How’s John Q. Public taking this? He’s had to make his kids quit their piano lessons, he’s working long hours for less pay because they fired half the people in his department, no vacations for his family this year, his TV broke and they can’t afford a new one, his wife wanted to buy new linens yet he told her not this year, but his President took 6 vacations this summer, saw the world, ate a lot of ice cream, and got the White House redecorated. John Q. is, I am sure, basking in shared delight that at least his taxes go to making one man’s life a little more luxurious.
Well, I’ve heard it all now.
Jane Q Public here ... when I am busting my hump at the factor, open my paycheck on Friday and see the amount the government took from my pay ... oh, yes, I am SO glad that the beautiful, historic, luxurious White House needed to be redecorated.
My house needs painted. My house needs new drapes b/c of some mishaps with the cat, Christmas tree and hot chocolate; after 20 years of marriage to a farmer resulting in three rambunctious children ... new carpet would be nice.
But, no. Barack and Michelle, you lovely RICH peeps from Chicago, you first. Please. And please, let me pay for it. Poor farmers from fly-over country just love an opportunity to show their love and support.
Do I really need a /sarc tag?
Grrr ...