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I'm very excited to have this new President. I know he will do great things, is in control and knows how to manage. A very smart man. I wish him all the best for the monumental tasks that will be his responsibility come Jan 20th and from what I've seen on the news, that man, our new President, is going to hit the ground running and start taking care of business. Shame on you, Bush, you could have done so much more.............

FreeNLovIt I ALSO BELIEVE IN THAT BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO TALK LIKE THAT, IF PEOPLE DON'T CARE YOU CAN'T FORCE THEM, IT'S THERE CHOICE, THAT'S FREEDOM, ONLY GOD KNOWS IF OBAMA IS THE ANTICHRIST

James: and your picture will be posted when?? and along with it could you also post your accomplishments in life so far. Then perhaps we can take your remarks seriously.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST .SEE YOU 01-20-2009 THE WHITH HOUSE.I LOVE YOU ALL

Happy New Year to all in the blogsphere!

to "Once you vote Black": What do you mean "He was born in Hawaii before it was a country?" Would you believe that Hawaii is NOT a country, and never has been! It became a STATE in 1959; Obama was born there in 1961. Please try not to show your ignorance so blantantly.

Who cares where he is at as long as it is not in the white house.

i try to put my personal feelings seperate from my bussiness feelings. that said i wish everyone a happy newyear including the goverment. including obama. as well as all the haters that post on here. hahahahahha

HE AND HIS FAMILY IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!

Happy new year and God bless.

What's up with all these negative posts. Glad I'm not any of you! I know Barack will be a wonderful president. He is a very intelligent and caring person. He surrounds himself with the best and brightest.

I hope everyone has a very happy New Year!

I hope Obama does well, I really do. But, even if he doesn't, people are already lined up with excuses for him. Its a win-win situation for him. If he succeeds, then everybody praises him.....if he fails, then its all Bush's fault. See, can't lose.

God Bless the President Elect and his family and God Bless the United States of America. We have all struggled for the last eight years, may peace and prosperity be with us under President Barack Obama!

JAMES STOP IT GOD MADE US IN HIS LIKENESS WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL ONE GOD ONE AIM ONE DESTINY. LOVE ONLY HAPPY NEW YEAR USA AND THE WORLD PALESTINE MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND ALSO THE REST OF THE WORLD JAMAICA LOVE

President Obama has a huge job ahead of him with literally the weight of the world on his shoulders. If anyone can do it, his team can. Also, I am so glad HiIlary is Secretary of State – which when you think about it – is a much more powerful position than Vice President – Obama knows what he's doing – he always has.

Happy New Year President Obama, First Lady Michelle and first daughters Sasha and Malia, from one happy American, knowing our future is in good hands. I support you all the way and urge my fellow Americans to do the same. Yes We Can! United We Stand!

Some of the comments here are disturbing. Obama will have a task on his hands alright but to think he is the root of what's ahead is very niave.

Hey James, and I bet you are one ugly freak!!!. Bloody idiot!! Get off the computer and educate yourself

someone needs to proofread these – Kailua is not on Oahu, it is on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Happy New Year President Elect and Family. Your children are growing up right in front our of eyes. They are cute as a button!

Why is there still so much hate? If all of you who continue to be so negative and filled with hate would put that energy into something positive and actually help our society, this country would be in such a better place. Get away from the blogs, the TV, the fridge and go volunteer your spare time and help this world. How about using all the time you spend spewing hate to work for Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross, your local senior center or hospital. It just might help you to feel better.

Happy New Year to all who truly care and respect this world and all of its people.

James, thank God we have not seen you in your two-piece either. I'm
proof-positive you're the real ugly lady!!!! Ha..ha.. ha.. By the way, seems to me that you are sad because you didn't see her, you let us all know, in order for you to know that she was missing in her two-piece, you must have been staying up late at night, burning up the internet looking for her!!! (ahh you're busted dude!) Mrs. Obama IS gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO REALLY CARES IF YOU OR ANYBODY ELSE THINKS NOT........Barack Loooooooooves her!!!!!!!

I wish the Obama and the Biden families a very Happy Safe New Year!

Happy New Year to Everyone and God Bless Americia in 2009!!!

Remember: Don't drink and drive...stay safe!

Thank God we haven't seen Michelle in a Two piece…Yuk. She is one ugly first lady.

For an ugly lady as you put it, james. She scored one US President to be who has a the built and look of maybe not only the first Black US president but considered to be the best looking president since JFK.
For Michelle as an "ugly" lady as per loser James say Not bad not bad at all.I wish I have her look So I can score a US president . Sorry but so far Democrats has the best looking candidates and wives I've seen so far no wonder everyone wants to bang them, they're hip they're cool and they're intelligent.

Americans are suffering from no jobs, no money, no food no Christmas, and here is an ILLEGAL ALIEN, VACATIONING WITH HIS FAMILY WITH THE TAXPAYERS MONEY, Is anyone Surprise, you folks
gave everything you had including you souls to an Illegal Alien to run this Country, Be careful what you ask for, because you will sure get it, now where are you vacationing? SHAME ON YOU, YOU HAVE BEEN DUPED.

James, thank God we have not seen you in your two-piece either. I'm
proof-positive you're the real ugly lady!!!! Ha..ha.. ha.. By the way, seems to me that you are sad because you didn't see her, you let us all know, in order for you to know that she was missing in her two-piece, you must have been staying up late at night, burning up the internet looking for her!!! (ahh you're busted dude!) Mrs. Obama IS gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO REALLY CARES IF YOU OR ANYBODY ELSE THINKS NOT........Barack Loooooooooves her!!!!!!!

Happy New Year PE Obama & family!!!! Wishing you the best!

James December 31st, 2008 4:35 pm ET
Thank God we haven't seen Michelle in a Two piece…Yuk. She is one ugly first lady.
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Why don't you post a picture of your betrothed so we can all have a look and a laugh? Post one of your mother too. By the intellect displayed in your post, they are the same person aren't they, 'Country First' Bigot?

Happy New Year to the Obama Family and all American Families as well.
We all have to help to change America for the better and are responsible for the way things are now, one way or the other.
May 2009 be the beginning of a new era where Peace and understanding bloom again !

HAPPY NEW YEAR OBAMA'S ! I HOPE YOU DO WELL AS PRESIDENT.
I HOPE YOU CAN BRING US OUT OF THIS NIGHTMARE.GOOD LUCK
OBAMA FAMILY!!!!!!!!

You honestly think people really believe you were a "Former Obama Supporter" man?

LOL..

"Enough of this TMZ type of coverage. Why is this news? The country is being destroyed by an awful economy and illegal aliens and as usual the media is worried about THAT ONE!!!!"

Actually, it is getting destroyed by the republican corporate elite that love money more than the country. Like your wonderful Tennessee senator that sold his souls to foreign car manufacturers for money and then blasted Amercian workers of the Big 3 loan.

But God..I know how you Republicans love to blame the poor (What a laugh riot that is) and illegal aliens for all the nation's problems.

These last few years have honestly led me to belive that the Republican Party really wants the country to fail and are ACTIVELY working to make it happen.

Hell..as long as they all have their "Summer" houses in Europe who cares if America fails eh?

Good for them. Now why is Bush getting away with all that he has done to this country and a huge amount of our money. Do your job and go after the news.

Let him enjoy his vacation with his family,like we enjoy ours. After the vacation is over with he got some work to do and it will not be a vacation.....Everyone deserve a BREAK !

Happy New year and hopefully a new year for a history made president

Well America what will you do now???
PLO 1964.... Arab/Israel war 1967.... Now they think the can force the world into making that Battle legitamate (1967) in favor of the Arabs... Start uprising where ever to force Obama's Hand.... I said you should'nt have chose him but you knew better....

to mr Obama and family

008 ws a year for you. I hope 2009 is very good to you and have a happy new year and good luck after 1-20-09 cause you are sure gonna need it

and brush them haters off Barack us REAL people got ya back

OBAMA2009-2016

Happy New Year to this beautiful family and their friends, and good luck to Obama and all of us to save the country after eight years of destruction.

Have a great vacation Obama.Virginia is for lovers and Alabama is for losers.

Welcome to the east coast Obama family! If there is anything we can do, just let us know. (I'll even pitch in some $$$ to get Bush back out to Texas!) HA-HA!

Texas Teacher, You are one of the reasons some parents put their kids in private school or home-school. Not everyone who voted against Obama is prejudiced. We just don't like his voting and non-voting record. Condi Rice would have made a far better President and I would have voted for her gladly (and she is blacker than Obama and I hope that statement does not offend you) but she was wise not to subject herself to the wrath of the liberals. We will see what rating Obama has in, let's say, 6 months.

A Woman In California For Obama, perhaps Michelle was in the rest room when this picture was taken. Must you toss your opinion in everything? Why can't it just be a nice picture without her without there being some male message. Are you having hot flashes again?

Sorry, Commentators... the old texas teacher gets carried away...

Thank You, Texas Teacher, for your Views, I enjoy your comments !

Larry
Houston Texas

Nice to see Barack Obama with his daughters... he will be a model for all fathers... And Michelle will be the same model for mothers... I am so proud of this family!

nylady.... I agree completely... those are adorable little girls... what a joy to watch them grow into young women in the next 8 years!:)

Jealous much, Welcome to the Obama Show?

This guy strikes me as someone who enjoys lazing around rather than a work horse. I think he has relied on his brain power instead of the sweat of his brow.

This guy is a super hero. The world is turmoil and he is about to take the office of this great nation. He has all this on his shoulders and yet he has time to spend with his family and vacation for weeks in Hawaii. How does he do it?

FreeNlovit

Who decides who is "Quality" Christian? What gives you the right to judge?
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Don't speak for Christians..speak for yourself but don't denegrate the goodness of an entire faith with your rubbish.

CNN, it is not necessary to give such a news. He is not even a president right now. Live him alone.

HEY A WOMAN IN CALIFORINA FOR OBAMA,

I THINK THAT MICHELLE OBAMA IS ALWAYS AT THE DENTIST DURING PICTURE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then why did you read it Erika, KS, and WHY would you take the time to comment.

I wish everyone in the world happy new year, love, no war, no suffering anymore...no hunger....

Wish I was in Hawaii, just looking at Sasha in the little tank makes me miss 80 degree weather, well that and loking out my window at the snow drifts.

Happy New Year to the Obama family. They will be a wonderful First Family. I am proud to have supported them all throughout the election!

Many blessings!

Thank God we haven't seen Michelle in a Two piece...Yuk. She is one ugly first lady.

WOW WOW... I suppose you would prefer the Bush/Cheney hole we are in..... we are almost buried! Seriously.... are you for real?

FreeNLovIt – Get your facts straight.
First of all RUSSIA (or USSR) NEVER 'banned' God. They destroyed churches, persecuted religious men and women and many other shameful things, BUT never 'banned' God. They demeaned religion, they destroyed many parts of their own History and in the end, the Russians
get out of the USSR as religious as they were before (if not more).
How preposterous of you to believe that we wish to live in Hell, thus we're 'mean' to Christians. It's sad to see that you have yourself in such a great way that ANYONE who disagrees with you is that pathetic.
We simply are not Bible-thumpers like you, live with it cause we're not going to disappear just because you want us to.
And what does your post has to do with this blog anyway?

CNN: This is my fourth or fifth post today and all the previous ones were 'moderated'. STOP DOING THIS PLEASE!

Well earned vacation President-Elect Barack Obama . . . . enjoy it while you can. Come January 20th the brutal task of managing the nation's issues will wear you out.

THE "OBAMA-BIDEN-CLINTON-GATES" TASK

1.) – Successfully end two wars (Iraq & Afghanistan),
2.) – Resolve Iran's nuclear weapons potentials,
3.) – Arbitrate peace between two nuclear armed nations (Pakistan & India),
4.) – Arbitrate peace between Palestinians and Israelis,
5.) – Resolve Castro/U.S. frozen relations,
6.) – Check Russian warships on Venezuelan coast and Hugo Chavez nuclear ambitions,
7.) – Genocide and starvation by the millions throughout the African Continent,
8.) – Drug wars, kidnappings, and killings spilling out of Mexico across the borders into the U.S.,
9.) – Fix broken immigration policy while 20-million Illegals hiding in the shadows,
10.) – Engage the U.S. in International efforts to slow Global warming,
11.) – Reverse national economic meltdown,
12.) – Help financial markets restore credit,
13.) – Help American auto-manufacturing with 'FINAL' bailout to successfully compete,
14.) – Reverse skyrocketing unemployment,
15.) – Replace/Overhaul Bush-Cheney disastrous energy policies,
16.) – Reverse record breaking home foreclosures,
17.) – Make health insurance coverage available & affordable,
18.) – Halt the losses in investments, pensions and retirement plans,
19.) – Reverse plummeting national debt,
20.) – Help make education affordable,
21.) – Restore the nation's credibility and admiration,
22.) – Strengthen inefficient fed agencies like FEMA, EPA, and CDC,
23.) – Stop the hemorrhaging of jobs to overseas slave labor markets.

VE Obama and family... happy new year!

We need you more than you can know.... Biden and Family... happy new year!

I hope Obama gets a good rest in his home state... he is going to need it. He needs all the support he can get rather than this senseless criticisim. Let the Man get in Office before you begin trying to lynch him on the White House lawn, hoods.... I see way to many donning sheets and hoods! He deserves a break, he is not even sworn in yet! Seriously....

Everyone is so "proud" of Obama. "Proud" to be black. "Proud" of this and proud of that. How ridiculous. Pride is not a virtue. Pride before the fall, people. Pride before the fall. Why be proud of something you can't control or something you had nothing to do with? As in, being born into a black family. Take your pride and get lost. It's stupid.

"OF BILLIONS ARE GOING UNACCOUNTED FOR JUST LIKE IRAQ ITS A MONEY FLUSH AND ITS COMMING OUT OF OUR'S AND OUR CHILDRENS POCKETS"

And that is exactly what you got when YOU voted for the shrub twice. Your president, your war, and your kids and grandkids now will pay for it. Kinda late to whine about it now since you also insisted that taxes be lowered while fighting 2 wars, but I am sure you were one of the ones that supported the troops by showing that metallic yellow ribbon on the Tahoe. The troops get the pain, you get to whine.

Let's hope Obama can clean up YOUR president's mess.

Whatever! Who cares? How is this news?

Former Obama supporter... who are you kidding... you have been a full time Republican forever... why do people believe that their nonsense comment will be more palettible if they pretend to be from the other party! *LOL*

You guys can hardly wait to try to lynch Obama on the White House lawn.... hoods and all!

Get over it you lost.... and 75% of the rest of us are happy to have him.... and excited... no elated to see the END of Bush/Cheney... me among them!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY

Was almost tempted to say something nice about PEBO, but then I got to the bottom where the wackos took over again.

To the Obama Family:

Have a Blessed Happy New Year!! Looking forward to January 20, 2009 when you will become The First Family of the USA!!!

In the upcoming year I pray that Americans of all political strips will pull together and rebuild this once great nation.

Enough of the inane and petty back biting bickering done in the name of liberals and conservatives.

We can no longer afford to be our own worst enemy. By the continued political bitterness we are doing the terrorist and nations that would do us harm bidding for them, while diminshing our very spirits

We are not a blue or red America.

We are the United States of America

Welcome 2009 and beyond !!

Happy New Year to You & Your Family, Mr. Obama......I think you're going to do well as can be expected....(especially with what Bush left you) I voted for you.....originally was for Hillary, because of the way the world is today, you need experience, but, since you've surrounded yourself with all of those Generals / Lieutenants / you don't have anything to worry about....... If it were me, I would do the same thing as your doing........Have all of my Generals & Lieutenants and everyone on my committees come to a concensus, before coming to a decision......So, that being said.....I think you will be a fine President of the U.S. of A.

Larry C.
Houston, Texas

@Mark in bama.I bet he plays golf better than you play pocket pool jerk.lmao.

I don't really care about that. What could work out nice for everybody, is if he stayed over there in Hawaii and let someone more qualified take over the job of Presidency. That way, he and his family could live out their lives in a tropical paradise, and our economy can be turned around and things set right. Everyone wins!

Happy New Year to everyone.

We may not all see eye-to-eye, but like it or not we are all in this (world) together so everyone have a great one and stay safe.

ALL THE CURTAINS ON THE WINDOW PICTURES AND STORIES ARE GETTING LAME NOW. IF THINGS ARE SO BAD WHY IS HE IN SUSPENDED ANIMATION IN SURF CITY. HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS ARE GOING UNACCOUNTED FOR JUST LIKE IRAQ ITS A MONEY FLUSH AND ITS COMMING OUT OF OUR'S AND OUR CHILDRENS POCKETS AND THIS DUDE IS WHAT CHILL IN, IN THE SUN. JUST REMEMBER O BRILLIANT ONE, 12:01:01 1/20/09 YOU GET THE FAME OR THE BLAME, AND COLOR OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND ISN'T GOING TO CUT IT ANYMORE. GOOD LUCK BEST WISHES AND GET TO WORK!!!!!

To Cam, Atlanta and M. Ann D. regarding the Obama girls hair:

First of all, I am a black woman and I'm really proud of that. No, I do not have straight hair (if that really matters to you). Before the two of YOU try to put me down and take my comment completely out of context PLEASE educate yourselves first. LEARN TO SPELL. I am not criticizing the girls in any way or Michelle. She is an incredible woman/mother and has worked very had to get where she is. As I said before they are adorable but I AM ENTITLED TO MY OPINION. My point was they will be in the public eye a lot now and that's that. I am sorry if my comment offended the two of YOU.

Now maybe YOU can calm down.

This family deserves a nice break – Obama has campaigned for 2 years, and when he takes office he will be so busy it will be pitiful.
Enjoy your time and enjoy your family!
Godspeed to the Obama family.

Happy New Year Barack!

mhm... haha lets let him enjoy the last few days before January 20th!

Happy New Year to the Obamas, Bidens, Bushs, and Cheneys – and everyone else in blog-world.

Maybe they should just stay there forever–would anyone notice?

President Obama and the fam might as well wait out in Oahu. The accomadations there are far better than in D.C. By the way, who wants to stay in that beat up house acroos the street from the White House?

I wish the Obama family a Happy, Healthy New Year and hope they were able to get some rest over the holidays. And that t his was
accomplished regardless of the constant hounding by the press.
Barack Obama has a hard, stress filled road ahead of him and
deserved all the relaxation he could get. Jan 20th can't come soon
enough.

Obviously Ed Henry has never spent a New Years celebration on Oahu. Due to the Chinese influence, New Years is celebrated by millions of firecrackers being set off at midnight. There is nothing quiet about a New Years celebration on Oahu. The whole island roars.

If I didn't know better, I would think CNN is deliberately leaving out Michelle. Those children DO have a mother you know? It would be great to see them ALL together. She is there as well and did bring them into the world. It's great their father is there but their mother is a big part of their lives and should be pictured too.

Happy New Year EVERYONE. Democrats and republicans.

not even gonna get drunk? probably your last chance in a long time. christians and bible-thumpers dont like presidents who drink.

Even I think they're cute.

HE LOVES HIS DAUGHTERS AND FAMILY.

I wish the Obama family a very Happy New Year and looking forward to having them as our new First Family on Jan 20th

Happy New Year to PE Obama and his family. May 2009 keep you safe, and may it bring a renewed hope to all of us, everywhere for peace and harmony.

I saw Obama playing golf on CNN and wonder if he plays as well as Bill Clinton and keeps score as well too?

Are you guys gonna give the name and location of the Hotel the first family is staying in as well? Man, what is wrong with this transition team giving out so much information on the first family to be?

Dang Malia is growing like a weed.

Enough of this TMZ type of coverage. Why is this news? The country is being destroyed by an awful economy and illegal aliens and as usual the media is worried about THAT ONE!!!!

Well at least.., President-elect Barack Obama learned about the 'energy problems' with the black-out.. Enjoy your vacation (?).., with your wife, family and friends. You may 'not' enjoy it, when you return to Washington, D.C.. I belive with my 'vote'.., you will do a excellent job in the White House for the American people and people around the world. I wish you, your family and 'your' cabinet, the best of luck. I wouldn't want your job for anything in the world. Mike in Butte, Montana

At what times Obama took restroom break?

CNN, stop bein ridiculous and LEAVE OBAMA ALONE.

AND,,,,,,,,,,,WHO,,,,,,,,,,,SAYS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THE,,,,,,,,,,ECONOMY,,,,,,,,,,,IS,,,,,,,,,,

GETTING,,,,,,,,,WORSE ? ? I'M,,,,,,,,,,,,,FREEZING,,,,,,,,,,MY,,,,,,,,,,,,BEHIND,

WHILE,,,,,,,,,,,,,MR,,,,,,,,,,,,OBAMA,,,,,,,,,,,,SAYS,,,,,,,,,,,,,THINGS,,,,,,,,,,WILL,,,,,,,,,

GET,,,,,,,,,,WORSE,,,,,,,,,,WHEN,,,,,,,,,,,HE,,,,,,,,,,,TAKES,,,,,,,,,OVER

Lets hit the ground running Barack.

On religion at the inauguration, first and foremost, RUSSIA banned God for 40 years. I was watching the History Channel or one of those cable channel and they woke up to RAISING millions of MEN that were hard-core murderers. They were like plants without the sun. They were dying SPIRITUALLY. Through Gorbachev, who persuaded them to open the doors of the churches, the RUSSIA government allowed God back into their civilization. Today, the Good News is changing the lives of MURDERERS.

Ya all can hate us Christians, but remember, it is the CHURCH that is holding back the doors of HITLERS. Without us, America will be one UGLY place to live.

It will be HELL in America when the RAPTURE does take place and take all the QUALITY Christians away from planet EARTH. Someday, your wishes will come true and you'll be living in HELL here on earth. So stop being MEAN to Christians.

On W, he's 30% Christian when you put him next to Mother Theresa. He doesnt speak for my Christianity.

Happy New Year to your family,VP Joe , your Appointees, Transition team,The many Volunteers, ALL PEOPLE FOR CHANGE and we will Pray for all the people against us because WE NEED THEIR HELP!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR & WISHING A PROSPEROUS ONE TO YOU ALL & THE NEW PRESIDENT!

look at little sasha, she is so cute! what a little munchkin and a such a beautiful family

Happy New year Obamas. God bless.

Why do you follow the Obamas like celebrities? It makes no difference to anybody what these people (not angels) do for the holidays.

Good! He seriously needs some quality time to recharge.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OBAMAS FAMILY. AND CNN STUFF

ALOHA! AND A BLESSED AND HOPEFUL NEW YEAR TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, HIS FAMILY AND ALL!

HOPE WON.........HOPE WON........HOPE WON......HOPE WON........

I hope it's not the last quiet day for him in the next eight years.

Cute kids. Good photo op. Happy New Year.

OH THE LIFE OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MORE LIKE HERO TO ZERO!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year my Presidential family........Wishing you all the best.
Look forward to seeing you all at the Inaugural.

Countdown until the crazy Liberals (I mean Republicans) who spend their entire days posting on this forum show up and start bad mouthing this lady and John McCain (I mean this man and his family). He is a Muslim, no I mean a Rev Write Christian, he was born abroad, I mean in Hawaii before it was a country. Lets go GOP you seem to be on a winning streak. Keep the insults coming, but just notice that every thing you say about Obama makes him look good when it is disproved.

Go ahead right wingers, go ahead and accuse Obama of abusing tax payer money when he is paying for the trip with his own money, and Hawaii is his home state, not some exotic foreign destination.

Happy New Year my Presidential family........Wishing you all the best.

May it (2009) have less problems than 2008!