Posted on 12/23/2008 9:39:26 AM PST by obamaisandrogynous
President-elect Barack Obama’s vacation in Hawaii at $9 million mansion demonstrates his limousine liberal side — just a week after he called for “new ethics” on Wall Street, which he has condemned for “greed” for and luxury living while the rest of the U.S. is grinding through a recession.
The economic downturn, moreover, Obama recently told reporters, “is going to get worse.” As far as the President-elect is concerned, however, these economic realities for regular folks don’t apply to him.
Obama, his wife, and his children, as well as leftist apparatchiks, have rented three mansions on the beach in Hawaii. The former law professor posed for photos on the beach, shirtless, according to television news reports.
Obama’s been eating a local version of sushi, with spam substituted for fish. Apparently, this feast on spam is intended to show Obama’s regular guy persona, and, though he is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and Columbia University, he is not an “elitist.”
At least that was the narrative that the press, covering Obama’s sojourn, during the first day of his trip. Remember, Obama is expected to call for “sacrifice” during his inaugural speech next month in Washington D.C. , and, it has been reported, he will take his oath of office on a bible once owned by Abraham Lincoln.
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“Do you think Barack’s vacation was paid for by tax payers’ dollars (certainly his security escort was), or financed by lobbyist? No change here!!!”
1. If one could ever truly follow the money back to its source, this boondoggle likely was bankrolled by Tony Rezko. If this were ever demonstrated, BHO would issue an apology for his “bone-headed mistake” and MSM would quickly give him a pass.
2. Spending $8,000+ daily on a vacation should in no way be construed as greedy. Remember, corporate executives only care about themselves, but Obama cares about “the people.”
Besides, spending money will help boost the economy.
3. None of us should get upset about this: by the time BHO is done “spreading the wealth” we ALL will be able to bankroll 12 day vacations in Hawaii!
“Yeah...we’ll all be eating spam soon....”
AHA!!! So it must be Hormel Spam money behind Obama not Soros, or Auchi. I should have known. ;)
(It’s a joke people...)
but spam sushi is gay....
It is all about priorities, don’t you know that?
Clearly golfing and swimming ranks higher than going to his Grandmothers funeral.
;)
You are right about the “priorities” thing.
Remember 0’s ads telling us to “take the day off work to go vote?”
I got up a couple of hours early, drove to the polls, waited in line and voted on my way to being on time for work at 7:00 AM on election day.
My priorities are all wrong. (/s)
I wasn’t aware he had another side.
So how come he can rent mansions in Hawaii, but wants to live (rent free) in Blair house early? Be a sport, Barry, rent a house in DC too!!!
Its spam musubi, its very local style, and it has no sexual connotation. They even serve it at KBay...to Marines.
I agree. Every good Commie is entitled to his privilges. I bet he’ll ride around in a Ziv rather than a decadent Caddy and celebrate the Winter Solstice at his dacha at Camp Vladimir (formerly Camp David).
Don't see why. It's not like he actually makes decisions. That's for his handlers. His job is to look good in front of a teleprompter.
Any local lunch shop worth a fig in Hawaii serves Spam musubi. There is nothing “gay” about it.
even if he is, that’s OK...
We have to allow the elites to have more perks than we would allow the “commoner”,
because they have such a high calling and heavy burden leading the rest of the people in the right direction.
(/sarc needed?)
Yes, this is how libs would defend 0bama’s extravagance, just as they defend Algore’s private jet flights.
Please don’t insult George and ‘Weezie by comparing them to Barrack and Michelle.........;)
Golf with Sir Charles. In that way he will be sure to win without someone having to be handicapped.
I’m sorry if sushi was meant to be eaten with spam, the Japanese would have create spam that tastes like wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Excuse me but I just spammed a little in my mouth....
I didn’t know he played sports, besides b-ball. Can’t wait to see his sissy throws in baseball stadiums.
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