Michelle........let them eat cake

[Leaf]

You seem like a reasonable person. I like that

I'm glad but you probably like dick even more.

[markseven]

Yes, it does, And i have said before that i think a little more discretion wouldn't hurt. Fwiw, alot of that 5mil came from books, hes still receiving the same amount for being president.

Still, i really cant get that upset about something like this when looking at our country as a whole. And, before joshh chimes in, its really not a slippery slope argument either.

You seem like a reasonable person. I like that

[Leaf]

It's a waste of money period. Just because it's a small amount of money in the large scheme of things makes it okay? Add that up to all the things you could say that about.

We are paying for this shit. It's just become normal. That doesn't mean it's okay.

She also has a huge staff.

compared to your waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles small staff buddy? grow up n quit bitching your probably mad cuz you dont get shit for money buddy.

[Stephen]

;)


The President is a leader more than anything else, and leading by example is a great way to console, calm and motivate your subordinates or in this case the American people. If the company I work for was cutting benefits, perks, and pay while increasing quotas and work hours, I would be a little upset if the CEO (not the owner) was spending company resources on remodeling his office or signing up for a golf tournament while employees are getting laid off. Does that make sense?

The Obamas made upward of 5 million last year, btw.

Yes, it does, And i have said before that i think a little more discretion wouldn't hurt. Fwiw, alot of that 5mil came from books, hes still receiving the same amount for being president.

Still, i really cant get that upset about something like this when looking at our country as a whole. And, before joshh chimes in, its really not a slippery slope argument either.

[markseven]

You and many others are so dense that you don't know that the point is to SERVE...not be served, Pal......lol.

Werd. Public Servants. In recent history people would take a pay cut if they went from the private sector to a Gov job.

[Stephen]

If we are using the example of CEOs anyway, even the most basic of management methods will tell you that keeping employees happy, at all levels. Its why you have the water cooler and the coffee machine in the break room. Its part of why sweat shop products suck. Take google for example, a fairly successful company. The perks there are HUGE for all employees. Pool tables, Gyms, lots of breaks and freebies, the list goes on..


Sure, it would be a good gesture for him to cut pay, and some of the perks, but i'm not convinced it would actually HELP the country aside from the kind gesture/ image.

[markseven]

Exactly. Just this alone would give any President support and show he understands the common American. Even though he's still treated extremely well.

;)

Every halfway decent job has perks. This one does too, as it should. Compared to CEOs and the like, the president doesn't even make great money. Working the president like a 5 dollar hooker doesn't seem like its going to help are country either, bud.

The President is a leader more than anything else, and leading by example is a great way to console, calm and motivate your subordinates or in this case the American people. If the company I work for was cutting benefits, perks, and pay while increasing quotas and work hours, I would be a little upset if the CEO (not the owner) was spending company resources on remodeling his office or signing up for a golf tournament while employees are getting laid off. Does that make sense?

The Obamas made upward of 5 million last year, btw.

[joshh]

Every halfway decent job has perks. This one does too, as it should. Compared to CEOs and the like, the president doesnt even make great money. Working the president like a 5 dollar hooker doesn't seem like its going to help are country either, bud.

You and many others are so dense that you don't know that the point is to SERVE...not be served, Pal......lol.

[Stephen]

Holy shit you can't miss the point anymore than this....LMFAO.

Every halfway decent job has perks. This one does too, as it should. Compared to CEOs and the like, the president doesnt even make great money. Working the president like a 5 dollar hooker doesn't seem like its going to help are country either, bud.

[joshh]

If I were the Pres, I would put on indefinite hold:

• Vacations
• New clothes
• Outings to fancy shin digs
• Lavish anything
• This list is far from comprehensive

And if the wife and kids absolutely needed a break from fantastic WH food, spacious, airy WH accommodations and local attractions, etc. I would send them to one of the many breathtaking and relaxing destinations right here in the USA. If you're gonna spend that kind of coin on getaway, spend it here, don't redistribute our wealth (tax dollars) overseas.

Exactly. Just this alone would give any President support and show he understands the common American. Even though he's still treated extremely well.

[markseven]

If I were the Pres, I would put on indefinite hold:

• Vacations
• New clothes
• Outings to fancy shin digs
• Lavish anything
• This list is far from comprehensive

And if the wife and kids absolutely needed a break from fantastic WH food, spacious, airy WH accommodations and local attractions, etc. I would send them to one of the many breathtaking and relaxing destinations right here in the USA. If you're gonna spend that kind of coin on getaway, spend it here, don't redistribute our wealth (tax dollars) overseas.

[joshh]

Not really. Its protocol for security. There are better ways to save money in this country than skimp on security, or fuck, even the coffee.

Holy shit you can't miss the point anymore than this....LMFAO.

[Stephen]

Not really. Its protocol for security. There are better ways to save money in this country than skimp on security, or fuck, even the coffee.

[joshh]

I'm actually okay with the .4 cents i paid to ensure none of the first family gets killed.

Missing the point yet again....not surprising.

[Stephen]

I'm actually okay with the .4 cents i paid to ensure none of the first family gets killed.