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Group sues S S for cost of Malia Obama?s spring br
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Group sues Secret Service for cost of Malia Obama's spring break trip to Mexico
A watchdog group with a history of exposing the taxpayer costs of President Obama's vacations is now suing the Secret Service for records detailing how much it cost the agency to protect first daughter Malia Obama when she traveled to Mexico for spring break earlier this year.
It's a trip that the White House has famously tried to keep out of the news.
The group Judicial Watch announced on Tuesday that it has filed the lawsuit, known as Judicial Watch v. U.S. Secret Service, for the records. The agency has so far, according to the group, not responded to a Freedom of Information Act request made on March 29.
The White House has gone out of its way to stop news outlets from reporting on the trip. When Malia Obama went on the Mexico vacation in March, the White House reportedly forced a number of news organizations to remove their stories online reporting on the trip.
"From the beginning of the administration, the White House has asked news outlets not to report on or photograph the Obama children when they are not with their parents and there is no vital news interest," Kristina Schake, a spokeswoman for first lady Michelle Obama, said at the time. "We have reminded outlets of this request in order to protect the privacy and security of these girls."
According to the group's request, it wants, "Any and all records regarding, concerning, or related to the expenditure of U.S. Government funds to provide security and/or any other services for Malia Obama and any companions during her March 2012 visit to Mexico."
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A watchdog group with a history of exposing the taxpayer costs of President Obama's vacations is now suing the Secret Service for records detailing how much it cost the agency to protect first daughter Malia Obama when she traveled to Mexico for spring break earlier this year.
It's a trip that the White House has famously tried to keep out of the news.
The group Judicial Watch announced on Tuesday that it has filed the lawsuit, known as Judicial Watch v. U.S. Secret Service, for the records. The agency has so far, according to the group, not responded to a Freedom of Information Act request made on March 29.
The White House has gone out of its way to stop news outlets from reporting on the trip. When Malia Obama went on the Mexico vacation in March, the White House reportedly forced a number of news organizations to remove their stories online reporting on the trip.
"From the beginning of the administration, the White House has asked news outlets not to report on or photograph the Obama children when they are not with their parents and there is no vital news interest," Kristina Schake, a spokeswoman for first lady Michelle Obama, said at the time. "We have reminded outlets of this request in order to protect the privacy and security of these girls."
According to the group's request, it wants, "Any and all records regarding, concerning, or related to the expenditure of U.S. Government funds to provide security and/or any other services for Malia Obama and any companions during her March 2012 visit to Mexico."
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The First Tourist family continues to rack up bills spending taxpayer money for their personal amusement. Then we hear the Empty Suit preach about how out of touch Romney is.
+1[xx(]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
He certainly has done more. Nothing new, patently, but most certainly more.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
Just because they all do it, does not make it right. Our elected officials act like kings and queens, jetting around the globe on our dime while they wring their hands in false anguish about the plight of the middle class. What a bunch of scumbags...and we, the taxpayers, have allowed our Federal government to balloon out of control. Congress is filled with liars, cheats, phonies and crooks and we keep on paying their salaries, perks and benefits.[xx(]
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
Just because they all do it, does not make it right. Our elected officials act like kings and queens, jetting around the globe on our dime while they wring their hands in false anguish about the plight of the middle class. What a bunch of scumbags...and we, the taxpayers, have allowed our Federal government to balloon out of control. Congress is filled with liars, cheats, phonies and crooks and we keep on paying their salaries, perks and benefits.[xx(]
No arguement from me. I was just pointing out that Obummer aint no different or better (or worse) than all the rest.
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
He certainly has done more. Nothing new, patently, but most certainly more.
Tell me again, how many trips to the ranch did "W" make while in the white house? Every one had SS protection.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
He certainly has done more. Nothing new, patently, but most certainly more.
Tell me again, how many trips to the ranch did "W" make while in the white house? Every one had SS protection.
Why don't we look at just the amount of debt racked up? Bush to the tune of 3 trillion in 8 years. Obama to the tune of nearly 15 trillion in under 4.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by the middle
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
He certainly has done more. Nothing new, patently, but most certainly more.
Tell me again, how many trips to the ranch did "W" make while in the white house? Every one had SS protection.
Why don't we look at just the amount of debt racked up? Bush to the tune of 3 trillion in 8 years. Obama to the tune of nearly 15 trillion in under 4.
Uhmm...ya, NO.......your number are WAAAAAYYYYYY off there, try again.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by the middle
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
He certainly has done more. Nothing new, patently, but most certainly more.
Tell me again, how many trips to the ranch did "W" make while in the white house? Every one had SS protection.
Why don't we look at just the amount of debt racked up? Bush to the tune of 3 trillion in 8 years. Obama to the tune of nearly 15 trillion in under 4.
Uhmm...ya, NO.......your number are WAAAAAYYYYYY off there, try again.
You're right. I meant that Bush had increased the debt by 3 trillion in 8 years and Obama increased our debt up to 15 trillion, an increase of only 5 trillion. Sorry. Either way, Obama has done more, and that was my point.[xx(]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
GROUP SUES SECRET SERVICE TO RECOUP COSTS FOR MALIA OBAMA SPRING BREAK TRIP...
... SECOND GROUP SUES THE FIRST GROUP TO RECOUP COSTS FOR WASTING THE COURT'S TIME WITH A FRIVOLOUS, ATTENTION-GRABBING, AND ULTIMATELY FRUITLESS BULLS#!+ CASE.
Judicial Watch: wasting your time and tax dollars by clogging up the courts so we can grab some headlines!!!!
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
Just because they all do it, does not make it right. Our elected officials act like kings and queens, jetting around the globe on our dime while they wring their hands in false anguish about the plight of the middle class.
What a bunch of scumbags...and we, the taxpayers, have allowed our Federal government to balloon out of control.
Congress is filled with liars, cheats, phonies and crooks
and we keep on paying their salaries, perks and benefits.[xx(]
While this is ALL true... I believe as well.
I also ask... Who's really worse?
Is it the liars, cheats, phonies and crooks that fill government...?
Or the idiots (we... 'The PEOPLE') that continue to place 'em ALL there...
... in position to rape the good of American Society...?
The ONLY way this is ever going to change for the better...
Is to eliminate government's ability to perpetuate the lying, cheating, thievery, and continued falsehoods...
By getting rid of career politicians and ALL that "it" allows...
If a member of government doesn't uphold the Constitution... Vote him out and put someone else in.
Limit ALL governmental terms to a maximum of four years... PERIOD.
Continue to do this until... ALL of government understands just WHO is in charge.
WE THE PEOPLE....
quote:Originally posted by CS8161
quote:Originally posted by the middle
The only thing the taxpayers paid for was the SS protection. The rest was paid for out of big ears pocket. They CANT opt out of SS protection....the SS will not allow it. Thats the perks of the office no matter who has it. Besides, I want the POTUS family protected no matter where they go, because they are the worlds biggest targets.
You people need to get a life. Big ears hasnt done anything, or any more of it, then any other POTUS has done.
Just because they all do it, does not make it right. Our elected officials act like kings and queens, jetting around the globe on our dime while they wring their hands in false anguish about the plight of the middle class.
What a bunch of scumbags...and we, the taxpayers, have allowed our Federal government to balloon out of control.
Congress is filled with liars, cheats, phonies and crooks
and we keep on paying their salaries, perks and benefits.[xx(]
While this is ALL true... I believe as well.
I also ask... Who's really worse?
Is it the liars, cheats, phonies and crooks that fill government...?
Or the idiots (we... 'The PEOPLE') that continue to place 'em ALL there...
... in position to rape the good of American Society...?
The ONLY way this is ever going to change for the better...
Is to eliminate government's ability to perpetuate the lying, cheating, thievery, and continued falsehoods...
By getting rid of career politicians and ALL that "it" allows...
If a member of government doesn't uphold the Constitution... Vote him out and put someone else in.
Limit ALL governmental terms to a maximum of four years... PERIOD.
Continue to do this until... ALL of government understands just WHO is in charge.
WE THE PEOPLE....
Only a well organized revolution will change things for the better. If everyone in the USA who pays taxes and works, refused to send in a tax return what would, what could the IRS do?? Lock everyone up? At some point, the people need to take back the federal gov't from the people who love power and money too much to voluntarily give it up.
I can see the headlines now:
GROUP SUES SECRET SERVICE TO RECOUP COSTS FOR MALIA OBAMA SPRING BREAK TRIP...
... SECOND GROUP SUES THE FIRST GROUP TO RECOUP COSTS FOR WASTING THE COURT'S TIME WITH A FRIVOLOUS, ATTENTION-GRABBING, AND ULTIMATELY FRUITLESS BULLS#!+ CASE.
Judicial Watch: wasting your time and tax dollars by clogging up the courts so we can grab some headlines!!!!
Yep +1[:(]
That's different from asking President Bush not to visit his home a few times.
Plus, I bet there's a difference in cost since it is Cancun.
"The country's suffering, so YOU KNOW WHAT?!?! I'M GONNA BUY MY FAMILY A PARTY!!!"
If we stopped paying taxes I think the government would declare a state of emergency and start seizing assets.
They don't have to control every square foot of countryside, they can just grab some major banks.
I have a feeling maybe a few percent of staunch conservatives are as prepared to bug out as the army.