Obama empathizes over the recession by partying in Vegas

posted at 9:43 am on May 26, 2009 by MadisonConservative

All hail the Messiah. May his dice roll true:

Ever since President Obama cited Las Vegas trips as an example of corporate greed run amok, 340 planned conventions and business meetings have been canceled there, costing the gambling mecca 36,700 hotel-room nights and an estimated $130 million in non-gambling revenue.

On Tuesday, the president heads to Las Vegas to attend a star-studded fundraiser for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. While some hope Mr. Obama will try to set things right – even apologize – top officials there aren’t holding their breath.

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The fundraiser, at the Caesars Palace Colosseum, is set to feature actress/singer Bette Midler and singer Sheryl Crow.

If you doubt The One’s integrity, it’s because you’re racist.

“You can’t get corporate jets. You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas, or go down to the Super Bowl on the taxpayers’ dime,” Mr. Obama said. “There has got to be some accountability and some responsibility, and that’s something that I intend to impose as president of the United States.”

I’m so glad the Washington elite aren’t a ruling class or anything. I mean, they may not be humble working folks, but at least they always have an ear for their colleagues:

Gov. Jim Gibbons, a Republican, said he has been denied a meeting with Mr. Obama while he is in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who demanded an apology after Mr. Obama’s comment, recently said that he hopes that during the trip, “somebody places me close to him so I can get him to do the right thing and tell people that he recognizes Las Vegas as a great spot for serious meetings.”

But he is reportedly not invited to the Reid soiree.

Like I said, you’re racist. Stop questioning authority. Democrats never doubt the Oval Office.

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