Posted on 05/30/2009 8:42:47 PM PDT by kristinn
The King and Queen of America went on a date in New York City tonight. Unlike other couples, Barack and Michelle Obama's night on the town cost the American taxpayer upwards of a miilion dollars.
While there is a chance Barack paid for their dinner and theater tickets, it is a certainty that taxpayers were hit up for the massive costs of a presidential movement that involved three Gulfstream jets, cargo planes to preposition Marine helicopters, presidential limousines and other motorcade vehicles, travel, hotel and per diem costs for Secret Service advance teams, background checks on the restaurant and theater employees, manning security perimeters, maintaining checkpoints and conducting counter-terrorism and counter-espionage measures for the trip.
According to news reports this was King Obama's first visit to New York since his coronation last January. Normally, presidents will schedule at least one official act or meeting to justify a trip like this. It is pretty much unheard of for a president to joyride around the country for a night out on the the town.
But Obama fancies himself a king, and his wife a queen. It was just a few months ago when the Obama White House criticized corporate executives for flying private jets and spending corporate dollars on expensive conferences in cities like Las Vegas while their companies were being bailed out by the federal government.
Obama's government itself is being bailed out to the tune of trillions of dollars yet King Obama does not believe that he should abide by the laws he lords over others to obey.
Spendthrift hypocritical kings tend to lose their crowns. Impeachment or forced resignation could be the future of this royal couple if they carry on living like Kings and Queens on the sweaty labor of the American worker.
During a campaign event in Oregon in May, Obama said we have to "lead by example." "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times," he said.
Oh, but his and her Highness can sure party it up like nothing matters. 0bama we see your examples of leadership and you are a HYPOCRITE.
Oh great, hide that photo or else Michele will be wearing a mink on the next date then they will have to go to Austrailia where it is cool enough for the coat.
How much will that date cost us??
Perhaps he could learn to lead by example; or maybe just lead.
Nah, it’s not in him.
She’s already been there once this month, the day Bebe and his wife were in DC, she dised Sara Netanyahu to go to NYC instead.
Maybe the mother=in=law likes to play the slots?
Afterall she is stuck in that musty old building all week long babysitting the kids and she deserves her own date night too??
Hope the tax payers aren’t bailing out her gambling debts.
Based on my original post … what is his motivation?
Most of you know a lot on this already, FYI ping.
Many blogs were shut down and sent lawyer’s letters re: Auchi/GMH/Iraq/Oil for Food/etc.
This one was right at the top. Excellent...
Police officers motion for onlookers to vacate a nearby rooftop as U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make a personal visit for dinner and a Broadway play in New York May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
He really must detest our country. Him, with that swagger, that snarky expression on his face, his “associates.”
I’ve come to think his main goal is to destroy our monetary system, our traditions, our Christian principles, our sense of security and our war on terror. He’s determined to punish us for our “selfishness” and racism. He scares the living crap out of me.
The presidential limo waits outside as U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama see the play "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" during a personal visit in New York May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Half of that picture is black and all the men are black......That’s a racist picture....;~)
Which auntie? Not the illegal alien? She’s on BO’s side of the family. Last I heard she was in Boston taking up low rent housing from some US citizen.
I though she’d “come visit”......and stay....... by now....
How about naming this little episode: “Saturday Night Jive”
Me:
Is this where I switch to WMMW (What Michelle meant to wear), from WORM (What Obama really meant)?
Lib on shoulder:
Maybe it’s from YHW (You heard wrong), to YDST (You didn’t see that).
Sure your eyes say electric blue, when in fact it’s cerulean black (a color created by Crayola just MO), hit by the sun just so. By saying black and blue would you imply he beats her? BTW, did you notice their dog’s with them?
Me: Ooh, nice doggie; I feel patriotic paying for it. (Picks up whiskey bottle, empties it).
/s
Obama can take everything you make,
to satisfy his childish wishes.
Socialism is delicious!
Aren’t you just a bit suspicious?
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