If we were truly applying logic we'd be talking about the appearance aspect of taking your dog on a private helicopter to vacation with you in a multimillion dollar home during the "worst economic crisis since the Great Depression."
But we're not really applying logic.
Nonsense. Just because we aren't focusing on every topic doesn't mean we can't focus on one particular topic.
But since you're whining and being cranky, let's play a bit and see if we can wear you out and get you to nap a bit, shall we?
Why do you begrudge Obama's travel arrangements – arrangements that are almost certainly not made by him, but by aides who follow protocol? Should the President just load up his family in a station wagon and drive to his vacation? Should he be without Secret Service protection since he's on vacation? Should the Secret Service break the law and refuse to travel with the President because he's going on a spendy vacation?
and, one more thing... Do you have any specific proposals to reduce the traveling budget of the President? Or are you just cranky and whining?
Now, arguably, the traveling expenses of the Presidency are through the roof, but that's nothing new. Do you have a solution to offer or are you just crying because its late and you're tired and cranky?
Now, is going on vacation tone deaf given the economic environment? It sure is, but then again, when's the last time we had a President who wasn't tone deaf? I can't remember. Can
you?
And let's not forget that plenty of other politicians are doing all sort of things and living quite extravagant lives at taxpayer expense. It's not just the President. The problem is more general. Are you equally outraged about their shenanigans?
Ready for bed yet?
