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Fawning:

Main Entry: 1fawn
Pronunciation: \ˈfȯn, ˈfän\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English faunen, from Old English fagnian to rejoice, from fægen, fagan glad — more at fain
Date: 13th century

1 : to show affection —used especially of a dog

2 : to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner

3. This:

For Obamas, a vacation on island that’s seen it all

BAR HARBOR, Maine — Residents of this Down East retreat of granite mountains, fragrant forests, and fog-veiled ocean inlets prefer to respect the privacy of its many well-heeled residents and visitors. And they take pride in not losing their heads over the A-list celebrities who shop their stores, dine in their restaurants, and hike their trails.

So when President Obama arrives on Mount Desert Island today for a weekend family vacation, he can expect a reception as cool as the light salt breeze that wafts over Frenchman’s Bay. And that should suit Obama just fine. The president guards his family’s privacy jealously during personal down time. No public events are scheduled; the White House has said only that the Obamas will be spending a lot of time outdoors and doing some hiking.

"President Øbama, can you tell us exactly what it is that makes you so awesomely awesome?"

I'm surprised that's not part of the article. I hesitate to call this a "puff piece" - because even puff pieces are harder hitting than this miserable bit of propaganda masquerading as "news". We find out that the Øbamas are "well-heeled residents and visitors" and "A-list celebrities "; we get quotes such as this: “I would tell him he’s better than Bush,’’ (he's been out of office for nearly two years now, schmuck) just for the obligatory Bush-bashing.

The only consolation is that Øbama isn't in DC - it means that, at least for the weekend, he can't fuck things up any worse...

That is all.