In the past, I’ve joked about “limousine liberals,” which is a phrase for elitist left wingers who pretend to identify with average people while living the good life. I’ve even mocked these folks on TV.
But I always thought the term was symbolic. Not anymore. Here’s a segment of a news report, based on a General Services Administration survey.
Limousines, the very symbol of wealth and excess, are usually the domain of corporate executives and the rich. But the number of limos owned by Uncle Sam increased by 73 percent during the first two years of the Obama administration, according to an analysis of records by iWatch News. …a watchdog group says the abundance of limos sends the wrong message in the midst of a budget crisis. The increase in limos comes to light on the heels of an executive order from President Obama last week that charges agencies to increase the fuel efficiency of their fleets. According to General Services Administration data , the number of limousines in the federal fleet increased from 238 in fiscal 2008, the last year of the George W. Bush administration, to 412 in 2010.
[…] Sounds like Washington’s gilded class! […]
[…] For what it’s worth, America’s political elite prefers to rely on taxpayer-financed […]
[…] And he could even demonstrate his “frugality” by buying second-hand limos from the federal government’s massive fleet. […]
when it comes down to it Limousines are not that expensive, it is just a status simble. Limousines cost about the same to rent as a nice car, so I don’t find it too unacceptable to have people renting limos.
Thanks for another great post! And a great interview with Cavuto today.
http://www.sametaxrate.com/news/post/179
But other than those minor issues, WhatAboutBob, how do you REALLY feel about Obamessiah?
The perfect example of a limo liberal is living in the White House? Hypocrisy at its finest! Do as I say not as I do? Political opportunist? What has he done for America that hasn’t cost the middle class and really hurt the poor? $5 gal gas, won’t make borders safe, no respect for Constitution, National debt $14.5 Trillion, Unemployment 9% but it’s really about 18%, Inflation going up as the fed prints more money diluting the value of the dollar, Hires communist as advisers, could have started back drilling for oil in the gulf putting 30,000 people back to work but hasn’t, he surrounds himself with left-wing socialist radicals that want to completely change America?? His actions speak as loud as his words and you would want to keep this man for 4 more years are you crazy, I hope not? Sober up America we can’t stand 4 more years of this man!