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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 09:32 AM by masonwatcher
Originally posted by FlyersFan
New York Times

Obama transition officials, who have been trying hard to highlight how well the Bush and the Obama families have been getting along, were quick to say that they were not angry about being turned away. “The White House has been extremely accommodating to the Obama family needs — and the entire process has been smooth and friendly,” a transition official said.

White House officials said the protocol was that Blair House is available to presidents-elect starting Jan. 15, five days before the inauguration.


White House protocol – Blair House is available to presidents-elect 5 days before inauguration.

NY TIMES The Clintons stayed at the same hotel rather then the Blair House as well.

For those interested.
Official Blair House site
Virtual Tour of the Blair House



well that puts a different spin on it.

thanks


reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 09:32 PM by Illusionsaregrander
reply to post by Kryties


Well for something that caused "a firestorm of controversy" I have heard nothing. Nada. Zip. And I watch the news, and read the internet. In fact, after your comment that Americans need to get a grip, I got one, and then looked at your source. It is an Australian paper. Then, I decided to do a quick google just to see if I could find a firestorm of controversy on any American sites.

I found nothing. Now, this is not to say that there are NO American sources for this news story. I am sure if I were diligent I could find SOMETHING. But, I am a relatively good searcher, and source out a lot of stuff, and after a few minutes of trying different terms found nothing American at all. Which indicates to me the firestorm must be in Australia.

Maybe you guys are the ones who need to get a grip, seeing as how it is your press making a big deal out of it, and you making an issue out of it here.

Just more scapegoating of America folks, nothing to see here, move along....

[edit on 8-1-2009 by Illusionsaregrander]


reply posted on 9-1-2009 @ 01:40 AM by Flighty
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic


Howard is only going to be staying there for 1 night.
So why can't the Obamas move in the next night?
I kind of don't get what the big deal is??


reply posted on 9-1-2009 @ 02:00 AM by Agit8dChop
reply to post by burdman30ott6


Thats ok, I know most people dont see some things as clearly as others.

I only knew because SNL mentioned it!

www.nydailynews.com...

Barack Obama voted man Americans admire most in new poll


Americans says Barack Obama is the man they admire most in the world, according to a Gallup poll, marking the first time a president-elect has topped the annual survey in more than half a century.



reply posted on 9-1-2009 @ 07:22 AM by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by Flighty
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic

I kind of don't get what the big deal is??


I don't either. I don't think it is a big deal. See my post on page one.
www.abovetopsecret.com...

Originally posted by soldiermom
I think time will have to be the judge of that. As Obama fans are quick to point out, "he hasn't even taken office yet."


Ah, yes, I've said that a hundred times. But if people are willing to criticize him before he's even taken office, it should be all right to admire and commend him before he takes office, as well, right? I mean, we don't want things to be one-sided here... Do we? At least I don't.


Honest to God, I can't figure out why he inspires such allegiance.


And I can't figure out what inspires such hatred. So, again, different people have different opinions. I'm comfortable with that.

I hope you at least have your fingers crossed that he's the saviour you think he is and that his change is something tangible and not just a mantra.


I don't think he's a "savior". The only people who say that are his critics, in an attempt to insult Obama supporters. In fact, I have a very balanced opinion of his policies. There are some I strongly disagree with and have said so here. In fact, most of the Obama supporters left on ATS have criticized him at one point or another. People don't criticize someone they think of as their "savior", do they?

And in the interest of disclosure, I AM hoping he is what he has put forth and I do have my fingers crossed that he fulfills at least most of the promises he made during the campaign. Yeah, I hope he's a good president.

Who gives a flying flip?


As I said above, I'm not at all upset about where he's staying. From what I've read in this thread, the loudest voices of disgust are from his detractors, claiming there are "rules" and ragging on Obama's school choice and whatnot. Read the thread. The most his supporters are claiming is "puzzlement" and childishness of Bush. Obama's detractors are the ones throwing tantrums.

The truth is, Obama detractors are making a big deal out of this to try to make Obama look ... wait for it... ELITE! What else is new?
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