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Jon King

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97. I love Obama but not a mask in sight????

Mon Aug 9, 2021, 04:51 PM

Aug 2021

Seriously, not sure why they could not have postponed it for a more appropriate time. The issue is not vaccinations....its masks, not a mask in sight.

The entire message is that everyone needs masks because even vaccinated people can still get infected and spread the virus. These people came in from all over the US, including at risk counties. So the fact it was held in a low case area is not relevant.

And the timing was brutally bad, just when schools are going back and we are trying to explain why vaccinations AND masks are important.

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President Obama's birthday party was a bad idea [View all] Sympthsical Aug 2021 OP

President Obama is not a public official. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #1

We rip people who are not public officials for having large gatherings every day. n/m BradAllison Aug 2021 #4

We don't "rip" Barack Obama on DU every day jcgoldie Aug 2021 #22

What does that have to do with anything? BradAllison Aug 2021 #27

Du did when he was POTUS krawhitham Aug 2021 #107

This is a one-day story if that. Let's carry on. brush Aug 2021 #41

Perhaps you'd like to tell us that Obama is a used car salesman Orrex Aug 2021 #198

I hope this is sarcasm BradAllison Aug 2021 #202

LOL... then no more mention of trump here either... n/t Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #5

The right will be outraged at Obama if he reaches over the sneezeguard jcgoldie Aug 2021 #9

The Left will be outraged at trump if he reaches over the sneezeguard Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #11

Doesn't he already do what he wants? LisaL Aug 2021 #14

who? trump or Obama? n/t Fix The Stupid Aug 2021 #16

If it wasn't for Trump countingbluecars Aug 2021 #23

You really have to ask? Solomon Aug 2021 #196

Apparently. Treefrog Aug 2021 #31

Which one is running for public office... jcgoldie Aug 2021 #15

Trump is a un-American pos. He should be locked up for the rest of his life. rockfordfile Aug 2021 #91

? choie Aug 2021 #12

Lol, nice try, he is a democratic figure!!!! Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #43

...who can be critized (without it being "bashing") for poor policy choices. brooklynite Aug 2021 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Aug 2021 #48

Criticism is one thing, being called stupid is another. George II Aug 2021 #129

Allegedly vaccinated... LanternWaste Aug 2021 #138

Neither is Trump fescuerescue Aug 2021 #75

There is no equivalence. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #103

I would prefer to NOT elevate Trump fescuerescue Aug 2021 #154

No but he still lectures and gives advise and he needs to make sure his conduct is impecable Escurumbele Aug 2021 #90

You're not signing his card dweller Aug 2021 #2

There are no orders right now that would prevent an individual from having a party or do whatever. LisaL Aug 2021 #3

Lead by example? and not allow the repubs to make this into a big issue which they will? Escurumbele Aug 2021 #92

I thought it was scaled down BradAllison Aug 2021 #6

It was scaled down to a really large party. LisaL Aug 2021 #10

Because if he hadn't had that danged party, the right would not come after us ... StarfishSaver Aug 2021 #7

This doesn't only bother the Right Sympthsical Aug 2021 #17

lol. yup, that has to be why those pesky republicans are behaving so badly toward us, because JohnSJ Aug 2021 #25

That isn't my issue LeftInTX Aug 2021 #60

Obama is out of F's to give about what the GOP thinks of him. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #8

Interesting take BradAllison Aug 2021 #18

I myself would not throw a big party right now. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #28

Well, the virus doesn't judge either BradAllison Aug 2021 #37

Thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #34

Oh I'm not surprised you do. n/m BradAllison Aug 2021 #39

Good to know, Brad. Treefrog Aug 2021 #52

these apologists make me sick Skittles Aug 2021 #178

Avoiding large gatherings, mask wearing,etc., are matters of public health Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #111

Definately - There Should Be A Commission To Investigate And He Should Be Impeached..... global1 Aug 2021 #13

Odds are that everyone in attendance was vaxxed. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #19

Yes they were JohnSJ Aug 2021 #26

But this isn't just about the right. It's about what's right, and the fact that regular Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #35

Link and quote the rule to mask up and avoid crowd when everyone is vaxed? tia uponit7771 Aug 2021 #183

Link to proof that everyone was vaxed? tia Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #200

I certainly hope so BradAllison Aug 2021 #40

It was scaled back, outdoors, and had a covid coordinator to check status. quaint Aug 2021 #20

+++++ agree. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2021 #21

Health protocols . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #30

+1 chowder66 Aug 2021 #77

It was not "outdoors" former9thward Aug 2021 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #147

That was outdoors correct? Slicing onions for the sake of food uponit7771 Aug 2021 #188

Not for covid it is not. former9thward Aug 2021 #199

If it had him and his wife over Skype from different coats, they would have had complaints. Nexus2 Aug 2021 #148

The right also had a field day with his tan suit. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #24

Fully vaxxed individuals are being infected. Half a dozen threads on it here everyday. Treefrog Aug 2021 #29

Outdoor tents. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #95

COVID is not a political matter. It is a matter of public health. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #132

Going above and beyond prevailing CDC guidance is not political. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #165

It was irresponsible. Period. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #168

In your opinion. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #206

So Obama follow protocol? tia uponit7771 Aug 2021 #184

Michelle sleeveless dresses too . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #33

THREAD WINNER! Excellent Advice, TY! Cha Aug 2021 #76

... George II Aug 2021 #79

I am not sure we should be celebrating this kind of thing. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #151

Just days ago we were rec'ing threads about un-masked Representative Norman getting Covid. progressoid Aug 2021 #88

And that GOP representative was not following the guidance applied to him. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #98

It wasn't outdoors. progressoid Aug 2021 #106

Yeah, in a tent -- outdoors. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #120

Bwahahaha. progressoid Aug 2021 #125

No, it's really not. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #205

And? President Obama followed the CDC guidelines and then some. He proved they work..... George II Aug 2021 #155

Did he prove it? progressoid Aug 2021 #162

You're calling former President Barack Obama a liar or deceitful? George II Aug 2021 #164

Literally never said that. progressoid Aug 2021 #166

He held his event in full compliance with CDC guidelines and more. There were no outbreaks.... George II Aug 2021 #169

I questioned "your" statement that he proved it. progressoid Aug 2021 #170

Again, he held the event in compliance with CDC guidelines and there was no outbreak... George II Aug 2021 #171

Again, how do you know there was no outbreak? progressoid Aug 2021 #172

Why are you questioning everything said here? Seems like you have something against.... George II Aug 2021 #173

Snort. progressoid Aug 2021 #175

It was a stupid, stupid unforced error. themaguffin Aug 2021 #108

No, it wasn't. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #121

YES IT WAS Skittles Aug 2021 #177

Exactly themaguffin Aug 2021 #195

Obama follows the rules and is still an error?;??! Who are you trying to please? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #185

Sigh themaguffin Aug 2021 #194

LMFAO sarcasmo Aug 2021 #32

Well? Were the guests vaxed & covid testwd before entering the island property? Budi Aug 2021 #36

Enough! agingdem Aug 2021 #58

K & R. I got nothing more to add. Budi Aug 2021 #63

Thank you, agingdem Glorfindel Aug 2021 #84

Mic drop 👏 dixiechiken1 Aug 2021 #89

THANK YOU!!!!!! crimycarny Aug 2021 #110

+1, uponit7771 Aug 2021 #187

Yep. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #73

+1 same hand ringers who worry about tan suits are concerned about this uponit7771 Aug 2021 #186

All fully vaccinated and outdoors. blm Aug 2021 #38

They were crowded up in tents Sympthsical Aug 2021 #45

I agree and I believe lots of tents were involved it was not strictly an outdoor event at all LeftInTX Aug 2021 #42

Tsk, tsk! "I know we don't like to call out our own, but..." FSogol Aug 2021 #44

If you think only the right-wing gets mad about this stuff Sympthsical Aug 2021 #47

I dislike it. Treefrog Aug 2021 #50

Just looked up that 'Rules for thee and not for me' quote. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #74

Honeybunch, that quote has been around forever. Treefrog Aug 2021 #94

But there are no rules and guidelines right now that would prevent someone from having a party. LisaL Aug 2021 #51

If you think the left is staying home and the right is out partying except for a few examples FSogol Aug 2021 #53

Well, hospitals are full also. LisaL Aug 2021 #62

+1, Correct. n/t FSogol Aug 2021 #64

Where do you get that ? treestar Aug 2021 #100

Which one is that? Budi Aug 2021 #115

Former President Barack Obama and his guests did not violate the current CDC guidelines. George II Aug 2021 #128

it's mind-boggling Skittles Aug 2021 #179

I don't give a fuck what the right wing noise machine says. SoonerPride Aug 2021 #49

K & R Thank You! Budi Aug 2021 #54

I'm concerned about the attendees. StarryNite Aug 2021 #55

Heh UnderThisLaw Aug 2021 #56

Was he wearing a tan suit? Was Michelle in a sleeveless dress? Hekate Aug 2021 #57

If they were all vaccinated I don't care Calculating Aug 2021 #59

Have you not been reading the dozen or so threads here about vaxxed people getting sick? Treefrog Aug 2021 #102

Not anecdotal iemanja Aug 2021 #145

Still a very small portion of vaccinated people having breakthrough cases. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #146

then you're the one relying on anecdote iemanja Aug 2021 #157

I am not saying that anecdote is proof. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #158

There are some studies that show limited effectiveness against delta iemanja Aug 2021 #159

Anecdotes aren't data uponit7771 Aug 2021 #190

I wrote in another thread that I trusted President Obama's TheProle Aug 2021 #61

Yes. "They're using it as a cudgel to beat up President Obama". Budi Aug 2021 #66

Wow. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #65

Dunning-Kruger or just anxiety running amok? Hortensis Aug 2021 #67

Bad things about Democrats. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #68

As usual blm Aug 2021 #70

And with help from friends! Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #72

yes, it SUCKS when they behave badly Skittles Aug 2021 #180

Thanks for your concern. Nixie Aug 2021 #69

I disagree with the right and with you about president Obama's event. Politicub Aug 2021 #71

And btw, where's the link to the OP's accusations about Obama? It's not just the Republicans btw. Budi Aug 2021 #78

I wonder why they zeroed in on both Barack Obama and Kamala Harris? What do THEY have in common? George II Aug 2021 #119

No doubt! It's telling whose racial bias has emerged & allied Budi Aug 2021 #124

The data below makes me feel as though maybe President Obama should be setting an example Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #83

He has been working his butt off trying to get people to get vaccinated. Politicub Aug 2021 #127

Search engine results should not displace intellectual honesty. TheProle Aug 2021 #104

When the critique is consistantly targeting particular people/groups, then a call-out is Fair. Budi Aug 2021 #113

Indeed. Notice and call out as you wish. TheProle Aug 2021 #118

Lollapalooza? Are you kidding? Politicub Aug 2021 #130

200 people ain't a dinner party. TheProle Aug 2021 #135

K & R Thank You!. Budi Aug 2021 #122

Oh dear.... stillcool Aug 2021 #81

*snort* dixiechiken1 Aug 2021 #87

You can take the advice from Francis Collins, the NIH director President Obama appointed progressoid Aug 2021 #117

I always like snowybirdie Aug 2021 #82

K & R Thank You! See Post #78 above yours. Budi Aug 2021 #86

I think we can let Obama slide on this fescuerescue Aug 2021 #85

No rules were bypassed. jcgoldie Aug 2021 #105

Cool. Then no harm no foul fescuerescue Aug 2021 #153

Vaxxed people get to do this. This shows what vaccinations allow with proper protocols in place. chowder66 Aug 2021 #93

Vaxxed people can still spread COVID. Blue_true Aug 2021 #136

I guess you missed where I said "...with proper protocols in place" chowder66 Aug 2021 #141

Republicans could do it treestar Aug 2021 #96

Ralph Norman (R-SC) was vaccinated too. progressoid Aug 2021 #101

statistically it is uncommon treestar Aug 2021 #140

I love Obama but not a mask in sight???? Jon King Aug 2021 #97

You hit on the exact issues with holding such an event. nt Blue_true Aug 2021 #137

The servants had to wear masks. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #152

This is false there were mass and people were checks for vaccinations and test. Why are we repeating uponit7771 Aug 2021 #189

exactly. The staff wore them fescuerescue Aug 2021 #201

There were Yellowdog88 Aug 2021 #99

Hear, hear!! Good post. Missn-Hitch Aug 2021 #109

I object to the nastiness of this attack on Obama and Newsome. ShazamIam Aug 2021 #112

he lose your vote? ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #114

I agree. n/t demmiblue Aug 2021 #116

I would guess Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #123

To paraphrase Jesse Jackson, Obama could walk on water and the RW would yell "Barack can't swim!" nolabear Aug 2021 #126

"Why is this completely predictable chum thrown into the water?" lapucelle Aug 2021 #131

I wrote here when I first heard about a large birthday party. Blue_true Aug 2021 #133

You bring up a good point. StarryNite Aug 2021 #160

does Martha's Vineyard have a mask mandate? Orangepeel Aug 2021 #134

Sounds most benign and the unsupported "hurts us" is simply another bumpersticker LanternWaste Aug 2021 #139

It's almost like criticism of Obama's party is the worst thing the big bad right can find..... George II Aug 2021 #142

I agree. Strange thing to do and uncharacteristically tone death. tman Aug 2021 #143

How is following the rules to tone death? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #193

Meh BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #144

"I know we don't like to call out our own" betsuni Aug 2021 #149

Lol! nt ecstatic Aug 2021 #197

Obama was not only meeting guidelines, he was exceeding them. Vinca Aug 2021 #150

Your concern is noted. Hobo Aug 2021 #156

I'm really mad Tomconroy Aug 2021 #161

Well shoot! I was hoping to see pictures!! tavernier Aug 2021 #163

60 birthdays. 2 terms. 0 Impeachments. 10/10 @BarackObama LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #167

Yes, it was a bad idea and so unnecessary. He could have made a big deal out of cancelling it. joetheman Aug 2021 #174

Following the rules is never a bad idea Obama did with his party but uponit7771 Aug 2021 #192

yes, it was STUPID Skittles Aug 2021 #176

I'm getting flak about it... I knew I would. StarryNite Aug 2021 #181

I don't either Skittles Aug 2021 #182

It's unreal with the Dijon mustard and tan suit jokes BradAllison Aug 2021 #203

Obama follows the rules and it was still stupid? uponit7771 Aug 2021 #191

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #204

This event was not a super spreader event in the real world LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #207