BY MALIA ZIMMERMAN – 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 attended 9 p.m. mass in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona.
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s 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 Island’s 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.
Obama’s 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.
You can stay at Holiday Inn for under 100 bucks a night……….what the hell is wrong with that.
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I am so sick to death of this elitist garbage running our country. They are the height of arrogance. $10,000 per night? Hey Palosi, don’t you realize there are millions in this country who can’t pay their mortgage or rent? Do you give a flying damn that kids are going hungry? You people are disgusting and need to be booted from office as soon as possible. During good times I say to those with money, knock your socks off, but, with things as bad as they are, show a little compassion. Be a little discreet. Nancy baby, you may have millions of dollars, but, you are utterly worthless as far as I’m concerned.
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What’s wrong with Nancy staying at a ritzy hotel? She’s rich! She, like Harry F. Reid, has helped herself and her family into legal money making deals over many years. By the way, insider trading is perfectly legal for Congress. Bet you didn’t know that.
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You gotta understand… Obammy is the greatest black president we’ve ever had! And Pelahoussie is the most articulate and intelligent democratic representative in the house. They are just common working folk and surely you don’t begrudge them taking a small little vacation. You don’t think we should pay for it? I mean, they are just like us.
Maybe he is looking for his real birth certificate! That or paying off the officials in Hawaii who manufactured the one he presented to the public. I’ll bet it’s even on file now!
Mark my words folks, and now I’m serious. While this imposter in chief has already had more vacation time during his tenure in office than most of us will ever see in our lifetimes, you ain’t seen nothin yet! Obammy in 2012 will be vacationing more than he ever did before. Think of Fred Sanford on steroids. Michele will probably not be in the West Wing all year!
I promise!
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