rationing, Illegal Immigration just to name a few! Kenya is missing an idiot and take your libs with you! America thanks you! God bless America!!!!!!!!!!!

You know, I guess all the negative comments wouldn't annoy me except that no one ever said anything about all the vacations George W. Bush took on the ranch during his presidency. Obama goes out for dinner with his wife on their anniversary and people go crazy. The fact is that they hate Obama and will lash out at him on any pretext.

As for Bush's extensive vacation schedule - I suppose you could make something of it, but modern presidents have a wide range of communications available to them to manipulate the levers of power. And they make use of them - whether in Crawford, Washington, or Chicago.

Obama dines, soldiers die

Get over the racist commentary. The guy is simply incompetent. Black, white or multi-colored. That excuse will not work. He is simply a liar, a socialist, a street punk, a poster boy for affirmative action which explains why he has NO idea how to do anything. He has been given everything he has ever attained. Get him out of our house....

My son is serving in afghanistan in wadak providence right now one of the most damgerous providences there. I as a mother would like to know when Obama is going to start acting like a commander in chief. He has time for talk shows all the time he has time for leno, he has time for doing a pitch for the olympics,he has time for date noght with his wife what about my son?????? What I as a MOM want to know is when is he going to have the time to do his job and give the generals what they need so my son has a better chance of coming home.

more hard hitting journalism from Mark Silva.

I remember these fluff peices when Bush was in office.

Oh wait........no I don't.

As a true conservative, I oppose just about all of the policies Obama's is pursuing. But I have no issue with him taking his wife out on their anniversary. I wish them happiness and the best in their personal. Professionally and politically...that's a discussion for another day. Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Obama...

As a true conservative, I oppose just about all of the policies Obama is pursuing. But I have no issue with him taking his wife out on their anniversary. I wish them happiness and the best in their personal. Professionally and politically...that's a discussion for another day. Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Obama...

She looks greasy because she is greasy. It's that simple.

We had Slick Willy and now we have Greasy Obama.

mmm mmm mmm
Lets see how much of other peoples money can we burn on our own selfish, low life, desires while hard working people are losing homes, jobs and LIVES.
mmm mmm mm
Barak HUSSEIN O' Bumma
Hope you libs are happy with the face of your party...I'll take Bush any day

What's wrong with this picture?
Guys, he is no longer the "husband" of Michelle, now he is the President, someone has to tell him about it.
When he goes out he does not go alone, before they go to dinner the secret service has to case the place, surround the building, bring bomb sniffind dogs, police in rooftops and the same day the secret service is with them, there are no "you and me with them" there, they are alone.
What happened to the carbon footprint???

wow.there is alot of coolaid drinkers in here starting with the person writing the article

He wanted the absolutely most important job in the world. As commander in chief of the military he should be willing to sacrifice more than they do, to display a little leadership. Well, we military didn't get most of our anniversaries with our wives or Christmas' or birthdays or even get to say hello in the mornings. We were separated for months or even longer and many were in isolated places for untold reasons. No holidays at all. Whether the president is white or black or brown or polka-dotted, he should stay home and work his butt off to sovle our problems and bring home the many men and women who are giving their lives, while he eats dinner with his wife. Remember he spends many months on vacations and travel to other parts of the world for "official" business.

Wow people. First off it's okay to have an anniversary dinner. Whats not okay is how often they go out or fly places on the tax payers dollar having a grand ole time while we have Americans at war and a country in a recession. If this administration was so bent on saving the planet then why to they waste so much fule for needless travles? Why is it okay for them to tell us what to do but then do the opposite themselves? If you ask me 2010 is going to bring about "Radical" change. Enjoy your power while it lasts. American Majority is starting to stand up for itself!

My mother used to tell me that certain people should never be given Brass Buttons. Now I know what she meant.

Molly makes a good point, no matter how much Obama followers want to dismiss her.

Obama goes on a date and troops die. MAKE A DECISION ALREADY MAN! YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT!!!!!!!

Is there any way I can have a whole day without this megalomaniac in my face?

Also, sorry but Bush took a few weeks off in August like every other president...I wish "The Chosen One" would have taken a couple of weeks off too...the country would be a lot better off.

Also, Michele could not carry Laura Bush's toothbush.

Saw SNL last night. For those of you that didn't check it out. Best laugh in quite awhile. The opening dialogue was a spoof on obama.

I'm an "old middle-aged," Ronald Reagan conservative. Do I agree with the current leadership in the White House? Hell no. Do I think our current Comander in Chief is incompetent? Well, yes. Should he defer to our generals on the field as to our militay needs? It goues without saying! BUT, does he get to take the First Lady to dinner on their anniversary? Absolutely! By the way, on their dime. Check out your OWN local congressperson for all of the earmarks in your OWN damned district!!

This says it all. Even Sesame Street knows the truth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pELOy2fAR_Y

It was difficult to read all the hate filled comments. Our country is in BIG trouble because so many people cannot accept the fact that a BLACK man is POTUS. Anything the Obamas do is wrong in the eyesight of the haters. It is so sad.

It was difficult to read all the hate filled comments. Our country is in BIG trouble because so many people cannot accept the fact that a BLACK man is POTUS. Anything the Obamas do is wrong in the eyesight of the haters. It is so sad.

And he didn't invite the Bush's along ? Why does she look all greased up like she's going into the ring of a wrestling match? God she is one butt ugly looking woman, does she ever smile ? Little black dress size 16 doesn't work for her.

Molly and whoever you are,
Good grief, get a grip. We are at war,
Iran is well on the way to blowing us into oblivion, we have more taxes than fish in the sea, a (new) healthcare plan that
no one in Congress will let us read, more taxes on the way and a President that has not a clue how to run a McDonald's let alone a country...oh, please excuse me, I miss spoke on the last comment.
Acorn is corrupt along with probably every person in the WH, Congress and the Senate. Think about something other than looks and
who paid for what...we all know we paid for it all! His salary comes from our tax dollars idiots!

DD - you attack me on the basis of partisanship, but what's consipicously missing in your attack is achnowlagement of troops dying while Obama stalls on doing his job....MAKE A FREAKIN DECISION ALREADY! In the words of a CNN reporter, MR. PRESIDENT , MAN UP!!!!!!

Here we go again. Criticize the President for going out to dinner? You're a racist. Don't like his economic policies? You can't accept a black man as president. Don't want government subsidized health care? You hate black people.

People like Mark Silva who cry racism anytime someone disagrees with a black person make it so much harder for real racism (which does exist) to be taken seriously.

I wish Obama was successful as our pres. For many reasons not the least of which we citizens would not need to be criticizing and calling him on virtually every move he makes and thus causing you defensive lib's to accuse us of racism. Get the hell over it. It is NOT racism. The guy is a bum, a liar, an incompetent and he is totally inexperienced. He is trashing our country and we are sick of it dammit. Black green, red or purple. Get the hell over your straw man excuses and face it. The guy is a stinking failure in every respect. Pay attention to facts people.

Umm Kenny you have your facts wayyy off, no until this past week the President had only spoken to HIS Afghan Commander ONE time, that is one time PERIOD, he did not speak 2 him on a weekly basis via tekeconference like you stated, It really urkes me when people throw out comments and they have no clue what the real FACTS are! I think all of you, wheher be a Dem or a Repub stop following any news agency and do your own homework! It amazes me that people watch tv or read a paper KNOWING they lean either left or right and instead of caring enough about this country to do your own fact checking you take what you see as the gospel truth! Please wake up and stop b4 we have no country!

Posted by: Darah | October 4, 2009 6:58 PM

And he didn't invite the Bush's along ? Why does she look all greased up like she's going into the ring for a wrestling match? God she is one butt ugly looking woman, does she ever smile ? Little black dress size 16 doesn't work for her.

And he didn't invite the Bush's along ? Why does she look all greased up like she's going into the ring for a wrestling match? God she is one butt ugly looking woman, does she ever smile ? Little black dress size 16 doesn't work for her.

This article is written so poorly written it needs an interpretor. Anyhow, maybe the Obama's could have had a quiet evening in the WH rather than a dour photo op at a local bistro, how depressing,,,maybe it was meant to be that way, I don't know anymore, the president who promised more transparency is the most vague of leaders.

I just checked out those two photos above again. These people just aren't happy. Good grief. She has looked down and sad and unhappy in nearly every shot I've seen of her. No wonder Barack looks like he's just been to a funeral instead of an anniversary. Hanging out with the likes of that miserable babe is enough to make you cry. NO< NO< NO not because he or she is black. For God's sake, get over that crap. They suck as a first couple and he as pres. A total abject failure. That is the problem. Nothing else.

This is unbearably painful. The magnitude of petty, ad hominem ugliness (and, notice, you attack a woman on her looks and a man on his intelligence - this is old-school gender garbage) exhibited here is just painful. This, too, is what and who America is.

We have to face how unbelievably ugly our nation is.

Ok, over 500 posts on the Obama's going out on their anniversary night? Sheesh!
Anyway, several thoughts from a conservative and frequent Obama critic:
1. It was their anniversary and I, nor should anyone else really, have a problem with them going out for the night. I'm just glad it wasn't to New York or Paris or somewhere else. But the First Couple going out to dinner at a DC restaurant is just fine, regardless of the economy or the situation in Afghanistan.
2. Molly's post seemed to have struck a nerve. Well, she does have a very valid point. Obama only spent 25 minutes with the Afghanistan commander and has really met or talked with him. Afghanistan is suppose to be a major focus, especially by this administration as they kept telling us.
2. Regarding alleged racist comments Mark Silva said were censored. There could have been a few, but I also know from past experience that what Silva and the Swamp censors consider racist often times is not racist. The left loves to throw that word around like one would say hi and bye.
3. Silva is dismayed at the vitriol toward the Obamas. Mark, would you like to sit down for a couple hours some day and go over ALL the vitriol directed at Bush and Cheney and Rumsfeld by your friends on the Left? Or even the vitriol spewed at Condi Rice? Tony Snow? Robert Novak? Shall I go on?
4. Anyway, they went out last night to celebrate their anniversary. Big deal. That is their right and I agree with Silva that the First Couple, NO MATTER WHO IT IS, should not be bunkered in the White House. Whatever cost there was to the taxpayer was minimal and comes with the territory of the presidency. Like I said, at least they didn't jet off to somewhere, which would have been not wise. But for their night out to a DC restaurant? Well, CHILL everyone!

The President DOES NOT pay for his own meals in the White House, and I love how everyone keeps blaming Bush when it has been a DEMOCRATIC congress for years !!!! --- and Obama and the Dems still in congress will just continue to make things worse!!!! the tide is turning, Obama and his patrick ewing lookalike wife are out after four years.

Obama can't figure out if he wants to send more troops to Afghanistan, and in order to call in air strikes where civilians (who are helping the Taliban, by the way) are in the area, a LAWYER MUST FIRST BE CONSULTED. Oh, but I hope the Obamas had a lovely dinner. Get real America. I wonder who played the fiddle?

So much for the "family values" so highly tauted - and largely ignored - by the Rep. Party. So many people scared of an intelligent man and woman having dinner. What does this say for so many people in this country. Let's remember who started the huge mess we are in right now. Dinner with his wife and they still find a way to criticize. So sad that there is so much abject ignorance in this country.

Michelle is Jackie Kennedy beautiful?
Jackie Kennedy never wore a burkha like sack like the one in the photos above.
Jackie Kennedy didn't have a but the size of a barrel, as can be seen in the photos above.
Jackie Kennedy wouldn't have been caught DEAD in the outfit MO wore to Winchester Abbey a few months back (this was the one that had 3 belts and was even ridiculed by the fawning European press)

awwww...the poor editors. Still playing the race card and apologizing for the black man in the white house....but now they complain directly through their articles about those who wish to speak their minds. get out and do your jobs. the fact that you have to announce this anniv. dinner when there is so much else to concentrate on is pure folly and evidence of your bias.
DO YOUR JOB.

I'm not a fan of Obama and voted against him last year and will probably do so again in 2012, but seriously give the dude a break.

I understand that they guy has a responsibility to do his job but do we really think that if he were to forgo an evening with his wife that those 8 wouldn't have been killed?

Using any of the logic presented here, if the President sleeps, eats, uses the bathroom, bathes or anything else for that matter he isn't doing his job.

Seriously, if you're going to pick at a politician pick at his policies.

You all make MY Republican party look bad.

Happy Anniversary, Michelle and Barack -- today is our 17th also, nice to be in company with the world's classiest couple!

I am a republican but the one thing I do like about the President is his strong family and the role model he shows as a father.

I am a republican but the one thing I do like about the President is his strong family and the role model he shows as a father.

I am an ultra-conservative and want to admonish those on my end of the political spectrum.... stop dumping on the President for taking his wife out for dinner. You are the people who leave a bade taste in everyone's mouth.

To those who say that people are dying because of no health care... get your facts straight. NO ONE who comes into an emergency room can be turned away... it is the LAW...
Stop misstating facts...

Conservative friends... you are begining to sound like the liberals who blamed Bush for everything including acne... Stay on the issues.
The first lady looked lovely. Hope they had a great evening together.

I am an ultra-conservative and want to admonish those on my end of the political spectrum.... stop dumping on the President for taking his wife out for dinner. You are the people who leave a bade taste in everyone's mouth.

To those who say that people are dying because of no health care... get your facts straight. NO ONE who comes into an emergency room can be turned away... it is the LAW...
Stop misstating facts...

Conservative friends... you are begining to sound like the liberals who blamed Bush for everything including acne... Stay on the issues.
The first lady looked lovely. Hope they had a great evening together.

no, it's not the dinner stupid, it's RACISM! ahahahaha...as for their anniversary dinner, who the heck cares where he takes her...he can take her to Madagascar or the Arctic Pole, as far as I am concerned, it's their right to do whatever they want to celebrate it...just PLS, longer!. tired of seeing his face on TV day in and day out....

Hey Mike Jefferson,
Guess what tax rate the top tax bracket paid under Eisenhower? 91%. That's right anyone making more than 400,000 a year paid 91% of it to the federal government. How about under Nixon? 70%. Reagan in his first term?.... That's right 70%. Before you open your mouth why don't you learn the facts. Raising the income tax on the wealthiest Americans from 35% to 39.6% does not constitute socialism. The fact is the top tax bracket has paid a rate above 70% for most of the 20th century. That's how we built bridges, roads, and schools. That's how we built the largest middle class in the world. If you don't like redistributing wealth then you should've left this country a long time ago. All Reaganomics and Bush have done is shrink the middle class. Today, the 400 wealthiest Americans own more wealth than the bottom 125 million combined. That's the new American way. I'm glad you like that. Reagan argued that rich people would use the tax breaks to help create jobs and revitalize the economy. They didn't. They kept the money and cooked the books. Glad you like doing business that way.

As an ULTRA conservative, I wan to admonish those on my end of the political spectrum....stop with the stupid criticism of a couple going out for dinner. You are beginning to sound like the Bush haters who blamed him for everything from global warming to acne......

Hope they had a nice evening on their anniversary.

As for those who say people are dying for lack of health care, you are wrong. Anyone who walks into an emergency room must be seen. It is the law!

Cease with the exaggerations.

I have no problem with President Obama and his wife enjoying a nice meal to celebrate their anniversary. I am glad that they didn't repeat their date night flight up to New York City that cost the American taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

But there is something about this article that has been a recurring theme in recent days that really bothers me. The author seems to take the Carteresque viewpoint that any criticism of President Obama is racist...which is ridiculous! I have no problem with our President's ethnicity--but I have huge problems with his governing philosophies and idealogies!

Please, Mr. Silva (& President Carter & so many others on the left), stop calling those of us who disagree with President Obama racist. As they say in Arkansas, "That dog don't hunt!"

I know one thing is certain, instead of taking his daughters on touring expeditions of Washington monuments, and playing golf on Sunday's this man needs to take his whole nasty family to church. They both should be setting better examples for their children.

Good golly Molly must either be single and gan't get a date to save her life, or her partner is definitely cheating on her, whether she knows it or not.

He went out for dinner with his wife. There is nothing wrong with that.

lets see....they don't have time to read the stimulus bill, don't have time to read the cap and tax bill, they tried to ram the health care bill through last summer without anyone knowing what was in it, they have time to fly to Denmark to lobby on behalf of the Chicago mob and then do date night.

But they have all the time in the world to take under advisement what the top generals in Afghanistan say they need to win the war.

you neo-comm's are a disgrace

Happy birthday to the Obamas. As for the haters, whatever. So filled with hate -- it must hurt your heart to be filled with such negativity towards a beautiful couple. Our President is black. Our beautiful First Lady is black. They are today. They will be tomorrow. And don't play yourself, they'll be back for another term, too. Now. Hate on that.

I do not remember previous Presidents getting all this coverage if they took a night on the town. The problem is that this President gets nothing but press all the time & people are sufferring. He is on tv too much and it's hurting him. I did not vote for him but even my friends who did are tired of seeing him on tv all the time. As for me, my husband will be in Iraq again for our anniversary. I'm glad someone can celebrate with their spouse, just wish it was me.

The Obamagasms on this page are nauseating. It's a man and woman out to dinner for their anniversary. Quit with the gasping and blessing and gushing over how beautiful Michelle is. Jesus.

i CAN'T BELIEVE THE NASTY COMMENTS MADE HERE. Not about our "present"and his old lady. Who gives a rat;s ass what thewy do? I call him "present" You know- how he used to vote in the senate. The man(worm is afraid to actually take any responsibility for decisions. It's all Buswh's faULT That's the Obamer mantra! "It ain't my fault Bush did it! Well All you liberals just keep your heads right up your posteriors right thru the 2010 elections. And up above here Mr. retired "Air Force" man I'm sure glad you retired. We need people who understand leadershup in the military- msomething you and Heussein Obaba know nothing about.
i reaqlly don'y care what the man in the white house does in his private life. Just remember he's living off the taxpayers and doing NOTHING TO EARN IT. The only success he can claim is taking the U.S worst president title away from Carter. I don't think Carter ever realized he was actually elected. He never acted as a president. But now he has given up his crown to a far better slug.
It is really a national tragedy that this man had to be the first black President!
I'll concede that Jesse Jackson, and Charlie the WRangler would have been far worse. But why could we not have someone like Michael Steele in the white house? You know someone with hus head not imbedded in his sphincter

Mark Silva, I would have deleted a few more comments. It's sad, but I suspect there aren't actually all that many idiots posting - several are written in the same style, signed with a different name.

imo the Obamas are excellent role models for how people married for that many years should continue to celebrate their marriage. I'm sorry some people see it as just another opportunity to be insulting so they can brag to their friends that they 'got their name in the newspaper'. One can only wonder about their own parents.

They could have had an intimate night at the White House....How many Presidents have had an anniversary when in office?? Every single one... Why is he so Special?? Because he is the chosen one?? Give me a break... Such a sucker for face time this man... He can't even stay in White House to get business done..

"Dinner? In DC? With his WIFE?!?!?! On their anniversary?!?!? What a piece of garbage. Who does this? Who?!?!?! How does he sleep at night? Oh wait. I voted for him and I'm proud to call him my President."

that comment was amazing! i love sarcasm...personally i dont care for obama and i think you all who are getting angry for obama going out to dinner are the typical americans that everyone hates. i dont think getting angry over an anniversary dinner is very rational.

"Dinner? In DC? With his WIFE?!?!?! On their anniversary?!?!? What a piece of garbage. Who does this? Who?!?!?! How does he sleep at night? Oh wait. I voted for him and I'm proud to call him my President."

that comment was amazing! i love sarcasm...personally i dont care for obama and i think you all who are getting angry for obama going out to dinner are the typical americans that everyone hates. i dont think getting angry over an anniversary dinner is very rational.

JD,
I appreciate your voice of reason on the dinner. But you can trust me on this one -- and Drew, Lisa and other doubters -- the ones I canned today were truly repulsive. Ornery, yes Obama was elected, but not with the help of the people whose posts are in the trash today. Onward, people.

Why is she so greasy all over? Does she have a disease?
Posted by: Lilly | October 4, 2009 5:47 PM

Possible expensive make up.

Obama, yo mama is not a jackie, not by any measurment.

What ugly people. The posters that is. Must have been asleep at church today. Put a couple extra cents in next week for your vile attacks today. Your mommy would be proud.

As a Canadian over your northern border, I am at a loss to explain the varicity by some towards a president who was just recently elected.
We've never had a failed bank in our country during the meltdown because of our fiscal balance sheet going into the crisis was positive. The balance sheet of the America inherited by President Obama from the previous US adminsitration was one of the worst in US history. With the economic house on fire, you spray water to put the fire out and worry about damage to the basement later. Had its original fiscal position being what America's was, Canada would have had no choice but do exact same thing to hold the house up.
The right has made things very personal for Obama, the Olympic let down for example was not cast as a US president dropping in to fight for his home state but rather (according to banners and photos at Drudge) a procession of black people with black bodyguards being led by a winless black president.
Although not to disenfranchise those on the right with their opinions and electorate, I think former president Jimmy Carter is correct when he talks over racist overtones by some towards Obama.
Then again, I am just some poor suffering Canadian with my free health care card in my wallet in a nation that doesn't know what a HMO is, while never knowing anyone in my personal life who was underserved by the medical community.
(As for why Canadian citizens on average live five years longer than our fellow US citizens, its starts with compassion and the rest you can blame on taxpayer funded social policy, which by the way is not socialism.
It is quite whimiscal for Canadian to seem US TV label us a bunch of "socialists". With respect, most American's I've met wouldn't have a clue what socialism actually was.
Americans can have their country back when they follow one Canadian example. Limit federal party contributions to $5000 from corporations to Washington and you instantly excise a culture of special interest that is larger than Washington itself..
Whatever your party allegiance, as long as there is an opportunity to sell you out, big business will do what they for as long as they can.
And not that big business is a bad thing. It just has to be contained! Up here we call it freedom and democracy!

I hopr there evening was wonderful. If more husbands and wives went on a Friday night date the divorce rate might be lower. I hope the dinner was fantastic.

Eight more American troops die. We have not had the time to formulate a strategy in Afghanistan, but we have time to put health care on the front burner. The Obama presidency has been a disaster. A presidency full of photo ops, a never ending talk show circuit, and an enormous ego.

As much as I do not like this President in any way, I did not vote for him in 2008 and I certainly will not vote for him in 2012. I do have to admit he is entitled to take his wife out for dinner on his anniversary. As long as the money's coming from his wallet instead of mine, I don't care. I do care though that as C.I.C., he has shown zero ability to lead the war effort in Afghanistan. He need to command and not campaign.

I am no fan of the president or the First Militant, but they deserve a night out for their anniversary!

Why is it when ever you see a picture of Barack and Michelle walking he always looks like a dog on heal. If he can't even lead or walk even with his wife, how can he lead our country? The man needs to grow a set fast or the country is doomed.

They may have paid for the dinner but the taxpayers payed the thousands for the trip and security so don't say the taxpayer didn't pay. The trip to New York spent hundeds of thousands. And for someone who is so concerned about global warming he sure makes a lot of unnecessary trips. Oh I forgot Obama, Gore and all the global warming nuts want us to conserve so they can continue to consume.

rick-how do you know he spent his own money? On a senators' salary, could he have afforded the secret service bill?

I can not believe how many people drank the Kool Aid for bam bam's "CHANGE", and "yes we can".
I have seen many presidents come and go, and it is going to be a close call between bam bam, and the peanut farmer as to which one will be the worst President ever. Maybe even a tie, as they are both big time losers.
And MO is not beautiful, she is axe handle wide, with a hateful scowl most of the time.
She will never be the lady that Jackie was, and you will find that is pure fact.
A beautiful women makes the clothes, but no matter what clothes MO wears, she will still not be a even a pretty women.
Old Fart.........

Honey what a nice dinner...thanks. By the way....hurry up and destroy the middle class. I'm so excited to see it get what it deserves. After all I wasn't proud to be an american until I was in the White House.

I don't understand what the Obamas having dinner out has to do with Afghanistan. If they didn't go out to dinner does that mean those troops wouldn't have died? Come up with some other excuse, Obama-haters.
And is it really necessary to say such nasty things about the First Lady? Grow up. This is not the place. Try concentrating on the politics and maybe you'll get your facts straight.

God she is one butt ugly looking woman, does she ever smile ? Little black dress size 16 doesn't work for her.

Posted by: Dick Sicario Las Vegas. NV | October 4, 2009 7:00 PM

See...there is something in a name...huh? Dick?

Both of them are raving egomaniacs. Why that Amazon woman thinks anyone wants to see all of that skin, those arms and those massive legs is beyond me. But with every wardrobe choice, she screams, "Look at me, I have arrived!" Everyone should be atwitter about her presence.

They make me sick. I can't wait til their reign is over. We will really be in trouble by then.

Nero fiddles while Rome burns!

Most of this trash is from the progressive socialists amonst us. The real waste of taxpayer monies was the trip to Denmark on Airforce One. The weakest President in USA history begging for Chicago to land the Olympics. What a joke.

God loves us all including the Obamas. The president has love
in his heart for this country and for his wife and family. God have mercy on us for all the bad
comments about the President..
He needs his wife,family a good meal, good loving, entertainment too for all the things he's encountered in theU.S.of A

We shouldn't compare Michelle Obama with other first ladies until she completes her stint in celebrity detox or finishes consulting her astrologer.

I see michele is looking rather handsome and manly

What this cost the taxpayer? $250K???

To John Vickers: Perhaps you should stay current with Jimmy Carters' position. He changed his position and said that he didnt't say what he said. I know it is hard to follow, but that is how the two interviews play out.
I just did a search and ... surprise, surprise ... the only website that showed up was Newsmax http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/carter_racism_obama/2009/10/01/267509.html

I PROMISE you that I had high hopes for this president. But even those who supported him are having doubts. Did you see the SNL skit last night? Even the NY Times is starting to have doubts.

I served in the military under Carter. I watched what he did to destroy the men and women who make "peanuts" to put their lives on the line for the constitution.

That is my first order of loyalty. The constitution and all the men and women who have given their lives to support it over the past 200+ years.

I could give a rats behind if the man in the office is named Carter or Obama or Reagan or Roosevelt or Kennedy. This is about PRINCIPLE over PERSONALITY.

And if you like Canada, great. But recognize that Candians suck on the teat of the US concerning our highest expense -- defense. And I am not just referring to $$$ -- I am referring to the men and women who give their lives to keep you free.

the next republican administration should conduct a criminal investigation for barack hussein obama doing nothing with the afghanistan military assessment delivered to his desk by his general for a period of 2 months while we had and average of 4 soldiers die a day.

Don Fitzgerald - would those "obstructionists" be the MINORITY Republicans in Congress....you know the ones who couldn't stop ANYTHING from being passed if the Democrat majority wanted to pass a bill??

Maybe if I explain that having more members of your party in Congress than the other party means you are in the majority - and that the majority doesn't have to depend on votes from the party with FEWER of their members in Congress....

Unless, of course, that you need someone to blame when your moonbat ideas fail.......in which case you WOULD need members from the minority party (Republicans) to vote for your bill.......

Being the minority, Republicans CANNOT STOP any bill that Democrats really want to pass!!!

"Unfortunately, and this is the most troubling footnote of today's run of criticism for the Obamas' night out, much of it is clearly inspired by something that the former president, Jimmy Carter, identified in his recent characterization of some of the most extreme criticism aimed at Obama during recent months: The inability of a lot of people to accept a black man as president."

You've got to be kidding me...you have no journalistic integrity if you truely believe this. Maybe you would be better suited for a czar position in the WH...

I see michele is looking rather handsome and manly

What this cost the taxpayer? $250K???

So many folks against Fox News....let me remind you that you are in the minority still as Fox blows the rest of the news networks out of the water....

I hope this doesn't sound racist, but does the president EVER WEAR A FREAKING NECK TIE???? He looks totally unprofessional, casual and not serious about his job.

Regardless of where you stand on this issue or how informal this forum may be, please use proper grammar in your comments. The use of poor grammar really takes away from any point you may be trying to make.

Meanwhile our troops are being killed and Obummer has not offered any positive talk on his ideas for how to solve the war issues. Obummer is worthless, along with his nappy wife. The have worn our their welcom in "our house" and time for them to go. Obummer is an embarassment to this nation and his performance and results at the Olympic Committee meeting just further proved his filth.

ChickaBOOMer -- Obama: What's My Line?
http://chickaboomer.blogspot.com/2009/10/obama-whats-my-line.html

Is that all she does is eat?

I'm a professional, however with the economy the way it is, I just hope I'll be able to afford to take my wife out to dinner on our next anniversary. Obama is completely unqualified for the position he now holds. Things are going to get a lot worse before they start to get better. The issues with Iran are not going to go away. I have a son that is a US Marine that served in Iraq. He has a very difficult time with Obama as his commander in chief. All please say a prayer that our once proud and glorious country survives this nitwit

Molly...how dare you speak the truth!! ps.. I agree 100%

So much travelling. How much since Jan 09 has this cost us. He travels everywhere. Wow the cost equals some new jobs.

Wow...sounds an awful lot to me like Mark is a PR guy for Obambi. Are you just writing for swamppolitics as a way to make a little extra? Sure sounds like it to me, Bucko!

BHO (pronounced bee-ho) is a charlatan. A fraud. A joker. He is in way over his head, and you stupid liberals know it; you just won't admit it. We all know we are stuck with him and the klingon michelle - for now anyway. By the next (presidential) election cycle, God willing and without ACORN stuffing ballot boxes, we will have a real prez and some grownups back in the White House. And to you (again, stupid) liberals: Fox news is also 70% stupid liberal and still manages to get the news fairly straight. I'd urge you abstain from the alphabet channels and watch them instead, but alas, you're too damned stupid. *Heh heh heh, stupid liberals*

Always amusing hearing bitter haters whine about Michelle. She's famous, smart and lovely. Gracing many magazine covers. You haters are fat , broke, dumb, nobodies. The pointless anger will lead some of you haters to a host of serious medical issues,heart attacks, etc. I hope you get over it and start enjoying life again. I hope the Obama's enjoyed their dinner and keep setting a fine example of family values.

I'm a professional, however with the economy the way it is, I just hope I'll be able to afford to take my wife out to dinner on our next anniversary. Obama is completely unqualified for the position he now holds. Things are going to get a lot worse before they start to get better. The issues with Iran are not going to go away. I have a son that is a US Marine that served in Iraq. He has a very difficult time with Obama as his commander in chief. All please say a prayer that our once proud and glorious country survives this nitwit

John Vickers, 'most americans' you've met is irrelevant, you realize that, right...this country has a population of 300,000,000, so unless you point to solid stats I believe that your 'personal' encounters don't matter, say, more than my personal ones. For instance most Americans I know, know exactly what socialism is/means, how come? simple...I am second generation here, my parents emmigrated from Eastern Europe, and so are most of my family's friends and my personal friends. This is why 'most Americans I know' and I talked to know more about socialism than you will probably ever know, and they know it first hand, BTW. And stop that nonsense with implying racism as underlying Obama's criticism re: the Olympics. It was a bad move from his part, period, his antourage didn't assess realistically Chicago's chances and they pushed him in this whole thing because they were clueless. They thought that suffice for him to make an appereance and they'd worship the ground he walks on. Well, it does not work that way. I read more and more opinions in the media stating that the whole presentation by the Chicago team and their bid in general was pretty weak, they didn't do their 'homework' so to say. Their plans lacked concrete figures to back it up, and they failed to show where they would take the money for the insurance and not only. So, there. As for himself, the only reason why he went was because he thought he would get more ego stroke apart from the photo ops, and it didn't happen the way he planned it. And I say, good, 'may the best man win'. And Rio wa the 'best man', what are you a racist implying that there's something wrong for a city with a majority of black population to win the Olympics bid? :-) well, see how absurd this argument sounds, so does yours that it gotta be racism underlying Obama's criticism. As for the thing with the ' procession of black people', they were black, hello, Oprah, Michelle, Valerie Jarrett, are you blind, daltonist, or what, have you not noticed that? What did you expect Matt Drudge to do, photoshop their faces in white or brown to satisfy your canadian taste for mutliculturalism, well, we don't operate that way in this country. we 'photo' it as we see it.
as for yet another off-centered and inaccurate comment, the one about the canadians living 5 years longer than the Americans, hahaha, first of all check your stats again, it's 2 years difference at best..secondly, who the heck cares if it's 80 or 82, you cannot be that thick to believe it really makes a difference in that age. And anyways by 2020, according to the latest research, the life expectancy throughout the developed word is going to be levelled somwhere at 100, so there, are you happy now :-), we'll all get to live to 100 :-)...US life expectancy is high enough as it is, mind you, to squabble over 2 years difference, you gotta be slightly deranged, not to mention that canada's population is smaller than california's, where I live. Ever occured to you that the larger the population of a country, the more numerous the accidents, like in car accidents, etc. Maybe that's what's responsible for that 2 % difference in life expectancy between canada and the US. Also, the likelihood of relatively rare deadly deseases is higher in a country with larger population than in a country with a smaller population such as yours. Besides, I'd rather live 2 years less in the US than 2 longer in canada :-)

as for your 'free health care card' you have in your pocket, you can keep it, it's because your system is so 'good' that you rush so many of your emergencies cases to the US (check the situation with the neonatology hospital places in your country), especially the newborns. Firs of all, your health care is not free, that's a misnomer, you get taxed for that, a lot, and your taxes are insane, secondly your health care is a joke, I lived in canada and thank god I was a student and not likely to get sick, but just for you to understand this: someone's cancer can spread to the point of no return in 5,6 month -which is the average period you have to wait in both canada and the UK to see a specialist, and god knows how many other months to actually get an intervention.

here's some figures (the latest) for you:
*Life expectancy in the US: 77.9 years
*Life expectancy in Canada:
80.2.

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/061220/dq061220b-eng.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r090819.htm

For once Michelle is wearing something other than a "clown" outfit. For heavens sake, it's about time she learns to dress like the "First Lady" and stop being the laughing stock of the world in those ridiculous outfits.

he may of paid the 100 for the
meal, but we paid for the ss.
the gas, an everything else.

Who cares ....
He is only a puppet The Czars,Pelosi,teleprompter and Rham runnig the counttry these days . So let them have a good time. How lovely they look .they are soooo wonderful .I hope they enjoyed their dinner.....Yes we Can ..!!!!!!!!!!! Don't be so hard on him. I am sorry about the olympics thing there is always a next time...You go Obamas
That's the hope and change we need and voted for !!!!!!!!!

I eagerly await January 20, 2013. After that date, the Obama's can party to their hearts' content. Some one please shut off the Kool-Aid.

Don Fitzgerald - go back to cottage.

Just look at the pictures. Body language tells everything.

I'm not a fan of Obama at all on political grounds. I could say all sorts of things I disagree with him on, and I do not think he is a good President.

That being said, the hate in some of these posts for two American citizens enjoying a night out to celebrate their anniversary appalls me. Give them a break. The President has to buy his own food in these situations, and he is entitled to take and hour or two to spend with his wife. The haters should get a life and focus on real issues.

The body language says it all. Not a good week for the Obama's....

why is Michelle so shiney? Looks like she has been rubbed down with baby oil or something?

Wow...Michelle has the longest arms I have ever seen.

I am eagerly awaiting Jan 20, 2013, where upon he Obamas can party forever. Some one please shut off the Kool-Aid

Good golly Miss Molly---

I've been out all day and come back to find

hate wallpaper by the yard.

And I didn't even have time to say the really important thing this morning seeing as how I was in a hurry.

And that is:

Obama should fire, can, discharge, relieve of command, McCrystal.

For insubordination.

For leaking a memorandum and trying to usurp Obama's place as Commander in Chief.

Compounded by that statement he gave that went on forever to the House Armed Services Committee last week.

He presided over the Pat Tillman affair. His role in that affair is enough to impeach him without more.

However, for him to step out of line, give a lecture like that to Ike Skelton and the ASC, and release that "my way or the highway" memo---
he needs to be shown the highway.

Actions like his are a signal to Israel that it will be OK for them to attack Iran.

After all, Obama isn't really Commander in Chief, if subordinates can get away with stunts like this general.

So I think Obama should assert himself, and fire McCrystal, as Truman did with Macarthur.

Then, as Marlon Brando said somewhere or other, then, they will fear you.

O, and Molly:

Yes, Michelle is a beautiful woman and a beautiful person.

Well, this is what the socialist Democrats have brought us...he's out on a "date", delaying sending backup for our troops (all will depend on the political winds from his extreme left-wing socialist base, of course)...meanwhile our troops are dying by the day. Unlike the psyco-Bush-vengeance (Iraq), they are fighting the mu-slime filth that actually attacked us. Can anyone say self indulgent Commie Coward? And the worthless Republicans sit idly by wallowing in their self-inflicted impedance. TIME FOR A THIRD PARTY!!!

Now there are over 700 posts on this as of 9:30 pm Central time. We have a terrible situation in Afghanistan. The economy is in the dumper. This administration is nothing but incompetence. You have the president listening to Joe Biden regarding military strategy rather than the general the president put in place. We have trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see. The government is taking over businesses and industries and running them in the ground (whereas GM's and Chrysler's sales were down nearly 50 percent in September, both are now government-run; Ford only saw a 5 percent drop and is not government-run). But yet, the Obamas go out to dinner on their anniversary and the whole world chimes in over and over and over and over and over again! Like, I said, "sheesh!!"

"Guess what tax rate the top tax bracket paid under Eisenhower? 91%." I just looked this up and it's true. Does anybody else find this surprising?

John Vickers the Canadian socialist, keep your brainless comments for further screwing up Canada, and leave us to try to clean up the mess that this Facist Failure of a president has created. No one would have a problem with his date night if he hasn't spent every day of his presidency destroying what we and previous generations have fought and died for. He is an abismal failure and imbarrasement.

Molly is right on!!

BO is a fraud who is way in over his head. I was continually amazed at his support as he morphed through two years of campaign BS and was incredibly elected until I suddenly remembered that there are also people who actually believe that the temperatures of the entire earth can be controlled by purchasing “carbon credits” and that Bernie Madoff could guarantee you a 12% return on your money. P.T. Barnum was absolutely right about a sucker being born every minute. Certainly never before have there been so many than there are today. I’m now putting together a nice line of bridges that I’ll be marketing soon to anyone with an Obama bumper sticker. Each bridge will come with a lifetime supply of Kool-aid. On a more serious note, though, I’ll predict that by BO’s 1000th day in office, of all those who voted for him only the ignorant and the arrogant will not be either ashamed or sorry they did.

After 8 long years of Bush bashing, it is refreshing to see it spread around. Don't care much about whethere they eat out or not, but do care about all the meddling they are doing in our lives!

There is plenty to criticize this President for, but most of it is just buyer's remorse. The public was lead to believe (by the press) that there was no difference between the candidates on policy, so basically if you voted against Obama you had to be racist. Now many who voted for him understand that the Change he was planning was not the same change they were hoping for. I suspect the next two elections ('10 & '12) will show the majority of Americans prefer their changes to be less socialistic and less mean-spirited.
As an aside, people need to get over the cost of protecting the President for dinner out in DC. It's not like he took Air Force One to New York for dinner and a Broadway play.

There sure a lot of miserable and misguided people out in our country.

First of all, Michelle Obama should not be compared to anyone. She is her own person and to compare her to Jackie Kennedy is not really fair. I am a lifetime admirer of Jackie but she was raised in a wealthy environment, private schools, finishing schools, etc so to compare Michelle to her is unfair.

Michell is her own person and is trying to stake out her lot which I am sure she will in time. I am not a fan of hers but I do not like comparing people at all. I am sure she has a lot to offer and will get set in her role. All the First Ladies have done so with the exception of Roslynn Carter who thought she was part of Jimmy's administration.

So leave her alone and may I suggest that whoever has ugly things to say about her to first look hard at yourselves. If you cannot say anything decent then do no say anything at all. Hurtful words do not do our COUNTRY any good. Opinons are fine but drop the hateful and spiteful language.

Tom, my sentiment exactly. I disagree with Obama on most policy issues with a few exceptions, but that's their anniversary, everybody's entitled to that. Besides, it's been pretty low key, and not 'in your face', I'd say it met all standards of common sense and decency. It's their time together as a couple and they should use it.

24 more dead in Afgranistan. 48 mothers and fathers get to bury more children while the Obama's worry about where the Olympics will be held and go out for a date night!

Oh yeah, I was a big fan of Barbara Jordan and I'm a republican. Ms. Jordan was black, female and gay, but she cared about her country.

I have no problem with the President and First Lady going out on a simple "date" for their wedding anniversary. Its the trips to New York for a date night that during "the worst economic recession since the Great Depression" which shows he is not "in touch" with the country (amongst other things). He spends money like its not his (Oh yes, it's not his) but continues to "bail out" and interfere with the businss cycle (sometimes at the behest of those businesses). In regards to the First Lady's spending of tax payer money, a couple weeks ago she took the Secret Service and a relatively large entourage to close off a portion of Washington, D.C. during rush hour so she could buy her organic vegetables. Sounds very in touch and appreciative of a likely constituency that voted for them. In addition, I don't recall any coverage of Bush 43 and Laura going on their "date" nights (especially one night flights to NYC), or Laura going shopping while in Paris and London. Perhaps because they realized the importance of personal sacrifice when serving one's country as President. Thus far I have yet to see any sort of personal sacrifice on the part of the current President and his wife. Although the First Lady did make comment of the "sacrifice" that she and the President made in traveling to Copenhagen (using taxpayer money) on what would utimately be their failed bid to win the Olympics to Chicago. An unprecedented move by any president. Thus far, I am yet to see or hear of anything positive for the United States that has occurred since he got in office. The world disrespects him, just as he disrespects the country he serves by propping up communist and tyrannical (not mutually exclusive) leaders and disrespecting our allies such as the British, Poland and the Czech. Rep., as well as Israel. He is being "played" by the world and I don't think he knows it. How sad. Perhaps this latest "dis" by the IOC will wake him up. In addition, after proclaiming during the campaign last year that Afganistan was the right war we should be engaged in, he recently said that winning was not the objective in Afganistan. If it turns into another "Vietnam", then we will know why. The President's lack of real world experience is showing regularly. Hopefully, the country can survive him.

so they went out for their anniversary? good for them, who cares, i went out for mine as well. i didn't vote for him but i can see he has a family, a wife and i would like for him to have one when he leaves the white house, whenever that is. but, why must some always compare him to bush or the republicans? bush did this, did that, if bush went out...etc. move on already! duh, every president inherits all from the previous one, good or bad and deals with it. he did seek the election to the presidency after all!

Go here, and see the truth.........................

http://www.pollsb.com/polls/p2040310-zira_michelle_obama_separated_birth#

The good life while soldiers die fighting for an illegal president afraid to let the Berg's complaint go to court. Brave man, Obama! Lots of trips, vacations. He's getting richer every month while millions become pooer, businesses fail and inflation begins rearing its' ugly head. Nice guy? Think not, just a con artist scamming the People.If Berg wins his case, Obama is removed legally as President, Biden goes to jail for consipiracy along with Pelosi. Time FOR A TRIAL!

Tom, my sentiment exactly, and Jane, you are right about the body language, I noticed that too.

I disagree with Obama on most policy issues with a few exceptions, have never voted or would vote for him, but this is their anniversary, everybody's entitled to that. Besides, it's been pretty low key, and not 'in your face', I'd say it met all standards of common sense and decency. It's their time together as a couple and they should use it

the "America Basher" does not deserve recognition and more publicity. Unless the two of them are on their way to formally resign.

The cost of the dinner may have been at the Obama's expense, but who footed the bill for the secret service, the limo, the prep work that goes into any Presidential outing? At least these 2 chose to stay in DC this time rather than the expensive date night in New York. Just curious, how did President Bush and Laura spend their anniversaries? I don't recall the media filling us in on every detail of their personal lives. As far as the weekly golf that Mr. Obama enjoys, wasn't it some Democrats and the media allies who suggested it was inappropriate for President Bush to be seen golfing while the country was at war? Last time I checked, we were still engaged in 2 military actions, yet Barack gets no backlash from the media and his fellow libs for his recreational activity.

While the Obama's celebrated !

"Eight American soldiers and two Afghan policemen were killed, with many injured. It was the worst attack on Nato forces in 14 months, and one of the deadliest battles of the eight-year war. The insurgents seized at least 20 Afghan policemen whose fate last night remained unclear.

The attack came at a crucial juncture in the war, with President Obama soon to decide whether to accept a request by General Stanley McChrystal, commander of the 100,000-strong US and Nato force in Afghanistan, for 40,000 extra troops, or to reduce the counter-insurgency operation against the Taleban and focus on al-Qaeda."

First, although they paid for their own meal, they do utilize taxpayer money EVERY time they leave the White House (secret service, police, Air Force One, etc.), so when they go out for "date night" IT IS at the expense of the American Taxpayer. I don't like the guy or his wife, but I wouldn't begrudge them a night out for their anniversary if it wasn't on the heels of a wasted trip to Copenhagen, DAILY appearances on television (including a talk show - c'mon! could you act a little more presidential...maybe?) a lavish vacation and two other VERY EXPENSIVE "date nights" since being inaugurated. For all of you people who love to cite how much vacation time Bush took, you better be careful! If this guy keeps up the pace he's been setting since January 20th, he will far exceed Bush's record for the amount of time he spent away from the White House. And about that. First of all, NO PRESIDENT (from Nixon to Obama) is ever "on vacation" without his entire office with him. They STILL work, just at a different location. So why does everyone give Bush crap about going to Crawford. He went home to his FOUR bedroom, ECO-FRIENDLY home and split a lot of wood and fixed fences. I was never aware of him "jetting" around like this current crowd does. I am personally more comfortable with a president who is more modest in his pursuits when he is SERVING a country with a mix of people of varying means, than with one like Obama who acts like a celebrity and parades around like he's a member of the aristocracy.

Nothing new here. The Obamas treat the presidency as a series of personal perks for themselves and their daughters. Lots of hot air expelled and lots of Air Force One flights since the inauguration but no accomplishments. And has Obama bothered to check the jobless rate lately? Lots of people can't afford to eat, much less eat at a moderate-priced restaurant by D.C. standards.

Aren't these the same folks who promoted 3 years of "stay the course"?

Carol, Don't bring up God....Liberals HATE that....

Good grief, relax, people. There are PLENTY of reasons to be irate with Obama, but for pity's sake, let's not begrudge him a modest dinner out with his wife on their anniversary.

Does any one notice they don't look very happy in these pictures. Michelle is 10 steps out in front like she can't get away from BO quick enough. Where are the past pictures where he always has a hand on her but?

the "black" card Again? really? seriously? come on, it's getting a bit old. sure there are extremist but that is Not the general concensus in this white kids neighborhood. and censorship... what is this country coming too.

I can't stand BHO. He is leading this country down a terrible terrible path.

BUT. Comeon, give the guy a break. He's going out to dinner with his wife.

The public expense associated with a trip like this is irrelivant. A president should be able to leave the WH as he sees fit.

Lets face it, the WH is enough of a gilded cage.

Don

The part that's missing is that they have spent 17 years together as man and wife when many families of African descent are falling by the wayside. They should be commended.

I don't like our (yes, "our") president nor his policies but, for cryin' out loud, it's just dinner. Give the man a break. There are lots of things to criticize him for but this isn't one of them.

I'll be happy when he's out of office but for now, Happy Anniversary to the Obamas.

I think the problem is OVEREXPOSURE for the Obamas by the slobbering media in love with the Annointed Ones. What do we have: We have an extreme socialist President with a beautiful smile who can read well from a teleprompter and the first lady with a permanent scowl caused by her shame of America.

Nothing like a nice out to get your mind off of your failing stimulus package, failing health care ambitions, decreasing political clout, and voice messages from commanders and generals for more troops (you know, since you don't even give them the time of day) that are putting their lives on the line in Afghanistan and Iraq. Great work Barry and Michelle-my-bell, keep up the good work. Let me know how the hallal beef is, will ya?

And I seriously doubt he is paying for this out of pocket. He sends Lady M to paris off our dollar why wouldn't he see this night out as what is owed to him?

Such a jerk.... man, i hate them all.

I dare say that if this had been the only "date night", or if previous ones hadn't been so obscenely extravagant, it might not have drawn this much vitriol. But what's the line? Oh, yeah... "a long train of abuses and usurpations" tends to take things to a level where people can't stand any more and even a little thing pushes them over the edge.

Then, there's the revulsion at Michelle Obama going on about what a "sacrifice" it was to go at taxpayer expense with the whole entourage to Denmark to shill for Chicago as an Olympic site. GIve us all a break, will ya?

Also, can the "racist" label, OK? I for one would vote in a heartbeat for Walter Williams or Thomas Sowell were they to run for the presidency... oops; I forgot the leftist dogma--blacks who don't swallow said dogma aren't, to the left, really black (while Bill Clinton, OTOH, gets called our "first black president").

I am not a fan of the President or his wife. I can't believe we have about 3 years and 4 months left of this guy. When his term ends, y'all would have wished for Bush in comparison. In fairness, yeah what this guy does in his off time is his business. As to race, who cares. The guy could be green, it's what he stands for is the problem. End the Fed, pull the troops out if we don't take the war serioulsy, provide proof of nautural birth, go back to the gold standard, etc.

I agree, body language!!!

Oh, and even though the Obama's may be paying for their own grub, get a grip, ole retired AF boy.. the taxpayers paid for the advance team, the limos, and the protection detail.

'Nuff said

"For three long years I have been going up and down this country preaching that government -- federal, state, and local -- costs too much. I shall not stop that preaching. As an immediate program of action, we must abolish useful -- useless offices. We must eliminate unnecessary functions of government. We must consolidate subdivisions of government and, like the private citizen, give up luxuries which we can no longer afford."

And then he said, "I propose to you, my friends, and through you that government of all kinds, big and little be made solvent and that the example be set by the President of the United States and his Cabinet." End of quote.

That was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's words as he accepted the Democratic nomination for President in 1932.

You people must all be too young to know some of the facts. You blame the economy on Busy-Cheney. WRONG. If you will remember they got us out of the situation we were in after 9/11 when the economy was on the brink of disaster. And we did fine UNTIL midterm and the new congress was voted in. When the Demwits got into power, then we started needing bailouts for all types of companies and it all started with the banking industry that was caused by Barnie Frank and Chris Dodd and their ilk who wanted the banking industry to give loans to liberals who couldn’t afford them. Bush tried to sound the alarm, but Barnie said nothing was wrong, that Fanny and Freddie were doing fine. So, we have the Congress, who makes all the laws and spends all the money, that changed midterm who are really to blame. And BO could have changed things by now. Ronnie Reagan did it in a few months after that disastrous Demwit Jimmy Carter. I remember paying 17% interest on a mortgage during his reign of terror. If you haven’t lost your jobs yet, under this socialist monstrosity of a leader you probably will shortly. And if you can’t get a job, look in the mirror if you voted for BO, cause you have only yourself to blame. Just look at all the major cities and states run by Democrats and see how badly they are working, California, Michigan, New Jersey. Then look what Bobby Jindal has done practically overnight in Louisiana. My own state voted Democrat for 60 years of its 100 history, and we were practically last in everything. And in the early years we had Democrats who had common sense, like Will Rogers. Now common sense seems to have left the building, the Capitol Building that is. But you need to get a clue before our country is lost to third world socialist ideology. If you are smart, you will vote conservative so you stand a chance of having a job or starting a business where you can actually hire someone someday – unless, of course, you like living in a commune.

Unhappy couple. He thought his excellent skill in reading a teleprompter was all that mattered. She is angry and full of revenge, and has a permanent scowl on her face. I don't know what the grease means.

I am a hardcore conservative be yet i see nothing wrong with a husband and wife going out for an anniversary dinner.

Yes he should have taken care of the Afghanistan situation, yes there may have been special interests at heart when he tried to get the games for chicago...

but dinner? let the man have a decent dinner with his wife.

I am a hardcore conservative be yet i see nothing wrong with a husband and wife going out for an anniversary dinner.

Yes he should have taken care of the Afghanistan situation, yes there may have been special interests at heart when he tried to get the games for chicago...

but dinner? let the man have a decent dinner with his wife.

I hope this doesn't sound racist, but does the president EVER WEAR A FREAKING NECK TIE???? He looks totally unprofessional, casual and not serious about his job.
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The POTUS and FLOTUS can wear whatever they want. They don't need to be boring and wear ties or even a damn flag lapel. As long as he is not acting like a cowboy (Bush2) then it's all right by me. Fortunately both look, sound and think much better than the previous POTUS and FLOTUS. In addition, most of you bitter, jealous, fat haters only wish you could look young after 30. Better fix your mirror.

@BTW they pay for their own meal and we pay for SS and other required cost of transport. I sleep well knowing that my tax dollars are well spent.

What kind of journalism is this? You report an event, then critize people for what they have to say about your report. You are a shameful writer. Just write the story and let the people speak their mind. If you don't like what American's have to say about this ridiculous excuse of a president, then don't pretend to write for the public. Why don't you just go get a job at the White House PR machine.

This president is my president, since I'm an american. But he doesn't not represent me as an american. That has nothing to do with him being half black and half white, It has everything to do with his crazy liberal policies which will destroy this nation, and by the way; republicans are not offering anything better as far I'm concern. Crazy world!

Michelle reminds me of an american football player.

The Olympics mmmm mmmm mmmm Thot you had it in the bag s Alas Alack ,,sent two wrong HAGS Sad to say , they were so sad Sad to say its too damm bad MMMm MMMM MMMM

The Swamp simply can not editorialize based on anonymous comments! I don't care how many disgusting anonymous comments you've had do read and almost faint before throwing away. There is no link, no proof and no story here about simmering racism. If anything has equal or greater value than money in this country, it is the currency of racism, which only the left stands to benefit from. If I were the Obama administration with it's legions of tech savvy e-activists and willing moron blogs like this one ready to create news out of anonymous opinion, I think I might don a sheet or two and and start throwing the n word around en masse and as much as the willing recipient blog was willing to suck off.

Transparent morons...

Kate and the rest of you, when will it stop being Bush's fault for everything? That comment shows how stupid you people are. 98% of Bush's problems were from a democratic congress. You need to thank Clinton, Dodd, Pelosi, Franks and the rest of those clowns for our problems. Obama just doesn't know how to handle anything...he's a community organizer for God's sake.

The good news is that after centuries of slavery and racism, we have a nonwhite in the White House. The bad news is that it is Barack Hushpuppy OhBummer --- "The Mistake of '08" --- our first and last Arab-American president --- and a glorified, smooth-lyin' dandy. I don't begrudge him time out for an anniversary dinner, but it looks like dereliction of duty to have spoken with our top dog on the ground in Afghanistan for only an hour or so since OhBummer set foot in the White House. I'm glad the generals publicized their views on troop surge, etc, so that OhBummer can't sweep them under the rug and pretend they didn't exist or that the generals said somthing that they didn't say. Shake hands with OhBummer. Now count your fingers.

If there are haters in this thread, it was engendered by the 'liar'. And as far as the 'bootie' being bootieful; she reminds me of an old girlfriend. When they told her to haul it, she had to make two trips!

Michelle is sooo beautiful! That's why she hired a 24/7 makeup artist! Silly liberals!

Are you kidding me? American people not happy with the President's performance and lack of tact stems from racism? What is Mark Silva smoking? If whatever it is that he is smoking is causing him to be THAT delusional, then I want some too! More WHITE people have voted Obama than any president in history. Yet those people are racist because they don't want a proven failure of a healthcare system (ie: govt run healthcare), dismal foreign policy, destructive economic policies, worsening of the wars in Iraq and Afgh, and the lest goes on.

I oppose Obama's policies. If he goes out with his wife on his anniversary that's fine with me. Opposition to his policies isn't racism. It's free speech. Any criticism of Obama is labeled racism by the left. Molly you are the left. This hurts race relations.

pathetic. the author sees opposition to the president and updates the post to include racism, and reliving our 39th president's inappropriate, ridiculous, unfounded statements (he blabbers about nonsense most days of the year). congratulations on another glass of kool-aid.

Ok. I understand, it's your anniversary and everything. But you live at the WHITE HOUSE. You have a PERSONAL CHEF. Don't ya think you could have planned a little private soire at the most exclusive dining room in the country for your wife. Without having me pay for your extravagant transportation expense. C'mon! What happened to "we all must sacrifice"? For my last anniversary, I got a family member to babysit, and we had a dinner at home, because my husband had just been laid off. Thanks alot.

And a grand time was had by all.....uh, doesn't appear that way. See any affection between these two?

Phew, for a minute there, I had thought we had lost an asylum full of nitwits. No need to worry, I found them safe and unsound, posting little kid's nonsense, concerning our President and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Obama, on the Tribune's Swamp. I'll have to report all of them to their parents, they displayed the manners of spoiled-brats. They suffer from the delusion that they won the last presidential election. Wake up, boys and girls, you lost. Now, go home and tell Mommy and Daddy that you have been all ugly and mean-spirited. I am sure they will know just how to cure that spoiled-brat mentality. You'll just have to lose some more elections. Then, maybe, you will get the message and grow up and act your age.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

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Who the heck cares, what the president and his wife do on their anniversary! What I care about is what is he doing as a president. He is frigging ruining this country, and he hasn't even been in for one year yet. Don't spend my friggin money on $2000) dresses and tell me that I Have TO SACRIFICE! What a bunch of bull*&$%.

Check elsewhere if anyone wishes to read any comments that are intelligently written. Here at this moment all one will find is filth from hate-filled radicals.

If the Obamas hadn't gone out to dinner, would those 8 troops still be alive? Nope. Did anyone force those 8 troops to go to Afghanistan? Nope. Let's not forget who sent them to war to being with -- a cowardly congress who put their political careers before standing up to the President to say "No" to military conflict.

Where do folks get the idea Michelle is some kind of gorgeous fashion plate. Her legs remind us sports fans of those on a professional running back in the NFL. BTW: She looked pregnant in that dress, is there a surprise coming a few months down the road.

Great that they have this night out.

What magesty.

While millions of Americans are suffering.

Grats first duo.

EnjoY your first and last night out on all our dimes!

Make it magic.

It will be your last!

I am NOT an Obama fan & did not vote for him. However, he is our legally elected POTUS and a loyal American. Those persons who post bitter and degrading remarks are to be pitied, for they obviously have never read the Constitution.

I wouldn't care if it wasn't a black guy. I can't believe a black guy would do that. I am so racist! A black guy taking his wife out to dinner? How dare he. If he was white it would be different!

For this website and author to decry reader comment "vitriol" BEFORE the fact (how could one possibly know what comments subsequent readers might post) indeed demontrates prejudice-- on the part of the press! Just another example of "The Swamp" the press is mired in.

Surprise me.

Two socialists on a walk together.

Netither can swallow all the crap of the other.

My God what this country has lost with these two abominations in office.

SO looking ahead to 2010.

Two socialists in love.

Awww.

While the rest of us pay.

Go to Hell you f**king socialist. Don't dare try to drag the rest of us down with you you Castto wannabe!!!!!

We aren't that dumb and will stand against you you freaking idiot!

Of course, a nice quiet anniversary dinner your first year in the WH could never do - nothing would be special about that! Unfortunately, thanks to a bunch of adoring drones they have three more (hopefully just 3) chances to celebrate privately in the house we let them stay in....but then the short dinner out may not have cost the taxpayers as much as when Michelle decides to cook and has to go out for groceries.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/17/AR2009091703679_pf.html

Obama - the dog that finally caught the fire truck. What a pathetic excuse for a "leader".

I love my President and his beautiful wife. It's wonderful to see him take the First Lady out to a romantic dinner on their 14th wedding anniversary.

My heart is lifted, and I'm hoping they had a most wondrous time. I know that times are difficult... but Dear President, take the time to be happy and at peace. You and your wife are dearly loved by SO MANY. : )

Michelle Obama is SO lovely, glowing in her gorgeous black dress - like a moviestar. And the (my) President looks dapper, young and very handsome. I love and respect them both very much. He's the leader of my country, and I honor both his office and his position.

I hope they can let all the naughty or rather mean spirited comments go by the wayside as we all get quite grumpy with a tendency to say things we may not really mean, especially when we're upset about other things in our own lives that put us in a negative place.

I do believe our President is a good man, a wonderful loving husband and father, and desires to do good for all of us.

We seem to be making it a bit difficult for him at times.

But, I hope he understands that he holds a most wonderful position of being a brave first example of courage under fire and if he can have infinite patience and God at his side along with his wonderful family and friends, then it will be so great.

It's so easy to be harsh and mean. Even fun sometimes, too. But in the end, we all want success and happiness for each one of us, and a way out of this dark mess that was spawned many years ago when greed and avarice became acceptable as a way of corporate life.

Nowadays, we are coming to realize that those times in business and politics, when the lack of kindness, fairness, and an intent to get away with as much as possible with every dirty legal trick in the book was normal, will lead to nothing but implosion and destruction of everything we hold dear as Americans.

What do we want for our country? To be a place of hate, heartbreak, separation, intolerance and hostility, desperation? Where there are only the very rich, the derelict poor, and the indebted dwindling middle class? When the powers that be only get more powerful, while everyone and everything else fall by the wayside?

Societies live, societies fall. We have a chance to do right.

I'm not sure whether any one person can work for us, and work against all the powerful movers and shakers that own all our resources and finances.

Probably not. But we are all a sleeping giant, wse the people, with much more power than any one person can imagine - we are a collective of brilliant, dynamic, intelligent and resourceful people in this amazing country of ours.

We can choose to work together in cooperation, or tear ourselves apart with greed, apathy, hate, meanness, and lack of morals and ethics.

Societies that choose the dark path are doomed.

It is only a path of light that will sustain us, our future children, the world in general.

THIS IS OUR WORLD - Let's not let our elders ruin all the promise of the future for us!

We have one round planet, one little, tiny small blue green heavenly planet and THAT'S it.

I for one want to have a future! It's MY WORLD... it's OUR world.

Please don't mess it up for me. I, we have so many dreams and hopes for the future!

Oh puhleeze you fawing, drooling Kool aid drinking Obama fools! "You deserve it" bla bla...get a life already! Stop fawning over this empty suit! HE IS USELESS! HE IS NOT A ROCK STAR! Stop the sick, disgusting fawning over this no good excuse for a president. He has not done a single thing for this country! He is all for himself. He puts down our country every chance he gets. BUSH was a president. Bush left a mess? Okay, then Obama made it 1000 times worse! You fools that just FAWN over his every bowel movement make me want to puke! Wake up from your sick drooling fawning Obama fantasy world and see that he is destroying this country! And FYI.... I HAVE a life, that is why I can see that this guy is a no good loser!

I am sure my previous post will not be posted, because it seems only Bush bashing posts are posted. The ones that fawn and drool over this sorry excuse for a president get posted. Gee, I am sorry. I have something called "brains" and can see that Obama is an empty suit. HEY! HE IS DESTROYING this country! WAKE UP fools.

Welcome to the People Magazine presidency made for those that don't have a clue as to how the world works and could care less.

Just keep shoveling the fake, useless "news" down the throat of American people because they seem to becoming back for more like an all you can eat restaurant.

Simple, many hear posting negative comments are racists. Period. Look at all the times dumb*** bushie went to the ranch or fishing or golfing during the worst times of the Iraq war and where were the bitter protests by these wacko racists conservatives. Don't get me started that they are American 'Christian' citizens. They are closer to the Devil then anything I've ever seen. Sick!!!!

Give me a break. Obama owns this economy's mess and the war. You cannot keep blaiming Bush. Bush kept you SAFE for 8 years you morons. Obama will have us attacked by Iran and smile about it. Obama could have ordered all the troops home on January 21st, but he did not, did he? He owns everything now. Bush did a fine job and all the left-wing bashing will not change a thing or the facts. YOU just misinterpret the facts, along with your liberal, socialist, communist media friends at NBC, CBS, CNBC, ABC, shall I go on?

Wars have been fought over a lot less issues than are brewing in the United Socialist Republics of America right now. Get ready.

I stopped reading any comments left on President Obama and family newspaper stories or blog posts just about 8 months ago because some comments just make me sick. And a little frightened.

Cival War II is coming. China and Russia will support the liberal federalists, or else. The rest of Rebel America will be nuked (neutron and EMP blasts) into subjugation and their remaining property will no longer be subject to the US government.

Cival War II is coming. China and Russia will support the liberal federalists, or else. The rest of Rebel America will be nuked (neutron and EMP blasts) into subjugation and their remaining property will no longer be subject to the US government.

Seriously, if this is news, with all the other crap goingon in the world, then we really are living in Bizarro world. He is wasting our money, just like he is going to be wasting our time, for the next 3 years and 3 months. Why don't we talk about ALL the more important things he could be doing, instead? Or is reporting on him catering to his spoiled brat of a wife really this important?

Much ado about nothing.

Can anyone tell me?

Is Michelle pregnant?

"Where did you read that? They did not spend tax money for their dinner."
No, the President DOES spend taxpayer money to do whatever he wants. The trip he took to New York City for "theater tickets," was on the taxpayer dime. Sure, he paid for the meal, but he did not pay for the transportation.

NO, Capt. Air Force reitred. The news was that Obama hasn't spoken to him but maybe once since he took command of Afghanistan forces. But, it's okay for POTUS to "only" meet, TWICE, the General in person whose conducting that war. How did you obtain the rank of Captain. I was enlisted and I'd say your were full of BS!!
Yes, Obama has money to spend for dinner. If they leave WH grounds, it's up to the USSS and other entities to provide for logistics and security for the family. Damn, people, understand a bit about White House operations before jumping on someone.

Happy Anniversary! We appreciate being able to pick up the tab for you. Hate to tell you though all us working class won't be able to do it much longer as you continue to "Share Our Wealth." Oh, and by the way....We are not racist...we just don't like socialism.

i used to post on these sites but now realize that intelligence doesn't ever enter these discussions, the far right and left are lost sheep unable to get a grasp on reality... i have to say though i'm so satisfied with the amount of work "potus" is putting in that its a shame the extreme on both sides would rather blame him and each other rather than look eternally for their lot in life... this is certainly partly because of the wackos on both side in the media.. with the closeted drudge being a leader of the pack... how sad for such a great country

4000 + decent patriotic young americans died during bushy's reign of terror and not once did any of u complain about him eating dinner... get real.. how shameful, and unamerican

I bet Obama went into the kitchen and instructed the chef how to cook the striped bass, since he is so much smarter than everybody.

Folks, folks please. You are all missing the big picture. The issue is not them going out, but WHEN does Barack stay at the White House. He has been on trip after trip in campain mode for 0ne thing or the other since elected, spending vast amounts of our money. Please report when he STAYS IN. Now that would be different news for sure.

I'm so sorry I was out all day yesterday and couldn't answer those polite notes addressed to me, so I'll just have to say to y'all, and particularly y'all down in Texas Oilpatch and Alasippi:

Thanks for proving Jimmy Carter's point.

O, and Obama should fire McCrystal for insubordination.

Quickly and decisively.

Like Truman fired a certain general who was too big for his britches.

Have a nice day, haters.

Come on people. This is a sacrifice for Michelle. We should all thank her for her daily sacrifices.

Such critical and angry people. Our President took his wife out to dinner for a date and everyone is pointing their finger at him. YOU eat at home on your anniversary. YOU stop spending money on useless things that you call 'necessities'. YOU get real with yourselves and stop making our leader taking his wife out to celebrate their marriage as a crime. CUT IT OUT! GROW UP! Use your politic crap elsewhere...not on this article. Should they divorce b/c petty people have to point their fingers? HONESTLY?! I don't understand where conservative and liberal views have to be mentioned here. The war? Really? Write it on an article about the war....but, please stop pointing blame on Bush/Cheney, Obama/Michelle, and whoever the crap you want to blame. Be happy our president isn't fooling around in the White House with a tramp and congratulate them on 17years of marriage. That's pretty admirable wouldn't you say. I'd think so. I am not an Obama supporter but, I'm truly glad that our President made time for his wife. You as Americans should be too...if you'd stop criticizing for just a moment.

Oh for Heaven's sake! I couldn't disagree more with the man's politics, but since when does politics preclude him from enjoying a night with his bride? Let them celebrate their anniversary in peace. If more marriages lasted as long as theirs has, perhaps the voices clamoring for 'marriage protection' would be taken more seriously.

Rock on, Mr. and Mrs. O. I'll debate you tomorrow, but tonight, enjoy each other's company with our blessings.

Beautiful ???? She should be the President of the "Women who look like James Brown Club" !

Ah Truman didnt fire McArthur for "asking" for troops, Trumey an fired McArthur for wanting to invade China and making his thoughts public. The General and his staff should resign if they dont get what they ask for in a vote of no confidence......I dont like the man or his policies, he is just a Chicago politician and a lawyer to boot and doesnt really care about anyone but himself....but I dont see what the big deal is about him taking his wife out to dinner (and the taxpayers do not pay for the dinner) I know they pay for security but I believe that is necessary. By the way, anyone seen them at a church?????

I bet that purse Michele my Belle is carrying cost more than most of us make in a month.

"Really kids? Michelle looks like Patrick Ewing in drag."

ROFLMAO.... I guess it could be worse.... he could have said Shaquele O'Neil in Drag.... LMFAO

Happy Anniversary to the President and the First Lady. Mark Silva invokes the slander of Jimmy Carter against millions of white Americans of good will in order to "explain" strong criticism of President Barack Obama. Here is what Silva wrote: " much of it (crtiticism) is clearly inspired by something that the former president, Jimmy Carter, identified in his recent characterization of some of the most extreme criticism aimed at Obama during recent months: The inability of a lot of people to accept a black man as president." Former President Carter is full of nonsense on that score and it is not only a slander against all critics of Obama Administration policies but is also a clumsy attempt to silence them by claiming the motives of all critics must be racist. The race of President Barack Obama is irrelevant to most of the criticism he gets from people who worry that his only agenda is to advance socialism, perhaps due in part to the misguided hero worship he has written about for his absent father who was a socialist leader in Kenya many years ago. In fact, many of President Barack Obama's role models such as Saul Alinski, Bill Ayers, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright were on the radcal left fringe of American politics and the president's narrow education in law only seems to leave him unable to break free from the eccentric superstitions of that rigid anti-freedom ideology. Does Jimmy Carter really think that Republican conservatives could not accept Michael Steele, or former GOP Congressman J.C. Watts, Ken Blackwell, or Walter Williams, as president because they are black? Of course not because in the world view of Jimmy Carter, Republican black leaders don't count as black men and only Democratic Party black officials do? Many conservative critics of Mr. Obama's policies are happy to accept Clarence Thomas as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. It is true that come critics of the president should express themselves in more careful language, but crying "racism" every time someone has a legitimate difference of opinion wth the most left-wing President in U.S. history is going to get old soon and will not work to silence critics because in the end his policies stand or fall on their own merit or lack of merit..

Can he not wear a tie - he is president!

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Well, despite the fact that this is a poor excuse for journalism, I do have some comments -
First, let it be known that I am a proud member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy. That being said, he took her out to dinner, for heaven's sake! And yes (gasp!) some taxpayer money was probably spent for security. What's the guy supposed to do? Never leave the West Wing for personal reasons? He can't get out the door without security, for personal business or otherwise, as it should be.
I disagree with almost all of the President's positions and policies, but to complain because he left the house on his anniversary is pretty juvenile folks. Give it a rest.

Yes, it's just a dinner, but people are enraged and frightened. The mainstream media demonizes
anyone right of center, and censors them!!
Many news articles don't allow for comments and senators are blissfully ignoring angry voters and citizens that don't want these insane high taxes, loss of personal freedom- bills that they are trying to quickly pass before 2010.
So yes, it is in good taste to bring up other matters as long as we have a media that censors and is extremely biased.

My wife and I will soon hit our 20th anniversary. Will I get news coverage? Michelle IS NOT beautiful, she looks like an amazon woman, and would somebody please cover her up!? I do not care about their dinner, but he has other things on his "plate" that needs attention. An please, GET OFF OF GW BUSH. Obama is president and has personally caused more damage and spending in 9 months than Bush did in 8 years.

I understand that Obama wants to take his wife to dinner for their anniversary, but most Americans can't afford to buy food for their families at this time - because of HIM. As a reminder, Mr. Silva, President Bush did forego his 2nd inauguration party because we were at war and he didn't feel comfortable partying it up while our men and women were over in Iraq. President Bush is a class act, unlike the circus act we have in the White House for the next 1,125 days.

Obama made a lot of promises he couldn't keep and can never keep. The observant kool-aid drinkers are beginning to realize the mistake they made by getting all caught up in "historics" of the election. Now, everyone will have to deal with the "historical deficit" once this president leaves.

President Bush did not put our country in this state. President Bush kept this country safe for 8 years. Let's see how safe we are now.

Obama, yo mama is not a jackie, not by any measurment.

Posted by: Las Vegas Dave | October 4, 2009 8:20 PM

Funny....I've been trying to think back through the years and remember how many times I heard the First Lady ever refered to as "Yo Momma". Seems I can't remember 1. What would be the reason that this time there is a difference. Would one of you who are so affended by the word racist, explain this to me? You wonder why liberals always shout racist, I want to know why you don't. Are you "that" blind?

The comments are ridiculous. People should be commenting on the obvious bias in the article with the journalist making so many excuses for the President, ridiculous comparisons with previous presidencies and for bringing up the racially devisive remarks by our senile past president, Carter. For God's sake, as I like to remind my black friends, he's half white and was raised by a white mother and white grandparent's. So our President is half white and half black and just like most americans, has a diversified ancestry. He is American!

The comments are ridiculous. People should be commenting on the obvious bias in the article with the journalist making so many excuses for the President, ridiculous comparisons with previous presidencies and for bringing up the racially devisive remarks by our senile past president, Carter. For God's sake, as I like to remind my black friends, he's half white and was raised by a white mother and white grandparent's. So our President is half white and half black and just like most americans, has a diversified ancestry. He is American!

If you disagree with our President, you must be a bigoted racist! How about you libs try debating the issues and stop sreaming racist when you can't offer a rebuttal. Pathetic!

The president's original plan was to fly Michelle to New York on Air Force One and circle the Statue of Liberty a few times but the idea got shot down...so to speak.

26.00 for a fish dinner is not moderatly priced. that is expensive. is it 2012 yet? can you say one term? I can, thank God. this bum will be out of the way in 12'

Uh, that's a big no on George W. Bush cancelling his second inaugural party. There were several balls that night. I covered him at the Commander in Chief ball, where hundreds of members of each branch of the military attended. And a lot of them complained about the war in Iraq. The bar was open.

How about you libs try debating the issues and stop sreaming racist when you can't offer a rebuttal. Pathetic!

Posted by: John | October 5, 2009 8:35 AM

Debate this......How many First Ladies were refered to as "Yo Momma"? Is it only the N word that makes you a racist?

It is a shame that you edited the comments for racism, foul language maybe, but freedom of speech includes non politiclally correct statements.

The Obamas THINK they are rock stars! They think they are hot stuff. And, for you sycophants who can't get enough of making excuses for them, do you think their frenetic schedule is NORMAL? THEY HAVE DATE NIGHT EVERY WEEK! And, they have PARTIES EVERY WEDNESDAY! And, they CELEBRATED THEIR BIRTHDAYS! And, they had a "SPECIAL DATE" ON VALENTINE'S DAY! And, they had a "SPECIAL DATE" IN CHICAGO! And, they had a "SPECIAL DATE" in NEW YORK CITY! And, they had a "SPECIAL DATE IN LONDON." And, they had a "SPECIAL DATE IN PARIS." And, now an "ANNIVERSARY DINNER." They act like SPOILED CHILDREN WITH DADDY'S CREDIT CARD!!! Do they need external stimulation in order to feel alive; or are they just providing photo ops because they think they are "the beautiful people?

A society that had elected a real knucklehead twice, does not have the right to criticize ANYTHING of a president who is yet to complete the first year, and still mopping the excrements left by Rove, Chenny and Rummy.

The Great Ozbama is wasting time at Beer Summits, Olympic Boondoggles, Photo Ops, and Late Night Show circuits with the hollyweird crowds while, Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl still is being held by Taliban terrorist.

Meanwhile Najibullah Zazi may hold key information on other terrorist cells within the United States. Interrogation techniques now includes watching a homemade movie of Michelle Obama and Ophra Olympic Boondoggles on DVD, watching youtube of the Acorn scandals, and watching Obama's favorite videos on his ipod.

President Obama has escalated Afgahanistan war by 65% more troops. Obama's Vietnam has no clear strategy.

While most American families can no longer afford to celebrate their wedding anniversaries, let Ozbama have a date night with his wife. While millions of children in American go hungry each night, let Ozbama and his wife have a fine dinner at a moderate restaurant.

Hypocrisy we can believe in.

I am really disgusted with the comments made about President Obama. I am not an american and I know that all presidents get a salary and the protection of the secret service.I also know that they pay for all the meals, and personal expenses incurred during their time in office.
Presidents, like all of us, are entitled to a life outside of our place of employment.
There are so many divorces in this world today that it is very refreshing to see a couple that is so much in love and the love they have for their children.
Are many of the comments so negative because of racism? I hope not.
This president has been in office for 9 months. Allow him time to get things done. He is a very intelligent man whether you want to accept it or not.
I would also like to make a comment about the birthers. Please accept the fact he is your president and he was born in Hawaii. The staff at the White House does not have to prove to this group where he was born.I am sure the people that had to see the proof has seen it.
Please accept the fact that he is your president and show him respect, I am happy that he has such a pleasant personality so he can get pass all the unkind things that have been said and done and will continue to be said and done.
I once heard a comment on CNN that you wonder why people hate America but the reason lies within yourselves. You spew hate in many of the comments on different sights on the internet. If you cannot say something nice, do not say anything at all.The world will be a much better place.
Thank you.

and who said "My Muslim faith" while pretending to be a Christian, who never set foot on this continent until he was 18 years old,
Posted by: axioma | October 5, 2009 9:27 AM

Proud republican. Me thinks typical republican. While you tell me he is a Muslim and your birther bull, also convince me the sun rises in the west. You just can't fix stupid.

Although I do not care for the politics of the couple, I do think that it doesn't hurt to congratulate them on their wedding anniversary nor does it hurt to notice that they went out and celebrated -- as long as it is nothing WAY ridiculous (like the time they went on a date night to NYC to see a play -- that was an unnecessary waste if tax dollars.)

Big Bear: Since you are lacking in education and information, I will fill you in.

THE KKK IS ALL DEMOCRATS ALL THE TIME. I would appreciate it if you would READ some actual history and replace your misinformed opinion with FACTS!

FACTS: In 1854, the Republican Party was formed to fight slavery. They fought a war and won and ended slavery in 1865. The DEMOCRATS then formed the KKK to fight integration. They elected Democrats to codify segregation. They made certain that businesses did not serve blacks. They denied blacks voting rights, housing, and education. They elected Democrat sheriffs who took baseball bats, fire hoses, and sicced dogs on blacks. They elected Democrats to keep the laws against blacks. Democrats refused to allow blacks to vote by passing literacy tests and poll taxes. They elected Democrat sheriffs to ignore lynching. By 1965 (100 years later) the Republicans had to take the Democrats to the woodshed, yet again! The Republicans passed Civil Rights laws (that Democrats, like Al Gore’s father, voted against!!!). The Civil Rights Acts that the Republicans passed allowed blacks to vote, and to have a chance at decent housing! A Republican president (Eisenhower) sent in Federal Troops to allow blacks to vote (Democrat governors, like Bill Clinton’s mentor) were STOPPING BLACKS FROM ENROLLING IN STATE SCHOOLS! Republicans (like Charleton Heston, and ME) marched for civil rights. I was gassed and it was a rough patch (ALL CAUSED BY HATE-FILLED, RACIST DEMOCRATS)! FACT: The only KKK member in the US SENATE is a DEMOCRAT (Robert Byrd, D-West Virginia). Republicans have ALWAYS judged people on the content of their character, NOT the color of their skin. For your information, Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King WERE REPUBLICANS! Republican President George HW Bush (41) promoted Colin Powell to head the Joint Chiefs and Condi Rice to NSA, and nominated Clarence Thomas to SCOTUS. Then, President George W. Bush, promoted Colin Powell as the first black Sec of State and Condi Rice the first black FEMALE Sec of State. The HEAD OF THE RNC, Michael Steele, is black! There are some very impressive “brains” in the Republican Party, like Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, Walter Williams, Larry Elder, Colin Powell, Condi Rice, et al; who happen to be black. The fact that you HATE THEM because they are Republicans is YOUR character. You LOVE to call Republicans “racists” but that is because YOU do not know history. Lyndon Johnson figured he couldn’t get re-elected unless he bought off the black vote (which he did with TRILLIONS of dollars and destroyed the black family) but then was so HATED that he couldn’t run for a second term anyway. LBJ RUINED the black urban community by pouring in trillions of dollars for selfish reasons and the blacks do not hate him; go figure! Lyndon Johnson brought tons of drugs (prostitution, gambling, guns) into the black neighborhoods, yet the Democrats are still trying to blame the Republicans. Democrats have to hide the truth, or they will be hated; and rightly so!

Our solders need your support. Give McChrystal the okay for more troops. And if you don't want to, don't sit there silent... bring our SOLDERS HOME! You're indecisiveness is putting our solders in harm way (even killed), because they can't get the job done with half a team. We need you to speak up! This time Obama, you can't vote "PRESENT!"

"A society that had elected a real knucklehead twice..."

.... evidently hasn't learned from its past mistakes. "Knucklehead" is such a grossly inadequate word for Bush's replacement.

Axioma,

Get a life.

And fix your caps lock key.

You let a few lower case letters through.

And Bob,

Generals always ask for "more" of everything.

What they aren't supposed to do is address the public on matters that are confidential, such as strategy, tactics, troop levels and movements, planning, etc.

Stanley should have been ousted because of his role in the Tillman affair.

I don't think there was any need for the President to meet with him at all, seeing as how he broadcast his "advice" publicly by leaking his memo.

Not to mention his filibuster style "statement" at the Armed Services Committee hearing where he was brought in to answer Members' questions.

They wouldn't let him smoke his corncob pipe in the hearing room, I hear, and that annoyed him....

Obama's Vietnam has no clear strategy.
Posted by: Lisa Darby | October 5, 2009 10:01 AM

Would that be the Afghanistan war that you and the republican party let fester and never finish for your persuit of Iraq? Another huge failure you and the republicans supported? There is hypocricy alright, but it is you that owns it. You would also be one of the supporters of Bush and his 3 year stay the course strategy and more than likely one who called all that opposed unAmerican. You screwed up 2 wars already...maybe you should quit while you're behind.

@Axioma: Well said! Couldn't have said it that well myself! A lot of people don't know that information, but it is true. DEMOCRATS hold down the blacks and give them entitlements to keep their vote. DEMOCRATS love their constituents to be BAREFOOT AND STUPID!

When Bush was in office, he took a ton of vacation time, when many troops were killed in the war he started...but this President goes out to celebrate his wedding anniversary for one night & he is vilified. Give me a break! If Bush was still around and did this, all of you critics would be praising him for celebrating his "family values," for keeping his marriage together for years. You're all hypocrites!

Posted by: Jacamina | October 5, 2009 10:42 AM

What a joke. You congratulate yourself under a different post name. Go put away your Lincoln logs and make your bed.

Since Mr Silva obviously failed (miserably, I might add) to convince most posters in the original pap piece that we have elected a brilliant, wonderful, caring man (and woman) to lead our country out of the bush created wilderness, he bounces right back assailing negative posters with the race card (the ad hominem race card attack is the last refuge of the scoundrel). Ain't working, marko! Many Americans feel that we have elected a Anti American cipher who's only skill is spending our hard earned tax dollars, either on his democrat cabal (porkulus) or on himself and the little lady (vacations, golfing, Paris, NYC/ Spagiia, pizza, kobe beef, Yellowstone, the Cape, ad nauseum) ! His race/skin color is unimportant. White, Black, green, taupe, purple... a bum is still a bum. One thing which surely raises the disgust,vitriol level of many Americans is the constant pandering of media whores like mark, who can't let a moment go by with out writing some saccarin BS praising this pair of grifters. I go from merely uncomfortable to off the chart in a NY second whenever I read about their loving dates, Michelle's toned arms, gym shoes, style, breathtaking beauty or bozo's gift with words, brilliance, attractiveness, wisdom, etc. If you want to help obama, just Shut Up! I'm not a shrink but I think the media's constant fawning hyperbole about this pair my reflect the perception by the media that if they ever stop the spin, and report accurately, the world may discover the truth about this sad pair.And it ain't pretty!

Uh -- and why is this news?

I have to admit that Mrs. Obama looks nice, though.

Phew, for a minute there, I had thought we had lost an asylum full of nitwits. No need to worry, I found them safe and unsound, posting little kid's nonsense, concerning our President and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Obama, on the Tribune's Swamp. I'll have to report all of them to their parents, they displayed the manners of spoiled-brats. They suffer from the delusion that they won the last presidential election. Wake up, boys and girls, you lost. Now, go home and tell Mommy and Daddy that you have been all ugly and mean-spirited. I am sure they will know just how to cure that spoiled-brat mentality. You'll just have to lose some more elections. Then, maybe, you will get the message and grow up and act your age.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Thanks for posting my comments. I wrote the same ones on another site but they were not posted. I guess they did not want positive ones. I wonder if people just sit and think "let me see what nasty stuff I can write about the Obamas". It is sad but true. People get a life and move on.

@Bill R: I don't know who you are, but that is my name. If you had half a brain, you would have known that I was directing my message to Axioma. You, and your likes, don't have any ground of factual information to have a formative opinion. Put the PC away, go back downstairs at your mommie & daddies, lay back down in your bed and suck your thumb!

I NEVER UTTER A WORD THAT CANNOT BE PROVEN! That is the difference between fact and opinion. Where did I say, “proud Republican?" (You made that up.)
Where did I mention anything about his birth certificate? (You made that up too.)
Where did I say he was a Muslim? (You made that up too.)
Posted by: axioma | October 5, 2009 11:19 AM

I would have a much better chance of convincing a mushroom that it is a rose. To argue with such an angry partisan is a waste of time. I see....so Obama's verbal slip, quickly corrected as he was defending his Christian belief's and accusations that he was Muslim, has convinced you he is Muslim? I guess you are saying that McCain really hates Pa. people too after he said: "You know, I think you may have noticed that Senator Obama's supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Western Pennsylvania lately. And you know, I couldn't agree with them more". Or that Bush wanted terrorist to attack us when he said this: "I'm telling you there's an enemy that would like to attack America, Americans, again. There just is. That's the reality of the world. And I wish him all the very best." So don't play word games with me. If you don't think after your rant to Vivian about her claim to be a republican doesn't ring true of you being a proud republican, than there simply are NO truths.

@Bill R: I don't know who you are, but that is my name. If you had half a brain, you would have known that I was directing my message to Axioma.
Posted by: Jacamina | October 5, 2009 12:18 PM

Mark.....maybe you could shed a little light on whether he was the same posters as Posted by: axioma | October 5, 2009 10:27 AM

Not the address, just if it was the same.

These comments are "Much ado about nothing"

What's the big deal here? Bush was at his movie-set ranch a total of 490 days and at Camp David a total of 487 days during his maladministration. Bush was at just these two locations a total of over 2 1/2 years. Bush, his family and friends always took AF 1. These numbers don't include any of his many golf outings, week-ends and vacations with friends, dinners out, and the many trips to Kennebpt. This pretty much puts Bush ahead of the pack of 44 concerning vacation days and time off.

Check out these super cute pics of the First Couple: www.barackoflove.wordpress.com

Axioma, ole gal, you really must get that cap lock key fixed on your Gateway.

You are letting lower case letters get through.

What Obama said in the interview was

my "muslim faith"

not

my muslim faith.

Are you smart enough to detect the difference?

If history teaches us anything it's that presidents should spend most of their time listening to generals. That always works out well.

@ axioma
You really should see a psychiatrist. And find something constructive to do with your life. Nobody cares what you want. That being said, President Obama is an excellent POTUS! The FLOTUS is stunning and stellar! Both are attractive and brilliant! Real people finally live in the White House!

Posted by: axioma | October 5, 2009 10:27 AM

Yes, the South was fiercely Democratic, or more particularly "Dixiecratic" from before the Civil War until just after passage of the Civil Rights Acts of the mid-sixties. The Dixiecrats were never anything that even remotely resembled "liberal," EVER. I might also add that, at that time, the Republican party was sane and based largely in the North, so it appears BOTH parties aren't what they used to be.

When the Dixiecrats revolted in outrage because of and following the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, allowing "their blacks" a measure of civil liberty and a certain "uppityness" they weren't about to tolerate, GUESS WHO was waiting with open arms to take them in? That would be the Republican Party under Nixon's leadership, and the tactic the Republicans used at that time is exactly what gave them their rock-solid base ALL THROUGH the South that they STILL HOLD.

And, as for the Republicans passing the Civil Rights Act? Not so much. ONLY if you're talking the PERCENTAGE OF Republicans voting for it as opposed to against it vs. the PERCENTAGE OF Democrats voting for it rather than against it. By that figure and THAT FIGURE ALONE (61% of Democrats vs. 80% of Republicans in the House version of the bill and 69% vs. 85% in the Senate version) can you make any kind of accurate claim to Republican majority. There were still more Democrats that voted for that act than there were Republicans, 152 - 138 Democrat vs Republican in the House and 46 - 27 in the Senate, and the legislation was introduced and backed by Kennedy and, once he was assassinated, Johnson -- both Democrats.

The telling part of the voting for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was really in looking at it "North" vs. "South":

(The original House version, "yea" - "nay" votes:)
Southern Democrats: 7-87 (7%-93%)
Southern Republicans: 0-10 (0%-100%)
Northern Democrats: 145-9 (94%-6%)
Northern Republicans: 138-24 (85%-15%)

(The Senate version, again in "yea" - "nay" format:)
Southern Democrats: 1-20 (5%-95%)
Southern Republicans: 0-1 (0%-100%)
Northern Democrats: 45-1 (98%-2%)
Northern Republicans: 27-5 (84%-16%)

And THOSE, carcinoma, are FACTS.

To say that Michelle is beautiful is really stretching the truth. She looks constantly angry and her posture is constantly as though she were ready to pounce. But she is trying to improve that.
As for her taste in clothes - whoever advises her should be fired ! That gold outfit with three golden coccadas , which my girls would have refused to wear past age three was a desaster : in design, old-fashioned skirt solution and most of all, color, wehat was she thinking ? That shewas going to a children's Christmas Party ? Or - worse - that those IOEC people had the mentality of children and would give Chicago to them based on the fact that Michelle already had the gold they desired ?
Either way, it was pretty bad and it wasquite apparent that Oprah stayed in the background.
Stop comparing her to Jackie Kennedy. She had good looks, natural nobility and breeding.

Democrats refuse to OWN their stuff, don't they?

Dixiecrats were Democrats. They participated in every DNC election. Democrat Senator BYRD is KKK to the bone and he is an honored member of the Democrat party.

DEMOCRATS FORMED THE KKK AFTER THE CIVIL WAR! They were not about to integrate. And, the KKK spread all the way to the Pacific NW (in the Democrat party) so don't you dare pretend that this was merely a "Southern" condition. IT WAS A DEMOCRAT CONDITION.

Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton was KKK and marked with robes and hoods in the 1930s. Please do not tell me that Denver is "DEEP SOUTH" because it is not.

The KKK was also in Portland and Seattle with the Democrat leaders. Do not pretend that the PAC NW was the "deep South" because it was not.

Ditto, Salt Lake City: Democrat KKK members (miners) were sheet wearing creeps.

In modern times (the early 90s) a horrid man named David Duke was KKK and claimed that he was going to run in the Republican race. PRESIDENTS REAGAN AND BUSH
were made aware of him and they CEREMONIOUSLY made certain that David Duke had ZERO connection to the Republican party.

THE DEMOCRAT PARTY HAS NEVER KICKED THEIR KKK OUT OF THEIR PARTY. THE KKK HAS A HOME TODAY WITH THE DEMOCRATS AND HAS SINCE 1865.

As for the Civil Rights Acts, look at the votes of Al Gore's father! He was a BIG DEAL DEMOCRAT who refused voting to blacks and decent housing to blacks. Own what is yours and know that Republicans (like Charleton Heston and ME) marched and were gassed BY DEMOCRAT SHERIFFS AND COPS!! The Democrats owned the South and then told blacks that it was the EVIL Republicans who were making their lives miserable. (How? The Republicans weren't in control of anything.) Democrats passed every law and elected every crooked sheriff and made certain that blacks couldn't vote for 100 years.

President EISENHOWER (Republican) sent in federal troops to register black students! It was DEMOCRAT governors who were stopped black students from being registered.

The Republicans ended slavery but the Democrats did all they could to keep blacks enslaved. And it was not just in the South. It was all across this country. Yet, we have a few Democrats who do not know their own history and are trying to recast the roles of the parties. Well, not as long as I am alive. The Republicans HAVE FOUGHT AGAINST SLAVERY AND THE KKK FOR 144 YEARS.

WHY did the Democrat Party not DO SOMETHING about how blacks were being treated by the Democrats in the South from 1865 to 1965? WHY did the Republicans have to fight for black rights, yet again? Oh, that's right, the Democrat Party LOVED the strangle-hold the Democrats had on the "solid south" and could deliver all those votes. Misery for blacks was a SMALL price for the Democrats to pay for all those solid votes!

The Democrat was/is racist to its core. Go to a Republican meeting and NEVER hear about race; go to a Democrat meeting and all you hear is race; they have yet to come to grips with their past, which is why they are so frantic and yell "racist" from morning til night; they are still in the grips of their racist past.

Dixiecrats were Democrats. They participated in every DNC election.

Posted by: axioma | October 5, 2009 4:17 PM

Yes, you're absolutely right. They WERE Democrats, until they became Republicans.

I guess Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth would have been ugly, greasy and resembling James Brown as well, right. These two women had so much intestinal fortitude that they stood up and fought for freedom. Now, I hear the reports about President Obama. I’m not happy about the war or the economy. But you can’t blame hardly any of this mess on him. Bush left us this mess. And since Bush left us this mess, should he be enjoying living the life of an ex-president? Should he be going out to dinner with his wife? Should he be playing golf or doing anything that brings him pleasure? No answer from you Obama haters, I guess?

Op109......Good luck with this. Wow is all I have to say.

Montanabear Stated: Stop comparing her to Jackie Kennedy. She had good looks, natural nobility and breeding.

"BREEDING!!" What the heck do you mean 'Jackie Kennedy had 'breeding'. Did not she come from a male and female just like Michelle. O' I think I got it. Michelle is a dark skinned lady and we know that dark skinned people never have good 'breeding'. That's it. Thanks for reminding me of the fact that Michelle is a 'darkie". She has large lips, large hips, large thighs, and big feet. Right! Just like my mother does. O' but my mother comes from poor breeding just like Michelle, right? Geeeezzzzzz......reading these posts on this blog shows me that hatred for people of color still abounds.

At leat G W Bush made America and the World a much safer place to live in than the current bunch of WH occupiers.

If I were Michelle Obama, I'd look angry too. The man I love is president of a country that's been wrecked by the cocaine-addled yahoo who was president for the previous eight years, crazed traitors are threatening the current president's life constantly, racist wingnuts like the many posting here are running loose and shrieking constantly, and she still has to worry about being first lady for another seven years.
That's a tough row for anyone to hoe.

mmmm !!! mmmm !!! mmmm !!!
Barack Hussien Obama mmmm !!! mmmm !!! mmmm !!!

How's that Hope and Change
working out for you ? Change from Bad to Worse ?
Change you can believe in..that's the change we need ?? NOT !!!!!!!!!

mmmm !!! mmmm !!! mmmm !!!
Barack Hussien Obama mmmm !!! mmmm !!! mmmm !!!

Posted by: Bob Setus | October 5, 2009 8:25 PM

Oh come on....please.....pretty please....sing us the magic negro song too.......

It looks like they were fighting. They are way over their heads, but so is the democrats in congress.
Let's spread the **stupidity** blame around.
Stimulus that was suppose to help the economy actually hurt the economy. Debt future generations will be made slaves to, A quagmire in Afghanistan and Iraq, either give them the troops we need or get the hell out, you don't appear to know what you're doing.
This first black man is getting old fast. We don't need an incompetent president in dangerous times.
HELLO~ people~ smarten up, nothing is free and if you take us down; you will take you down with us,
and all the bitching you do now, you will consider the best times of your lives.
Don't go down the fascist road.

Unfortunately, " B. Brown ", the election of our good President Obama does not end the hatred and bitterness of a small group of people, who can't accept that fact !! They will go on hating, whatever gets in the way of there, getting theirs !! They think that accidents of birth, justify the hatred and the insults thrown, at other human beings. They see absolutely nothing wrong with it. It is the same dysfunctional mentality that allowed us to go into and destroy, kill and maim, the nation, and peoples, of Iraq !! It is indeed a sickness and distorted view of our American ideals. I like to remind all of our brothers and sisters, human life developed out of Africa, from cultures that pre-date western civilization by millenium and our european history indicates, profoundly, how underdeveloped and barbaric, we really are !! So, let us stop all of this tragic, racial nonsense, join forces and take our country back, from the greedy, callous and undemocratic Corporations. That would go a long way, to solving some of our more important issues, including the racial one !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

A quagmire in Afghanistan and Iraq, either give them the troops we need or get the hell out, you don't appear to know what you're doing.
Posted by: Besmartbekind | October 6, 2009 8:51 AM

Spoken by those who have brought you.....8 years of Afghanistan and 6 years of Iraq. If Obama could only be THAT smart. I also love the ol' strawman argument........Facist....yes it just gives you goosebumps. McCarthy would be proud!

STOP with the chip on your shoulder cause you're black.
You hate black conservatives, so stop being hypocrites. Oh but wait..if you weren't hypocrites, you'd have to own up to being part of the solution not the polution.
Don't give me that por me victim crap when I see you slam conservatives blacks.
When you start treating so-called " uncle Toms" with dignity and respect they earn and start treating black conservatives with dignity and respect, then I'll listen up.
Meanwhile all I see is a black racist~a racist that has a black skin color.

Oh yes........I forgot..........my congratulations to the first racist party to get a black man elected. Sheeesh!!!!!

Meanwhile all I see is a black racist~a racist that has a black skin color.

Posted by: Besmartbekind | October 6, 2009 10:37 AM

Gosh..you guys always said you were color blind.

" You guys" ?
It must be nice you have everyone in little labeled boxes, heh?
Second, you are the party that was FOR SLAVERY, read your history. Oh wait, liberals censor history in the schools, that reflect badly on the liberal agenda.
More than black racists, I loathe white liberal racists that stirs the pot and laughs up their sleeves about how their managing their crowd.
Keep everyone hating, haters, liberals do that best.

How predictable. You just knew that this author would have to level the "racism" charge somewhere in this article. It's almost a requirement on the spiteful, juvenile left. I don't care if the Obamas go out to dinner or not. If someone wants to criticize them, don't impugne the critics' motives by issuing the Proclamation of Racism. It's a conversation stopper used to disarm those who disagree with the Official Racism Labelers.

Whoa nelly!!
I do not agree with a lot of what President Obama stands for, but cut the guy some slack. He is just going out to dinner with his wife. He is going to have secret service coverage - He is the President!

" You guys" ?
It must be nice you have everyone in little labeled boxes, heh?
Second, you are the party that was FOR SLAVERY, read your history.

Please square your comment on labels with your statement:

STOP with the chip on your shoulder cause you're black.
Posted by: Besmartbekind | October 6, 2009 10:37 AM

History.....yes let's use history. In history, you can trace all humans back to Africa. Are you African? No....life has a way of evolving. Just like the democrat party or the republican party. History shows that the Dixiecrats who were against freeing the slaves, went to the republican party during the "southern strategy" of Nixon and the GOP. Is that the "history" you speak of? or have you revised it?

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!
WE HAVE LOST SELF RESPECT IN SELF AND OUR AMERICA.
NOW THE WORLD HAS LOST RESPECT US AND THE AMERICA THAT HATES ALL NON-WHITES.
AMERICAN STOP YOUR SELF HATE......
WAKE UP PEOPLE.

How predictable. You just knew that this author would have to level the "racism" charge somewhere in this article.
Posted by: cap | October 6, 2009 11:53 AM

Well if you had read the "original" post, it strictly dealt with the night out for the anniversary. Then after a flood of posts, the author revised it since it seems "dozens" were not printable due to racist rants. Now if you want to deny there were any, that's up to you...and the author. But if you read a couple that "did" make print, you must be blind as a bat to see what strange bedfellows you have when it comes to politics. I can only assume that if "you" don't speak against it, I need to. Let's review a few.......

She is the first "First Lady" who is a different species from all who came before her.

I notice he didn't take her to the zoo for their anniversary...she may have become an exhibit.

Posted by: Weazie Jefferson | October 4, 2009 11:07 AM

Obama, yo mama is not a jackie, not by any measurment.

Posted by: Las Vegas Dave | October 4, 2009 8:20 PM

Now I know all us liberals see is racism.....but if you don't see it, somebody needs to say it. I only wish you would. Are you kidding me? I don't remember any First Lady addressed as YO MOMMA...do you? Then there is always truth in a name:
Posted by: Buckwheat | October 4, 2009 6:57 PM
Posted by: Mandingo | October 4, 2009 12:32 PM

Now that is a small fraction.....take your time and read them yourself, there are plenty more. When YOU start calling it like it is...I'll shut the hell up.

Bill R.,
If anyone doubts that "country first" repugs have embraced the underbelly of society, they need only to read this thread. It's truly sickening. Krugman is right, in fact he's understating the ugliness that comes from the right:
.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/opinion/05krugman.html?em

Yawn . Another brainless attack of racism. Yada Yada. Thw word racist almost has no meaning left.

Yawn . Another brainless attack of racism. Yada Yada. Thw word racist almost has no meaning left.

Posted by: Dennis D | October 6, 2009 2:26 PM

Sorry to keep you up Dennis. Maybe you could read the last post I printed and actually debate the merrits instead of thumbing your nose at the issue. Defend your position as I do mine. Don't dismiss it.

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!
WE HAVE LOST RESPECT IN SELF AND OUR AMERICA.
NOW THE WORLD HAS LOST RESPECT FOR US AND THE AMERICA THAT HATES ALL NON-WHITES.
AMERICAN STOP YOUR SELF HATE......
WAKE UP PEOPLE.

WITH THIS SELF HATE THE WORLD IS WORRIED WE WILL SELF DESTRUCT SO NOW THEY DON'T WANT THE DOLLAR AS THE SAFE CURRENCY TO INVEST IN.
IF THIS HAPPEN THE DOLLAR IS DEAD AND OUR ECONOMY.

WAKE UP PEOPLE.

NOW THE WORLD HAS LOST RESPECT FOR US AND THE AMERICA THAT HATES ALL NON-WHITES.
Posted by: Edwin P Taylor | October 6, 2009 4:32 PM

Easy big fella....your either a sheep in wolves clothing, or a little over the top.

I think it is great that the
Obamas went out to celebrate their anniversery..Nothing that we don't all do..They both looked very nice..All of the negative being written and picking them apart is wrong..We need to be praying for them and their family that God leads him in all of the complicated issues facing our USOA..BRING OUR TROOPS HOME NOW..

I think there are a lot of morons in this country that feel that no matter what Obama does it's wrong. He'll never be able to do anything right in their eyes, so he needs to stop trying.

The man went out to celebrate his anniversary, like millions of couples in this country and all over the world. Only a truly prejudiced simpleton would actually hold something like that against him. Molly, up at the top, you need to take a serious look at yourself because clearly something is wrong with you.

Just reading some of the attacks on Michelle O's looks here make me think that some of the posters here feel a little threatened, and perhaps suspect they couldn't pass muster with her as a man.

Guess what? Those of you who think that Michelle Obama is ugly and came from bad breeding. Guess what? Her great-great-great-grandfather was white! That’s right. Her great-great-great-grandmother who was a slave in South Carolina and Georgia had children from her slave master. How about that! What do you think now? You think her great-great-great-grandmother was a willing participant in those rendezvous with her slave owner being that he was married. It goes to show that we are all in this together and when we put others down, we are really putting ourselves down!