President Obama took his first ride on his very own, brand-new Air Force One today in his new role. His destination? A House Democrat’s retreat in Williamsburg, Virginia.
I won’t quibble about the fact that the Democrats need to huddle closely together to try and figure out how they’re going to wriggle out of the messy spotlight in which so many now find themselves, and come to consensus on what color smoke to blow over the American people about the so-called “stimulus” bill that is fast becoming an albatross around their necks as public opinion continues to turn against it. But the important question is whether or not you know how far the President traveled today. Any guesses?
According to Google maps, 107 miles.
Yes. A mere 107 miles.
The auto executives were soundly criticized for flying private jets the 524 miles from Detroit to Washington, D.C. for bailout talks but it’s ok for our leader to rally on about “saving energy” from the Orchid Office yet fly a mere 1/5th of that?
One hundred and seven miles.
One hundred and seven measly little miles. That’s the daily commute for some normal, hard-working American citizens.
Give me a break. A smoke break. Heck, at this point, give me a drink, too.
It would have been far less expensive to you and me, the taxpayers, and far more appropriate for him to have rented a bus.
A short bus.