Why Obama should continue with date night

The conservative right has done a number on Obama in the media related to his date nights with Michelle. What a farce! I wish they could find an issue of substance to harp on. From my perspective, Obama is acting like a true role model for all of us. Despite the down economy, we should all try to get out and provide our own stimulus. Second, I think we all would be well served if we spent more one on one time with our wives, girlfriends, partners. In these stressful times, it is the close relationships that we have that can make the world a better place. Personally, I have just concluded a date weekend with my wife to Las Vegas and it has helped me leave the stresses of the world behind and to help us reconnect. Our daily schedules inclusive of two full time jobs, two children, and all that goes in between just don't give us a chance to talk like we were able to do. So I support date night, even if it is at taxpayers expense. He is the leader of the free world and does need some protection. And following the president that took more vacation time off than any other in history, this expense is justified and nominal.

(lame) Duck!

Despite having written about my complete disgust with how the Bush Administration ran this country for the last six years. I still was repulsed by how Bush was treated on his recent trip to Iraq. While I feel that the protest was legitimate, the method was downright wrong and a slap in the face to the American people. Bush may have been the worst President ever however he should not be subject to physical harm as the leader of our great nation. While things in Iraq are still in horrific shape, respect must be paid to the office of the president even if you don’t care for the person currently filling it.