Hippocrates all of them.... esp. Obama

[stupidpilot]

We have our flaws, and Europe has theirs. I enjoy Europe, the people, the food and the sights. However I think it would be exponentially harder in Europe to live the lifestyle I enjoy here. It is much more difficult to get ahead. I prefer our flaws to theirs.

Your post was spot on Jet2work!

 

[HA25]

Jet2work, nice post but frankly I just don't see it the way you do.. and a lot of what you itemize actually (in my eyes) favors the EU. Sorry, but I think they're a more "Evolved" society, they trust government, and for the most part it works well for them. American's have a different history, more of a wild west, manifest destiny "do it yourself" which is fine for some... but for me it has (in modern times) lead to the 70 hour work week, the so called "Protestant work ethic" which is an unfair dig against protestants, but generally means that we American's live to work, while the Europeans work to live.. Which is my idea of a life.

 

[KigAir]

It is obvious that the POTUS cannot just take his hybrid down to the local restaurant.

Why not? If the NSA can supply him with a super secure BlackBerry, certainly someone can do the same with a car. Anybody remember when he decided to grab a hotdog for lunch after he was elected?

 

[Fly91]

I'm just saying that yes it is expensive and yes it is unwarranted but he cannot stay holed up in the house all the time.He has to travel and relax. The job is just too stressful to have no down time. At least he took the Gulfstream. Isn't that a good faith gesture? Watching Discovery channel about Airforce One, Bush took the 747 to NY.
So we can all get an idea of what is acceptable over the next 4 years please give us an idea of what is and is not acceptable for the president to do while in office in terms of travel and vacation. I would like to hear your opinion. One trip a year? Two? None? What would you say it is ok?

That piece of dirt Obama and his nasty wife made $2.7 million last year. Their own income from other things plus his salary. In these times of economic hell don't you think it would have been nice if he paid for his damn night out?

Obama has an annual personal travel expense account of $50,000, all presidents get that. He used it all up and then some that night.

Look, it wouldn't be as bad if he didn't read off his teleprompter how everyone has to tighten their belts, no more company trips on private jets to Vegas, no more wild spending.

He's a dirtbag hippo. That jerkoff couldn't go on a date in Washington somewhere.

 

[Fly91]

Bottom line about this date night.

It was in poor taste when millions are out of work and millions are losing their homes, not to mention quite a few suicides over this economy.

If Obama wanted to make some points with people and set one hell of a good example as president, he would have gone out for dinner and a show in Washington. But Obama has fulfilled the only thing he was ever truly interested in, becoming the first black president. His job is done. Well, actually he's the second black president, John Hanson was the first. But that fact was lost in our history.

 

[Northern Lights]

Now it looks like Michelle and the kids are winging off to Paris to meet the Prez after his mid-east trip. Supposedly they are doing something to commemorate the 65th anniversary of landing at Normandy.

 

[JFReservist]

Now it looks like Michelle and the kids are winging off to Paris to meet the Prez after his mid-east trip. Supposedly they are doing something to commemorate the 65th anniversary of landing at Normandy.

Normandy?!?!? Sale at Zara's, 15-30% off if not from the EU (or so the FA's told me).

 

[JFReservist]

Jet2work, nice post but frankly I just don't see it the way you do.. and a lot of what you itemize actually (in my eyes) favors the EU. Sorry, but I think they're a more "Evolved" society, they trust government, and for the most part it works well for them. American's have a different history, more of a wild west, manifest destiny "do it yourself" which is fine for some... but for me it has (in modern times) lead to the 70 hour work week, the so called "Protestant work ethic" which is an unfair dig against protestants, but generally means that we American's live to work, while the Europeans work to live.. Which is my idea of a life.

I would much rather work for myself, maintain my family and (limited) hard earned wealth and not have to be told to fund someone's lifestyle.

Somehow, relaxing after hard work feels better than just relaxing for the sake of a lifestyle choice. But that's me. I'd like to say we can respectfully disagree, but your idea of a bit of socialism being the answer are lightening my wallet... you and yours are stealing from my family. If you need help in a pinch, that's what charity is for. If you are pinching me to get out of working hard for what you want, that's what a Kimber is for.

Cheers...

 

[HA25]

I would much rather work for myself, maintain my family and (limited) hard earned wealth and not have to be told to fund someone's lifestyle.

Somehow, relaxing after hard work feels better than just relaxing for the sake of a lifestyle choice. But that's me. I'd like to say we can respectfully disagree, but your idea of a bit of socialism being the answer are lightening my wallet... you and yours are stealing from my family. If you need help in a pinch, that's what charity is for. If you are pinching me to get out of working hard for what you want, that's what a Kimber is for.

Cheers...

I think the whole argument went over your head.. it's not about lazy.. Would you deny that Germany builds the best cars? or France, some of the best luxury goods? They're able to make some of the finest things in the world, grow huge corporations and yet keep their workweek to 35-37 hours and provide a complete cradle to grave safety net for their entire population.

But that's fine, we'll just have to agree to disagree.

 

[fob727]

Don't worry, FMS. Our "annointed one" is going to take care of that.