• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Report

Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

wow just wow..........this is now what we will see>?
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

tech30528 said:
Well hopefully he has enough acreage to house his new guests. And water. And food. And septic facilities. And healthcare. And lawyers. And Wifi. And all the other things we, as a nation, were expected to provide free of charge to his new found friends.
Click to expand...

You must have heard about the Obama administration attempt of purchasing a five star hotel resort in Texas to house Obama's illegal alien children and gang members with $50 million taxpayers dollars.

Each room has wide screen HD Tv, wi-fi internet access. The hotel has two swimming pools, one being an olympic size pool. Tennis courts, fitness center and a five star restaurant serving El Supremo Gringo Burritos and every morning an Obama Continental Breakfast of Gringo Breakfast Burritos.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

shrubnose said:
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Click to expand...

The Mojave blooms once a year and is extraordinary to drive through. I would even suggest a road trip just to see it. After that? Leave.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

A rich guy wants to buy a slick house in the desert. Why is that news and why does anybody care?
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

fmw said:
A rich guy wants to buy a slick house in the desert. Why is that news and why does anybody care?
Click to expand...

I think it's to imply that Obama is a hypocrite for being rich.

Not that the story's true anyway.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Μολὼν λαβέ;1063561144 said:
It really isn't. How many times did he hammer Romney for being rich?
Click to expand...

Bingo!
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Μολὼν λαβέ;1063561144 said:
It really isn't. How many times did he hammer Romney for being rich?
Click to expand...

Being rich isn't the problem. It never was.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

The Man said:
The only point I get out of this is, Obama is not in touch with the middle class like his supporters like to believe he is. He is every bit the wealthy, elitist, out of touch politician that his supporters claim the republicans are.
Click to expand...

You want him to buy a semi detached house in Chicago? I'm sure that wouldn't be a logistical nightmare for the secret service.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

The Man said:
The only point I get out of this is, Obama is not in touch with the middle class like his supporters like to believe he is. He is every bit the wealthy, elitist, out of touch politician that his supporters claim the republicans are.
Click to expand...

So now that you know the story is false, have you changed your mind about him?
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

jamesrage said:
Oh the horror.A rich politician buying a mufti-million dollar house,say it ain't so.
Click to expand...

Here's the deal. When Obama was running for office, he said "I am one of you". No, he isn't. He went to Harvard, and is one of them. I was hard on Bush when he was in office, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that some of the stuff he is doing are things that Bush would not have thought of, even in his wildest wet dreams. Obama's master is not the people, but the corporations that bought him.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Higgins86 said:
You want him to buy a semi detached house in Chicago? I'm sure that wouldn't be a logistical nightmare for the secret service.
Click to expand...
Where did I say that? Are you suggesting that every house that isn't a $4 million house is a semi-detached house in Chicago?
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Cardinal said:
So now that you know the story is false, have you changed your mind about him?
Click to expand...
Are you saying that Obama isn't a wealthy, elitist, out of touch politician?
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

The Man said:
Are you saying that Obama isn't a wealthy, elitist, out of touch politician?
Click to expand...

I think that the (obviously false) article plays well with people who forage the internet for these sorts of stories to confirm that belief.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Bush bought a multimillion dollar ranch, just to emphasise he was a rugged Texacan, before he ran for the presidency.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

The Man said:
Are you saying that Obama isn't a wealthy, elitist, out of touch politician?
Click to expand...

He hasn't always been wealthy, Bush was born that way and hasn't a clue.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Montecresto said:
Bush bought a multimillion dollar ranch, just to emphasise he was a rugged Texacan, before he ran for the presidency.
Click to expand...

Well now, he was already a Texas governor. And it was BEFORE, not during.
 
nota bene said:
Good for them. I mean, the family does need a place to live after the President's term ends. And the home will need accommodations for others. What's the problem if they have the money to spend?
Click to expand...

I would have thought he would return to Chicago and resume his community organizing career.:lamo
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

danarhea said:
Here's the deal. When Obama was running for office, he said "I am one of you". No, he isn't. He went to Harvard, and is one of them. I was hard on Bush when he was in office, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that some of the stuff he is doing are things that Bush would not have thought of, even in his wildest wet dreams. Obama's master is not the people, but the corporations that bought him.
Click to expand...

Wow! You and Dave Fagan on the same page, I love it.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

clownboy said:
Well now, he was already a Texas governor. And it was BEFORE, not during.
Click to expand...

I'm pretty sure I used the word "before"!
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

clownboy said:
Well now, he was already a Texas governor. And it was BEFORE, not during.
Click to expand...

So was Bill Clinton. He didn't have much national recognition though either.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Montecresto said:
I'm pretty sure I used the word "before"!
Click to expand...

You did, just highlighting that. My issue is with the active POTUS making large purchases that require lenders like this.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

clownboy said:
You did, just highlighting that. My issue is with the active POTUS making large purchases that require lenders like this.
Click to expand...

Got it, but I don't think his dad could just write a check from the family trust fund.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

danarhea said:
Here's the deal. When Obama was running for office, he said "I am one of you". No, he isn't. He went to Harvard, and is one of them. I was hard on Bush when he was in office, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that some of the stuff he is doing are things that Bush would not have thought of, even in his wildest wet dreams. Obama's master is not the people, but the corporations that bought him.
Click to expand...

Yes, but let's face facts here. NO politician is "like-us" generally. None, so if people bought into that they are quite foolish.
 
Re: Obama family set to buy $4.25M desert home: Whatta Great Country, eh?

Cardinal said:
I think it's to imply that Obama is a hypocrite for being rich.

Not that the story's true anyway.
Click to expand...

I've explained why this sort of purchase by an active POTUS may be a concern. And I think every POTUS previously has avoided doing so if only for the perception. But in any event, Obama wouldn't be a hypocrite for becoming rich, but rather for what he does with the wealth.

Do we know yet if the story is true?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom