Sequester forced military to nix fireworks, but Obamas enjoy vacation display

[Busybody]

Sequester forced military to nix fireworks, but Obamas enjoy vacation display

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The Obamas watched fireworks from the White House portico on July 4, 2013
Photo Credit: NY Daily News

How nice that the first family got to enjoy a fireworks display in Oak Bluffs Friday night while vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard.

But what a heartbreaking shame for the thousands of families on military bases across the country whose Fourth of July fireworks were cancelled this year due to budget cuts caused by the sequester.

Thousands of people attended the 30-minute display, The Martha’s Vineyard Times reported, including the Obamas, who arrived after having dinner with the president’s best friend Valerie Jarrett.

There was supposed to be “photo-op” of the family watching the fireworks, “but that got nixed,” a pool report said, according to the Washington Examiner.

No explanation was offered as to why the photo-op was cancelled, but perhaps it’s a good thing that it was.

At least for all the military children who had to watch fireworks on TV or via YouTube this year.

How very sad.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Life is not fair.

 

[Busybody]

I thought I was on IGGY?

 

[koalabear]

I thought I was on IGGY?

Cholesterol plugged up Fatty's iggy button.

 

[RobDownSouth]

I thought I was on IGGY?

I emptied out my ignore list yesterday (except for Jeninflorida and Wat Tyler...some people are beyond redemption).

Your vitriol levels seemed a bit low, I'm here to help you raise them up to levels that typically suit folks of your religious beliefs.

It's a service I provide, one of many.

 

[phrodeau]

Congress caused the sequester.

Fireworks displays were canceled at precisely six military bases. The decision was made by the base commanders, not the C-in-C.

 

[Busybody]

I emptied out my ignore list yesterday (except for Jeninflorida and Wat Tyler...some people are beyond redemption).

Your vitriol levels seemed a bit low, I'm here to help you raise them up to levels that typically suit folks of your religious beliefs.

It's a service I provide, one of many.

sure you did, CupCake

STFU with BS!

 

[Busybody]

Congress caused the sequester.

Fireworks displays were canceled at precisely six military bases. The decision was made by the base commanders, not the C-in-C.

Oh, STFU!

Clown!

 

[phrodeau]

Oh, STFU!

Clown!

No, dummy. You're wrong and you have to admit it now. Wrong, wrong wrong.

Now start erasing the board.

 

[koalabear]

Congress caused the sequester.

Fireworks displays were canceled at precisely six military bases. The decision was made by the base commanders, not the C-in-C.

But how many military installations cancelled them?

 

[RobDownSouth]

sure you did, CupCake

STFU with BS!

C'mon, you can do better than that. Show a little pride in your vitriol.

 

[Busybody]

STFU, Clown!