It's possible that he was looking at the level of of disruption that comes with a presidential visit or presence at an event.
For all we know he has contacted the family and secured their permission or blessing to be absent.
Pres is going Friday privately. If the family requested he not go then the family should say so not the Pres. I doubt he gives a shit what people think anyway.
Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
Pimps don't attend douches funerals. Been like that since forever.
But presidents attend justice's funerals.
If Obama has a great reason for not attending (whether he had other obligations, or was asked by Scalia's family not to attend), he should say why. Otherwise some of us might look at him as politicking which won't help with the process of nominating and confirming Scalia's replacement. Obama needs to be the bigger man, and attempt to work with the republicans. It is his job. It will then be congress' job to carefully consider the nomination, and if Obama puts up a qualified candidate (hopefully someone the republicans already confirmed for a lower court seat), then it will be on the republicans to confirm his nomination. But if Obama starts playing politics before the nomination is even made, then it will be dead on arrival, and all parties will be to blame.
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White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest revealed the president’s plans during the daily briefing, saying Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will go to the Supreme Court on Friday “to pay their respects to Justice Scalia” while the justice lies in repose in the Great Hall. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden, who share Scalia’s Catholic faith, will be at the services instead.
Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
He probably has a tee time which to me is Obummers only redeeming quality being a golfer. What really pisses me off is all the golf this phony plays he is still a total chop...I mean really really bad. What I wouldn't give to Stick it to ole Barry on the course and then share some stories about the storefront rev-runs and community activists of Chicago we both know very well from back in the day.
Yeah specially since he's the 1st sitting president to golf on a regular basis he should be better oh but you know what I bet he would school you in some Bball though
Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
He probably has a tee time which to me is Obummers only redeeming quality being a golfer. What really pisses me off is all the golf this phony plays he is still a total chop...I mean really really bad. What I wouldn't give to Stick it to ole Barry on the course and then share some stories about the storefront rev-runs and community activists of Chicago we both know very well from back in the day.
Don't think O will take HALF the vacation days as W. W was even more busy keeping America safe from all those sleeper cell terrorists. Just saying
Yeah and Obama and his team know it's going to be made a big deal so very confusing
Maybe, just maybe, the President of the United States of America has something else going on that is too important to cancel.... I'd say that visiting the body and sending the VP is more than adequate.
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Yeah and Obama and his team know it's going to be made a big deal so very confusing
Maybe, just maybe, the President of the United States of America has something else going on that is too important to cancel.... I'd say that visiting the body and sending the VP is more than adequate.
i agree. it is not like he was john roberts or something.
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Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
He probably has a tee time which to me is Obummers only redeeming quality being a golfer. What really pisses me off is all the golf this phony plays he is still a total chop...I mean really really bad. What I wouldn't give to Stick it to ole Barry on the course and then share some stories about the storefront rev-runs and community activists of Chicago we both know very well from back in the day.
Yeah specially since he's the 1st sitting president to golf on a regular basis he should be better oh but you know what I bet he would school you in some Bball though
I will give you that since Basketball was never my thing. However, don't believe that Obama is some great basketball player. I have been involved in countless basketball games Obama has put on over the years when he comes home w/ his "Chicago Pals" and it's like watching a Dad let his kid Win, nobody fouls or plays D on the Prez. These pickup games are so funny to watch and even better to listen to the "shit Talking". Barry truely is one of the whitest Blackman ever. The catering is always fantastic thou...
Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
He probably has a tee time which to me is Obummers only redeeming quality being a golfer. What really pisses me off is all the golf this phony plays he is still a total chop...I mean really really bad. What I wouldn't give to Stick it to ole Barry on the course and then share some stories about the storefront rev-runs and community activists of Chicago we both know very well from back in the day.
Yeah specially since he's the 1st sitting president to golf on a regular basis he should be better oh but you know what I bet he would school you in some Bball though
I will give you that since Basketball was never my thing. However, don't believe that Obama is some great basketball player. I have been involved in countless basketball games Obama has put on over the years when he comes home w/ his "Chicago Pals" and it's like watching a Dad let his kid Win, nobody fouls or plays D on the Prez. These pickup games are so funny to watch and even better to listen to the "shit Talking". Barry truely is one of the whitest Blackman ever. The catering is always fantastic thou...
Is the Obomba not attending Scalia services on Sat true? If so is it a big deal?
He probably has a tee time which to me is Obummers only redeeming quality being a golfer. What really pisses me off is all the golf this phony plays he is still a total chop...I mean really really bad. What I wouldn't give to Stick it to ole Barry on the course and then share some stories about the storefront rev-runs and community activists of Chicago we both know very well from back in the day.
Yeah specially since he's the 1st sitting president to golf on a regular basis he should be better oh but you know what I bet he would school you in some Bball though
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If Obama has a great reason for not attending (whether he had other obligations, or was asked by Scalia's family not to attend), he should say why. Otherwise some of us might look at him as politicking which won't help with the process of nominating and confirming Scalia's replacement. Obama needs to be the bigger man, and attempt to work with the republicans. It is his job. It will then be congress' job to carefully consider the nomination, and if Obama puts up a qualified candidate (hopefully someone the republicans already confirmed for a lower court seat), then it will be on the republicans to confirm his nomination. But if Obama starts playing politics before the nomination is even made, then it will be dead on arrival, and all parties will be to blame.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest revealed the president’s plans during the daily briefing, saying Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will go to the Supreme Court on Friday “to pay their respects to Justice Scalia” while the justice lies in repose in the Great Hall. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden, who share Scalia’s Catholic faith, will be at the services instead.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/obama-no-scalia-funeral-219384#ixzz40Xkcyium
W was even more busy keeping America safe from all those sleeper cell terrorists.
Just saying
obama is not going to no show out of spite, but i wish he was.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
I'd say that visiting the body and sending the VP is more than adequate.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/barack-obama-antonin-scalia-funeral-219443
Wont be good enough for many many people.
Real damned if you do.... situation.
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So Muskydan, am I to understand that you police countless basketball games with Obama too?
better keep an eye on those black guys, Musky
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