I think Barack Obama is making me question my sexual orientation. There’s been a flurry of conversation over the holidays as pictures of a “topless Obama” from Hawaii have appeared on the internet and elsewhere.

To my recollection I’m not sure I’m aware of a President this buff? He obviously works out and isn’t a McDonald’s patron like his democratic predecessor Bill Clinton. It’s a good thing he’s not a ladies man like him either or Obama would be getting plenty of action; power plus pecs is a lethal combination to slay the hearts of babes.

Much of the criticism over the photographs have been if a photographer can get close enough to take “sexy” shots like these couldn’t an assassin or nutjob get close enough to shoot the president-elect?

This particular photo was shot by a photographer for The Bauer-Griffin Agency located in California. According to Eurweb.com, Frank Griffin is the co-owner and said his guy did nothing wrong. All photographers were checked by the secret service and the beach is public. The agency’s photographer simply had the luck of getting the best shot.

The other criticism I saw on some comment boards was one of jealousy. One person on Topix.com actually said this and I quote: “Big deal. I’m 45, I’m in better shape than this guy and I don’t smoke. He’s not all that special people, and he STILL has done nothing of substance. Writing books in Bali and golfing in Hawaii…. There’s a man-of-the-people for you!”

“Big deal”? I’m not exactly a hardcore defender of Obama but the big deal is that this guy keeps in shape and maintains the schedule it takes to become President of the United States, you idiot. Currently Obama is on holiday because he’s not yet in charge and if you don’t think there’s anything going on behind the scenes where he’s studying up on his new position then you truly are an idiot. Let’s reserve judgment for when he gets into office and starts screwing up. Until then comments like these are petty.

Sorry, just had to say that.

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