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    Yes, it would be great for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Games, but I have a problem with the Obama's personally going overseas to sell the idea. One of which is that if we get the games here in the USA again, he will get credit for it rather than the people who have devoted countless hours on the matter. I doubt he will make a big difference, short of ,making political promises. I have a problem with him stealing the limelight.

    Any thoughts?

    Have other past presidents set up personal meeting to pimp the Olympics?

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    Have other past presidents set up personal meeting to pimp the Olympics?
    He's going to pimp the olympics? That's news. I didn't know you could pimp the olympics.

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    i'm ok with it, as long as he doesn't talk to children and finally produces his birth certificate.

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    you with me on this one, choo choo?

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    he's black so he's the only president so far that could pimp the olympics?

    racist thread
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    Another Obama takeover! D'oh!

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    If he's the first, then it's a shame. Every Head of State should do whatever they can to get the Olympics held in their country.

    He should definitely be pushing the people who have been heavily involved in the bidding process though.

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    If he's the first, then it's a shame. Every Head of State should do whatever they can to get the Olympics held in their country.

    He should definitely be pushing the people who have been heavily involved in the bidding process though.
    I agree he should support them, but I do not believe a politician should personally meet with the decision makers on a non-political issue.

    Again, if we get the Olympics in Chicago, who will get credit? Those who spend hundreds, if not thousands of hours , or him?

    Besides, as president, shouldn't he be addressing our real concerns?

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    Yes, it would be great for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Games, but I have a problem with the Obama's personally going overseas to sell the idea. One of which is that if we get the games here in the USA again, he will get credit for it rather than the people who have devoted countless hours on the matter. I doubt he will make a big difference, short of ,making political promises. I have a problem with him stealing the limelight.

    Any thoughts?

    Have other past presidents set up personal meeting to pimp the Olympics?
    No probelm with it. If bush would have gone to wherever to help Houston get the bid I wouldn't have a problem with it either. We know, you hate Obama..

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    It actually doesn't bother me that he's trying to get the Olympics in the US, but there are a load of higher priorities he needs to be dealing with.

    But, Obama is such a ing narcissist, that he probably thinks that his mere presence will get the Olympic bid.

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    keep asking questions George Gervin's Afro's Avatar
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    It actually doesn't bother me that he's trying to get the Olympics in the US, but there are a load of higher priorities he needs to be dealing with.

    But, Obama is such a ing narcissist, that he probably thinks that his mere presence will get the Olympic bid.
    he has phones on Air Force one..

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    he has phones on Air Force one..
    He has phones all over the place, but for some reason, he's only talked to General McChrystal once in 70 days.

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    He has phones all over the place, but for some reason, he's only talked to General McChrystal once in 70 days.
    why did you start caring now, choo choo?

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    He has phones all over the place, but for some reason, he's only talked to General McChrystal once in 70 days.
    If you've ever listened to or spoke to Stan, you'd understand. I'm pretty sure he's on his way out.

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    It actually doesn't bother me that he's trying to get the Olympics in the US, but there are a load of higher priorities he needs to be dealing with.

    But, Obama is such a ing narcissist, that he probably thinks that his mere presence will get the Olympic bid.
    What do you think of him stealing the limelight from those who actually do the hard work?

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    keep asking questions George Gervin's Afro's Avatar
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    What do you think of him stealing the limelight from those who actually do the hard work?
    like former presidents taking credit when others do all of the hard work? or are you just outraged now?

    Like president Bush has kept us safe?...well no he didn't. the military, CIA, FBI etc did keep us safe but nott necessarily him..yet you townhall mobsters like to throw that around..

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    like former presidents taking credit when others do all of the hard work? or are you just outraged now?

    Like president Bush has kept us safe?...well no he didn't. the military, CIA, FBI etc did keep us safe but nott necessarily him..yet you townhall mobsters like to throw that around..
    DON'T YOU EVER INSULT GEORGE BUSH! THE MAN IS A WARRIOR!

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    like former presidents taking credit when others do all of the hard work? or are you just outraged now?

    Like president Bush has kept us safe?...well no he didn't. the military, CIA, FBI etc did keep us safe but nott necessarily him..yet you townhall mobsters like to throw that around..


    Ouuuuuuch.

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    It would have been nice if Barrack and Mic e could have plane-pooled instead of both of them taking their "private" planes the same day to the same place. They are really "leading by example" on energy conservation.

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    It would have been nice if Barrack and Mic e could have plane-pooled instead of both of them taking their "private" planes the same day to the same place. They are really "leading by example" on energy conservation.
    LOL...

    True. I wonder how many liberals know how big her staff is. Does the first lady need that many tax dollars to pamper her?

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    non issue.

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    Barack Hussein Obama.
    mmmm. mmmmmmm. mmmmmmmm.

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    so i guess obama will have met up with the denmark people the same amount of times he's met with mcchrystal since his memo came out on 83009.

    mmmm. mmmmm. mmmmmm.

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    Still wish he'd just make a phonecall. But the celebrity president needs his red carpet moment.

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    kids faces are being bashed in in his hometown, but it's off to denmark.

    it's not if you win or lose it's how you look playing the game.

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