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Has anyone noticed that the Obamas are vacationing on Martha's Vineyard? Why might that be?

I mean, Clinton vacationed there with his Hollywood friends, but why does Barry O' go to the Vineyard? His Hollywood friends like Oprah, etc. rent out yachts. His constituents go to "tar beach" (that is the roof of the building for those who have never lived in an urban Blue State). So why does Barry take the whole entourage to the Vineyard?

The answer is surprisingly easy: it is about the only place in the United States that: (a) will welcome him; and (b) is pleasant enough at this time of year.

Let's look at the first part of that .... Only in Massachusetts is Obama essentially guaranteed a welcome. After all this is the State of Ed Markey and Barney Frank (not to mention John Kerry and Nicki Tsongas). It is the State where no liberal lunacy, no matter how extraordinary, is viewed with disapproval.  Compare that to, say, Wyoming? Imagine Barry O at a dude ranch with his daughters (who most likely would love to ride) and his albatross Michelle? Hell the Secret Service would go ballistic trying to find a place remote and secure enough where some irate rancher won't take a pot-shot at him.

He sure as hell is not going to visit the Alamo or be secure anywhere pleasant south of the Mason-Dixon. Seattle is too cold and rainy, although the natives might -- just might welcome him. What's wrong with Hawaii? Why not go "home?" Do the natives know that spending has to be cut to stop supporting the Islands o' Welfare? Or Chicago -- spend  a nice vacation in the Windy City. Afraid that Rahm might not exactly welcome you? Or that some hidden piece of your history might crawl out from underneath a rock?

No, the Vineyard it is.  I wonder if we can sell it to Venezuela?