Phew! More Obama. Was getting withdrawals there for a while.

Hey, needed a break from all the anti-Trump posts.....

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Obama is just a hypocrite versus a hypocrite and an idiot buffoon.

I won't deny Trump is an idiot buffoon. But at least he's not Hillary!

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I didn't vote for either one. But after the election I was glad Trump won because I think Hillary belongs in jail. Now, I am not so sure. I have never liked Trump but I didn't think he would rise to this level of idiocy.

I'll give you points for honesty and being able to admit a change...or at least a shift...of opinion. Kudos. Not many are able to do that...yet.

Obama a hypocrite? Yeah, like most politicians and not really a valid response to anything Trump. Anti-Trump sentiment can stand on its own - he is just that bad.

What's the level of consumption that allows one to talk about climate change or reducing consumption, etc. and not be a hypocrite?

It seems like a charge that could be leveled at pretty much any one living in the first world unless you've taken to living in a shack off the grid.

I don't know what the level of consumption is but Shirley a private jet and a 14 car motorcade is above that level.

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How does Danny Hart sit down with balls that big?

So basically no world leader can talk about it?

Which country is Obama leading again? Did he become President of Kenya?

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How does Danny Hart sit down with balls that big?

How bout they start skyping?

Seriously, all the tech we have these days and our 'world leaders', many of whom believe carbon emissions to be greatest threat to mankind, haven't gotten together during one of their seemingly monthly summits and said 'hey, how about we all stay local and do some conference calling? Lead by example type shit'.

I'm not one to say it's a huge deal, but Obama has a bigger carbon footprint in a month of travel than the average American has in their lifetime. These climate summits and meetings happen all over the world, constantly, with millionaires and billionaires coming in droves to save our planet. Maybe just cancel that shit, for a start?

Seems sensible.

Give the guy a break. It takes a lot of talking to lower sea levels.

Yes he could travel first class in a regular plane with a small secret service detail. I think that is what the British Royals do. Three or four cars should do it.

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If the goal of climate summits were to actually save the planet, then yes, that would be a good idea.

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Long Chile was a silly place.

Who determines his level of protection? Do you think Obama does, or do you think the Secret Service does?

Also, the lead vehicle shown was a smallish BMW. Do you think that was part of Obama's security detail, too?

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I don't even know what save the planet means. The planet will be just fine regardless.

So your saying the average person living in the first world flies on a private jet and has a 14 car parade when they travel overseas?

Obama is some helpless guy who can't say I think this is a bit excessive? Or this is embarassing couldn't we do it another way? Maybe the secret service needs some scrutiny if they keep demanding big details they create a demand for their own services.

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No but the former president is not an average person living in the first world. However, the motorcade is excessive.

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I think he chose where to stay don't you? A bit excessive?

Seems Obama, the "man of the people" is embracing the lifestyle of the rich and famous. The guy makes the Clinton's look like middle class posers.

Obama is just a hypocrite versus a hypocrite and an idiot buffoon.

As an ex-president, and a recently departed former president, how much of the travel plans and details had to be put in place, due to protocol and procedure by the Secret Service? I'm Curious? My guess is a significant portion of this Obama has NO CONTROL over!

As for Trump, he's already well on his way to being the most expensive presidency on record, by far, when it comes to security, travel and other details related to these two.

But he's supposedly forgoing his $400,000 salary as president - what a great guy! :) [sarcasm]

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Obama doesn't get to tell the Secret Service what is excessive, unless he is willing to give up the protection. The Secret Service determines what they need to do to ensure that no harm comes to the former President.

Do you think the Secret Service, much less Obama, configured that convoy? Did you look at those vehicles? I'm guessing there were two Secret Service vehicles, and the rest were locally provided (press, police, etc.).

Obama could have told the Secret Service that he was going to stay at the Holiday Inn Express in town. They'd have said fine, and gone and booked the entire hotel to ensure his safety. Sometimes something like a $10,000/night hotel is the best option for providing security.

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Certainly agree about Trump. It seems he spends every second weekend at Mar a Largo. And then his kids are jetting all over the world. I looked it up. When William and Kate came to Canada for recent tour their entourage was 12 people. I would think they would be a terror target as much as anyone else.

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