Sunday, December 18, 2011

Thrifty: Obama's 17-Day Hawaiian Vacation Will Only Cost U.S. Taxpayers About $4 Million

But it's truly a bargain at any price. At least he's not in Washington cooking up even more destructive policies.

...Figures obtained by Hawaii Reporter reveal the trip is expected to run taxpayers about $4 million. It has already cost taxpayers about $100,000 extra just so first lady Michelle Obama and the president’s daughters, Sasha and Malia, could leave Friday before the president, according to White House Dossier...


...Hawaii Reporter’s comprehensive breakdown uses government data to calculate travel, housing, hotel and local costs...

...White House press secretary Jay Carney was asked about the vacation’s cost at a briefing last week. He dodged questions about Michelle Obama’s desire to travel separately from the president.

With all of the vacations and golf, it's a wonder he's been able to eviscerate so much of America's economy!


3 comments:

  1. "With all of the vacations and golf, it's a wonder he's been able to eviscerate so much of America's economy!"

    ... and piss off our allies and turn Americans against Americans.

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  2. This isn't pleasing some of his supporters, either.

    Maybe it will cost him quite a few votes in 2012. I hope so!

    But Americans have such short memories. **sigh**

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  3. Anonymous12:40 PM

    I don't see why the tax payers should have to pay for his vacation! I'm sure we would all love to have someone paying for our vacations.

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