The difference between patriotic President George W. Bush and Barack Obama couldn’t be more clear.
Obama golfs during a crisis and the media yawns.
It’s a scene that has played out over and over, year after year. I pointed it out a few days ago when Milwaukee was burning, but he’s been doing it with Louisiana underwater, too.
Via The Washington Times:
Not even the worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy could pry President Obama away from the golf course Wednesday.
With 11 people dead and 40,000 homes damaged by floods in Louisiana, Mr. Obama did speak with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Wednesday from his vacation spot in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
The White House said Mr. Fugate “briefed the president on the resources that have been provided to support the response and recovery.” Mr. Obama directed FEMA to use “all resources available” to help in the recovery.
Yeah, FEMA has a great record with disaster relief in Louisiana. Did he tell him, “Cragie, you’re doing a heckuva job!” too?
But there were no changes in travel plans announced for the president, who is scheduled to stay on the island until Sunday.
Instead, Mr. Obama headed out later Wednesday to play more golf, his eighth round on the links since arriving on the island on Aug. 6.
The White House said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will visit the flood zone in Louisiana on Thursday to review the government’s response.
Here’s Bush in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:
And here’s Obama during the worst crisis since Hurricane Sandy:
After Bush’s infamous “Now watch this drive” video, he gave up golfing during his presidency out of respect for our troops in battle and because it made it more difficult to do his job. Meanwhile, Obama golfs during times of crisis, right when Americans are looking for leadership.
Obama is a disgrace to the office Bush revered. I will be so grateful when Obama’s gone – I just hope whoever comes in next isn’t worse!
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