If we could see the Obamas pay the bills out of their own funds it would be legitimate for the media to stay mum.
Exactly!! When I'm forced to pay the bills for a 13 yr old to go on a Mexican Vacation, for her and 20+ of her friends, plus 25 Security (something I can't afford to take my wife on, let alone any 'guests'); being told to STFU about it, does nothing but further infuriate me.
If the Obamas were to pay for this trip (minus security, I'll grant ANY sitting president security for himself, and his immedate family) - then I'd agree. Where she goes, what she does isn't any of my business. The Obamas can easily afford to do this - however, I cannot afford to do this. So, when this exhorbinate 'perk' is foistered upon the 51% of the population, who pays taxes; we have a RIGHT to know how our tax dollars are being spent. In this case, it's being spent entertaining a spoiled brat and 20 of her equally spoiled friends - on my dime.
Makes one think Congress has better things to do than stop zer0 from spending the people's money. All that expense equals zer0 paying or the taxpayer paying?
I am curious whether taxpayers all paid for this JR possse to fly to Mexico on Air Force 2 or is there now an Air Force 3 and 4 for each kid?
Meanwhile the common people are belittled by these elitists for driving SUVs, eating meat and french fries, and keeping the thermostat at “72 degrees”
It’s not about security - its about the obamites trying to avoid bad PR over yet another extravagaet use of taxpayer money for personal pleasure during a depression for 50 million people on food stamps
Those poor little Sidwell kids could have had a wild spring break at Camp David
Meanwhile the common people are belittled by these elitists for driving SUVs, eating meat and french fries, and keeping the thermostat at “72 degrees”
It's not about security - its about the obamites trying to avoid bad PR over yet another extravagant use of taxpayer money for personal pleasure during a depression for 50 million people on food stamps
Those poor little Sidwell kids could have had a wild spring break at Camp David
Just like the media scrubbed reports of tens of millions of dollars in illegal 2008 contributions to Obama from Arab sources.
And I firmly believe in the doctrine that non-adult children of political figures should be left out of political discourse.
BUT, spending bucket loads of Taxpayer dollars for such an extravagant trip is abusing the "HANDS OFF THE KIDS" privilege!
Obummer and Moochie should be arrested for child abuse.
If the Obamas were so concerned about the safety of their child, perhaps the child should not be going to a third world nation craphole like Mexico. Why not Disneyworld?
This is not about safety, it is about control and censorship. How much is this trip for a 13-year old costing us?
How many 13 year olds get to go on "Spring Break" to begin with?
With the U.S. economy hurting as bad as it is, shouldn't they set an example by vacationing in this country, and spending the money here? (especially since it's our money!)
Malia Obama also took along 12 friends. Did they pay their own way, or did we pick up the tab for them as well?
at least they didn’t send her to a Tea Party with all those terrorists
These parents are WORTHLESS...and are knowingly placing EVERY American in harm's way via BLACKMAIL/HOSTAGE danger.
IDIOTS.
“We have reminded outlets of this request in order to protect the privacy and security of these girls.”
It is the Obamas who have insisted on dragging their children into the public and political forums on such issues as abortion and the defense of ONLY liberal women mouthpieces. As such, they should no longer feel that the kids have “protection” from the public forums.
PUKE!
Selective outrage.
Cost of 20 to 25 Secret Service Agents for 1 week plus travel and you know they would not be armed....ye think
“You little people don’t need to known what your sovereign and his family are doing. Just pay the bills.”
QUICK COVER IT UP !!!
EAT CAKE PEOPLE !!!!,
for some spoiled brat nothing to do whatever the hell she wants
this little perk has to be costing us at least 50 million a day for a week or so, all the while desrespecting our own country which could use the tourism dollars here at our own historical tourist destinations
WTH is wrong with Florida or New Orleans....Oh yeah, those places are low class now, overrun and ruined by welfare bums
The Palin girls still waiting for their apologies
Sheesh... if her protection is such a concern, then DON’T SEND HER THERE!!!!
I would like to ask the gubmintm STAY OUT OF MY BUSINESS!