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Michelle Obama - "Disgusting" - "Vacation Junkie" - 10 Million On Vacation Binges
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[quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc5MTk1X0U3MzQ3RUM4] [quote:chrissie123:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc5MDM3X0YyMTc5RDU5] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc4ODgyX0Q3MjY4NkMw] [quote:chrissie123:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc4NTI0X0NDNzI1ODJD] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc4MjI3XzUwMzQxRjEz] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1089924:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc4MTYwX0E4N0FGMUVE] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc4MDQ4Xzk1NTU3MTZB] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1089924:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc3NjczXzc1NDQ5N0M1] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc3MzI0XzkwOUMzNEM4] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1089924:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc3MTk3X0U5RTU2OEQ3] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc3MTUzXzQyM0RFM0My] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1089924:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc2OTk1X0IxNDQzRjI2] [quote:Pollyannuh:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzI2NTc1NTc4XzRBRDkzODlG] [quote:Idgits:MV8xNjA4ODU3XzJCMzhEMDVB] Claims are made that she has spent upwards of 10 million dollars in government money on her vacations. Sounds like she's not all health food all the time either! Another liar in the white house? Say it isn't so! [/quote] I'd hardly call that time a relaxing vacation. Constant contact with staff, updates, reports, they move the White House WITH the President. Want to deal in real facts? http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS21835_20070410.pdf So far, President Obama has taken 61 vacation days after 31 months in office. By this time, George W. Bush had spent 180 days at his ranch. And, Ronald Reagan had taken 112 vacation days at his ranch. Clinton took 28. [/quote] Been waiting for you to come defend her Like clockwork Polly Shame on you [/quote] I'm so very happy I was able to accomodate you. Truth has to come out, A.C.1089924. You wouldn't want misinformation on GLP, now would you?? :flower: [/quote] So, you think it's ok that she's spent 10 mil on vacations? Leave Bush, Reagan and Clinton out of your answer. They all suck too. [/quote] A.C., Michelle Obama did not spend $10 million on vacations. As with every other president, the costs of the air travel, military, etc., are borne by the taxpayer, but much is paid for by the seated president, and in some cases, i.e., bush's trip to visit the Queen in England, she hosted them. All the years I've been here I've tried to encourage people to do their own homework. It's easy! I provided one link which should answer some of your questions. For example, the trip she took to Spain was a private trip. The Obama's paid for the trip and all expenses themselves! The truth is "out there" if one takes the time to do the research. :peace: [/quote] You know what Polly, you can keep blowing smoke and defending her all you want. It makes you look foolish. Michelle Obama is a disgrace to this country and she proves everyday of her [i]adult[/i] life. Shame on her and shame on people like you for supporting her. [/quote] A.C.1089924, when faced with facts, most people without a clear argument choose insults. Sadly, the reflection of shame and foolishness is on you, A.C. The First Lady is the President of the United States wife. She is very intelligent, very beautiful, very elegant, and seems to be a good wife and mother to her children. She is our first black First Lady, and you know what, A.C.? I'm proud of her!!! The shame is all yours.... [/quote] Fool [/quote] You may call me whatever you wish, A.C.1089924. I care not. You, however, have publicized your character. [/quote] You are very well spoken, so I think I am safe in assuming you are a person of intellegence, and thus have great respect for you. But I have to ask if you actually read the entire article the OP posted, or just skimmed? Did you go through the itemized cost breakdown of each vacation? Someone has done their homework, and the costs are staggering. The author already took into consideration that the obama's paid for some things with their own incomes, however the amounts that the taxpayer had to pay for should make even the staunchest obama fan a bit queasy. I am glad that as a canadian i did not foot those bills, and I sympathize with everynoe on this thread that is angry at this. The people here you are disagreeing with will be lucky to get one vacation, a whole week in some cases, and it will not be at a chalet that costs $50k/week to rent. If the posters on here feel the need to blow a bit of steam over this, I would graciously let them. Life isnt fair - and we all understand that - but to see people taking advantage of USA taxpayers is just disgusting. [/quote] Yes, Chrissie, I did read the entire article. I prefer to "do my own homework", and chose to post a link to the information in pdf form. I don't know if you've read that or have done your own research, but the correct information is available. I understand you are from Canada, and I'm not familiar with your government or what laws are pertinent to your representatives, but here in the US, the presidents do have certain norms. All presidents take vacations, some more than others. They, for the most part, deserve whatever down time they can acquire. Some portions of the vacations are paid for by the taxpayer, but the claims made against the Obama's are incorrect. Insofar as blowing off steam, heck, I do that from time to time, too. But, personal habits and ideology prevent me from an inaccurate portrayal of the issue/event/whatever in a rant. Admittedly, I am projecting my personal character on others, but, Chrissie, right is right and wrong is wrong. Thank you for your thoughts! [/quote] I did read your PDF, however it did not provide any actual information on any costs incurred by the Obama family. In fact, although in the header it says updated 2007, all the references are from 200 or prior, indicating that any figures presented might actually be even higher nowadays anyway. But I do not understand what your PDF is supposed to explain to us. I think the intention of this thread was to outline the expense of the vacations, and frequency, and ponder over whether these are the actions of a responsible governing family. [/quote] Chrissie, did you do a google (or whatever) search on who pays for presidential vacations? [/quote]
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Claims are made that she has spent upwards of 10 million dollars in government money on her vacations. Sounds like she's not all health food all the time either! Another liar in the white house? Say it isn't so!
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