Obama's Fundraising Trips are questioned

from: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/10/13/the-information-cbs-reporter-says-the-white-house-wont-release-because-it-might-be-embarrassing-and-would-draw-lots-of-criticism/<BR>
CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller criticized the White House late last week for refusing to release documents revealing how much President Barack Obama??s fundraising trips cost the taxpayer.

—[R]epeated requests are turned down for a breakdown of the costs and an explanation and specific examples of how the White House calculates how much is paid by taxpayers and how much must be reimbursed to the government by the Democratic National Committee or others,?? Knoller wrote in an article.

—There's absolutely nothing in the information related to national security. It wouldn't do ISIS a bit of good if it got hold of the information,?? he added.

Knoller contended instead that —very simply?? the White House —doesn't want to disclose the material because it might be embarrassing and would draw lots of criticism, which Mr. Obama can do without.??

However, he argued that failing to do so sits in direct contrast with the president's campaign promises.

—?_flies in the face of his oft-stated commitment to transparency and open government.??
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—[T]he brick wall erected around that information by Mr. Obama??s White House flies in the face of his oft-stated commitment to transparency and open government,?? Knoller wrote.

On Monday evening, the White House announced Obama will travel to New Jersey on Wednesday to attend another fundraiser. The president just wrapped up a three-day fundraising trip in California last week.

It must be a large amount if it would be "embarrassing". Naturally, they don't have to disclose the cost, no other president has before, however, we are heading toward a public health crisis, ISIS is on our doorstep, shouldn't other events be the focus right now instead of fundraising?

For example, couldn't that money be directed toward public health to help stop the spread of ebola?

That article was published yesterday.

Here's another article on it.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-do-obamas-fundraising-trips-cost-mums-the-word/

He says one thing, then does another when it benefits him.

I'm just sayin' the amount of money spent on that could be more beneficial in other areas. He could step up and do what's better for the country. He'd get more respect that way.

What's the point of this article and criticisms pf his fund-raising trips. Um, there's an election less than a month away and nobody's asking the current candidates that are up for re-election about how much the taxpayers are paying for sbd since there's more of them, it can be argued that they're tab is much higher...which is exactly why the article slants of hypocrisy. Nobody has ever asked candidates and past Presidents to disclose how much their fundraisers cost us and thats regardless of whats currently going on but now the whole transparency arguement is bullshit and another reason to try to pile on President Obama. I don't agree with alot of what he does, but I'm fair minded in holding ALL accountable equally...like Congress especially the House.

He asked for $ 88 million to fight Ebola, they gave him half that and then will turn around and blame him for what happens. Bullshit. Then they spend $ 200 million dollars trying repeal Obama care, a law thats Constitutional btw and is actually gaining popularity, because they don't like it all the while enjoying the best healthcare money can buy.gtfoh. Don't even get started on the war powers act. Congress is more culpable in running rough shod over the Constitution than anyone else and we're about to reward them by expanding control of the House and giving control of the Senate...can anyone say impeachment hearings? Meanwhile they ain't done shit for jobs or anything and it's much worse on the State level. Oh yeah, it's Obama's fault. Smh

Hospitals aren't equipped with the proper protective barriers to protect their healthcare workers from ebola, but we can spend money flying the president around the country fundraising.

smh

Maybe you'd feel differently if ebola were in YOUR city.

...and you'd think Congress would've taken that into account when they only gave him half of what he asked for. Im sorry but I don't buy that whole Fox News(thats laughable) Right Wing bull crap that's being pushed on us.

Congress is an EQUAL branch of government with an EQUAL responsibility. Cant knock the Pres when they hold the purse strings to everything and choose to do nothing but bitch and put our health at risk by not giving him what he needs...out of spite and nothing else. You wanna vote for that??

When your mentality is fear and hate based, nothing no one does is satisfactory enough. He could've asked for a trillion and still would've been criticised.

...and YES, there is currently a suspected case in my town. Its reasonable to be worried...but panicking only makes things worse.

The CDC has officially admitted they dropped the ball. Who is the EXECUTOR in charge of the CDC?

Who has the authority to tell the CDC what to do? Who has the ability to perform checks and balances of the CDC?

The money he wanted was intended to go overseas to help the efforts. WE NEED THE MONEY HERE. In. OUR. Country. What efforts has he made to ask for more money to finance the epidemic on our own shores?

CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Serves and is recognized as the nation??s premiere health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agencies. Who is over the Department of health and human services? Sylvia Matthews Burwell. How did she get that job? She was appointed by Barack Obama. What did she do before this job? She was the White House Budget Director.

I do think they could have gotten more funding... for our own country.

Posted by beautifulsoul74
...and you'd think Congress would've taken that into account when they only gave him half of what he asked for. Im sorry but I don't buy that whole Fox News(thats laughable) Right Wing bull crap that's being pushed on us.

Congress is an EQUAL branch of government with an EQUAL responsibility. Cant knock the Pres when they hold the purse strings to everything and choose to do nothing but bitch and put our health at risk by not giving him what he needs...out of spite and nothing else. You wanna vote for that??

When your mentality is fear and hate based, nothing no one does is satisfactory enough. He could've asked for a trillion and still would've been criticised.

...and YES, there is currently a suspected case in my town. Its reasonable to be worried...but panicking only makes things worse.

And I'm not panicking. I'm just saying.

Someone has to take responsibility. No one in this administration has taken responsibility for anything. No one has stepped up to take charge.

@TrueCap:

But you're ignoring the obvious, it's not just on him. It is the responsibility of CONGRESS along with the president to solve these problems. If it was that serious, don't you think the House would've imposed a travel ban? They do have the authority to that you know. But no, all this bullshit is nothing more than political bantering to score points... before an election in order to pile on. If it were that serious, they'd be in Washington trying to do something instead of out campaigning...on the taxpayers dime. That's why the whole article is silly. They're gonna get on the president for campaigning of the taxpayers dime but not say shit about everyone else doing the same thing?? Man, get outta here with that hypocritical b.s. Nonsense lol.

Here's the truth, while the CDC and the Department of Human Services play a role in these situations...guess who was not present at those hearings last week? The Surgeon General. Yeah, we don't have one. Why? Because the Republicans in the Senate blocked a very well qualified candidate(cant think of his name atm) all because he said gun violence is something we should look at...which is true.So John McCain lead the charge on not getting him confirmed...a man who specialized in infectious diseases. Be nice to have him right about now wouldn't it. Then he does some stupid shit and says we should have an Ebola Czar...thought Republican hated "czars." Thought they hated Russians to so that's an odd choice of words to use for something they're now in favor of because it's politically expedient. Smh.

That's the point. The Surgeon General is actually a very important position. Their advice is sought and followed in these matters. The Republicans have blocked almost all of Pres. Obama's nominations(for everything)to the point to where he has to reach for the bottom of the barrel for positions...and they even block them. Our court system, important positions on government, everything. Then they, and us, fucking blame him for the shit not running right. Unbelievable! Then the house spends $ 200 million trying to repeal Obamacare, knowing it wouldn't go anywhere. It'd be nice to have that money now for Ebola right?? Then they(and we) have the nerve to get on the president for out of control spending.

Sorry, but we're a nation of idiots who insist on defaulting to the lowest common denimonator. That being not getting true information, voting in our own personal self interest(mainly bias, fear) and cutting off

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our noses to spite our face. Simple truth. And we're about to do it again in less than a month. You're gonna give control over to the party who is just as responsible if not more for the way things are...all out of hate for the president. Our collapse is imminent. But guess what?? The rest of the world is moving forward without us. In energy efficiency, healthcare, education, even economics. Just a matter of time...

Posted by beautifulsoul74
What's the point of this article and criticisms pf his fund-raising trips. Um, there's an election less than a month away and nobody's asking the current candidates that are up for re-election about how much the taxpayers are paying for sbd since there's more of them, it can be argued that they're tab is much higher...which is exactly why the article slants of hypocrisy. Nobody has ever asked candidates and past Presidents to disclose how much their fundraisers cost us and thats regardless of whats currently going on but now the whole transparency arguement is bullshit and another reason to try to pile on President Obama. I don't agree with alot of what he does, but I'm fair minded in holding ALL accountable equally...like Congress especially the House.

He asked for $ 88 million to fight Ebola, they gave him half that and then will turn around and blame him for what happens. Bullshit. Then they spend $ 200 million dollars trying repeal Obama care, a law thats Constitutional btw and is actually gaining popularity, because they don't like it all the while enjoying the best healthcare money can buy.gtfoh. Don't even get started on the war powers act. Congress is more culpable in running rough shod over the Constitution than anyone else and we're about to reward them by expanding control of the House and giving control of the Senate...can anyone say impeachment hearings? Meanwhile they ain't done shit for jobs or anything and it's much worse on the State level. Oh yeah, it's Obama's fault. Smh

The public anger is, quite simply, over his lack of

Transparency... which was one of his major selling

points during his candidacy.

Which has little to nothing to do with your wall o' text.