Let's inject some actual facts into this discussion, shall we?
Michelle Obama's total number of travel days = 72
Total countries visited = 25
Barbara Bush's total number of travel days = 212
Total countries visited = 73
National Taxpayers Union - Which First Lady Flies Highest Michelle vs. Laura
Oh snap!
Now on to the rant:
I can't recall a single progressive bitching about Barbara's travel expenses like petulant children.
This OP illustrates perfectly how petty and vindictive the right has become in this country. It's pathetic, embarrassing, and humiliating to those of us with any sense. Other countries are laughing at us. Thanks, idiots! You've given America a bad name.