Icelandic Volcanoes Hate President Obama

obama May 23, 2011

Icelandic Volcanoes Hate President Obama

Just like last year, when President Obama was unable to travel to Poland for the funeral of president Lech Kaczynski, ash from Icelandic volcanoes are once again disrupting his travel schedule. It’s not as much of a nuisance this time, though: Obama will leave Ireland for London tonight instead of tomorrow, which may just mean he has to spend less time pretending to enjoy Guinness. [Two-Way/NPR]

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