Reporter to Gibbs: Um, why do taxpayers have to pay for Obama date night?
posted at 8:25 pm on June 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
Because shut up, that’s why. Gibbs happily ducks the question of cost — it was at least $24,000, which admittedly is just one grain of sand in the vast desert of Hopenchange spending — but see the second clip below for a more spirited defense from Captain Legthrill. As usual, he’s wrong. No one begrudges The One his right to conduct presidential business from Camp David or Chicago or wherever he pleases. What grates is the needless expense for pure recreation in another city when D.C. would have done just as well. A venial sin, to be sure, but a sin nonetheless given how the media would have demagogued the hell out of Bush for behaving similarly. If you want conservatives to lighten up, address your double standards first.
Oh, also, you’ll be pleased to know that one of America’s richest men has decided the annual presidential salary of $400,000 per year isn’t “much.”
Update: The Daily Mail estimates total cost to be $73,000.
“He better have liked the play,” one angry passenger supposedly said about Obama. When the ferry passed Pier 11 and people caught a glimpse of one of the presidential helicopters, another traveler was overheard saying, “There’s your tax dollars at work!”
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Oh wow! One can only hope that whiner was a NYC lib feeling the shaft they just got!
ladyingray on June 1, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Someone is not going to be invited back onto Air Force One.
shibumi on June 1, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Chrissy…culture…interests outside the White House…you are unfreakin’ believable!
ladyingray on June 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
My favorite aspect of this was reading about all the people who were unable to get to their shows because the secret service kept so many streets blocked off.
Apparently there were a lot of restaurants that couldn’t turn over their customers, either because of secret service restrictions, thus crippling their income for the evening.
Good to be the king.
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Did he pay for dinner? For tickets??
LEBA on June 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Silence Peons!
Defector01 on June 1, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Yeah, after the hell Democrats and the MSM gave Gov.Palin for the wardrobe bought by RNC, they’d better start getting tough with Obama for this travesty. He should re-imburse the state.
OTOH, I’m also breathlessly waiting for Politico to out the rexpense list for this “date.” Crickets chirping.
promachus on June 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Allah, I’m glad you got to the heart of the matter at the very beginning………….
Seven Percent Solution on June 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
That shalt not question the King!
JammieWearingFool on June 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Mikey isn’t going to do anything butt kiss Ogabe’s A$$ in front of the good dumocrat voters of NYC….
Caper29 on June 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM
In these times is it not best to lead by example? I wonder what laid off auto workers think.
CWforFreedom on June 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Totally ridiculous. I don’t get why they think they can get away with this. You get a good salary and you don’t need to spend it on anything. (Nor are you expected to spend it.) Go check out some fancy places in DC first, and do it on your dime. It’s not like you will even notice the price.
radiofreevillage on June 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM
That Gibbs response was painful to watch.
Stumbling and stammering.
When will someone ask about the enviro damage caused for a dinner date?
artist on June 1, 2009 at 8:35 PM
I bet Chrissy Legthrill wishes HE were Obamas date that night.
I would however, just for ammo, like to know the cost for Dubya to go to Crawford, since I’m sure it was far cheaper than the one night trip to Broadway.
VoxRobotica on June 1, 2009 at 8:35 PM
The money spent on that “date” was probably equivalent to more than one family’s yearly income.
Hope and change
clnurnberg on June 1, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Wow, Chris Matthews, don’t talk with your mouth full, dude.
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Idk about calling Broadway culture anymore…
…not since Disney started making musicals…
bluelightbrigade on June 1, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Looked to me like he was working on the other side.
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Wonder how the folks in Las Vegas are feeling about this, after Obama’s comments about Las Vegas travel.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 8:38 PM
It was a distraction from his recent Gitmo decision, now he will need another distraction from this one.
rob verdi on June 1, 2009 at 8:40 PM
The Liberals have said,America is in a Crisis,a great
depression if you will,Americans are losing their jobs,.
their homes,
and what does POTUSA do,fires up Air Force one,and heads
to New York,and with Omama Obama in hand,takes in a play,
and paints the town red,so to speak!
But average Americans must tighten up their belts and
make sacrifices for the greater good!
Meanwhile,with the blessings of the Liberal Party,Hopey
is busy partying!
Is Obama out of touch,with reality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on June 1, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I should have never clicked on the Matthews clip…
…but at least now I remember why I don’t watch NBC or MSNBC
bluelightbrigade on June 1, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Painting the town red. I like that. Suggest that Woodward use that as his summary of Obama’s life.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Matthews calls criticism of the Obama in Chief “anti-intellectualism”? Intellectualism? … really?
Wow … I guess everybody just needs to STFU and stop trying to find out how our employees are spending our money. Apparently that would qualify as “pro-intellectualism” in Chrissy’s book.
cruadin on June 1, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Seriously! If anything is going to give me ODS it will be that, the utter, ballsy hypocracy of the left. That they expect us to take this quietly is too much.
4shoes on June 1, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I just can’t. I have genetically low blood pressure, I’d like to keep it that way.
4shoes on June 1, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Chris Matthews is a friggin idiot.
therightwinger on June 1, 2009 at 8:48 PM
All that Hopenchange spending is supposed to fix the economy, right? Obama says it’s for the greater good (snicker).
But I’ll tell you what this grain of sand is. This grain of sand is a proud display of conspicuous consumption of our hard earned money. Straight up.
Dee2008 on June 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I have $10 to my name but I’m sure glad the obozos had a great time in NYC.
txag92 on June 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Why did his Obamaness need 2 additional plane loads of Press to accompany him on a ‘date’? I mean, when I was dating, I usually managed without even one plane load of reporters:
AUINSC on June 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Um, MO looks like she had one too many martini’s. She doesn’t look quite as glamorous (or graceful) at the end of the night as she does at the beginning.
ctmom on June 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Obama should go to N.Y. every night. It would serve them right for voting for him.
BDavis on June 1, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I’d much rather have a President that makes good policy, rather than a “cultured” President. Who frickin cares if BO and his lame a** wife have interests outside of their own backyard. Why do liberals care about such inane things??
Callie C. on June 1, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Who is Chrissy Matthews talking to?
ctmom on June 1, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Jeez…My wife and I will be celebrating our 31st anniversary in a few days. I’d like a free trip to New York City, a Broadway play, a security detail, helicopters at my beck and call. What? $24,000? How about a dozen roses and dinner at Outback honey? Maybe I can get Obama to chip in on my date since I helped pay for his. Hope and change honey. I hope, when all is said and done, I’ll get some change back.
sdd on June 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
I wonder if her clothes scream when she walks into her closet……
HornetSting on June 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM
America is a downright mean country, don’tcha know? How dare the lowly peasants question her majesty’s date night expense……when they should be checking their tire pressure & thermostat settings and taking a smaller piece of the pie.
Ris4victory on June 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Who was the reporter that asked the question and then actually followed up with an even tougher question? That was amazing, and almost unprecedented.
Loxodonta on June 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Here in Toledo we recently laid off 75 cops. Dear Leader’s date night could have kept another officer on the streets for a year.
rbj on June 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM
This wasn’t their first out of town date night since he took the oath of office.
Don’t forget the Valentine’s dinner in Chicago–Air Force One, Secret Service, et al. to go to their “special” restaurant in Chicago.
Margee on June 1, 2009 at 9:01 PM
“Pissant,” Matthews? You are lower than low and haven’t the capability of being an ethical journalist. Why not ask for Gibbs’s job? You have about the same caliber of cluelessness, but your delivery is more pompous.
MSNBC is one free DNC-Obama campaign ad.
And BTW, Chrissie, the only “interests” that Obama has are those that stroke his own ego. Bush didn’t need cameras on himself when he was reading books, even if you didn’t think that he was “intellectual” enough to do so.
onlineanalyst on June 1, 2009 at 9:02 PM
First time I’ve heard Gibbs not be snarky when asked a real question. Interesting.
Rusty Shackleford on June 1, 2009 at 9:02 PM
But it’s Camelot 2.0!
eforhan on June 1, 2009 at 9:03 PM
An executive earning 400 grand a year in a large city decides to use not 1, but 3 company jets to take his wife to dinner and a show in another large city. Doesn’t this administration fire and/or prosecute private citizens for doing that?
TubbyHubby on June 1, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Quite you ingrates don’t you understand how privileged you are to be alive in the age of the Obama?
Jdripper on June 1, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Second the head-scratching about having the MSM whores come along for the date, WTF is that about?
The Ogabe’s really are trying to recreate Camelot, except the constantly scowling Mrs. Ogabe isn’t exactly mirroring Jackie.
Bishop on June 1, 2009 at 9:06 PM
I don’t begrudge them a date night.
I do, however, begrudge them a date night that costs tax payers tens of thousands of dollars.
Guess what? You’re the President! It’s never going to be cheap when you fly somewhere. It’s not like NY is a town in the middle of nowhere that the President is never going to go during his presidency. Plan a Broadway date night to coincide with a trip you’re already going to have to take.
Otherwise, realize that, as a public servant, you do not get to do whatever you want whenever you want without criticism for your excesses. You can’t fly to NY on your own without all of your security and aids. You shouldn’t fly there on the public’s dime with all of your security and aids for a date night. It’s one of the hassles that comes with the job.
JadeNYU on June 1, 2009 at 9:07 PM
What’s a penny per family tacked on to the $2,000,000 or so they each owe? Hey Obama… here’s two pennies… go take Michelle to a museum.
LibTired (KO) on June 1, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Loxodonta at 9pm
I’m hoping this is a trend, that some of the media folks who have seen the crap from this guy will realize they’ve got a lot of us little guys rooting them on when they ask questions that deserve to be asked.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Not quite. The article estimates that to be just the cost of the three airplanes that transported the Obamas, plus various aides and reporters. There was also the (as yet unknown and unrevealed) cost of the two helicopters, plus the (as yet unknown and unrevealed) cost of the NY police officers who had to block off traffic and provide additional security. So we’re talking about a total cost of well over $100,000 taxpayer dollars — just for a “date night” of a few hours. This kind of extravagant spending (of our money) from a man who lectures the rest of us about the need to make sacrifices, and to live within our means.
And we’re all looking forward to seeing the final tally of how much the Obamas’ “date night” cost us taxpayers. We know how much Obama supports transparency and accountability in government.
Lousy hypocrite.
AZCoyote on June 1, 2009 at 9:10 PM
So uh…how WAS the play Mr. President?
(What’d they go see anyway?)
Sarjex on June 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM
They could have asked to borrow the DVD’s they gave Gordon Brown and spent the whole night at home snacking on popcorn in bed watching movies. Wouldn’t even have had to pay for the movies.
But I guess they’d have to build a bigger bedroom to accommodate 2 planeloads of reporters and aides to watch them.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Presidents, whether they have a (D) or an (R) by their name, should NEVER go to NYC. It costs metro NYC millions in lost productivity from the all day traffic jams its causes…
phreshone on June 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Contrast this with Bush sneaking off with nobody knowing anything about it so he could go encourage our troops in Iraq.
Two different mentalities.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Is Chrissy Matthews really that fricking STUPID? Yes, it’s great the President has interests but it’s not my responsibility to pay for them!
And another thing, candidate Obama promised to take his wife to a show in NYC. The American taxpayer made no such promise.
Chrissy, you’ll have to pull your head out of your arse at some point. Why don’t you and the overpaid buffoon that comes on after you pay the tab for this “interest”, if it’s no big thing.
jack herman on June 1, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Culture is not going to a dinner, and a play that feeds your world view.
theboss on June 1, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Most states have strict ethics codes for use of funds and assets that apply to their Governors and elected officials (just ask Palin), that’s because elected officials owe it to their constituents not to use taxpayers money for their personal indulgence. It’s a shame it has to be spelled out on any level but most people would assume the President would have enough sense not to take advantage of assets paid for by the taxpayer on such a viable level.
lowandslow on June 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM
These slugs actually have an opportunity to become journalists if they have the stones to do it.
thomasaur on June 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM
The reason the trip is important is because he did it to rub America’s nose in it. He could have done it many other ways that weren’t as obvious.
But rubbing our noses in it gives his brainless supporters an extra thrill.
notagool on June 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM
The next question for a reporter to ask: And what exactly are YOU willing to sacrifice for the better good of America?
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Trying to figure out who this wonderful reporter is, the only other report I found that mentions this exchange is by Michael McAuliff, of the Daily News Washington Bureau.
Could Michael McAuliff also be the questioner? He deserves a medal!
Loxodonta on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
And they went to see a play about how bad life was for blacks in America.
Inspiring stuff, all around.
SPAMALOT would have been more fitting.
profitsbeard on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
A play about the trials and tribulations of former slaves in the early 20th Century. They couldn’t be more of a liberal cliche if they worked at it.
How much you want to bet that they ended the evening feeling extra hostile toward the country?
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Well, Chrissy, why don’t you pick up the tab for the date night!!! The rest of us are tightening our belts bracing for the onslaught of inflation and further economic decline caused by your leg-thrill. Instead of concentrating on culture…read an economics book!
ice princess on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Who was watching the kids?
SouthernGent on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Is that even possible?
sherry on June 1, 2009 at 9:22 PM
How much you want to bet that they ended the evening feeling extra hostile toward the country?
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 9:21 PM
>>>>>>>>
I feel a new wave of talk about reparations coming on…
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:23 PM
This is only the beginning. He is going to shove it in our face every chance he gets. He will do as he pleases, when he pleases, on our dime. In his mind it is time to even up for past injustices. The more visible the effort the more he will enjoy the lesson.
So, what will anyone do about it? He won, we lost, and we will continue to lose. Or so he believes.
I believe that international and domestic events will conspire, rather soon, to bring Obama back to some level of reality, assuming that is at all possible. He will need someone to blame.
Yoop on June 1, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Probably not, but it must be exhausting so I’m sure they need the reinforcement that plays like that provide.
Kensington on June 1, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Chrissy probably has an Obama Blow Up Doll
deedtrader on June 1, 2009 at 9:25 PM
We should charge them carbon credits unless they use a bike to get around. I can just see Barry trying to look around and steer while MO rides on the handlebars. lol
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Can anyone post footage of Obama criticizing the Auto Execs for taking private planes to the hearings earlier this year?
Dpet on June 1, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I guess jetting off to NYC sure beats sitting around the campfire in your backyard, because you can’t afford electricity and gas, and heating up a can of spam and pork and beans.
Chrissy better watch out, the peasants are restless and a certain tingly leg might be removed and used to beat the batcrap out of him……you never know. Crazies are out and about, full of spam and anger.
HornetSting on June 1, 2009 at 9:27 PM
You’re right. They’re used to getting their reinforcements from the front pew of Wright’s church. Maybe they were having withdrawals.
sherry on June 1, 2009 at 9:28 PM
“I like having a president who takes his wife up to Broadway.”
In addition to Captain Legthrill we can now add “Jazz Hands” or “Waiting For Obama“
The Ugly American on June 1, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Dinning at a local, chic organic restaurant: Check
Going to a play about slavery: Check
Making the taxpayers pay for your date during tough economic times: 73,000 dollars+
Living up to liberal cliches, and stereotypes: Priceless
theboss on June 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Normally for the taxpayers to foot the bill there has to be something “official” in the trip. What was it? Maybe the $73K came out of Porkulus so it qualified as stimulus thereby making it official.
Cindy Munford on June 1, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I’ll take the campfire and beans, thnx anyway.
thomasaur on June 1, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Chris Matthews…seriously…i expect you of all people to get up in it on this…oh wait…i forgot your are too busy being on your news washing the Presidents
golfballs…BillaryMcBush on June 1, 2009 at 9:16 PM
FIFY
sdd on June 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Does anyone remember Barbara Walters whining about not being able to cross a NYC street when President Bush’s motorcade was scheduled to pass by? Bush was in the city on national business at the time.
onlineanalyst on June 1, 2009 at 9:33 PM
SpongeBob Squarepants.
jimmy2shoes on June 1, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Class shows. People are on the street, those with jobs worried every day…and Bama runs off to NY because his cutie wants her promise fulfilled.
Not as bad as Mugabe’s 85th birthday last year by a long shot, but an interesting look into what he thinks is “empathy”.
If this behavior is “empathetic”, I think I would prefer “indifference”. At least it would be an honest screwing, instead of the crap this self-approving knave hands out for wisdom and care of his fellow man.
But, Michelle said “I want it now, and not the Maypo.” President Pantywaist complied.
The English just fired several MP’s for stuff like this. Are we so dull we cannot do better?
Harry Schell on June 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Me too. I suddenly feel like rubbing two sticks together in the middle of the living room. hmmmmm.
Spam and beans in the pantry….let’s party, saur.
HornetSting on June 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM
As a few have already stated, I wouldn’t have had a problem with this if:
a. The left didn’t flip out and the media demagogue every time Bush dared to step foot outside of DC.
b. Obama wasn’t constantly jetsetting around the country telling everyone to sacrifice.
smfoushee on June 1, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Where are the trolls to defend Lord and Lady Obama?
Right_of_Attila on June 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I never thought I could relate to it but I am now beginning to understand what the people of the Phillipines felt like every time they watched Imelda go shoe-shopping. How long before we can oust our dictator?
sherry on June 1, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Michelle really wanted to go to the Baxter Building because she was itching for a rematch with the Thing.
Jim Treacher on June 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Mercy. Please.
BobMbx on June 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Where are the trolls to defend Lord and Lady Obama?
Right_of_Attila on June 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Unfortunately, AP banned most of them; we’re left with growabrain and that’s about it.
Bishop on June 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM
We’re out here ROLLING PENNIES and this SOB is flying to NYC for dinner and a play! It’s coming folks!!! It’s coming!!!
Dread Pirate Roberts VI on June 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Sheer brilliance.
Yeah, $78k is more than my husband and I make combined.
Obama is a thug who obviously thinks he’s holier than thou.
Oink on June 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM
These people are contemptible. What stopped him from fulfilling his promise between 11/4/08 and 1/20/09? A dearth of Afro-centric entertainment in the Big Apple or just a reluctance to pay for it themselves?
califcon on June 1, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I saw how the Filipinos felt about Fidel Marcos and Imelda. The peace was kept only thru ruthless suppression of dissent. The Provost Marshals would beat anyone who got out of line around the Navy bases, or protested Fidel and Imelda. Eva and Juan Peron were similarly protected……. until those around them saw what thieves and crooks they truly were and allowed the dissent to grow.
Dictators sow the seeds of their own downfall through the way they treat those around them, and make them feel betrayed, and like “little people” of the world. Their attitude of arrogance, and privileged behavior disgusts the people of their own countries, and causes hardened hearts and hatred amongst their own disciples. Once those disciples get a clue about the even harder feelings behind those of us who are oppressed (and believe me, we conservatives are beginning to be oppressed by the demonization of ourselves, and the growing tax burdens placed on us by stupid politicians and fawning journalists), they run and hide like the cowards they always have been, and abandon their Messiah like a used condom.
And make no mistake, this man and this woman are sowing the seeds of their own downfall, as quickly as they can. They are arrogant, non empathetic, tone deaf when it comes to political images, and thieving ratfaced bastards when it comes to corruption. They feed the unions, Dhimmicratic thugs and crooks, pork spewing politicians and communist and socialist groups before they care for the American people’s most basic needs.
Their day, their hour is coming…. because they don’t know how to behave, and they most certainly don’t know how to lead.
Support your local Tea Parties, and organize, organize, organize. Speak up EVERY time you hear someone loudly admire the administration in public. Inundate their websites, letters to the editors, and suggestion boxes with complaints about the attitudes and behavior of King Obambi and Queen Marie Michelle Antoinette Obama.
They are heading the American train down the track of destruction and mayhem and they do not recognize they are the cause.
I fart in their general direction. But I will organize and speak out. Now and forever.
Subsunk
Subsunk on June 1, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I read that he paid for the dinner and show out of his pocket. Guess someone mentioned it to him as an after thought that he should at least appear to be paying for it out of his pocket, or maybe he wanted to feel like a real man and pay for the dinner and tickets. From the way Gibb boy spit and sputtered when asked why we had to pay for his date to New York, it was apparent that they had not given a moments thought that anyone would object to the taxpayers picking up the 25-75 thousand dollar cost of the trip. Obviously they see things differently, as Obama said, he won, he was president, implying that he had the right to do anything he pleased, and we had not right to question. As to what they were thinking, Chrissy boy pretty well answers that question with his spewing attempt to justify it all. I have to ask, why did everyone have to tag along for a dinner and play date? I would say for the same reaosn that he went out for a hamburger that could have been prepared in the Whitehouse kitchen, the photo opp and news reports of his show and tell. I guess he gets bored sitting in that office, “reading reports” that he apparenty does not understand from those he hired to do his job and “writing stuff; his words when asked what he does all day. I wonder if the other campaign promise he made to Mrs Obama was to create an America she could be proud of.
Franklyn on June 1, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I like the headline on the Pravda clip: “RNC attacks Obamas’ trip”
It doesn’t take a genius to guess what the headline would be if Bush had done something similar.
Maybe something like “Evil Usurper Steals Charity Money and Destroys Environment for Own Selfish Pleasure”…
ynot4tony2 on June 1, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Califcon at 10:09
He had to be in Hawaii circling the wagons at that time.
justincase on June 1, 2009 at 10:16 PM
It’s true. It’s just one distraction created to distract us from the last, and so on. Not at all dissimilar to his plans re: the economy: “errrr…. pass. I took my fine pipes wifey to a Broadway show on your dime. Go Bears!”
S T I M U L U S… Make it light, make it bright, make it gay!
ChipDWood on June 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I demand an ethics complaint be filed about the unnecessary spending of tax dollars to….oh wait, this isn’t Sarah Palin?
Nothing to see here. Move along.
portlandon on June 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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