Posted on 12/26/2011 7:06:43 PM PST by MissesBush
News that President Barack Obama arrived in Hawaii this weekend to join his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha in time for a Christmas holiday has been covered by news media worldwide.
The first family and their friends have been enjoying a reclusive 17-day holiday vacation in beach front homes in Kailua, Oahu.
But another powerful politician is here for the holidays as well, albeit on another island and with less media attention.
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, who served as Speaker of the House and is now head of the House minority, is once again spending her Christmas at the exotic Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu in Kona on the island of Hawaii.
Pelosi reportedly plans to spend her Christmas Eve at midnight mass in St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona.
Pelosi spent the last two Christmas holidays in Kona at the same hotel in an elaborate suite that rents for $10,000 a night.
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalais details its luxurious setting and amenities on its web site: Gloriously revitalised, this natural tropical paradise offers more than ever to explore with a newly expanded Spa, beachfront dining, fashion boutiques and new Deluxe Suites, in addition to Jack Nicklaus signature golf. Set on the Big Islands exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition.
Pelosi has her share of allies in Hawaii, including Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who she defended during his successful campaign for governor in 2010. When Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mufi Hannemann claimed during the primary that Abercrombie was not effective in Congress, Pelosi issued a statement calling Abercrombie outstanding, effective and courageous.
Pelosi has been escorted by local police during her last two holiday visits to Hawaii Island at a cost of $34,000 to local taxpayers.
Obamas trip to the island of Oahu has proved much pricier to state and federal taxpayers.
In a Hawaii Reporter story published last week, the total cost (based on what is known) for a 17-day round trip vacation to Hawaii for the President and his family and staff and security is an estimated $4,113,038.
That includes $3,629,622 for separate travel for the president and his family, $151,200 for housing for security, $72,216 for staff to stay in one of Hawaii's most luxurious resorts, the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki, and local police protection and ambulance detail for $260,000.
Why the heck does she get local police protection? She is no longer speaker of the house, she is not in the line of sucession to the presidency.
Yes that is Abercrombie and yes he is a creep.
Hey what are you thinking? Are you trying to poison our Endanger Species Sharks? The only thing if that poor shark ate her he would be barfing up the carcass of Piglosi.
Sharks?
I’ve stayed there a couple of times - nice place. Not worth 10G’s a nite though.
And that could lead to a bit of a botox melt!!
Or trying to coordinate stories with Brian Schatz, the Hawaii Democratic Party chairman who refused to sign a Certification of Nomination saying that Obama was Constitutionally eligible...
Or at least what he signed had that part - as well as the only part required to be included according to HI statute - edited out. Why they did that is a story they need to figure out how to explain - hopefully to Joe Arpaio’s Cold Case Posse.
It forced Pelosi to sign a separate DNC Certification of Nomination for Hawaii - one which swore that Obama is Constitutionally eligible, even though the HI Dept of Health has confirmed that nobody at the DNC even asked to see Obama’s birth certificate. And Abercrombie spilled the beans that they don’t have a birth certificate for Obama in HI - directly to his friend Mike Evans, and indirectly through his reported comments to a columnist for the Star-Advertiser.
So Pelosi, Abercrombie, Schatz, and Obama all have some stories they need to coordinate, together with Janice Okubo and all the other HI bureaucrats who have been covering all the stinky rear ends on this issue.
Just as long as every penny of expense comes from her purse and not the American taxpayer then who cares if she’s in HI.
You can bet Occupy SF will be campaigning for that $100 million hypocrite.
Happy New Year
Ahhh, the 1%. Isn’t it wonderful.
And that insider trading...will it ever be truly abolished?
“You can bet Occupy SF will be campaigning for that $100 million hypocrite.”
Absolutely! The “Occupy” movement was a total scam from day one, in cohoots with a totally corrupted media, the latter of which gets in marchng orders at regular media coordination meeting in the White House.
They are very afraid of what Sheriff Joe is going to come up with...
17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
The promise is definite, but the “when” is not. I'm praying for “soon.”
“Or she could eaten by a shark
Not likely.”
“Professional courtesy... “
Them dang “professionals” “courtesy” is getting old...
Amen to your prayer.
When Pelosi lies she speaks her native tongue, and that should scare the heck out of her. It doesn’t because her conscience is dead. That’s why she can rail against us freaks who still have a conscience.
A 5,518 square foot private democrat party palace with multiple bedrooms that sleeps up to 8 unindicted felons with private pool, etc. in total stolen money luxury.
I hope it has hot and cold running Botox.
“They are very afraid of what Sheriff Joe is going to come up with...”
Finally!
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