And symptomatic of the problem are the surroundings Obama has chosen for his vacation. This is a vacation that most Americans could only dream of, and much of the cost is being borne by the taxpayer. I can understand his preference for Hawaii (over a place like Camp David), and I don't begrudge him some time off (as Democrats did with Bush), but while many Americans are in dire straights financially, Obama should not be imagining himself as royalty, and acting as if he were king.
Why Hawaii when Camp David serves the purpose for Presidential retreats? Bush went to his humble ranch too in Tx.a pretty cost-effective vacation.
I detest alotting taxpayer money for a lavish vacation this President frankly does not deserve.