Earth Day Ends Obama’s 53,300 Gallon Trip

President Obama declared today’s 41st annual Earth Day proof of America’s ecological and conservation spirit—then completed a three-day campaign-style trip logging 10,666 miles on Air Force One, eating up some 53,300 gallons at a cost of about $180,000. And that doesn’t include the fuel consumption of his helicopter, limo, or the 29 other vehicles that travel with that car.

In a two-page statement issued before leaving Los Angeles, his last stop in a three city-fund-raising tour that also included important policy pronouncements like his plan to probe what’s behind high gas prices, Obama proclaimed: “For over 40 years, our nation has come together on Earth Day to appreciate and raise awareness about our environment, natural heritage, and the resources upon which generations of Americans have depended. Healthy land and clean water and air are essential to the health of our communities and wildlife. Earth Day is an opportunity to renew America’s commitment to preserving and protecting the state of our environment through community service and responsible stewardship.”

http://visiontoamerica.org/144/earth-da ... llon-trip/

Well dont you know he won free gas for four years. That and it was to cloudy to take his SOLAR powered jet.

Thanks for posting that, outdoor. The comments on the page, like the one below, are priceless. I almost busted a gut laughing at what dingbats they are:

I was always under the idea that a person had to be the Commander in Chief to be allowed to fly on Air Force One. If so, then why is this piece of crap, imposter, illegal alian from Kenya, Africa, Communist, Dictator in chief, even stepping on board the aircraft, and using up thousands of gallons of presious jet fuel flying all over the world, and taking 29 cars with him that are getting 8 miles per gallon. Wonder why the price of gas is so HIGH? ? ? ? And why is his big @$$ wife flying around in a jet airliner using up fuel and causing traffic tie ups at the airports? ? ? And how many $435.00 cheese burgers is she eating that are being paid for with mine and yours taxpayers dollars? ? ?

OMG....call in the secret service, that dastardly Obama used Air Force One to travel....horrors.....it's a heinous crime against the American people......henceforth let all presidents use public transportation.....well, until, if, whenever, a Republican gets into office then all outrages shall stop....immediately.

It is true! Love is blind. Such loyalty from the liberals is touching. Obama can waste fuel but it is all wonderful.

Every recent president, going back to Kennedy, has used Air Force One for travel and campaigning.

It is true! Hatred is mindless. Such hypocracy from the conservatives is typical. Obama can do what every other president does and has always done, but with Obama it is suddenly wrong.

Obama is too/two/to/2 stupid to know that on Earth Day (especially on Earth Day!) you should not be out there guzzling fuel like there is no tomorrow. He deserves the derision that he receives.

hmmmmm....and were you outraged when Bush went to the Smokey Mtns in 2005 on Earth Day......or Maine in 2008 on Earth Day.....or California in 2006 on Earth Day........ nice try anyway.

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