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1. #1
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm, WarEagle82 said:

   Well, it is good to see that Obama is not just content on wrecking America. I hope the Aussies appreciate everything he does to them. Otherwise, they will be called raaaacist…

2. #2
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:09 pm, JohnnyAngel said:

   Just one queston…won’t the smoke eminating from the “shrimp on the barbie” open a bigger hole in the O-Zone?

3. #3
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:17 pm, bjc said:

   *I do wish P-BO and the first family a safe trip; I also wish he would take Thomas Sowell along for some helpful mentoring, but enough of such wishful thinking.

4. #4
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm, jangar said:

   “his almost evangelical support” of man-made global warming theory “is going to be the weighty millstone around his neck.”

   I smell freedom coming to Australia.

   THE world’s most powerful man and his family are expected to bypass Brisbane when US President Barack Obama makes his first official trip Down Under.

   Who is this powerful man with a family that is bypassing Australia when Obama is there?

   Details of the Obamas’ itinerary are a closely guarded secret.

   Hide your money mates…the cash vacuum is coming!

5. #5
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm, tbear44 said:

   Crikey! The Barryfest World Tour continues.

6. #6
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm, simcoe said:

   Leaving the country again?

   Must mean another “bad-news-for-the-country-obama-says” announcement or edict coming out of Washington before the end of the week that he won’t be here to answer for.

7. #7
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm, graysonret said:

   I would like to be the WH chef. No work. The Obamas are rarely home. On the other hand, being a secret service agent has to be a nightmare.

8. #8
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 pm, jangar said:

   On the other hand, being a secret service agent has to be a nightmare.

   These guys don’t even get enough credit. They’ve really had their work cut out for them in the last 13 months.

9. #9
   On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 pm, bjc said:

   *I smell a document dump or a firing on the horizon(Holder?)
   *If P-BO were the Prime Minister of Australia, would they call him the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under?

10. #10
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm, tbear44 said:

    Wonder if he will bow to the Prime Minister?

11. #11
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 pm, zyzzyg said:

    This lacks context without explaining in more detail Premier Bligh and Brisbane. Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with Australian politics.

    Anyone care to provide more details?

    OK, PM Rudd believes in man made global warming.

12. #12
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 pm, jangar said:

    He went to pick-pocket kangaroos.

13. #13
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    I didn’t realize America needed to apologize to Australia. After all, it is England who dumped all the convicts down there. One can hardly blame America for that…

    Is Obambi going to bow to the Aussie PM or does he just do that for despots and mayors?

14. #14
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    Couldn’t be that the “Courier-Mail” is a newspaper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. No, that couldn’t be it. Besides, that would take much too much effort to discover that little detail. And I am guessing somebody isn’t too familiar with Aussie geography or the google search engine either…

    On February 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 pm, zyzzyg said:

    This lacks context without explaining in more detail Premier Bligh and Brisbane. Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with Australian politics.

    Anyone care to provide more details?

15. #15
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 pm, jangar said:

    *I smell a document dump (birth certificate over the Pacific) or a firing on the horizon(Geitner)

    …or both.

    FIFY

16. #16
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:49 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm, WarEagle82 said: #14

    Couldn’t be that the “Courier-Mail” is a newspaper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. No, that couldn’t be it. Besides, that would take much too much effort to discover that little detail. And I am guessing somebody isn’t too familiar with Aussie geography or the google search engine either…

    The issue is not about geography. It is about why foreign visitors do not ‘venture north of Sydney Harbour Bridge’ as was stated in the excerpt provided by MM. Did you read what MM wrote?

    There is the hint of something political going on here that is unclear on the surface. If you do not know, then say so, and let someone else provide some background on Australian politics and why foreign visitors do not visit Brisbane.

17. #17
    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    THE world’s most powerful man and his family are expected to bypass Brisbane when US President Barack Obama makes his first official trip Down Under.
    Who is this powerful man with a family that is bypassing Australia when Obama is there?

    Cheney?

18. #18
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 am, AlohaGuy said:

    There is the hint of something political going on here that is unclear on the surface. If you do not know, then say so, and let someone else provide some background on Australian politics and why foreign visitors do not visit Brisbane.

    Sharks, Alligators, Snakes, Spiders…it’s just like being home in Chicago.

    Really – it’s a Brisbane newspaper, and they have discussions like, “Why Do the Royals Snub Us?”

19. #19
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 am, AmericaFirst said:

    This video may have something to do with Obama’s phobia of Brisbane, Australia. I believe it brings back bad memories from his Indonesia childhood Madrasah days.

20. #20
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:03 am, b-cat said:

    Reverse Midas Touch powers, activate!

    Snort! Thanks, MM, for the laugh!

21. #21
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 am, WarEagle82 said:

    wiggy ziggy,

    I read what she wrote. The difference is that I understand what was written and you don’t. Do you see “dead people” too?

    Remember, “entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem” is usually the best bet…

    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:49 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm, WarEagle82 said: #14

    Couldn’t be that the “Courier-Mail” is a newspaper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. No, that couldn’t be it. Besides, that would take much too much effort to discover that little detail. And I am guessing somebody isn’t too familiar with Aussie geography or the google search engine either…

    The issue is not about geography. It is about why foreign visitors do not ‘venture north of Sydney Harbour Bridge’ as was stated in the excerpt provided by MM. Did you read what MM wrote?

    There is the hint of something political going on here that is unclear on the surface. If you do not know, then say so, and let someone else provide some background on Australian politics and why foreign visitors do not visit Brisbane.

22. #22
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 am, mattm said:

    When does the POTUS not travel all around the world on our dime for town hallcampaign stops.

    All this form the same man who criticized Corp. execs for flying on private jets they own.

23. #23
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 2:53 am, Papa Louie said:

    For a president who claims to put a high value on education, he seems to take Sasha and Malia out of school quite often for these tax-payer funded vacations around the world. Nancy Pelosi seems to be doing the same with her grandchildren at taxpayer expense.

    At least with Obama, we can vote him out of office after 4 years. But, unless we live in San Francisco, we can’t vote against Pelosi. Her use of Federal funds for travel and expenses amounts to taxation without representation. Her congressional district should have to foot the bill for her expenses since they voted her into office and are the only ones who can give her the boot.

24. #24
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 6:10 am, fuseman said:

    Papa Louie said

    we can’t vote against Pelosi. Her use of Federal funds for travel and expenses amounts to taxation without representation. Her congressional district should have to foot the bill for her expenses since they voted her into office

    yeah. my support if you get something going about this.

25. #25
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 8:43 am, ThatSamIAm said:

    FOX News just showed a clip of Obama lecturing on healthcare with a football analogy. He said we are in the “red zone”.

    That’s the first honest thing he has said in years even if he didn’t realize it. We are in the Communist Red Zone. Comrade Obama, you are no longer fooling anyone. Your days as president are swiftly fading.

26. #26
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 am, prendad said:

    Hey, time to fire up Air Force-One again. Better put in an order for a few more airplanes because at the rate he is going, metal fatigue is sure to set in pretty soon. I guess Global Warming takes a back seat when it comes to Barack, Michelle and the kids going on a nifty shopping trip to Australia. The Nobel “Flying Your Ass Off” prize goes to Barack Hussein. Also honorable mention for “Most speeches given in any measurable time unit known to man”.

27. #27
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 8:57 am, Truesoldier said:

    Speaking of Obama, looks like he got himself banned from Las Vegas:

    Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said during a hastily called news conference that Obama is no friend to Las Vegas and would not be welcomed here if he visits.

    “I’ll do everything I can to give him the boot,” Goodman said. “This president is a real slow learner.”

    Goodman and others are worried that Obama’s words will discourage visitors from coming to Las Vegas and depress the industry further.

    “Enough is enough!” Democratic Congresswoman Shelley Berkley said in a statement. “President Obama needs to stop picking on Las Vegas and he needs to let Americans decide for themselves how and where to spend their hard-earned vacation dollars.”

    Nevada’s tourism has been hit hard during the past two years as consumers everywhere tighten leisure spending and companies spend less on meetings and conventions.

    Reid, one of Obama’s closest allies, issued a statement headlined “Reid to Obama: ‘Lay off Las Vegas”‘ and was unusually blunt in his reaction.

    “The President needs to lay off Las Vegas and stop making it the poster child for where people shouldn’t be spending their money,” Reid said. “I would much rather tourists and business travelers spend their money in Las Vegas than spend it overseas.”

    Anyone know if this is another historical first for a President or have others been “banned” from a US city?

28. #28
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 am, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 am, WarEagle82 said: #21

    I read what she wrote. The difference is that I understand what was written and you don’t. Do you see “dead people” too?

    Very well, this is from the excerpt -

    Mr Obama and his entourage are expected to follow the lead of other high-profile visitors, such as Prince William, and not venture north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

    Why do high profile visitors not venture north of Sydney Harbour Bridge?

    Is it geography, political, or some other reason?

29. #29
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    The article notes that Obama is also scheduled to visit his childhood home in Indonesia…to save that statue, no doubt.

    Ah… Indonesia… one of his three birth-places.

30. #30
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:26 am, max said:

    Maybe the community organizer will organize the aboriginals….

31. #31
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:43 am, prendad said:

    “Obama budget: Record spending, record deficit” — Associated Press, February 1, 2010.
    “Deficit climbs to record under Obama’s budget” — San Francisco Chronicle, February 2, 2010.
    “Huge Deficits May Alter U.S. Politics and Global Power” — New York Times, February 2, 2010.

    Well, it looks like it’s time for a nice trip to Australia, isn’t it. Nothing like relaxing with the family “down-under” while celebrating the announcement of your world-record economy-busting deficits. Eat a shrimp for us, Barack.

32. #32
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 am, Doug Powers said:

    Maybe since it’s “reverse Midas” we should just start calling it the Sadim touch.

33. #33
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:52 am, MtsEdge said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 am, Doug Powers said:
    Maybe since it’s “reverse Midas” we should just start calling it the Sadim touch.

    Sounds muslim to me…

34. #34
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 10:05 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Elaine: “Maybe a Dingo ate your baby!”

35. #35
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 10:35 am, walterc said:

    tbear44 said:

    Wonder if he will bow to the Prime Minister?

    Just before he apologizes for the way Tom Cruise treated Nicole Kidman.

36. #36
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 10:51 am, kerryb said:

    “This is the way in which we respect the leaders of a great democracy and the United States is one,” Mr Rudd said.

    Maybe this guy’s advisors should have let him know we’re a Republic.

37. #37
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 am, swede said:

    So the new & improved Whitehouse is now hyper-focussed on the economy and jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs. Got it.

    Did we mention jobs? So we’re going to Austrailia and Indonesia to talk up Global Warming and visit Dear Leader’s home town.

    Cost of trip? +/- $150Mil

    Carbon Footprint? POTUS fleet consumes +/- 50 tons jetA/hour x 30 hr round trip – 1500 tons

    Jobs saved or created? Between 0 and 5000 (Subject to variable data input and analysis and the alignment of Mars and Neptune at solstice)

    Hypocrisy level? Incalculable.

38. #38
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 am, 24Klady said:

    The mayor of Las Vegas calling out our illustrious captain of the ship of fools just about convinced me to change my mind about visiting Vegas – but aren’t many of the major hotel employees members of SEIU?

    It’s odd he’s taking those children out of school again to flit around the world when everything he’s worked to do is hanging in the balance here at home? A Friday night dump or is his thieves in sheep’s clothing going to go for a big vote on sumptin that’s going to generate a lot of flak?

39. #39
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 am, WarEagle82 said:

    wiggy ziggy,

    I think you have finally found your life’s calling and quest. Venture forth and tarry not and bring your peculiar intellectual gifts to bear on this question. I expect we shall have an answer around the time the universe reaches maximum entropy…

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 am, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 am, WarEagle82 said: #21

    I read what she wrote. The difference is that I understand what was written and you don’t. Do you see “dead people” too?

    Very well, this is from the excerpt -

    Mr Obama and his entourage are expected to follow the lead of other high-profile visitors, such as Prince William, and not venture north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

    Why do high profile visitors not venture north of Sydney Harbour Bridge?

    Is it geography, political, or some other reason?

40. #40
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:39 am, nacho475 said:

    Walterc that is flipping hilarious!!!

41. #41
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 am, WarEagle82 said: #41

    If you can’t or don’t know the answer to a question, just say so.

42. #42
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:17 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    The issue is that I know the answer. You clearly don’t know the question…

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 am, WarEagle82 said: #41

    If you can’t or don’t know the answer to a question, just say so.

43. #43
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:24 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:17 pm, WarEagle82 said: #44

    The issue is that I know the answer. You clearly don’t know the question…

    LOL.

    I can no longer take you seriously.

44. #44
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Why do high profile visitors not venture north of Sydney Harbour Bridge?

    Is it geography, political, or some other reason?

    Did you check my link? The article follows on the general discussion of being snubbed by Royals, and the general thread is that Queensland sucks so no one wants to go there.

    War Eagle clearly understood, and gave you the answer….

    BTW, I have been to Brisbane, and cannot recommend the Gold Coast highly enough.

45. #45
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:45 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    Well, I haven’t taken you seriously since your first post.

    Now off to Brisbane! I’ll contribute to a one way ticket as long as you promise not to come back…

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:24 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:17 pm, WarEagle82 said: #44

    The issue is that I know the answer. You clearly don’t know the question…

    LOL.

    I can no longer take you seriously.

46. #46
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm, zyzzyg said:

    On February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm, AlohaGuy said: #46

    Did you check my link? The article follows on the general discussion of being snubbed by Royals, and the general thread is that Queensland sucks so no one wants to go there.

    My apologies, I missed your post #18. I search for my screen name to address comments directed at me. Had your comment contained my screen name, I would have responded sooner. This does not mean that I only respond when I see my screen name, it just makes it easier.

    Your answer in the form of the link provided is excellant. Thank you. It provides the context, background and information that was absent from what MM posted.

    The reason foreign visitors do not venture north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is because Brisbane is considered a backwater, despite it’s strong support of the Monarchy.

    War Eagle clearly understood, and gave you the answer….

    Really? Cut and paste War Eagle’s answer to the question about why foreigners do not venture north.

    Nope. Only you and you alone provided an answer. And, as I said an excellant one.

    BTW, I have been to Brisbane, and cannot recommend the Gold Coast highly enough.

    That is good to know. I would one day like to travel to Australia, and should that happen, I will make every effort to include Brisbane.

    Thanks again for answering the question.

47. #47
    On February 3rd, 2010 at 2:20 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    Like I said, wiggy ziggy, we understood the answer while you were struggling with the question…