"Obama slated to attend Commander-in-Chief's ball
HONOLULU - President-elect Barack Obama will have a Commander in Chief's Ball during his inauguration with military personnel, their spouses, and those wounded fighting in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as guests.
Officials said yesterday that tickets for the Jan. 20 military-only ball will be free to guests. The formal event will be at the National Building Museum in Washington.
"It is a privilege to honor our men and women in uniform during our inaugural festivities by continuing the tradition of the Commander in Chief's Ball. Our troops represent the best America has to offer, and without their dedication and sacrifice we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we are coming together to celebrate on January 20," Obama said in a statement released while he vacationed here in his native Hawaii.
Wait until you see WHO STARTED IT, readers!!
"They deserve our thanks and our gratitude. Michelle and I look forward to attending the Commander in Chief's Ball and sharing this special evening with representatives of our armed forces," his statement said.
Not only that, they DESERVE to be TAKEN CARE OFF when they get home!!!
Aides say most of the guests will be enlisted personnel and junior officers. Others will be active duty military members, active duty National Guard and National Guard Reserve members. The guest list also will featured those injured in military actions, families of those killed in combat, and spouses of those deployed.
Obama and wife, Michelle, are scheduled to attend 10 official inaugural balls. President George W. Bush first had a ball to specifically honor the uniformed services.
Oh, so the CHANGE President is CONTINUING the TRADITION of George W. Bush -- just as he intends to CONTINUE his GLOBALIST POLICIES!!
You got taken by a slick salesman, America, and you don't even know it!!!
And the ONLY ONE with bigger balls than 'bamer?
"Inaugural celebrations have varied over the years. Bill Clinton had the most inaugural balls at 14, Bond said. Ten are scheduled this time."
And what has 'bamer been doing all week as Israel murdered Palestinians?
"Obamas' Hawaiian getaway wraps up
KAILUA, Hawaii - The Obamas kept a low profile while vacationing on the island of Oahu. Aside from daily trips to the gym and golf courses, the president-elect seldom left his vacation retreat, a rented $9 million home near Honolulu. When he did venture out, it usually was to grab some shaved ice, a local treat, look at baby tigers at the zoo, or take some other child-friendly excursion.
As I said, CONTINUING the BUSH TRADITIONS!!
Related: The Tin Ear of Barack Obama
Obama joked to onlookers yesterday morning at the gym that he was reluctant to return to Chicago, where temperatures were in the 20s....
But that won't stop 'bamer from fulfilling the fart-mist agenda!
Other than make small talk with residents and pose for pictures with babies, he has done little in public. That, aides said, was the idea. During the visit, Obama played golf three times, twice at the private Mid-Pacific Country Club and once at Olomana Golf Links, a public course he knew as a youth. On Tuesday he played basketball at his alma mater, the private Punahou School.
I'm sorry, but that's not enough to win me over. I've got a game at 5 today. I may be old, folks, but I'd bet I can beat his ex-smoker ass up the floor and take him to the rack!!
Michelle Obama also remained largely out of sight, other than the occasional trip to the gym. She did not join Obama and the girls when they went to an aquatic park or to the zoo, nor when he visited the nearby Marine base on Christmas Day.
He should visit the Marines -- and apologize tio them for fighting wars based on lies, and then BRING THEM HOME!!!!
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