What do you guys think about Obama attending the upcoming Republican retreat? nt

[gateley]

[hlthe2b]

1. Well, at least he gets to spend a day or so in Hawaii...

which he'll surely need after dealing with that crowd of morons.

[babylonsister]

27. That's where the RNC are meeting, I think, not the same retreat? nt

[hlthe2b]

29. No, you are right... apparently the retreat is in Virginia...

After they decide in Hawaii (via purity oaths) whether to rid the party of anyone with a functioning synapse

[timeforpeace]

2. I agree, he should crash it. Take some video.

[Cleita]

3. A fool's errand.

The RW of the GOP has declared war on America and the sooner we and the President of the United States realize this, the better we will be able to fight them and preserve what is left of our democratic republic.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

4. Linky?

:shrug:

I must confess that I haven't heard anything about this- but if he is going there (and not announcing plans to become a Republican), I hope he brings extra protection.

:scared:

[gateley]

19. I just heard Ed discussing it on his TV show -- I hadn't heard about it either.

Apparently Boehner invited Obama to attend, and he accepted.

It will be interesting to see how it goes -- could go either way.

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[librechik]

6. don't eat or drink anything he's offered--and wear some Kevlar for god's sake

[glitch]

31. That's what I was going to say! I'd lol but it is no joke. :( nt

[tridim]

7. I think it's very sly, because I assume the pukes assumed he wouldn't accept the invitiation.

Brilliant political move.

[AlinPA]

18. It's a dirty polical trick on their part to somehow embarrass him. It could be ugly.

[tridim]

32. Obama can handle these idiots, no problem.

Especially without cameras.

Sucks to be them.

[gateley]

20. Ha! I bet you're right! So much for all the Obama jokes they were dying to tell! nt

[laylah]

8. I'm sick and beyond disappointed. nt

[glinda]

11. Me too. Total crap.

[gateley]

21. How come? Do you think it is more "bipartisan dreaming"? I can't really

decide how I feel about it. Could go either way.

[glinda]

9. He is not a Republican and I think it is totally gonna turn his base against him.

Brain wash brain wash, pro-life, money money money blah blah blah. Prayer Group meetings. I have had it with Obama on this one.

[sam sarrha]

16. maybe he'll stay...??

[Kalun D]

17. Demican

What's the difference between a Republican and a

D amned
L ying
C orporatist

Democrat?

There isn't any...

[AlinPA]

10. He has guts to go and be treated with racial hatred. Look for them to try to make a fool of him.

Maybe when he leaves there he will see how ugly they are and start getting tough.

[glinda]

13. Maybe they will set him up with a "date" on the side.

[gateley]

23. That's an idea -- maybe the experience will drive home that it's impossible

to work with these jerks. OR.... maybe it might have a good outcome. I can't imagine what it will be like for him. Even if it's the wrong move, it's a brave one.

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[HiFructosePronSyrup]

14. I couldn't care less.

But it's fun to watch the phony douchebags complain about it.

[old mark]

15. I think he will fit right in....he always liked them better anyway...nt

[Individualist]

22. He's a New Democrat; he'll be a perfect fit with the neocons.

[BadgerKid]

24. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it lead your destiny. n/t

[undeterred]

25. Is this a joke?

[gateley]

26. My asking this question, or Obama attending the Rep retreat? nt

[babylonsister]

28. Why should anyone care? I imagine he won't be there long, and

is just showing some respect (though they don't deserve any).

[tekisui]

30. I think it shows he isn't ready to fight them. They are the enemy.

He could Democrats motivated and united if he framed the repukes as the enemies they are. He have the power, we should be making them shake in fear, not showing them respect. Bipartisanshit is nothing but a naive pipe dream and not worth it, frankly. He won't get anything from them, and they will continue to obstruct and denigrate at every turn. I think it is a bad idea, a now win for Obama. It is time to destroy the obstructionists, not talk to them.

[groundloop]

33. It's a smart move on his part

If he'd have declined (and they surely thought he would) the repukes could have said "look, he won't work with us". He's taken that bit of ammunition away from them.

I'm sure he can hold his own there.

[Johonny]

34. If I were him I wouldn't do any of the "trust" exercises

I'm pretty sure they won't catch him no matter how much they promise they will

[gateley]

39. Bwah! nt

[MissDeeds]

35. Seems appropriate

He should feel right at home.

[stray cat]

36. A good idea - symbolically if for nothing else

[Edweird]

37. If the shoe fits.....

Trillions to wall street, cuts in 'entitlements', tax cuts, mandated for profit insurance - McCain won.
The only upside is that we aren't a heartbeat away from president batshit crazy.

[nosmokes]

38. He might as well get his plans for next year straight from the horses' mouth

so why not?

What? y'all still fostering the illusion that he's somehow different?