Posted on 08/17/2011 9:02:23 AM PDT by Nachum
WASHINGTON -- President Obama is barnstorming the heartland to boost US jobs in a taxpayer-financed luxury bus the government had custom built -- in Canada, The Post has learned.
The $1.1 million vehicle, one of two that Quebec-based Prevost sold the government, has been tricked out by the Secret Service with state-of-the-art security features and creature comforts.
It's a VIP H3-45 model, the company's top of the line, and is used by major traveling rock bands.
"That's the more luxurious model," Christine Garant of Prevost told The Post.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Similar US-Made buses ARE AVAILABLE.
They are made by Tiffin in Alabama. Allegro Bus.
But Im sure they costs more, due to Job-Killing U.S. Government Regulations, taxes, and Unlimited Civil Liability.
All policies DEMOCRATS push.....
Exactly my first thought.
Yes, but the Prevost is definitely regarded as the primo rig for music stars, race car drivers, etc.
And as my Dad (RIP) used to say:
"nothing's too good for the taxpayers"
Be careful everyone. Obama may be setting up the conservative press, like, for instance: who ordered the buses and when? Those beasts aren’t made overnight. Could it have been Bush? Personally, I think 2 years is sufficient to order, build, and deliver, but you never know with govt contracts.
I can guarantee there would be congressional investigations on every aspect.
24/7 MSM condemnations for months.
I should have known Thomas. They are a customer of mine. I knew they made buses, but not that type.
But..but..but...he has had a run of bad luck!
ALSO FROM THE ARTICLE: The feds bought the two coaches for $2.2 million from Hemphill Brothers Coach, based in Tennessee. It installed custom interior upgrades into the Prevost shell, which accounted for about half the cost.
So at least SOME jobs were in TN. The Left will crow about that. This smells like a TRAP!
Read more: canuckleheadM
Where does Obama stash his cocaine?
I wonder what will happen to these busses once Obingo is out of office. Will they be scrapped, donated, or used by future Presidents?
Maybe he will try to take the bus to Martha’s Vineyard.
They'll be crushed. He'll start a new program - cash for buses. (It worked so well the last time.)
Good one!
The Idiot Boy Prez really does think he’s a rock star.
He belongs under a rock.
How absurd can you get with the “Blame Bush” narrative?
Does anyone know what MPG (or is it GPM?)this bohemoth gets?
Some buy on Limbaugh just pointed out that the black and red buses signify the colors of socialism/communism.
Very interesting.
Yep. Hugo chavez and fidel castro colors, red and black.
baraq’s media takes pictures of the black bus, but no pics of the two busses together.
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