As Twitchy reported earlier, despite the fast-approaching fiscal cliff, President Obama can’t be troubled to meet with Congressional leaders. Well, it looks like the country will have to wait a little longer for even a halfhearted show of leadership. While the president is threatening Americans that Republicans will steal their $2000, he’s preparing to embark on a three-week, $4 million Hawaiian vacation. Funded by taxpayers, of course.
The Hawaii Reporter estimates that the total cost of the vacation to Hawaii and federal taxpayers, including funding for travel, staff and protection, is at least $4 million. Obama’s vacations are more expensive than those of previous presidents because of the huge costs to fly Air Force One and an accompanying cargo plane for nine hours or so to Hawaii.
The trip is set for December 17 to January 6. We’re set to reach the edge of the fiscal cliff on January 2. As Obama and the Democrats’ irresponsible policies send us hurtling toward economic disaster, the president and his family will be enjoying their pu pu platters. Maybe they’ll even do a little cliff diving of their own!
Conservatives are absolutely livid:
With the US nearing a fiscal cliff, the Obama's are going on a 20 day- $4 million vacation!
— kylaw74 (@kylaw74) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/PROVIDENCE1791/status/274185213767217152
Obama's plan $4mm, 20 day vacation. They feel our pain….but don't give a hoot.
— Cory (@ConsrvativeCory) November 29, 2012
To the surprise of no one, Obama is leaving for a 20 day 4 million $ vacation the SAME day America goes over the fiscal cliff. How precious.
— Steven Miller (@slmiller222) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/DonnaH1968/status/274184468267413504
https://twitter.com/WallyG1/status/274188429452001280
https://twitter.com/untwin34/status/274176120985878529
@JohnCornyn Obama will get back to you on his Plan after his $4million taxpayer-funded Hawaii Xmas vacation. Remember that is 20 x #my2k
— ShovelReadyArugula (@ShovelReadyArug) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/kybelle1957/status/274195020335173633
@RedAlert Not to mention her out of touch life style! Set an example Obama's stay home. Donate the cost of vacation to tax payers!
— Lana Williams (@Mizylana) November 29, 2012
@CFHeather Obama DOESN'T even deserve a vacation! UGH!
— Freedom Liberty (@ShnitZee) November 29, 2012
@TheDCVince Sure he is….He'll be on a 20 day vacation to Hawaii….as we go over the cliff. What a turd Obama is!
— #Censored Patriot نgardenofthegods (@gardenofthegods) November 29, 2012
Obama's going on 20 day 4 million $ vacation. Can this man show any more clearly how out of touch he is?
— Lana Williams (@Mizylana) November 29, 2012
#Obama continues to destroy the economy, declare war on wealth THEN takes a $4 million vacation to Hawaii. #Teaparty
— ΜΟΛΟΝ ΛΑΒΕ (@ConRendezvous) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/bhdawg/status/274182251363831810
20 Days, $4 Million. "Champaign & caviar!" http://t.co/HtZgIlN2 #obama #vacation
— Ron Dodson (@RonDodson) November 29, 2012
President Obama is spending $4 million of taxpayer money for a Hawaiian vacation.
What would you do with $4 million?#My4Million
— Hair (@SHannitysHair) November 29, 2012
@SpeakerBoehner @nytimes Obama was reelected. Instead of taking his 20 day vacation, he might want to think about doing the job!
— Liane Vinson (@liane2552) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/MiscreantMinx/status/274193991342379010
#my2k Obama's are taking a 20-day, $4 million Hawaiian vacation this Christmas. I haven't taken a real vacation in 5 years.
— Lloyd Christmis ?? #MAGA (@LloydChristmis) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/WallyG1/status/274186739571105793
What's your "fair share" of Obama's $4,000,000 vacation in Hawaii?
— Fector.. (@Fector) November 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/StephenMaco/status/274194780190277632
While Obama’s reckless disregard for Americans’ welfare is nothing short of infuriating — and downright disgusting — this Twitterer does make an interesting point:
People are complaining about Obama's 3-week vacation? Why? We would all be a lot better off if he spent the next 4 years on vacation.
— Run Straight Down (@runstraightdown) November 29, 2012
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