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Obama Plans 20-day, $4 million Vacation

You SERIOUSLY think that POTUS is just going to lie on the beach sipping a cold one for that time? Really man? OMG.

The problem with the alarmists on this thread is that they are equating a POTUS vacation with the kind we take. MYOPIA. He is the leader of the free world, he has things to do. My guess is that most presidents who take long vacations (I doubt this one is actually 20 days), probably get about 72 hours total of real relaxation.

The alarmists need a reality check.
 
jonny5 said:
I wish I could telecommute from Hawaii when I had work to do.
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Yeah that would be nice. the problem is we don't have daily access to the technology he has. Shame really/
 
MarineTpartier said:
Actually, Bush usually took his own private jet to his own home in Texas.
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BS!! G. W. Bush nor the Bush family owns, or owned a private jet.

Generally, AF1 landed in Waco and Bush would take M1 to the ranch.

On occasion, AF1 has landed at Robert Gray Army Airfield, which is located at Ft. Hood.

Presidents do, on occasion, take smaller, government owned aircraft (any aircraft that carries the president is officially AF1) to locations if the most logical choice of airports are too small to accommodate the president’s usual 747.

Crawford is NOT one of those locations.
 
head of joaquin said:
The only thing Bush didn't crash was that jet when he landed on an aircraft carrier and claimed "mission accomplished." Regrettablly.
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That was probably because he was a passenger, much like being on a roller coaster.

Perhaps, if he had stayed on duty as a 'Weekend Warriors' maybe he could have 'driven' that jet....LOL!!!
 
wolfman24 said:
Actually POTUS has 4. Two for him ready at all times and 2 for VPOTUS. If you looked into it you would know that. They are military planes not his. The Air force pays for and maintains them. They are inspected on a regular basis by Air Police and Secret Service.

The second jet you mentioned is for the rest of his staff and security personal and up front people. Absolutely nothing new there. I really don't know why you post this stuff when it can be so easily proven wrong.

BTW there are also 2 C-30 transport planes that go on ahead of him with cars and equipment and other personnel.

If you ever saw a Prez land at an airport you would see about 4 planes and about 2 or more local helicopters.

I have seen the Prez land at Green Bay and Milwaukee and in Grand Rapids. (mostly Clinton and Bush) and their plane was never lonely.
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Just quoting the link on the OP you obviously didn't read.

"Obama’s vacations are more expensive than those of previous presidents because of the huge costs to fly Air Foce One and an accompanying cargo plane for nine hours or so to Hawaii."
 
wolfman24 said:
Reagan was from Illinois. Tell me i'm wrong. Obama was born in Hawaii. Bush one was born in Maine.
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Right, Bush and Reagan went home not tpo their birth place which in obama's case just happens to be the most expensive vacation he could take. Most people go home for Christmas not to Hawaii.
 
sawyerloggingon said:
Right, Bush and Reagan went home not tpo their birth place which in obama's case just happens to be the most expensive vacation he could take. Most people go home for Christmas not to Hawaii.
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Well unless of course their home is HAWAII
 
sawyerloggingon said:
All I can say is, unbelievable! This man is spending 4 million TAXPAYER dollars on a luxury vacation is the US economy teeters on the verge of a double dip recession and he himself is calling for higher taxes instead of reduced spending. You guys still proud you voted for this idiot?

"President Obama is reportedly scheduled to be vacationing in Hawaii on January 2, the date billions in spending cuts – and untold consequences for the economy – will kick in if a deal is not reached on the “fiscal cliff.”According to the Hawaii Reporter, residents who live in the area of Oahu where Obama and his family vacation have been told that the usual restrictions on their movements during an Obama stay will be in place for 21 days, from December 17 through January 6"


.The Yeshiva World Obama Plans 20-day, $4 million Vacation « » Frum Jewish News
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How about an American news source?
 
sawyerloggingon said:
Right, Bush and Reagan went home not tpo their birth place which in obama's case just happens to be the most expensive vacation he could take. Most people go home for Christmas not to Hawaii.
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Chicago in December or Hawaii? Duh.

He's obviously too smart for your liking.
 
So if he went to Chicago whichh of these costs would change?

I can't think of a family who deserves a vacation more than the Obamas--can you? Life has been very tough for them with all of those financial cliff and Benghazi distractions. Then the president was forced to pretend like he cared about the Hurricane Sandy victims--that can take a lot out of a guy. So the Obamas are taking a relaxing vacation in Hawaii--on the taxpayers' dime. Here is a breakdown of some of the costs: Round trip on Air Force One--$3,629,622 Housing for security personnel--$176,400 Presidential staff accommodations--$129,600 Local police and first responders--$260,000 Hopefully, all of the inner-city folks who voted for Obama will feel better about themselves and their futures knowing that he is taking a lengthy vacation while they continue to live in squalor. It's going to be a magical four years! Your rating: Select rating1 of 52 of 53 of 54 of 55 of 5No votes yet


obamas plan 20-day vacation that will cost taxpayers $4 million - Yahoo! News
 
winston53660 said:
So if he went to Chicago whichh of these costs would change?

I can't think of a family who deserves a vacation more than the Obamas--can you? Life has been very tough for them with all of those financial cliff and Benghazi distractions. Then the president was forced to pretend like he cared about the Hurricane Sandy victims--that can take a lot out of a guy. So the Obamas are taking a relaxing vacation in Hawaii--on the taxpayers' dime. Here is a breakdown of some of the costs: Round trip on Air Force One--$3,629,622 Housing for security personnel--$176,400 Presidential staff accommodations--$129,600 Local police and first responders--$260,000 Hopefully, all of the inner-city folks who voted for Obama will feel better about themselves and their futures knowing that he is taking a lengthy vacation while they continue to live in squalor. It's going to be a magical four years! Your rating: Select rating1 of 52 of 53 of 54 of 55 of 5No votes yet


obamas plan 20-day vacation that will cost taxpayers $4 million - Yahoo! News
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Try this on for size.

"But the advanced trip and the cost that comes with it – as much as $100,000 (flight and security) – adds to an already expensive vacation for the taxpayers.

Hawaii Reporter research shows the total cost for the President’s visit for taxpayers far exceeded $1.5 million in 2010 – but is even more costly this year because he extended his vacation by three days and the cost for Air Force One travel has jumped since last assessed in 2000. In addition, Hawaii Reporter was able to obtain more specifics about the executive expenditures.

The total cost (based on what is known) for the 17-day vacation roundtrip vacation to Hawaii for the President, his family and staff has climbed to more than $4 million. Here's why.

TRAVEL: $3,629,622

The biggest expense is President Barack Obama’s round trip flight to Hawaii via Air Force One, a cost the GAO office estimated at $1 million in the year 2000. Contacted today, the GAO confirmed there is no report the independent office affiliated with Congress has prepared since 2000 to operate Air Force One and Air Force Two.

However, the U.S. Air Force provides the most current numbers of $181,757 per flight hour. Travel time for Air Force One direct from Washington D.C. to Hawaii is about 9 hours or $1,635,813 each way for a total of $3,271,622 for the round trip to Hawaii and back.


With More Vacation Days and Separate Travel, Price of Obama
 
Heres a question, if Obama's going home for Christmas why does he have no HOME there?HOUSING: $151,200
Kailua Beach

The President and his family pay for their own beachfront rental (they are not staying in the Winter White House this year but rather a house on the same street further to the ocean point).
The Kailua rentals are fronted by the ocean and backed by a canal. So, the taxpayers must cover the costs for housing U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Coast Guard and Navy Seals in beach front and canal front homes in Kailua.
That costs about $1,200 a day ($200 allocated per bedroom per day). Since security arrives one day early, homes are rented for 18 days.
That is about $21,600 per home for approximately 7 houses rented at a total cost of $151,200 for security to stay nearby.
HOTEL: $72,216
Moana Surfrider Resort

The President’s staff and White House Press Corps stay at one of Hawaii’s oldest and most elegant hotels, the Moana Surfrider. Hawaii Reporter confirmed they are again staying there this year. Besides its stunningly beautiful view of Waikiki, and its traditional architecture, it is one of the most pricey hotels in the state.
Government rates are $177 per night, but that only is available during certain times a year.
Rooms typically start at $250 but can cost on average as much as $450 a night, and are even higher during the holidays. Hotel spokeswoman Marsha Weinert said she could "neither confirm nor deny" the president's staff is staying there.
View of Waikiki Beach from the Moana Surfrider Hotel

A conservative estimate with rooms at the government rate of $177 per day (excluding a 9.25 percent Transient Accommodation Tax and a 4.712 percent General Excise Tax on each bill, meals, internet charges and other charges) means the taxpayers are covering more than $72,216 in hotel bills for an estimated 24 staff
 
MarineTpartier said:
That attitude is what got us to the "fiscal cliff". I realize you are being tongue in cheek. Your comment made me think of that.
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Could I not also say that myself not bending over to pick up a quarter after dropping it will result in myself spending money uncontrollably? But to show that my comparison is at least remotely valid, let's do some quick math. $14,000,000,000,000 divided by $4,000,000 is $3,500,000, translating to 1/3,500,000th of the total deficit. Now, let's say I achieve a very successful job as a business man, making $100,000 a year, divide $100,000 by $3,500,000 and you get .028, or about 3 pennies, that is the equivalent of that $4,000,000, the successful business man not picking up three pennies he dropped, and now he is going to spend the rest, that is what you are insinuating. Regardless of this, I THOROUGHLY agree on you about government spending, it gets progressively worse, each escalating from the last, but this $4,000,000 I highly doubt will contribute anything to that mark. The only thing I could conceive of increasing it in any moderate form is War, or major social/health reforms, which happen quite regularly now.
 
Well isn't THIS interesting. I awaken this morning to find my above post has been heavily edited and this figure is MIA.

"However, the U.S. Air Force provides the most current numbers of $181,757 per flight hour. Travel time for Air Force One direct from Washington D.C. to Hawaii is about 9 hours or $1,635,813 each way for a total of $3,271,622 for the round trip to Hawaii and back."


I wonder who did that and why they did it. Interesting huh.
 
Hicup said:
Dude that's a month.. :)

Must be nice, but when I'm not working I ain't making money and we can't have that. :)


Tim-
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You should see some of the vacations of my European colleagues. :)
 
SMTA said:
A breadth of fresh air and common sense.

Google is their friend - Bush and Clinton took much more vacation time than Obama.

Of course, the truth is completely ignored by these folks wrapped in their own hyperbole.
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Bullcrap, Obama played more golf than Tiger Woods last year.
 
Rocketman said:
Bullcrap, Obama played more golf than Tiger Woods last year.
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Do some research, junior, rather than jumping on the Koolaid train.

I rest my case.
 
18 pages... and people forgot to read these little bits of text:

The White House has not officially announced the vacation, and it is unclear if the travel plans are finalized or if the Obamas will be in Hawaii for the entire three-week window covered by the restrictions.
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The Hawaii Reporter estimates that the total cost of the vacation to Hawaii and federal taxpayers, including funding for travel, staff and protection, is at least $4 million.
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Source: whitehousedossier.com
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A half baked unverified article by an Obama hater full of estimates and no solid facts. Good stuff swayer.
 
Cost: The 4 million for security is a clear bellwhether of how much Obama is hated by Americans. Recall that we never see pictures of Obama in public unless he is practicing his modeling catwalk from Marine One to an armored car. Everyone knows that the publicized visits to hot dog stands and such are complete nonsense. My guess is that the security required for Obama to leave his fortress is beyond anything ever before needed by a US president, probably consists of heavily armed foot patrols for blocks around and constantly circling helicopters ready to fire at anything unusual on the rooftops or backyards. Obama is NEVER going to take a chance on an American citizen being able to yell a simple question at him.

Upside: The US TV and radio stations have developed a policy of always having a short clip of Obama speaking whenever the news is broadcast, whether hourly or on the half hour (just like Kim Jon Il or his unusual offspring). If Obama, Ghetto Mouth and the rest of the strange relatives that he's moved into the White House go on vacation, we may not have to see his picture or listen to his voice for the entire time. There may be pictures of Hawaii, but there aren't going to be any pictures of him grinning like the Joker and lighting his joints with thousand dollar bills.

Caution: Make sure you've done all you can to protect yourself against any events that may harm the continental United States or your personal holdings at this time.

Finally: Don't pay any attention to the America hating Obama supporters from around the world that regularly patrol this forum to attack and ridicule the slightest criticism of Obama. They would defend Obama if he enrolled for a couple Economics classes at the local community college and spent all his time studying and talking about how difficult the classes were.
 
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