$7.7 million Just For Air Force One Flight To And From Honolulu

[rightwinger]

Actually I would prefer we just keep him hidden in Hawaii and never return to the White House to make decisions.

Isn't that what Bush did in Crawford?

 

[JoeB131]

Screw you America. That's what Obama is saying every Christmas:


By Malia Zimmerman | Watchdog.org

HONOLULU – President Barack Obama and his family just spent their Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Kailua. Now it’s time for taxpayers to pick up the tab.

While the Obamas and friends who accompany them pay for their own private vacation home rentals on or near Kailua Beach, taxpayers foot a multimillion dollar tab for everything from a stand-by ambulance to the fuel for Air Force One.

Local taxpayers pick up the bill for Honolulu Police Department escorts who guard Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha around the clock. Figures just released by HPD spokeswoman Michelle Yu show HPD spent $277,000 on overtime costs this year during the president’s 16-day vacation. That’s $16,000 less than in 2013, but $60,000 more than in 2012.

The Emergency Management Services department also dispatches an ambulance to be on call for the president, which annually costs the city about $15,890.


Photo courtesy of Hawaii Reporter

LUXURY: Kailua villa is where the first family spends Christmas.

The U.S. Secret Service doesn’t disclose information about the expense for its agents to travel to and stay in Hawaii or guard the first family.

Dozens of Secret Service agents were spotted at Ala Moana Hotel checking in the day before Obama arrived. A spokeswoman for the hotel said she couldn’t release details on the number of agents who stayed there, but hotel staff told Watchdog the government rate would be about $200 a night, including taxes.

Secret Service agents, Navy SEALs and Coast Guard officials also rent private homes along the canal near the president in Kailua at a cost of $250 per room per night, according to several residents renting their homes.

The most pricey charge to taxpayers is the flight to Oahu from Washington, D.C.

Records obtained by Washington, D.C.-based Judicial Watch said “the flights to and from Honolulu for the December 2013-January 2014 Christmas vacation totaled 36.9 hours at $210,877 an hour, which comes to a flight expense alone of $7,781,361.30.”

That was an increase of $3.7 million in flight expenses Judicial Watch reported the Obamas incurred for their 2012 Honolulu Christmas vacation.

No estimates for 2014’s travel have been released by the administration.

Time to pay tab for First Family s holiday vacation​

Like it or not, he is from Hawaii and chooses to go home for the holidays.
So you want to start tabulating the cost of POTUS holiday vacations now? Fuck you, idiot.
You are one of the most short-sighted, stupidest people on this board.


Bush Takes Monthlong Texas Vacation
Bush Takes Monthlong Texas Vacation - ABC News
With his administration 6 months old, Bush is set to shed the confines of the White House and head to his sprawling ranch in Crawford, Texas, to begin a monthlong, outside-the-Beltway retreat. "I'm headed home to the heartland to listen to the American people and to talk about the values that unite and sustain our country," Bush said in a Rose Garden speech this afternoon.
'A Little Fishing, … A Little Policy'"""


"""Calls to several Presidential libraries reveal that President Obama’s predecessor, George W. Bush, was on vacation more — 1,020 days — than any U.S. President since Herbert Hoover and possibly more than any other President in history."""
Obama s Vacations Of Any President Bush Racked Up the Most Politic365

You talk like that's a bad thing. Imagine how much more damage Bush could have done if he showed up for work every day.

 

[BULLDOG]

"$7.7 million Just For Air Force One Flight To And From Honolulu"

Obviously you and others on the right are unaware of just how ridiculous you are.

And Obviously you don't CARE how ridiculous you are in your Obsession with everything the, right the right the right the right. We are American citizens and have THE RIGHT to discuss these things. so your snide remarks will not shut down our right to talk about this

You are absolutely right. You have every right to discuss anything you want to discuss, no matter how wrong or stupid the things you say are. Others have just as much right to join that discussion and tell you when you start spouting crazy things. That's how it works. If you don't like being told that you are wrong and stupid, then you should quit saying wrong and stupid things.

 

[gipper]

What the Obama's have done with their extravagant vacations, is appalling. One would think all Americans would find them appalling. If an R did this, you leftists would no doubt find it appalling. If only you guys weren't such partisan dupes.

 

[mudwhistle]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

 

[BULLDOG]

What the Obama's have done with their extravagant vacations, is appalling. One would think all Americans would find them appalling. If an R did this, you leftists would no doubt find it appalling. If only you guys weren't such partisan dupes.

Are you still whining about that? I've never heard such childish complaints in my life.

 

[gipper]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

And the average liberal thinks Obama deserves to spend as much as he wants on his vacations.

But that same liberal will quickly condemn any R potus, who does the same.

If the left were not so hypocritical and partisan, this nation would be in better shape. Allowing any politician to do as he pleases, without criticism, is a recipe for disaster.

 

[rightwinger]

It would be nice if a president could travel like a regular person. Walk down the street, stop for ice cream, drive a car, go shopping.
It would be nice if his young children could go out and play, visit friends, hang out at the mall without looking over their shoulder

But, unfortunately, the American society has proved to be too dangerous. Any idiot with a gun can take a shot at him. We are a constant threat to not only the president, but his family. As such, we have to pay for their protection so that they can live a somewhat normal life

People like the OP expect them to live in a bunker and not be a burden on taxpayers. Anyone else would apologize to the first family for the burden we place on their lives

 

[BULLDOG]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

And the average liberal thinks Obama desires to spend as much as he wants on his vacations.

But that same liberal will quickly condemn any R potus, who does the same.

If the left were not so hypocritical and partisan, this nation would be in better shape. Allowing any politician to do as he pleases, without criticism, is a recipe for disaster.

You really should have a legitimate complaint before you criticize. Otherwise, you look like just another crazy, whiney teabagger.

 

[rightwinger]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

Hawaii is in the US. In spite of what Birthers believe, he was born there. It is also a preferable winter vacation to Chicago. Our President is free to vacation at the location of his choice

 

[Stephanie]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

BINGO. I don't even think they've visited their house since taking office.

 

[rightwinger]

If an R POTUS did this, the lefties and their media would scream...but since he is a D, it is just fine.

Oh the hypocrisy!

Bush either stayed in Washington or flew down to his ranch.

Obama flies nearly halfway around the world every Christmas.

He has a home in Chicago. Why doesn't he go there?
Because he doesn't give a damn about the expense to the taxpayer plain and simple.

BINGO. I don't even think they've visited their house since taking office.

Do you vacation in your house?

 

[Synthaholic]

Screw you America. That's what Obama is saying every Christmas:


By Malia Zimmerman | Watchdog.org

HONOLULU – President Barack Obama and his family just spent their Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Kailua. Now it’s time for taxpayers to pick up the tab.

While the Obamas and friends who accompany them pay for their own private vacation home rentals on or near Kailua Beach, taxpayers foot a multimillion dollar tab for everything from a stand-by ambulance to the fuel for Air Force One.

Local taxpayers pick up the bill for Honolulu Police Department escorts who guard Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha around the clock. Figures just released by HPD spokeswoman Michelle Yu show HPD spent $277,000 on overtime costs this year during the president’s 16-day vacation. That’s $16,000 less than in 2013, but $60,000 more than in 2012.

The Emergency Management Services department also dispatches an ambulance to be on call for the president, which annually costs the city about $15,890.


Photo courtesy of Hawaii Reporter

LUXURY: Kailua villa is where the first family spends Christmas.

The U.S. Secret Service doesn’t disclose information about the expense for its agents to travel to and stay in Hawaii or guard the first family.

Dozens of Secret Service agents were spotted at Ala Moana Hotel checking in the day before Obama arrived. A spokeswoman for the hotel said she couldn’t release details on the number of agents who stayed there, but hotel staff told Watchdog the government rate would be about $200 a night, including taxes.

Secret Service agents, Navy SEALs and Coast Guard officials also rent private homes along the canal near the president in Kailua at a cost of $250 per room per night, according to several residents renting their homes.

The most pricey charge to taxpayers is the flight to Oahu from Washington, D.C.

Records obtained by Washington, D.C.-based Judicial Watch said “the flights to and from Honolulu for the December 2013-January 2014 Christmas vacation totaled 36.9 hours at $210,877 an hour, which comes to a flight expense alone of $7,781,361.30.”

That was an increase of $3.7 million in flight expenses Judicial Watch reported the Obamas incurred for their 2012 Honolulu Christmas vacation.

No estimates for 2014’s travel have been released by the administration.

Time to pay tab for First Family s holiday vacation​

So?

 

[Stephanie]

Screw you America. That's what Obama is saying every Christmas:


By Malia Zimmerman | Watchdog.org

HONOLULU – President Barack Obama and his family just spent their Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Kailua. Now it’s time for taxpayers to pick up the tab.

While the Obamas and friends who accompany them pay for their own private vacation home rentals on or near Kailua Beach, taxpayers foot a multimillion dollar tab for everything from a stand-by ambulance to the fuel for Air Force One.

Local taxpayers pick up the bill for Honolulu Police Department escorts who guard Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha around the clock. Figures just released by HPD spokeswoman Michelle Yu show HPD spent $277,000 on overtime costs this year during the president’s 16-day vacation. That’s $16,000 less than in 2013, but $60,000 more than in 2012.

The Emergency Management Services department also dispatches an ambulance to be on call for the president, which annually costs the city about $15,890.


Photo courtesy of Hawaii Reporter

LUXURY: Kailua villa is where the first family spends Christmas.

The U.S. Secret Service doesn’t disclose information about the expense for its agents to travel to and stay in Hawaii or guard the first family.

Dozens of Secret Service agents were spotted at Ala Moana Hotel checking in the day before Obama arrived. A spokeswoman for the hotel said she couldn’t release details on the number of agents who stayed there, but hotel staff told Watchdog the government rate would be about $200 a night, including taxes.

Secret Service agents, Navy SEALs and Coast Guard officials also rent private homes along the canal near the president in Kailua at a cost of $250 per room per night, according to several residents renting their homes.

The most pricey charge to taxpayers is the flight to Oahu from Washington, D.C.

Records obtained by Washington, D.C.-based Judicial Watch said “the flights to and from Honolulu for the December 2013-January 2014 Christmas vacation totaled 36.9 hours at $210,877 an hour, which comes to a flight expense alone of $7,781,361.30.”

That was an increase of $3.7 million in flight expenses Judicial Watch reported the Obamas incurred for their 2012 Honolulu Christmas vacation.

No estimates for 2014’s travel have been released by the administration.

Time to pay tab for First Family s holiday vacation​

So?

it just shows you on the left for what you are. hypocrites

 

[Synthaholic]

Screw you America. That's what Obama is saying every Christmas:


By Malia Zimmerman | Watchdog.org

HONOLULU – President Barack Obama and his family just spent their Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Kailua. Now it’s time for taxpayers to pick up the tab.

While the Obamas and friends who accompany them pay for their own private vacation home rentals on or near Kailua Beach, taxpayers foot a multimillion dollar tab for everything from a stand-by ambulance to the fuel for Air Force One.

Local taxpayers pick up the bill for Honolulu Police Department escorts who guard Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha around the clock. Figures just released by HPD spokeswoman Michelle Yu show HPD spent $277,000 on overtime costs this year during the president’s 16-day vacation. That’s $16,000 less than in 2013, but $60,000 more than in 2012.

The Emergency Management Services department also dispatches an ambulance to be on call for the president, which annually costs the city about $15,890.


Photo courtesy of Hawaii Reporter

LUXURY: Kailua villa is where the first family spends Christmas.

The U.S. Secret Service doesn’t disclose information about the expense for its agents to travel to and stay in Hawaii or guard the first family.

Dozens of Secret Service agents were spotted at Ala Moana Hotel checking in the day before Obama arrived. A spokeswoman for the hotel said she couldn’t release details on the number of agents who stayed there, but hotel staff told Watchdog the government rate would be about $200 a night, including taxes.

Secret Service agents, Navy SEALs and Coast Guard officials also rent private homes along the canal near the president in Kailua at a cost of $250 per room per night, according to several residents renting their homes.

The most pricey charge to taxpayers is the flight to Oahu from Washington, D.C.

Records obtained by Washington, D.C.-based Judicial Watch said “the flights to and from Honolulu for the December 2013-January 2014 Christmas vacation totaled 36.9 hours at $210,877 an hour, which comes to a flight expense alone of $7,781,361.30.”

That was an increase of $3.7 million in flight expenses Judicial Watch reported the Obamas incurred for their 2012 Honolulu Christmas vacation.

No estimates for 2014’s travel have been released by the administration.

Time to pay tab for First Family s holiday vacation​

Like it or not, he is from Hawaii and chooses to go home for the holidays.
So you want to start tabulating the cost of POTUS holiday vacations now? Fuck you, idiot.
You are one of the most short-sighted, stupidest people on this board.


Bush Takes Monthlong Texas Vacation
Bush Takes Monthlong Texas Vacation - ABC News
With his administration 6 months old, Bush is set to shed the confines of the White House and head to his sprawling ranch in Crawford, Texas, to begin a monthlong, outside-the-Beltway retreat. "I'm headed home to the heartland to listen to the American people and to talk about the values that unite and sustain our country," Bush said in a Rose Garden speech this afternoon.
'A Little Fishing, … A Little Policy'"""


"""Calls to several Presidential libraries reveal that President Obama’s predecessor, George W. Bush, was on vacation more — 1,020 days — than any U.S. President since Herbert Hoover and possibly more than any other President in history."""
Obama s Vacations Of Any President Bush Racked Up the Most Politic365

You talk like that's a bad thing. Imagine how much more damage Bush could have done if he showed up for work every day.

I don't think it would matter. Looks more and more like Bush was just the dope in front of the cameras while Cheney actually ran things.

 

[Synthaholic]

It would be nice if a president could travel like a regular person. Walk down the street, stop for ice cream, drive a car, go shopping.
It would be nice if his young children could go out and play, visit friends, hang out at the mall without looking over their shoulder

But, unfortunately, the American society has proved to be too dangerous. Any idiot with a gun can take a shot at him. We are a constant threat to not only the president, but his family. As such, we have to pay for their protection so that they can live a somewhat normal life

People like the OP expect them to live in a bunker and not be a burden on taxpayers. Anyone else would apologize to the first family for the burden we place on their lives

Correction: People like the OP expect Democratic presidents to live in a bunker.

They never bitch about this crap when it's a Republican in the White House.

I'm so glad those days are over permanently.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

The need for constant security is more of an imposition on the presidential family than on the American people

yeah, especially when they go around causing that need with stirring up crap CONSTANTLY like this thug in Chief does. Now he's going after a gawddam football team for their NAME. Or if he had a son he could be, blaa blaa bla

Do you understand now why other kids used to laugh and call you stupid?

And they still do.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

And of course it must be said that if the president never went on vacation the OP and other nitwits on the right would criticize Obama for that.

Ridiculous.

 

[rightwinger]

And of course it must be said that if the president never went on vacation the OP and other nitwits on the right would criticize Obama for that.

Ridiculous.

You mean like failing to visit the beaches at Normandy?

 

[Vigilante]

Barry and the Secret Service are afraid someone will try to dispatch him... After 6 years, it's too late now, he should have taken Jet Blue...I'm sure they could have bumped FIRST CLASS for him and the entourage!