Serious props to Cheri Jacobus from rightwingnews.com for her short article, "Obama's Elitist Vacation."
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has criticized John McCain and Hillary Clinton for their support of a summer break from the 18.4 cent per gallon gas tax as a way to provide a bit of relief for Americans so they can enjoy their summer more and, hopefully, perhaps stimulate the economy a bit, as well.
Obama has stated that some experts say it could mean only a $30 average savings per family. That means those who are still unable to afford to take a vacation, won’t, and for others the savings may be $60 or $90 or more.
Elitist Barack Obama thinks that is chump change that won’t make any difference for anyone. Afterall, as we know from the Obama family’s Easter getaway, a vacation for them is a luxury trip to the Virgin Islands. However, for many Americans, summer “vacation” is a trip to another state to visit grandma or a camping trip a few hours away from home. That 18.4 cents per gallon savings can mean the difference of an extra one, two or three tanks of gas or an extra night or two at a motel or campground which can mean the difference between taking the family on a summer vacation -- or NOT.
Obama’s sneering opposition to the McCain proposal illustrates just how out of touch he is with average working Americans. No, the gas tax “vacation” won’t pay for an Obama-style family vacation in the Virgin Islands, but it can go a long way towards helping working class Americans enjoy a typical summer vacation.
2 comments:
So true so true - I've been on both vacations. Islands and Grammas. One you have to save and save and save and save for and the other puts a burden on the monthly budget.
I think all of "them" would do well to remember how much $30 really is to a family that is trying to raise their kids and make ends meet. We arent the government - meaning we don't get to spend money we don't have.
I can't stand that guy.
Preach it sista!!!!
I get better informed every time I visit here!!!!
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