Michelle Blames it on the Kids (First Traveler)

American Thinker ^ | August 27, 2011 | Jeannie DeAngelis

[jazusamo]

Michelle Obama must think most people are easily duped. To quell the disapproval of Americans who struggle to come up with the extra money to fill their gas tanks, Michelle has to spend lots of time -- between booking vacations and deciding how big a wardrobe chest to load into the cargo plane -- coming up with justifications to subdue the public's disapproval of her obvious addiction to pricey vacations.

Last year, prior to heading off to Martha's Vineyard, Michelle took Sasha on an exotic summer visit to Spain. The I-dare-you-to-say-something excuse for that excursion was that it was a "private mother-daughter trip with longtime family friends," which in itself is a contradiction in terms.

A "private mother-daughter" trip with 40 "close" friends and a taxpayer-funded security detail of 68 is hardly an intimate family outing. The entourage was so large that the group required 30 rooms in "Spain's most exclusive hotel the Villa Padierna, a golf and spa resort located along the coast from Marbella."

Sorry, but throwing around mother-daughter language, as if Sasha and Shelley were going to Spain to spend one-on-one "Mommy and Me" time, was nothing more than a manipulative shield used to suppress well-deserved criticism for a four-day trip rumored to cost $375,000.

Every Christmas the Obamas kick back for a low-key holiday in Hawaii on a "family" break that runs about $1.5 million for transport planes; exorbitant rent on a mansion called the "Winter White House"; and lodging for security, staff, and medical backup. Before anyone dares criticize, it's important to remember that the break is a longtime family tradition where two darling little girls get to make an annual visit to walk the hallowed ground that is their father's putative birthplace.

[Gator113]

So this year, thanks to the “Obama economy”, my wife and I will try to stay out of the campgrounds that generally cost $40 to $60 per night, and instead we will park along the side of a road, boon-dock (no hookups), truck stops, friends homes, and park in Walmart parking lots.

Instead of traveling through 8 to 10 states, we will keep it down to about two.

As for our wardrobe issues, 4 shirts, 2 pair of shorts, one sweats outfit, two pair on “no big deal” shoes. Oh, and our security, two guns, my wife and I.... and a German Shepherd dog. Fishing gear included.

Other than gas, we won’t be supporting the tourist industry much this year. I doubt that we will visit a restaurant during this month long trip more than twice.

My Airstream trailer is only 25’ long, so we won’t be able to take our many servants with us.

You see, we have to cut back in preparation for the tax increases we expect to be hit with... thanks to Obama and his POS democrats.

I recognize that, “for now”, I am blessed and more fortunate than some, but for us, I expect to spend only 1/4 (at the most) of what we normally spend on vacation.... even so, I’ll bet we have much more fun that the filthy Obama family and on the day we return, we will have smiles on our faces instead of the scowls those bugs left with on their way back to our White House.

—One last difference in our vacation. I have a total of 62 birds, chickens, ducks and geese. I do this for fun and in readiness for the bad times I believe are on the way. One of my cute 3 month old ducks is sick, so we will be taking her (Frosty) with us on the trip.

Unlike Obama, I won’t be stressed with interruptions on the golf course (I don’t golf), about things I know nothing about and don’t have a clue how to handle, instead, my greatest concern will be how my dog responds to having a duck for a travel partner....yes, I’m crazy, but... no guts, no glory. ;>)

[mewzilla]

Expensive massages, top shelf vodka and five-star hotels: First Lady accused of spending $10m

[rlmorel]

Good Gosh. No kidding, does that sound like someone who enjoys the sound of his own voice, or what?

Actually, I realized I clicked on a link to go to The Mail's website and reading comments below the article: "Expensive massages, top shelf vodka and five-star hotels: First Lady accused of spending $10m in public money on her vacations"

[Liz]

Last year, prior to heading off to a second Martha's Vineyard, Michelle took Sasha on an exotic summer visit to Spain.......a "private mother-daughter" trip with 40 "close" friends and a taxpayer-funded security detail of 68 requiring 30 rooms in "Spain's most exclusive hotel the Villa Padierna, a golf and spa resort located along the coast from Marbella.............going to Spain to spend one-on-one "Mommy and Me" time, was nothing more than a manipulative shield used to suppress well-deserved criticism for a four-day trip rumored to cost $375,000.

Hotel Villa Padierna delivers charm and luxury, everything you’d expect. On a clear day, you can look out over the Mediterranean and see the coast of Africa from the terrace. This charming view sums up the experience perfectly. Where else does the heritage of Spain harmonize with the architecture of a Tuscan palace on twin golf courses? Enjoy Marbella’s tennis, sailing, and fishing – abundant luxury is just a matter of taking your pick.

The hotel hosts 129 guest rooms....travertine bathtubs, high speed Internet, and in-room dining. The opulent Villas take luxury to a higher level, with large terraces, pergola, and sun beds complementing a private swimming pool.

[LouAvul]

I loathe these animals more so than I did the Carters and the Klintons. I didn’t think that was possible.

[Ole Okie]

Moochin’ on up,
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie-eye-eye.

[jazusamo]

Thanks, and no, you're not crazy. :-)

I'd bet you four will enjoy the trip far more than Michelle does her spend fest.

[junta]

It would take about two questions asked of this woman before she would all but admit that this is nothing but a looting of the taxpayers, and that she thinks they deserve it.

[molson209]

Her husband killed Osama Bin Laden and put the whole families lives in danger so she has to take these world trips now because it would be too dangerous when Obama is now longer President.

[CdMGuy]

My suspicion is that after he gets voted out of office next year, a divorce soon will follow. I suspect their marriage is a sham, and that is one of the reasons for the separate plane rides and also the frequent separate Four Star vacations by her. Time will tell.

[Gator113]

“Thanks, and no, you’re not crazy. :-)”

Thanks, but everyone else seems to think I am. LOL

I do love my critters and I figure she has a better chance at getting well with me. I have her on meds, but if she dies, she will die with me instead of on the dirt to rot until my bird/house sitting neighbors find her.

It’s different, but when she gets well, it should be fun and no doubt be the talk of the campgrounds. When at camp and while supervised, she will be in a small portable/collapsable dog fence I bought for her to play in during the day.LOL

She has her very own travel crate on the backseat, that my dog will no doubt think is his very own picnic basket. LOL

Well, I guess I better get off of FR soon as it’s almost time to leave.

Please, save the world while I’m gone...... ;>)

[jazusamo]

I agree. Wanting to be apart and taking separate vacations when living in the WH is not normal behavior. Much of that comes with the job but to intentionally do it shows there’s problems, IMHO.

[dandiegirl]

They have to get out of the WH with all those offensive Christmas trees and decorations- don’t cha know/s

[dandiegirl]

I think they will divorce too. She’ll be mad as hell cause he lost and will not be able to readjust to life without the freebies. They will spend every dime they earn on extravagant bling and in a few years will be dead broke.

[Twinkie]

Nah. The only remark that Michelle hasn’t been quoted as making is “Let them eat cake”. Their actions SCREAM that statement loud and clear. Barack and Michelle gonna make Whitey pay reparations; and we don’t know the half of it yet.

[browniexyz]

But the trip to Spain was worth it. It wasn’t a vacay. She met with Arab leaders there. Why? We’re just the little people, we aren’t sposed to know. Probably picked up cash and other little things no one would want us little people to know about the Arabs supplying to the White House.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Johnny says: "Michelle is getting laaaaaarger!"

[cubreporter]

Bush had his faults but...he NEVER APOLOGIZED FOR OUR COUNTRY.

He accepted his job and never blamed the previous administration.

Bush loved and supported the military and they love and support him.

We DO miss him.

[Fitzy_888]

Obama had to endure Ha’vard with the bourgeoisie kids boosting of the summa’ at Martha’s Vineyard.

Envy inevitably becomes spite.