The people who feel this way about the President and Vice President DO have ulterior motives, and can't believe that not everyone does.
One thing that struck me was the charitable donations of the Cheney's they were awesome from a couple that are attacked if not daily but weekly with dreadful lies but quietly behind the scenes they are donating a very large percentage of their income. A large slice of the money he received from Harliburton was also donated/channeled that way.
Part of their charity donations also goes to supporting the troops welfare connected I believe with some medical or social facility in Washington also not that publicized but they have made many visits to injured troops as well.
Yes he is still a very wealthy man but he gave up extreme wealth to come back to Washington and serve his country when probably he would have retired within a few years and now be enjoying the fruits of his distinguished career in the peace and quiet of the Snake River instead of early morning CIA briefs before the majority of us have even woken up.
The President as well of course like all heads of State/Government can never have a real vacation and those protesting should remember that when they are having their fortnight in whereever.