August 22nd, 2011
Obama is Presidente Non-Grata on the Vineyard
From the Cape Cod Times - Reporter's Notebook:
There seems to be a bit of a sea change [on Martha's Vineyard] regarding President Obama’s popularity, as judged by the offerings of businesses along Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs.
In past years, shops displayed mainly supportive stuff, like t-shirts extolling Obama’s virtues. However, this year a smirking George W. Bush t-shirt is getting laughs from window shoppers.
(It reads: "Miss Me Yet? How’s that hopey-changey thing working out for ya?")
Also, Sharky’s Cantina, a Mexican joint on Circuit Avenue has discontinued their Barack-O-Taco and Barack-O-Guaco (guacamole) "due to the tough economy," according to a sign outside the restaurant...
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