Obama skipping Memorial Day service at Arlington

[Matt D.]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/05/obamas_plan_casual_chicago_mem.html

I can't believe this guy has the audacity to skip the tradition honoring our fallen soldiers just so he can hang out in Chicago. Arrogant toward enemies of war, sure, but not to this country and its people.

[Kracka]

He only wants to play President when it's convenient.

[1QUICK4]

When is the last time the President missed the ceremony?

[Matt D.]

When is the last time the President missed the ceremony?
I searched and couldn't come up with anything, but I'm going to guess never.

[rose0529]

When is the last time the President missed the ceremony?



I searched and couldn't come up with anything, but I'm going to guess never.




The Boston Globe reported that on Memorial Day in 1992, Vice President Dan Quayle laid a wreath at the tomb while Bush spoke to American Legion members in Kennebunkport, Maine, and played golf. From a May 26, 1992, Globe article:

Meanwhile, Vice President Dan Quayle, laying a wreath before the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, spoke of patriotic values.

"Unfortunately, today some mock and scorn our reverence for values. They don't seem to grasp the meaning of values - values of freedom, patriotism, duty, honor and country," Quayle said.

Wrapping up his Memorial Day weekend trip, Bush played a final round of golf in chilly weather before delivering his remarks to the American Legion members. His foursome included GOP Gov. John McKernan of Maine.

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

Eh, whatever.

[Goat Blower]

No surprise. They seem like little kids in a candy store.

[mdost03]

If a Bush did it, it makes it OK for Obama I guess.

[mdost03]

I like this quote:

By Walt on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM

Obama still does not really understand that we voted for him to be our leader and our servant. He has not yet grasped the seriousness of the Office of the President of the United States. He likes all of the pomp, ceremonies, parties, etc. but he is clueless on how to truly lead. How sad.

[Kracka]

^I think that comment is exactly true.