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Spanish police close public beach for Michelle Obama's £250,000 Spanish holiday
daily mail UK ^ | Aug 6, 2010 | mail foreign servuce

Posted on 08/06/2010 12:36:58 PM PDT by opentalk

Michelle Obama today faced a fresh wave of attacks over her lavish break in Spain with 40 friends, which could easily cost U.S. taxpayers a staggering £50,000 a day. The First Lady has been lambasted for her extravagance at a time when the economy is still struggling. One blogger went so far as to brand her a modern-day Marie Antoinette. And her critics will be further annoyed when they learn that the president's wife had a Spanish beach closed off today so that she, her daughter and their entourage could go for a swim.

Spanish police cleared off a stretch of beach at the Villa Padierna Hotel in Marbella after the Obamas had finished a busy day of sightseeing.

Police used palm trees and police tape to mark off the boundaries of a 100-yard expanse for the American delegation. On either side, onlookers gawked - and police occasionally stopped and searched sun lovers if they strayed too close to the private party. It is unclear whether the police presence was paid for by Spain - or whether a nasty invoice could be landing in the lap of the American taxpayer.

The exact cost of the trip is unclear as Mrs Obama, 46, and her friends are footing personal expenses themselves - which is just as well. For a start, they will be paying for the 60 rooms booked at the 129-room Hotel Villa Padierna. With basic rooms starting around £380 each, the nightly bill will be no less than £22,800.

...Back in the U.S., anger was mounting - especially as it has emerged the First Lady will have enjoyed eight holidays by the end of the summer.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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KEYWORDS: abuseofpower; abuseoftaxmoney; elitist; fakerolayty; flaunting; fraud; inyourface; lackofclass; littlepeoplepay; michelleobama; queenobama; spain; stealing; taxmoney; unelected; vacations
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To: opentalk

She’s got to get in as much “playtime” as she can before 2012 cause she knows it will all be over for them as a one-term presidency.


21 posted on 08/06/2010 1:03:20 PM PDT by acoulterfan
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To: gundog

Come on gundog,
They came up with those photos of bill and hill dancing on some beach showing off her celulite thighs, they can and will have photos of ole shelf ass.


22 posted on 08/06/2010 1:04:37 PM PDT by Joe Boucher ((FUBO) Ya unAmerican p.o.s.)
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To: geege
You mean the “First Lady” look.... :o)
23 posted on 08/06/2010 1:05:38 PM PDT by traumer
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To: geege
You mean the “First Lady” look.... :o)
24 posted on 08/06/2010 1:05:49 PM PDT by traumer
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To: Errant

25 posted on 08/06/2010 1:08:06 PM PDT by Dallas59 (President Robert Gibbs 2009-2013)
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To: acoulterfan

She must think we owe her somehow (redistribute the wealth) and needs to exploit the situation for social justice.


26 posted on 08/06/2010 1:10:24 PM PDT by opentalk
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To: Dallas59
LOL, perfecto!
27 posted on 08/06/2010 1:11:31 PM PDT by Errant
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To: opentalk

28 posted on 08/06/2010 1:12:37 PM PDT by paulycy (Demand Constitutionality: Marxism is Evil.)
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To: opentalk

VIVA
DIVA


29 posted on 08/06/2010 1:13:57 PM PDT by wolfcreek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
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To: opentalk
Michelle looks like I'd expect her to at the beach, but at least that Spanish police lady looks kind of cute...


30 posted on 08/06/2010 1:14:06 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: paulycy

31 posted on 08/06/2010 1:14:49 PM PDT by traumer
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To: Joe Boucher

Now, we all know that was a planted story, to detract from the Monica thing. But, yeah....if she shows some skin, somebody will have a telephoto, and sure as shootin’, some tasteless Freeper will plaster it all over this site.


32 posted on 08/06/2010 1:15:03 PM PDT by gundog (Why is it that useful idiots remain idiots long after they've exhausted their usefulness?)
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To: DustyMoment

I know how you feel.


33 posted on 08/06/2010 1:17:32 PM PDT by Catsrus (Have)
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To: traumer

Oooh, my eyes! My poor eyes! That’s one butt ugly woman.


34 posted on 08/06/2010 1:18:40 PM PDT by Catsrus (Have)
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To: Errant

:)


35 posted on 08/06/2010 1:24:15 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Dallas59

Oh my Gosh-Hehehehehe


36 posted on 08/06/2010 1:29:10 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: opentalk
"White House press secretary Robin Gibbs was asked at a briefing if there were any concerns about how the visit was being viewed by the public."

Best part of the article...the Brits turned Gibbs into a woman!

37 posted on 08/06/2010 1:40:03 PM PDT by NoExpectations
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To: traumer

Heading for Ice Cream again. Psssst. Michelle! Your youngest is getting chubby. Knock off the ice cream.


38 posted on 08/06/2010 1:40:35 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic (Southeast Wisconsin)
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To: Dallas59

ROFLOL...they ARE the same shape


40 posted on 08/06/2010 1:43:24 PM PDT by CitizenM ("Do you miss me yet?" Yes, George, we do.)
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