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To: afraidfortherepublic
I don’t remember any trip that Reagan, Bush, or W took where they brought along an entourage of 800, as Clinton did to Africa and Hillary did to China, and Obama did to Africa (twice).

Doesn't mean there weren't any. That's my point. Are Obama's costs that much higher than Bush or Clinton to indicate he's abusing the privledge? Or are they all about the same.

15 posted on 04/30/2014 8:56:39 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

I’ve seen those figures, although I do not have them at hand. Obama and Biden have far outspent W. It is not possible to compare Reagan and bush without a lot of MATH because the difference in price of jet fuel and inflation in general. But, it stands to reason that it costs less to vacation at your own home (Santa Barbara Ranch, Kennebunkport, ME, and Crawford, TX ranch) than it does to gallivant to Martha’s Vinyard and Hawaii for a month each time — with a separate flight for your dogs.

Of course Clinton got a sweet deal at his NY mansion in retirement where he charges rent to the SS to live in the guest house. The SS pays rent that more than offsets the mortgage payment. So, it’s a profit making endeavor.


16 posted on 04/30/2014 9:03:16 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: DoodleDawg
First Lady's China Trip Latest Proof that Michelle Obama Lives Like a Millionaire at Taxpayer's Expense

Actually this article explains her 'frugality'.

17 posted on 04/30/2014 9:30:14 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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