Has any President ever worked less?

[Pathfinder]

OK, I know that Ike loved going to Burning Tree and getting in 18 every now and then. And JFK loved his sailboat off Hyannis Port. Ronnie and W worked on their ranches. But this guy - and family - are taking us to the cleaners for all of their vacations - and only 7 months into his reign term of office.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/15/obama-mixes-business-family-pleasure-trip-west/

FTA: "Obama Mixes Business With Family Pleasure During Trip Out West
The Obama family -- the president, the first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha, and other relatives -- had a busy sightseeing weekend planned: visiting Yellowstone National Park on Saturday and touring Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Sunday.

FOXNews.com
Saturday, August 15, 2009
President Obama and his daugthers (sic!!!!!), Malia and Sasha, viewing the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park (White House)

While President Obama is pressing hard to rally support for his health care reform plan at different stops across the country, he hasn't allowed that to interfere with a weekend family trip to the rustic West and its national parks.

The Obama family -- the president, the first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha, and other relatives -- had a busy sightseeing weekend planned: visiting Yellowstone National Park on Saturday and touring Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Sunday.

"Oh, that's pretty good. Cool! Look at that. That's a geyser there," a casually dressed Obama said as he and his family watched Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone after they strolled up a path with park rangers.

Earlier, his entourage walked wooden boardwalks and bridges in the steamy Black Sand Basin, where hot springs and small geysers dot the picturesque landscape.

The president has shrewdly mixed business with pleasure as he seeks to regain control of the public debate on health care.

On Friday, the president took 2 1/2 hours after his health care town hall near Bozeman, Mont., on Friday to make good on a campaign promise to learn fly fishing when he revisits the state. "Obama Mixes Business With Family Pleasure During Trip Out West
The Obama family -- the president, the first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha, and other relatives -- had a busy sightseeing weekend planned: visiting Yellowstone National Park on Saturday and touring Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Sunday.

FOXNews.com
Saturday, August 15, 2009
President Obama and his daugthers (sic!!!!!!), Malia and Sasha, viewing the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park (White House)

While President Obama is pressing hard to rally support for his health care reform plan at different stops across the country, he hasn't allowed that to interfere with a weekend family trip to the rustic West and its national parks.

The Obama family -- the president, the first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha, and other relatives -- had a busy sightseeing weekend planned: visiting Yellowstone National Park on Saturday and touring Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Sunday.

"Oh, that's pretty good. Cool! Look at that. That's a geyser there," a casually dressed Obama said as he and his family watched Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone after they strolled up a path with park rangers.

Earlier, his entourage walked wooden boardwalks and bridges in the steamy Black Sand Basin, where hot springs and small geysers dot the picturesque landscape.

The president has shrewdly mixed business with pleasure as he seeks to regain control of the public debate on health care.

On Friday, the president took 2 1/2 hours after his health care town hall near Bozeman, Mont., on Friday to make good on a campaign promise to learn fly fishing when he revisits the state."

[rojawe]

He parting on our money like he knows he will be kicked out of office and wants to see what he can. I recieved a email showing all the support and extra plane for the first lady and family when they flew to Europe and the special shopping tour they got. Americans must cut back while the first family plays on our dime like there is no tomorrow

[tombogan03884]

He parting on our money like he knows he will be kicked out of office and wants to see what he can. I recieved a email showing all the support and extra plane for the first lady and family when they flew to Europe and the special shopping tour they got. Americans must cut back while the first family plays on our dime like there is no tomorrow

He doesn't watch his step there might NOT be a tomorrow for him.

[Hazcat]

Ya notice how we never hear about Ma-in-law that lives with them and travels with them.

[alfack]

Has any President ever worked less?

Or been on TV more? Every time I turn on the tube, I have that ugly mug staring back, telling more lies!

[Sponsor]

[jnevis]

Not defending the man, but I've wondered how much time ANY President actually spends doing "work" since all you ever hear is "The President is currently at Camp David..." or "The President is vacationing in..."  I realize that they still end up working since they have 24/7 comms with the rest of government and have meetings all day everyday but DAMN!   W seemed to be in Crawford all the time, Slick Willie at Camp David or somewhere else, and Bush Sr was in Hiannasport ?SP?

[Timothy]

Not defending the man, but I've wondered how much time ANY President actually spends doing "work" since all you ever hear is "The President is currently at Camp David..." or "The President is vacationing in..."  I realize that they still end up working since they have 24/7 comms with the rest of government and have meetings all day everyday but DAMN!   W seemed to be in Crawford all the time, Slick Willie at Camp David or somewhere else, and Bush Sr was in Hiannasport ?SP?

Bush Sr. was Kennebunkport, Maine.....the Kennedys are from Hyannisport, Mass...

[r_w]

But he has a Blackberry.  Everyone with a BB works 24/7 

[tombogan03884]

 When they are at Camp David or their homes they usually get the MOST work done as they do not have to cater to visitors,and the press. It also gives them the chance to talk to people who for one reason or another can't be seen conveniently at the White House.

[Kid Shelleen]

When they are at Camp David or their homes they usually get the MOST work done as they do not have to cater to visitors,and the press. In BHOs case, it also gives him the chance to talk instruct to people his thugs who for one reason or another can't be seen conveniently at the Whiteo House.

Edited for accuracy.