This thread has to be the highlight in pure attempts to blame Obama for anything possible. First, he's blamed for spending our money to go there. It's his home town, for crissakes, and he's a famous person from the city, currently the most famous, I would say. Then, he's ridiculed for speaking on behalf of Chicago and our country in trying to get the Olympics when some people don't want them here. Then, he's ridiculed for only spending a little time there, when others have spent more time there.
Why would you assume that Chicago was a frontrunner? I don't remember seeing anything specific about any of the sights being measured as a frontrunner, other than maybe Rio. You say that, because it's easier to rip Obama when they didn't get it. And then, it's Obama's fault because he somehow lost it for Chicago, by speaking on behalf of it. Again, Obama's fault. Which it would have been had he not gone there, or talked a little longer, or a little less long, or whatever you can make up to blame him for.
This has become so sad, so fast. I can't remember how many times those of us who did not like Bush were called out IN 8 YEARS for disagreeing with his actions. Those same people have been ripping Obama non-stop since before he was even elected, and now THIS is what you guys are blaming him for? There isn't even any agreement about what the guy did wrong, or didn't do, or whatever. It's just because he's Obama, and your personal dislike of him for whatever motivation spawns hate and disgust.
This is a new low. But, hey, it's easier than facing reality, I guess.
And yes, lowell, I can see some similarities in what you are claiming. If that makes you feel better. People banding together to support something or someone who will do more to help them or their country. What a crazy thing to do, huh?
