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Post by privateinvestor on Jun 4, 2011 11:33:01 GMT -5
I wonder if John Boehner will have to give Obama strokes??? Who will be Obama's caddie??? Joe Bidden?? And you can bet Nancy Pelosi will be pissed off if indeed she is not invited to play a few rounds with those two and Boehner will not accept NO SMOKING or NO FARTING, and NO CRYING rules imposed by the White House By JULIE PACE Associated Press Posted: 06/03/2011 02:23:28 PM PDT Updated: 06/03/2011 02:36:28 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listens on Capitol Hill in... ((AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin))«1»WASHINGTON—A White House official says President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner will play a round of golf together later this month. Obama and Boehner—both avid golfers—will hit the links June 18. No word on where the round will take place, or whether they'll be joined by any colleagues. The president's invitation comes as Boehner has urged Obama to take a more active role in the ongoing negotiations over how to reduce the nation's deficit. Vice President Joe Biden has been leading bipartisan negotiations, but those talks appear stalled. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to disclose the president's private invitation. www.mercurynews.com/ci_18200883?nclick_check=1 |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 12:48:42 GMT -5
I wonder if John Boehner will have to give Obama strokes??? Who will be Obama's caddie??? Joe Bidden?? And you can bet Nancy Pelosi will be pissed off if indeed she is not invited to play a few rounds with those two and Boehner will not accept NO SMOKING or NO FARTING, and NO CRYING rules imposed by the White House By JULIE PACE Associated Press Posted: 06/03/2011 02:23:28 PM PDT Updated: 06/03/2011 02:36:28 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listens on Capitol Hill in... ((AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin))«1»WASHINGTON—A White House official says President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner will play a round of golf together later this month. Obama and Boehner—both avid golfers—will hit the links June 18. No word on where the round will take place, or whether they'll be joined by any colleagues. The president's invitation comes as Boehner has urged Obama to take a more active role in the ongoing negotiations over how to reduce the nation's deficit. Vice President Joe Biden has been leading bipartisan negotiations, but those talks appear stalled. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to disclose the president's private invitation. www.mercurynews.com/ci_18200883?nclick_check=1I wonder if they will play skins...some side bets me think. [Not sure if he , POTUS actually carries money with him, think a lot of POTUS don't, never get a chance to use it, beleive Clintion once had to borrow from a SS agent buying Ice Cream Cones on the Vine Yard] The Golf Game, why not....good idea. I know , I know..his 723 game since coming into the office,,[sheesh] |
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Post by billisonboard on Jun 4, 2011 12:53:54 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy.
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Post by dancinmama on Jun 4, 2011 13:30:59 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. Ya, as long as it's not MY tax dollars paying for it!! Personally, I don't like the idea of these politicians being so "in your face" about playing a "rich man's sport" while so many people have lost their jobs and homes or on the verge of doing so. It shows very bad taste. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 13:42:38 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. Ya, as long as it's not MY tax dollars paying for it!! Personally, I don't like the idea of these politicians being so "in your face" about playing a "rich man's sport" while so many people have lost their jobs and homes or on the verge of doing so. It shows very bad taste. Better to sit in their office on a weekend in sack cloth and ashes moaning "Oh woe is us, oh woe is us " ?? |
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Post by txbo on Jun 4, 2011 14:30:10 GMT -5
I saw an interview with Boehner some time ago where he said he would like to play golf with the president he also said he was a better golfer. I believe him.
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 4, 2011 14:30:41 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. I'd always heard some of the best business deals are negotiated on the golf course. I guess, if the negotiators are out there fighting with a small, light ball and trying to direct it to its chosen place with a long stick, it's more likely they'll get angry at the ball (and/or the stick) than each other so are more likely to find some comprimise on the important stuff. ;D |
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Post by txbo on Jun 4, 2011 15:16:17 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. Ya, as long as it's not MY tax dollars paying for it!! Personally, I don't like the idea of these politicians being so "in your face" about playing a "rich man's sport" while so many people have lost their jobs and homes or on the verge of doing so. It shows very bad taste. That’s so much BS; the first time I played golf was at a military golf course on a military installation. Therefore, people are supposed to stay home until Joe finds a job. Sorry life will go on if Joe is working or not. Golf is as expensive as you make it, if you walk carry your bag it’s not very expensive. |
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 4, 2011 15:25:43 GMT -5
It's my understanding these folks pay for the rounds of golf they play. Do they receive discounts? I don't know. Probably. There might also be some times they don't pay, or charity events that are invitation-only. I think the president and vice-president are allowed to use the White House putting green for free, and they can probably invite their friends.  |
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on Jun 4, 2011 15:54:59 GMT -5
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 16:54:05 GMT -5
I saw an interview with Boehner some time ago where he said he would like to play golf with the president he also said he was a better golfer. I believe him. No idea, have no idea of Obama's handicap. Any one know??? |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 16:59:51 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. I'd always heard some of the best business deals are negotiated on the golf course. I guess, if the negotiators are out there fighting with a small, light ball and trying to direct it to its chosen place with a long stick, it's more likely they'll get angry at the ball (and/or the stick) than each other so are more likely to find some compromise on the important stuff. ;D I play, it's not the competition, it is in a way, but you do get to know people..is the way to say it..understand where coming from even if disagree on topics get to understand the other guys feelings and why, doesn't mean you need to agree, but when you disagree there is a understanding and no one is ever in most cases completely wrong or right usually, unless there is a twist to their personality and here I don't think that is the case no matter how some here try to convince others that there is... they fail miserably but still continue, even when it is so obvious, they are so wrong.  |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 17:06:09 GMT -5
Ya, as long as it's not MY tax dollars paying for it!! Personally, I don't like the idea of these politicians being so "in your face" about playing a "rich man's sport" while so many people have lost their jobs and homes or on the verge of doing so. It shows very bad taste. That’s so much BS; the first time I played golf was at a military golf course on a military installation. Therefore, people are supposed to stay home until Joe finds a job. Sorry life will go on if Joe is working or not. Golf is as expensive as you make it, if you walk carry your bag it’s not very expensive. Do you know why there are golf courses on Military posts , the large ones? Officers wanted them, there hours, duty, possible not able to afford what was available locally. However, they knew it wouldn't fly unless enlisted could play, and in fact participated greatly so after built , as a good relaxing sport for the troops, [so many politicals played too, understood] they pushed the enlisted to give it a try, and what enlisted refuses suggstions by superiors..true story. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 17:08:32 GMT -5
It's my understanding these folks pay for the rounds of golf they play. Do they receive discounts? I don't know. Probably. There might also be some times they don't pay, or charity events that are invitation-only. I think the president and vice-president are allowed to use the White House putting green for free, and they can probably invite their friends. Is the putting green still there?? If so, yep beleive they get to use it free.[some one complaining? No? Ya got to be kidding , will wonders never cease. ;D] |
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 4, 2011 17:09:56 GMT -5
Seems like I read the other day, Dezi, that President Obama has a handicap of 16. Joe Biden has a handicap of 6.<something>.
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Post by privateinvestor on Jun 4, 2011 18:54:15 GMT -5
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Post by marshabar1 on Jun 4, 2011 19:15:10 GMT -5
The offer came with a diss, though. Mr. Boehner implied that his own skill with clubs is superior to that of the nation’s chief executive, and that he’ll have to allow Mr. Obama a handicap.
“I’m sure I’ll have to give him strokes,” said Boehner on Fox News Sunday.
[a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/CSM-Photo-Galleries/In-Pictures/Politicians-on-the-golf-course"]http://www.csmonitor.com/CSM-Photo-Galleries/In-Pictures/Politicians-on-the-golf-course[/a]
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Post by dancinmama on Jun 4, 2011 19:21:41 GMT -5
Ya, as long as it's not MY tax dollars paying for it!! Personally, I don't like the idea of these politicians being so "in your face" about playing a "rich man's sport" while so many people have lost their jobs and homes or on the verge of doing so. It shows very bad taste. That’s so much BS; the first time I played golf was at a military golf course on a military installation. Therefore, people are supposed to stay home until Joe finds a job. Sorry life will go on if Joe is working or not. Golf is as expensive as you make it, if you walk carry your bag it’s not very expensive. I KNOW how expensive it is. I grew up on a golf course AND the second home that we owned had the 11th fairway/green just beyond our backyard. My DH learned to play on a military golf course and, yes, they are cheaper; but playing the course was restricted to the military and government contractors. In addition, just getting the equipment to play is not cheap: bag, clubs, shoes, etc. I'd love to see Obama and Boehner walk and carry their own bags. But that is beside the point. I don't believe that " 'people' should stay home until Joe finds a job"; I just wish that the President (and now Boehner) wouldn't be so in your face about their golf. |
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Post by dancinmama on Jun 4, 2011 19:24:51 GMT -5
Some people say that government should operate more like a business so deals on a golf course should make those people happy. I'd always heard some of the best business deals are negotiated on the golf course. I guess, if the negotiators are out there fighting with a small, light ball and trying to direct it to its chosen place with a long stick, it's more likely they'll get angry at the ball (and/or the stick) than each other so are more likely to find some comprimise on the important stuff. ;D Somehow I rather doubt it. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 19:57:12 GMT -5
"I just wish that the President (and now Boehner) wouldn't be so in your face about their golf."
Whats so in your face about a anouncement that they are goingto play a round together..possibl because I paly as almost all my friends do here , so no biggie...possible you don't play and think it is a eleitest happening, it isn't, by any means at all..
Possibl at one time but ever since Arnold Palmer made it a happening on TV, it's a "for every one" happening.
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Post by dancinmama on Jun 4, 2011 20:24:03 GMT -5
"I just wish that the President (and now Boehner) wouldn't be so in your face about their golf." Whats so in your face about a anouncement that they are goingto play a round together..possibl because I paly as almost all my friends do here , so no biggie...possible you don't play and think it is a eleitest happening, it isn't, by any means at all.. Possibl at one time but ever since Arnold Palmer made it a happening on TV, it's a "for every one" happening. The impression is that our politicians are "out playing" instead of working on the problems of our country - problems that they have failed to give serious consideration for the sake of their own careers passing them on for the next group of politicians to solve; but they didn't solve them either and passed them down the line too. I know about playing golf. My DH went to college on a golf scholarship and we belonged to a "club in the country" for almost 20 years. I absolutely DO NOT think it is an "elitist happening", but it certainly is an expensive sport and is not something that people who are in trouble would dream about spending money on right now. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 20:54:44 GMT -5
I t can be expensive it can be reasonable..I live on a course, 18 hole, . Good course, didn't say a great one a good one..
From the end April to the end of October..I can play from 10:30 to 2PM . with cart ..$16.50 // All the courses here are similer in playing costs ...More expensive during the season, 6 months and then comes out of seasson, no not to hot to play...
Clubs I have, shoes I have ..I know New England more expensive shorter season but rasonable ...you want to be pricey, pricey ..we have those too, I don't play those..don't play that well, 16 handicap, have played a few times, nice, but if they are to difficult who needs it , I am a senior, now use the red tees..a dtive for me about 200 , I deal with it.
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Post by handyman2 on Jun 4, 2011 21:12:17 GMT -5
Golf today is not cheap on a regulation course. For a foursome it is usually for the modest courses $400.00 plus cart fees and if you have a caddie that is an extra hundred. plus gambling losses if any.
If I was Obama I would insist Bonney boy always hit first in the fareway and stand way behind him. ;D
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Post by dancinmama on Jun 4, 2011 21:18:17 GMT -5
I t can be expensive it can be reasonable..I live on a course, 18 hole, . Good course, didn't say a great one a good one.. From the end April to the end of October..I can play from 10:30 to 2PM . with cart ..$16.50 // All the courses here are similer in playing costs ...More expensive during the season, 6 months and then comes out of seasson, no not to hot to play... Clubs I have, shoes I have ..I know New England more expensive shorter season but rasonable ...you want to be pricey, pricey ..we have those too, I don't play those..don't play that well, 16 handicap, have played a few times, nice, but if they are to difficult who needs it , I am a senior, now use the red tees..a dtive for me about 200 , I deal with it. Great; you've found a cheap way to play golf. Good for you, but that's not what my post addressed. I'm talking about Obama's constant rounds of golf consistently being in the news and the impression that that gives people - from the person that played in the past and can no longer afford to do so to the person who has never even thought about swinging a club. Whether or not someone can play golf cheaply is not my issue. My issue is seeing these politicians constantly having "fun" (particularly Obama, but not excluding Boehner) while millions of people are suffering at the hands of stupid decisions made by these same politicians. Personally, the "Great Recession" (so far) has barely effected us personally. We are what most people would consider fairly well-off. But I personally know people who are SUFFERING in this crappy economy and I am projecting how they must be feeling watching Obama constantly playing golf and his family taking lavish vacations at home and abroad while they themselves are trying to figure out how they are going to pay their bills, keep their homes, or ever retire. When Obama gives speeches to working class people at a factory or wherever, he gives people the impression that he "feels their pain"; he has no clue. He needs to get off the golf course and get around a table with the smartest business people he can find in this country and take steps to get people back to work in THE PRIVATE SECTOR. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 22:09:33 GMT -5
Golf today is not cheap on a regulation course. For a foursome it is usually for the modest courses $400.00 plus cart fees and if you have a caddie that is an extra hundred. plus gambling losses if any. If I was Obama I would insist Bonney boy always hit first in the fareway and stand way behind him. ;D Have no idea were you play and if that is what you pay, G-d bless you...have only seen one place where there are caddies, I have played hundreds of rounds of Golf..Disney land and the one time I was there with clubs we, my son and I , went off resort, about five mile straight driving and played a GREAT plush course for $50- 18 holes , including cart[No caddie, I wouldn't know what to do with a caddie }  I beleive the cheapest Disney 18, [They had a walking Nine} was about $135- give or take a few, and up, and neither of us pay that, he could afford it, I can't and he didn't offer to pay for me. LOL  Don't gamble beyond a beer and then it's always bought back so a wash. |
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Post by deziloooooo on Jun 4, 2011 22:31:23 GMT -5
Lets get serious Dancin..if your comfortable, good , me too..and I do care. I give when the phone rings, usually once a day, not much , because most of the phone calls are from fund raisers who skim as much or more then 50 % from the amount given..I send to my favorites a few times a year unless a national calamity, recent example, the Japanese, the flooding and the tornadoes..direct send , no fund raisers, Red Cross , Salvation Army, are favorites. I also am living my life, no differently, trip planned to New England this summer, kids, grand kids, friends. I go to dinner, a occasional summer theater..I am sure you are too. Millions are hurting , millions are just getting along as they did, a bit harder true. When I see these posts here, not yours , you were complaining about appearances, not that he was wasting working time by playing, so stupid, sorry, as if he is working at a lathe and doing piece work.. If you don't like him , fine , don't like him..I didn't like Bush , guess what , Bush didn't care and that I didn't like him my dislike didn't change anything and I never thought that Bush didn't care about those young people who were dying because of his orders, I knew he did. "he gives people the impression that he "feels their pain"; he has no clue. " Possible if they are hungry, though I don't know his child hood , think it was a normal one, not a Horatio Alger story, but I know he has a clue and cares, and his playing a round isn't going to make a difference beyond possible keeping him sane...and anyone in that position with all those responsibilities 24/7, any political party, anything to do withb keeping sane , that is fine with me. The thing about this zone, these threads is the stupidity of so many who do not have a clue ..there your right but you are aiming the "has no clue." at the wrong person. I'm in trouble know, I insinuated stupidity is rampant in a few here, oh woe is me , oh woe is me, i am so bad.  |
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Post by privateinvestor on Jun 5, 2011 8:44:52 GMT -5
When Obama gives speeches to working class people at a factory or wherever, he gives people the impression that he "feels their pain"; he has no clue. He needs to get off the golf course and get around a table with the smartest business people he can find in this country and take steps to get people back to work in THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
I would add that Obama once again proved to Your Truly how "clueless" he is about Israel's Peace Bid IMHO...Both Obama and Netanyahu came away their incessant fracases in Washington DC with deep wounds that are not soon to heal.. Obama never talks about Hamas as the villian... No instead Obama is trying to paint Netanyahu as the villain and the whole world is watching..
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