re: #222 pink freud

It doesn’t *feel* like the same thing. I don’t remember reading anything on this scale when any other Pres traveled.

Me either. I don’t begrudge him what he needs, but does seem like much more than other presidents. And I don’t think Bush had this either :
At the same time, Obama will be constantly minded by his personal aide Reggie Love, who dials his BlackBerry, fetches his jacket and tie and supplies him with snacks
He can’t dial his own blackberry now?…..