Obama bans the riff raff from Normandy during D-Day memorial service

Like with most of what President Obama does these days, this comes as no surprise but it’s still disappointing none the less.

The State Department has “requested” that Normandy be closed to the common folks when Obama visits next month.

The 65th Anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching. Barack Obama will attend the events on June 6th as George Bush did in 2004 for the sixtieth memorial service. Here is the rub, as of now Obama’s State Department has asked (read demanded) the French government not allow tour guide services to operate that day. It is a big day for Normandy tourism. Yet, the king will not allow those not connected with government to enjoy the day. Obama is very important you know. This is an unprecedented request. I hope the French come to their senses and deny it.

Compare that with 2004. Security was tight as President Bush and other world leaders were in attendance, but the event was still open to all. A friend relayed the story of waiting in line to use a port-a-potty (a French port-a-potty no doubt, yuck, believe me.) She looks to her left and who he is in the next line waiting patiently? President Bush. Sure he had Secret Service nearby, but he waited like everyone else.

Whether you agreed with all of George Bush’s policies or not, at least he is a decent human being. The more we see of Barack Obama, the less it looks like we can say the same about him.

Thanks to Daneen for the tip on this one.