When will he stop long enough to do his job?
At separate events in New York City, the president will raise money both for Bill Owens, a Democrat trying to win a special election in an
upstate New York congressional district, and for the Democratic National Committee. The national party fundraising event alone is expected to generate
between $2 million to $3 million.
What in the hell is this? Phone call house parties that coincide with a rally to stump once again for Obamacare!!
Beyond a $30,400-per-couple dinner for the DNC, Obama will attend a health care rally with tickets starting at $100. His comments at that event
will be pumped live via webcast to house parties around the nation, where supporters plan to call voters and ask them to lobby Congress to pass a
health care reform bill.
Obama's New York sprint also includes a visit with counterterrorism workers to thank them for their efforts. By holding an official event along with
his fundraising, Obama dramatically reduces the cost of presidential travel that's charged to the political campaigns. Taxpayers pick up the rest of
the tab.
And that's just Tuesday.
All on the taxpayers dime.
Meanwhile, Obama is still undecided about Afghanistan strategy and additional troop deployments. He would rather listen to a room full of
fundraisers and fawning supporters than listen to his Generals in the field. If Obama covers his ears long enough maybe his problems will just
disappear.  Reminds me of Tom Hanks in this classic scene from "The Burbs".
[edit on 20-10-2009 by jibeho]
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