'The Obamas treat Air Force One like an Uber ride': Chief of spending watchdog says president's Christmas Hawaii trip is too expensive to justify

[vitterd]

Knicks are @Philly Friday night if you want to catch Melo/Vit.

Thanks I got the schedule but doubt I'm going.

 

[vitterd]

Your beloved Huffington Post even stated he didnt start taking the Hawaii Christmas vacations until he became President elect and got use of Air Force One. I even posted the link...

So, why, now that he only started taking those vacations since he had use of Air Force One?

Answer is pretty obvious, but just want you to say it lol.

Say what? He went to Hawaii while not in office and now he goes home from Christmas. The fact that you consider it a big deal is mind boggling.

 

[MantisToboggan]

No bragging every about anything. Only defend myself against attacks of taking govt money or some stupid bullshit.

I don't know if you do or not. That's why I asked. It would seem odd to me that people put a cost of vacation on whether someone has money or not. I know millionaires who clip coupons. Big deal. That's what they do. That's how I know guys like Joe and Dave are shut ins.

Why do you need to defend yourself? Who cares what anyone here thinks of you? But ya dude, you come across as a huge prick.

Ya, there are definitely wealthy guys who are cheap as hell. Although, most times those guys skimp on accommodations rather than the where.

 

[vitterd]

“While former President George W. Bush took more vacation days than the estimated 175 by the Obamas, critics slap Obama because most of Bush’s vacations were taken at his ranch in Texas, not the lavish digs he prefers in places like Hawaii and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.”

5 times more money and time. Please don't compare the two because that's just silly.

 

[vitterd]

Why do you need to defend yourself? Who cares what anyone here thinks of you?

Ya, there are definitely wealthy guys who are cheap as hell. Although, most times those guys skimp on accommodations rather than the where.

Total opposite for me. She plans the stuff with the kids and wherever they wanna go is fine with me. I do need specific accomadations though and she knows that.

 

[NFLTrends]

Check this out, where the Obamas possibly could be staying, and tell me this doesnt reek of BULLSHIT and KICKBACKS!!

"Obamas would be staying at the so-called "Magnum P.I." house, a $8.7 million beachside retreat once used in the '80s television show. The estate on the east side of Oahu was purchased earlier this year by attorney Matt Nesbitt, chair of the Barack Obama Foundation, which is planning the president's future library."

When a President stays at a private residence, IT GETS REMODELED with bullet proof glass, extra security features, new wiring and secured lines for telephone, internet, power, etc...

Must be nice to be one of the Presidents henchmen, and get some very expensive free remodeling perks to your home at no cost to you!!

Not only that, but that taxpayer is going to pay you cash for whatever amount you like to rent it from you.

 

[vitterd]

Check this out, where the Obamas possibly could be staying, and tell me this doesnt reek of BULLSHIT and KICKBACKS!!

"Obamas would be staying at the so-called "Magnum P.I." house, a $8.7 million beachside retreat once used in the '80s television show. The estate on the east side of Oahu was purchased earlier this year by attorney Matt Nesbitt, chair of the Barack Obama Foundation, which is planning the president's future library."

When a President stays at a private residence, IT GETS REMODELED with bullet proof glass, extra security features, new wiring and secured lines for telephone, internet, power, etc...

Must be nice to be one of the Presidents henchmen, and get some very expensive free remodeling perks to your home at no cost to you!!

Not only that, but that taxpayer is going to pay you cash for whatever amount you like to rent it from you.

Carter, Clinton, Obama have taken least vacations than the previous 7 presidents.

Bush spent 1,020 days on vacation and cost was over 20 million. That's 3 years of vacation time bud. You might wanna move on.

 

[MantisToboggan]

I love this notion that Presidents "take vacations". They don't. This is one job that's actually 24/7 365. They do all the same shit on "vacation" as they do in the white house. They simply change the location they do their shit from. Simply used by lefty hacks to take shots at Bush, Reagan and by righty hacks to take shots at Obama.

 

[Acebb]

I enjoyed how they put the phrase "Obama takes break" on the news ticker this morning.

Break from what, exactly?

These people are such self-entitled assholes (they were the victims of racism, remember) that it is unbelievable.

 

[Acebb]

"Rich people don't drive". That was my favorite.

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Nobody, anywhere, ever, said "rich people don't drive" you silly lying asshole.

 

[Dave007inVegas]

Knicks are @Philly Friday night if you want to catch Melo/Vit.

Thanks but no thanks.

 

[NFLTrends]

Carter, Clinton, Obama have taken least vacations than the previous 7 presidents.

Bush spent 1,020 days on vacation and cost was over 20 million. That's 3 years of vacation time bud. You might wanna move on.

So... when did Bush ever take a vacation, have them RENT a million dollar house that was recently purchased by one of his "Croney's" and have it remodeled all at the taxpayer expense?

Whats wrong with him staying at his OWN/Family owned house on vacation?

 

[NFLTrends]

So... when did Bush ever take a vacation, have them RENT a million dollar house that was recently purchased by one of his "Croney's" and have it remodeled all at the taxpayer expense?

Whats wrong with him staying at his OWN/Family owned house on vacation?

Anyone??? Buehller?

 

[vitterd]

Anyone??? Buehller?

I don't have the specifics on every bush vacation but the fact that he took more days and cost more money than Obama vacations....should concern you more and should probably shut the thread down.

i have no idea why he doesn't stay at his house. Security detail ....could be a bunch of different things. Better yet why don't we have the president stay at motel 6 and use a taxi?

 

[NFLTrends]

I don't have the specifics on every bush vacation but the fact that he took more days and cost more money than Obama vacations....should concern you more and should probably shut the thread down.

i have no idea why he doesn't stay at his house. Security detail ....could be a bunch of different things. Better yet why don't we have the president stay at motel 6 and use a taxi?

So, you dont have the specifics, but know the facts.

Makes sense....

BUT, you keep avoiding the question, and instead keep pointing at BUSH.

SO... while its easily available to find and even stated at the Huffington Post:

WHY didnt Obama ever spend Christmas in Hawaii before he got use of Air Force One.... all those years in Chicago and such, and not 1 Christmas Vacation there.

 

[vitterd]

So, you dont have the specifics, but know the facts.

Makes sense....

BUT, you keep avoiding the question, and instead keep pointing at BUSH.

SO... while its easily available to find and even stated at the Huffington Post:

WHY didnt Obama ever spend Christmas in Hawaii before he got use of Air Force One.... all those years in Chicago and such, and not 1 Christmas Vacation there.

This is exhausting. I know the basic facts. How the fuck am I supposed to know every detail of every bush vacation. He was on vacation for over 1,000 days!!!! Should I know how many dumps he took on vacation ???? My God.

I have no idea why Obama didnt have Christmas in Hawaii before he was president. I guess you think it has something to do with money.

Why avoid the facts????

1) he went to Hawaii MORE TIMES when he wasn't president. Does that make you think at all??

2) bush spent more days and more taxpayer money on vacations but that doesn't matter to you.

Seriously, your argument is silly but nobody here will tell you that because try are Obama haters.

 

[vitterd]

Better yet Trends....how's this

Obama wants to rip off taxpayers and spend all their money in Hawaii because he's cheap and evil

And

GW Bush spent his millions on vacations because he's an American patriot

good?

i will just give you the answer you want. That's easiest.

 

[NFLTrends]

/point at bush and get angry when asked a simple question.....

 

[vitterd]

/point at bush and get angry when asked a simple question.....

No anger.....just gotta scratch my head at nonsense. It's absurd to worry about Obama vacation and dismiss Bush, Reagan vacations when they took more time and money. It's really hypocritical and part of the hate Obama syndrome that dwells at this sub forum.

 

[SheriffJoe]

Presidents don't take 'vacations'

The Bush and Reagan ranches were like mini-White Houses, everything the president needed to do his job.

bullshit vtard proving once again being a Democrat is bliss.