George W. Bush Spent 1/3 of His Presidency on Vacation

George W. Bush spent 487 vacation days at Camp David and 490 vacation days at his Texas ranch.

That's 2.68 years of vacation across 8 years. That's 33.4%.

George Bush spent 1/3 of his presidency on vacation.

Let that sink in.

Disgusting, isn't it?

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-4728085-503544.html

Have FOX News been informed?

Thats... kinda sad honestly. We need some more guidelines.

Who cares about Bush? Haven't you heard? It's all about how awful Obama is.Osaka-06

I am happy about that news. By being out of the office, that is 1/3 less destruction he could impart on this country.Engrish_Major

[QUOTE="Osaka-06"]Who cares about Bush? Haven't you heard? It's all about how awful Obama is.rlake

Look, I despise Bush as much as anyone, but fair is fair.

Do you really think hosting leaders at Camp David is a vacation? I am sure some of those Camp David days were rest and relaxtion, but most of them are visits of foreign heads of state, etc.

Even at his ranch in Crawford, do you think he just tells the Secret Service to take a hike, I'll see you in 2 weeks? Or do you think he gets his daily briefings and such?

In fact, why is it that people would think it is a 9-5 job? OMG if he isn't chained to his desk in the Whitehouse, he must be on vacation? When it obviously isn't a normal job? Bush had a lot of flaws but skewering the guy because 1/3 of the job is hosting important people is hardly fair.

Here's a thought. The best President would be the one who got his butt out of his office for at least a portion of the day, 200 days a year and interacted with the citizenry.

I guess you would know because you were there with him the whole time. :roll:

obama has spent what like half in 2 years.xbox360isgr8t

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]obama has spent what like half in 2 years.dave123321

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]obama has spent what like half in 2 years.dave123321

Zelda? No seriously, I would like to see a link as well.

Thats... kinda sad honestly. We need some more guidelines.

Grodus5

You guys act like the president should be busy 24/7....apparently Obama watches the NBA finals and the VH1 music awards OH NOES! Why doesn't anybody recognize that the President doesn't actually do that much? He's just one guy....congress is more powerful than him in fact why doesn't anybody complain about our sh**y congress?sboyer2

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]obama has spent what like half in 2 years.Animatronic64

Wow! My last post was a **** up. :lol: Thank god, I removed it.

But anyway, presidents work out of the White House (like everyone says). I didn't like Bush either for all he did, but damn. How do you expect world leaders to meet if they're in their main building all the time? Chances are, Bush was doing something government related while he was out at Camp David.

But maybe I'm missing something, I really don't know.

Sounds like the french. They get some serious vacation time there.

Look, I despise Bush as much as anyone, but fair is fair.

Do you really think hosting leaders at Camp David is a vacation? I am sure some of those Camp David days were rest and relaxtion, but most of them are visits of foreign heads of state, etc.

Even at his ranch in Crawford, do you think he just tells the Secret Service to take a hike, I'll see you in 2 weeks? Or do you think he gets his daily briefings and such?

In fact, why is it that people would think it is a 9-5 job? OMG if he isn't chained to his desk in the Whitehouse, he must be on vacation? When it obviously isn't a normal job? Bush had a lot of flaws but skewering the guy because 1/3 of the job is hosting important people is hardly fair.

Here's a thought. The best President would be the one who got his butt out of his office for at least a portion of the day, 200 days a year and interacted with the citizenry.

SUD123456

Exactly. One thing kids nowadays do not realize it that Camp David has been around since President Roosevelt (who originally named it Shagri La) and President Eishenhower even hosted Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev there during the early stages of the Cold War.Khrushchev was asked to fly out there in a helicopter and at first declined but when he told that President Eisenhower would be riding in one too, agreed.

Much work gets done out there from Cabinet meetings to helping peace accords being signed. Whomever wrote that article is looking for a new way to bash a former President. Get over it already.

obama has spent what like half in 2 years.xbox360isgr8t

Obama hasn't been in office for two years yet.

Thankfully. Imagine if he was there all the time. We wouldn't have a world left to live in.kuraimen

I am happy about that news. By being out of the office, that is 1/3 less destruction he could impart on this country.Engrish_Major

Presidents work at Camp David and I'm sure GWB worked at his Ranch as well.psychobrew

I am happy about that news. By being out of the office, that is 1/3 less destruction he could impart on this country.Engrish_Major

i like the way you think!

[QUOTE="psychobrew"]Presidents work at Camp David and I'm sure GWB worked at his Ranch as well.wstfld

Bush is such a Bush.

Enough said.

And how often has Obama been Golfing since the Oil Spill? How many Vacations has he been on?

I can't believe we're still attacking Bush :lol:

Oh, and Camp David - Camp David, officially known as Naval Support Facility.

It's rather sad how people can't just leave Bush alone. Obama is trash on his own account and for his own policies. No need to bring Bush up every other day just because his approval rating's are dropping like a brick. I did not like Bush when he was in office but at least he entertained me, made me laugh at his stupidity at times. He had a good heart though and did his best. Cheney though... yeah anyways. Obama I can't say the same about he is always out there trying to act like the tough guy and all he does is come off as pathetic. Maybe my opinion but will see what happens and if he gets re-elected. Watching the poll numbers, I severly doubt he will. Democrats need to find a new poster boy.testfactor888

[QUOTE="testfactor888"]It's rather sad how people can't just leave Bush alone. Obama is trash on his own account and for his own policies. No need to bring Bush up every other day just because his approval rating's are dropping like a brick. I did not like Bush when he was in office but at least he entertained me, made me laugh at his stupidity at times. He had a good heart though and did his best. Cheney though... yeah anyways. Obama I can't say the same about he is always out there trying to act like the tough guy and all he does is come off as pathetic. Maybe my opinion but will see what happens and if he gets re-elected. Watching the poll numbers, I severly doubt he will. Democrats need to find a new poster boy.kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="testfactor888"]It's rather sad how people can't just leave Bush alone. Obama is trash on his own account and for his own policies. No need to bring Bush up every other day just because his approval rating's are dropping like a brick. I did not like Bush when he was in office but at least he entertained me, made me laugh at his stupidity at times. He had a good heart though and did his best. Cheney though... yeah anyways. Obama I can't say the same about he is always out there trying to act like the tough guy and all he does is come off as pathetic. Maybe my opinion but will see what happens and if he gets re-elected. Watching the poll numbers, I severly doubt he will. Democrats need to find a new poster boy.Animatronic64

And how often has Obama been Golfing since the Oil Spill? How many Vacations has he been on?

I can't believe we're still attacking Bush :lol:

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Animatronic64"]George doesn't fall into the "worst" category, I'd say "mediocre" is where he fits right in. th3warr1or

I don't think the TC realizes how much time Obama spends at his home town of Chicago. Or how much time any president spends in their actual home. They aren't chained to their desk.