[CitizenM]

Sometimes I think Kerry did this, and knew it would cause a stir, on purpose...just to avoid the question...what the Hades is this guy doing buying a $7 MILLION DOLLAR YACHT, when millions in America can't even afford to buy a bus ticket in this economy?

The focus has been on the taxes he skipped...but no one has questioned the purchase price of a new yacht by a Democrat, because the Dems are not rich...only the Republicans, right? But if it were a Republican who bought that expensive, luxurious, unnecessary, yacht...the media would be out there trying to sink it.

[P-Marlowe]

Sometimes I think Kerry did this, and knew it would cause a stir, on purpose...just to avoid the question...what the Hades is this guy doing buying a $7 MILLION DOLLAR YACHT, when millions in America can't even afford to buy a bus ticket in this economy?

I don't mind that he bought a 7 million dollar yacht (that needed extensive repairs). But what pisses me off is that he is a United States Senator from Massachusetts and there are probably a dozen yacht companies in his home state that are dying for work, and he buys a foreign built yacht and then parks it in a neighboring state to have the "repairs" done.

If I lived in Massachusetts I would be furious.

But the people of Massachsetts are so stupid and ignorant and blinded by their socialist ideals that they will continue to support this tax cheating elitist and blame the republicans for all their ills. My guess is that the unemployed yacht builders in that state will vote for him next election and blame the Rich Republicans for their unemployment status.

The world is truly upside down.

[digger48]

http://nakedlaw.avvo.com/2010/07/top-10-richest-us-lawmakers/

Sen. John Kerry (D)—The former Presidential candidate leads all members of Congress with a net worth of $167.55 million. He has dozens of million dollar assets, and the bulk of his wealth actually comes from his wife’s money.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R)—Despite the recession, the California lawmaker has continued to increase his net worth to $164.70 million. He founded Directed Electronics, a car alarm manufacturer, and he has other valuable investments.

Rep. Jane Harman (D)—This California Democrat has holdings in Harmon International Industries, an audio products company. In 2008, she reported a more than 50% decline in her minimum net worth, but she’s still worth $112.13 million.

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D)—When you hear the Rockefeller name, you immediately associate it with wealth. This West Virginia Senator is currently worth at least $80.45 million.

Sen. Mark Warner (D)—Warner is the richest of the 11 freshman lawmakers. He was the co-founder of Nextel telecommunications, making him incredibly rich. His minimum net worth is estimated at $72.37 million.

Rep. Jarred Polis (D)—Polis is a serial entrepreneur. He first founded American Information Systems, and later sold it for more than $20 million. He then grew his family’s greeting card business, and that sold for $780 million. After that, he founded ProFlowers.com and sold it for $477 million. His net worth is estimated currently at $71 million.

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R)—Buchanan has many assets, including real estate, car dealerships, and investment accounts, making his net worth $49.79 million. The Florida Congressman has reported a sharp decline in net worth during the recession.

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D)—Lautenberg became rich from a payroll processing company he founded back in 1952. He maintains three blind trusts, and his total minimum net worth is $48.38 million.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D)—The California Senator has an impressive portfolio that includes multiple trusts, real estate, and various partnerships. Her minimum net worth is estimated to be $42.94 million.

Rep. Harry Teague (D)—Another rookie lawmaker, Teague earned his wealth by founding an oil services firm, Teaco Energy Services. His net worth is $40.63 million.

[YankeeReb]

what the Hades is this guy doing buying a $7 MILLION DOLLAR YACHT, when millions in America can't even afford to buy a bus ticket in this economy?

This POS made his money the old fashioned way, he married it. It's like he said during the campaign when asked why he has so many mansions and SUVs while lecturing us about our carbon footprint. "Oh they're not mine.". Well DUH Gomer, they belong to your WIFE!!!!
Kerry is a typical limousine liberal.

[oh8eleven]

what the Hades is this guy doing buying a $7 MILLION DOLLAR YACHT, when millions in America ...
Do you honestly think he (or any Pol) gives a $hit about you, me or any other real American?

[battlecry]

Or that Isabel was built in New Zealand.

[mass55th]

"...what the Hades is this guy doing buying a $7 MILLION DOLLAR YACHT, when millions in America can't even afford to buy a bus ticket in this economy?"

Not only that, the boat was bought in New Zealand, and Massachusetts marine merchants and craftsmen are questioning why he went overseas when the economy here could use the business.

[rhoda_penmark]

“...but no one has questioned the purchase price of a new yacht by a Democrat, because the Dems are not rich...only the Republicans, right? But if it were a Republican who bought that expensive, luxurious, unnecessary, yacht...the media would be out there trying to sink it. “

I don’t see anybody complaining about Chelsea Clinton’s half-a-million bucks worth of wedding flowers tomorrow, either. The Clintons have no reservations whatsoever about this offensive display of conspicuous consumption.

[mountn man]

because the Dems are not rich...only the Republicans, right? But if it were a Republican who bought that expensive, luxurious, unnecessary, yacht...the media would be out there trying to sink it.

Yeah, they tried to call the Evil Bush an evil, rich republican.
GWB's home

Al Gore's house

Compare Jenna Bush's wedding, which was from all accounts a very nice affair-but quite reserved, considering GWB was a sitting president. Vs Chelsea Clinton's which looks like its going to be a who's who Hamptons style blowout.

Back to Bush and Gore homes,

www.truthorfiction.com

The comparisons are fairly accurate, according to published reports.

An investigation by the Tennessee Center For Policy Research published in February, 2006, focused on Al Gore's 10,000 square foot house in Belle Meade area of Nashville. The former senator and former presidential candidate has been a leading voice for the environment and energy conservation. His global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth won an Oscar for Best Documentary for 2006. In the film he urges consumers to conserve energy by reducing the amount of electricity used at home.

Using figures from the Nashville Electric service, the report says that Gore's house used 221,000 221,000 kWh of electricity in 2006, more than 20 times the national average of 10,656 kWh. The report says the gas usage of Gore's home is high as well and that Gore spent more than $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills in 2006.

An article in Cowboys And Indians magazine focused on the 4,000 square foot Bush ranch in Crawford, Texas. It paints an entirely different picture than that of the Gore mansion.. George Bush is described as saying that when he bought the property, he wanted something in middle America so he could "stay in touch with real Americans." Architect David Heyman was asked to design the single story home. Bush said he wanted everything on the ranch to blend with the environment. The passive-solar house is built of honey-colored native limestone and positioned to absorb winter sunlight, warming the interior walkways and walls of the 4,000-square-foot residence. Geothermal heat pumps circulate water through pipes buried 300 feet deep in the ground. These waters pass through a heat exchange system that keeps the home warm in winter and cool in summer," according to the article. "A 25,000-gallon underground cistern collects rainwater gathered from roof urns; wastewater from sinks, toilets, and showers cascades into underground purifying tanks and is also funneled into the cistern. The water from the cistern is then used to irrigate the landscaping around the four-bedroom home. Laura Bush insisted on the use of indigenous grasses, shrubs, and flowers to complete the exterior treatment of the home.."

Maybe we should consider Bill Clinton writing off his underwear as a charitable donation, or Al Gore slim to nothing charitable giving vs Dick Cheney giving MILLIONS away.

There is such a vast difference between how the two parties are represented by the MSM.

Oh I forgot, one president was down with BBQ's the other Arugula and Wagyu beef. One vacationed on a Texas ranch, the other surfed and golfed in Hawaii.