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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #50 on: August 10, 2010, 11:18:13 AM »
Your missing the point.We dont care if she takes trips that cost 10 million dollars ,just dont turn around and tell me to sacrifice when you dont.I dont care if she wears dresses that cost 50,000 a piece and our tax money pays for it,but dont tell me what to eat,what my kids should eat,what to drive,how far to drive etc.She can do what she wants and spend what she wants but just leave me alone and let me do the same.

i see your point, all I'm saying is just about all these fucking politicians are hypocrites

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #51 on: August 10, 2010, 11:23:52 AM »
i see your point, all I'm saying is just about all these fucking politicians are hypocrites

Your 100% right on that.In fact,Im a huge Maxine Waters hater BUT this idea that she did something that every other person in congress isnt doing is insane.Yes she probably tried to get money for a bank her husband had money invested in,does anyone think every single one of these people arent doing the same thing?She sucks,but is no different then everyone of those gangsters.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #52 on: August 10, 2010, 11:26:51 AM »
i agree 100% :o

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #53 on: August 10, 2010, 11:42:56 AM »
And those stupid clips are relevent how? 

Did you watch the video where she said we all have to sacrifice more?   
she did; she left one child home.
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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #54 on: August 10, 2010, 12:26:47 PM »
she did; she left one child home.

The other brat was in some special camp or something. 

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #55 on: August 10, 2010, 05:38:43 PM »
eh, i take back what i said.

laura bush traveled to africa in 2007 with her kids.
they split from mission and had their own vacation - spending our tax dolalrs overseas.

not to mention the bush daughters getting arrested in S. america while he was in office, all on our dime.


See, I don't care if the first lady vacations or whatever... every first lady since martha washington has done that.  And I don't care if they lecture about being financially responsible, then blow $... Michelle obama is a millionaire- only a socialist marxist would complain if she spends her own $ on tennis shoes or whatever.

But spending the $ overseas, that sucks, to me.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #56 on: August 11, 2010, 05:03:52 AM »
Its the hypocrisy stupid. 

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #57 on: August 11, 2010, 05:26:13 AM »
Michelle Obama: Tone deaf on the Costa del Sol?
By Kathleen Parker
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Observing the Michelle Obama vacation controversy unfold, one is of multiple minds.

First thought: Give the lady a break. She deserves a vacation. Who cares that she missed her husband's birthday? We're not children, and sometimes the greatest gift is solitude. Here, Mr. President, you get to enjoy your own space for a few days. Happy birthday. Of such are lasting marriages made.

Second thought, related to complaints that she spent taxpayer money on an indulgent vacation, staying in a five-star hotel in Spain and flying on a military jet with a security detail that some might consider extravagant in these lean economic times. The fact is, Michelle Obama doesn't have a say in how she is transported from Point A to Point B. All first ladies are flown with significant security on a jet subsidized by the taxpayers. What is the alternative? Would we really prefer that the president's spouse never travel or that she be exposed to kidnapping or other attack?

I traveled to the Middle East with Laura Bush in 2007 when she helped promote breast cancer awareness in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. We also visited troops in Kuwait, as well as a group of women who, recently granted the right to vote, had run for public office.

The security around that trip was spectacular. Entire roadways were shut down for her passage; snipers were everywhere. Our own plane was loaded with enough artillery and shooters to take over a small country. Our hotels were palaces by America's Holiday Inn standards. Because the media contingent was limited to three people -- Greta Van Susteren, Robin Roberts and yours truly -- we went everywhere the first lady went (at our own or our institution's expense).

Perhaps if the looming economic disaster had been recognized at that point, Mrs. Bush would have faced similar criticism. As it was, the media hardly took notice of the trip, despite the excursion's incalculable diplomatic value.

Finally -- and this is probably the correct analysis, if not the whole story -- it is August. This is the month when official Washington escapes to cooler climes and thousands of reporters and bored bloggers sift through the detritus of yesterday's news. How better to pass the time than by wondering how the more fortunate are living? This year, that includes the president and first lady.

George W. Bush largely escaped scrutiny because his preferred getaway was a place no one else, especially the media, wanted to go. Crawford, Tex., in August? Fabulous.

Whatever else one thinks of Bush, he did have a sense of propriety in matters recreational, perhaps in part attributable to his life of privilege and attendant guilt. He gave up golf after invading Iraq because he felt it would look bad to be perfecting his swing while those he had consigned to battle were losing their limbs. A token, perhaps, but a gesture nonetheless.

Perception is everything in politics. And though Mrs. Obama essentially caught some of August's free-ranging flak, she also chose unwisely.

Is it really such a terrible thing that the president's wife took a few days off to enjoy the beaches of Spain? Yes and no. Michelle Obama's trip, though expensive in the context of our dire financial straits, isn't putting a dent in the Treasury. But as a political move, it could not have been more out of step with most Americans' reality. The obvious reasons include the stagnant job market, the depleted fortunes of the middle class, millions of lost homes and, for many, the prospect of an insecure financial future.

A less obvious reason was revealed in a small detail. Reporting for Politics Daily, Lynn Sweet wrote that Mrs. Obama traveled to Spain at this particular juncture to comfort a friend whose father had recently died and whose daughter, a friend of 9-year-old Sasha Obama (who accompanied her mother), had especially wanted to celebrate her birthday in Spain.

Well, what little girl wouldn't?

When many Americans are scraping together pennies to finance a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese, the notion that a child must be treated to Spain's beaches to celebrate her decade on the planet is a bitter pill to swallow.

On balance, the vacation was poorly conceived but hardly a crime befitting the condemnation. Perhaps of more lasting concern is the missed opportunity for the first lady to set an example of restraint and even generosity. I hear the Gulf Coast beaches could use a cash infusion.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #58 on: August 11, 2010, 06:06:58 AM »
More vacations. 

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President Obama and family headed back to Martha's Vineyard for vacation
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Posted by Jason Tuohey July 23, 2010 06:54 PM
By Globe Staff



The White House today confirmed what many islanders have been anticipating for weeks: The first family will return to Martha's Vineyard for vacation next month.

President Obama and his family are scheduled to vacation on the island from Aug. 19 to Aug. 29.

The White House did not provide details on the getaway, but the Globe reported earlier this month that a reservation company has been holding rooms across the Vineyard for the contingent of staff who travel with the president.

The family spent its summer vacation last year at the Blue Heron Farm, in the sleepy enclave of Chilmark. The getaway wasn't all rest and relaxation for the president. During the stay, Obama nominated Ben Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman. He also went to Boston to eulogize his friend and former colleague, the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

This year's Vineyard vacation won't be the family's only trip in August. On Thursday, White House officials announced the Obamas would visit Florida's Gulf Coast during the weekend of Aug. 14, to show support for communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil well leak.

Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #59 on: August 11, 2010, 06:24:16 AM »
eh, i take back what i said.

laura bush traveled to africa in 2007 with her kids.
they split from mission and had their own vacation - spending our tax dolalrs overseas.

not to mention the bush daughters getting arrested in S. america while he was in office, all on our dime.


See, I don't care if the first lady vacations or whatever... every first lady since martha washington has done that.  And I don't care if they lecture about being financially responsible, then blow $... Michelle obama is a millionaire- only a socialist marxist would complain if she spends her own $ on tennis shoes or whatever.

But spending the $ overseas, that sucks, to me.

When did either Bush try to dictate to people how much they should sacrifice,or tell college students to forgoe the prusuit of money and work for free,or tell us what kind of car to drive or how to heat our home or what our kids should eat?

This women has a "do as I say,not as I do" mentality.The fact that these two selfish scumbags give less then 1% of their income to charrity clearly shows their amazing hypocrisy,telling us to give but they hang on to every dime they have.

Once again,you miss the point.No one cares what this tranny does,just stop telling us what to do and what to sacrifice.This smug,arrogant skank is always preaching to us but doing the exact opposite.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #60 on: August 11, 2010, 06:43:35 AM »
Ha ha. 

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #61 on: August 11, 2010, 07:57:20 AM »
As First Lady returns from luxury vacation, Obama cuts Food Stamps to nation’s poor
Examiner ^ | August 11, 2010 | Dave Gibson

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:50:53 AM by maggief

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Just as Michelle Obama returned from her much-criticized luxury vacation to Spain, which cost the U.S. taxpayers an estimated $400,000, her husband cut $11.9 billion from the Food Stamp program, designed to help the poorest Americans.

The cut, along with tax increases to businesses is supposed to pay for an aid package to several states, mostly to prevent the layoff of about 160,000 public school teachers and administrators.

Of course, the teachers’ unions are tremendous contributors to the Democratic Party, and were instrumental in putting Obama in office. The move is seen by many as a payback for their support.

What is so hypocritical is the fact that Obama made the cut in the Food Stamps program, while he expects the taxpayers to pick up the bill for the First Lady’s trip to Spain.


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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #62 on: August 11, 2010, 05:47:10 PM »
The difference with other First Lady's is that they did not lecture us daily of the need to sacrifce, lead simple lives, turn off the AC and heat, drive go carts, etc. 

These two pigs spend every waking moment telling us to live like serfs while they steal, plunder, loot, and do the opposite of what they expect of us. 

 

I some what i agree with that, however, i don't what other crap other first ladies said over the years and how their actions showed hypocrisy.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #63 on: August 11, 2010, 06:41:28 PM »
As First Lady returns from luxury vacation, Obama cuts Food Stamps to nation’s poor
Examiner ^ | August 11, 2010 | Dave Gibson

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:50:53 AM by maggief

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Just as Michelle Obama returned from her much-criticized luxury vacation to Spain, which cost the U.S. taxpayers an estimated $400,000, her husband cut $11.9 billion from the Food Stamp program, designed to help the poorest Americans.

The cut, along with tax increases to businesses is supposed to pay for an aid package to several states, mostly to prevent the layoff of about 160,000 public school teachers and administrators.

Of course, the teachers’ unions are tremendous contributors to the Democratic Party, and were instrumental in putting Obama in office. The move is seen by many as a payback for their support.

What is so hypocritical is the fact that Obama made the cut in the Food Stamps program, while he expects the taxpayers to pick up the bill for the First Lady’s trip to Spain.


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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #64 on: August 11, 2010, 08:07:17 PM »
They are getting slammed over these parties and indulgences.  I think Barack knows that we are heading for the Grapes of Wrath and he and MoBacca are looting whatever they can now just like the Katrina mobs who stole tvs, pianos, etc.   

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #65 on: August 12, 2010, 05:25:23 AM »
They are getting slammed over these parties and indulgences.  I think Barack knows that we are heading for the Grapes of Wrath and he and MoBacca are looting whatever they can now just like the Katrina mobs who stole tvs, pianos, etc.   


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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #66 on: August 12, 2010, 06:04:22 AM »

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #67 on: August 13, 2010, 11:39:14 AM »
Don’t Blink: Obamas Plan 26-Hour Gulf “Vacation”
ExposeObama.com ^ | August 13, 2010 | Ben Johnson


Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 2:35:25 PM by TheRightsWriter.com

After well-deserved public condemnation for Michelle Obama’s lavish Spanish vacation, the First Family is trying to change its image with a "vacation" to Florida's Gulf Coast. And what an affair it is.

"The Swamp" blog reports: "From scheduled arrival of Air Force One Saturday to the time it departs on Sunday, the Obamas will have spent 26 hours and 50 minutes on the ground in the Panama City area."

That does not quite compare to Michelle and the girls' four-night sojourn in Marabella, Spain. The First Lady whisked along a small army of 40 friends, costing U.S. taxpayers $75,000 a day.

After the one-day “vacation” in the Gulf, the Obamas will leave for their real vacation: 10 days in Martha's Vineyard.


It rather reminds me of John Kerry's 2004 campaign stunt, pretending to have dinner at Wendy's. While standing in line, Teresa Heinz did not recognize chili. And as soon as the cameras had recorded their face time with the little people, the Kerrys and Edwardses ditched the burgers and feasted on gourmet food.

Obama is trying to pull off another "common man" moment, showing he loves spending weekends with the NASCAR enthusiasts of the panhandle.

After the brief trip, he’ll return to raising money from special interests for the Democratic Party. He has a five-state swing through Wisconsin, California, Washington, Ohio, and Florida starting Monday. He recently gushed, “I’m pretty good at politicking.”


You couldn’t tell that by his recent poll numbers.

Maybe Michelle realizes her husband is more popular in Spain than in Panama City? Or maybe the Obamas prefer to vacation in places heavily populated by socialists (like Spain and Martha’s Vineyard) because they are more comfortable around people who think like they do.




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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #68 on: August 13, 2010, 11:41:58 AM »
The only reason they are even going there is "image", IMHO  they would be better off not going than pulling this kind of publicity stunt. This is transparent even for the POTUS
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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #69 on: August 13, 2010, 11:47:33 AM »
After the one-day “vacation” in the Gulf, the Obamas will leave for their real vacation: 10 days in Martha's Vineyard.

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #70 on: August 13, 2010, 01:06:38 PM »
I wonder how many days Bush took for vacations his first year.  I'm sure not as many.   :D

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #71 on: August 13, 2010, 01:09:16 PM »
I wonder how many days Bush took for vacations his first year.  I'm sure not as many.   :D

Did you watch that video I posted? 

Also - the fact that we are left with Bush as the standard for Obama already is an admission of how low obama has sunk on so many levels. 

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #72 on: August 13, 2010, 01:09:58 PM »
I wonder how many days Bush took for vacations his first year.  I'm sure not as many.   :D

The economy is much different.  I really question Obama's judgment. 

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #73 on: August 13, 2010, 01:13:00 PM »
Again - the fact that the best Obama supporters can do is still point to Bush as some type of equivalence shows just how low he has sunk considering he was supposed to be, campaigned on, and promised to be the anti-bush. 

BTW - the video I posted just shows how FOS he is in his nonsense speeches.   

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Re: Michelle Obama - "Modern Day Marie Antoinette"
« Reply #74 on: August 13, 2010, 01:13:45 PM »
The economy is much different.  I really question Obama's judgment. 

I question his public relations strategy, the rest of it is fluff,  when the economy was flourishing there still was many many things that needed fixing, many many people out of work, much much national debt etc..  So whether or not its good judgement is all a matter of view point not necessarily practicality.  

Fact is, BUSH spent far more time on vacation than Obama has, (not trying to defend OB, but still, it is what it is).