Posted on 09/30/2009 6:35:32 AM PDT by mfish13
"Do as we say, not as we do. That's an order!"
The wookie does look like shes gaining weight. I’m surprised she didn’t need a C47.
Chicago is a haven for communists, democrats and other criminals.
Why would anyone spend their time and money there?
All the rest are money losing."
Athens took a severe financial beating when they hosted the games.
I suspect that Chicago would most likely have the same problem.
Sick. What a waste of money. If Bush did this the news media would be screaming.
The American tax layers need to be reimbursed by the City of
Chicago for all of their travel expenses! RNC where are you?!
Good question. I hinted at this on another thread.
The list, ping
"The cost of Obama’s trip will not be close to $1 mil. It is well over $10 mil if it is a dime. The figures you quoted (accurately) are for flying a VC-25 (Presidential 747). Presidential trips require both 747s, as one is a backup. However, the costs soar when you realize that from the moment a POTUS indicates he wants to go somewhere, dozens, if not hundreds of people start preparing every detail.
These details include security, communications, protocol, logistics that boggle the mind and transportation that most people never see. Several Air Force cargo planes of equipment are loaded and flown to the destination with armored limos, security personnel from the Secret Service and the relevant military branches, fuels specialists, etc. A National Airborne Operations Command Post 747 from Offutt AFB, NE will accompany him to keep POTUS in constant communications in case of national or word emergency.
We are now up to three 747s, multiple cargo planes and costs for personnel who fly commercial ahead of POTUS. If FLOTUS flies separately, add a C-32 (757) for her and her staff, entourage, hangers-on etc, with attendant security, logistics, etc. Add a few more million dollars, though many personnel in Denmark will cover preparations for both POTUS and FLOTUS."
Look at the rear end on that thing!!!
Hardly just two planes. Whenever the President travels there is a fleet of cargo planes bringing the Presidential limo, security vehicles, communications gear, food etc.
They can't believe their eyes.
Looks like the guy walking towards her, has his glasses up on his head, not believing he's seeing what he's seeing.
When’s the last time you saw ANY first lady wearing black and white herring bone plaid with GREEN SHOES???
Isn’t Michelle an intellectual like her husband? After all, didn’t they both get their JD’s from Harvard. I suppose we should be impressed but I’m not. They are the first affirmative action President and First Lady. If Obozo had been 100% white he would never have even been considered.
Whats up with her jacket? I thought she always went sleeveless, to show off her "exceptionally" toned arms.
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