Bill Clinton had a way of communicating to the American people that he "felt their pain". I don't believe for a minute that he really cared about the average American, but he successfully conveyed the message that he did.
Fast forward to the Obama White House, and we find that the great orator himself, Barack Obama, has been unable to pull off that same display of compassion. Instead, he comes across as detached from the struggles that us lowly commoners are dealing with. What is most outrageous is the manner in which he and his lovely wife Michelle Antoinette lavishly and unashamedly spend our hard-earned tax dollars.
Read from Now the End Begins:
What Recession? Obamas Start Their 11th Luxury Vacation In 2 Years On SEPARATE Jets
Michelle’s Separate Travel Costs Taxpayers Thousands
"Michelle Obama Thursday traveled separately from President Obama to Martha’s Vineyard, costing taxpayers thousands in additional expenses to get her a few hours of extra vacation time.
Mrs. Obama and her daughters arrived just before 2 pm Thursday on a U.S. government jet, according to the Martha’s Vineyard Times, which got its information from the local airport. The first lady’s office has been silent on her travel. President Obama arrived in the evening along with the family dog Bo.
The extra costs related to Mrs. Obama’s solo trip mainly include the flight on a specially designed military aircraft she took instead of Air Force One, as well as any extra staff and Secret Service that had to be enlisted to go with her. She would also have had her own motorcade from the airport to her vacation residence.
Mrs. Obama’s separate jet travel sends the wrong message on a host of issues, from global warming to the budget deficit to the economy – in which currently so many people can’t afford to take a vacation at all.
This is not the first time Michelle has gone on vacation ahead of the president on the taxpayers’ tab. Last December, she racked up what was likely more than $100,000 in expenses leaving early for their Hawaii vacation. source – White House Dossier"
Friday, August 19, 2011
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