Quick we need a distraction.

**triggerhappy2005** · 06-16-13, 10:15 AM

But you could have started one yourself.

I guess it never really bothered you that much until now.

**Ranger10** · 06-16-13, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Once again, is there irrefutable proof that the trip costs $60-100 million?

If not, why are we expounding and discussing it?

I think you're missing my point. I'm not saying it costs X. I'm saying the phenomenal costs of the POTUS travelling are mostly justified expenses.

**deputyfestus** · 06-16-13, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Once again, is there irrefutable proof that the trip costs $60-100 million?

If not, why are we expounding and discussing it?

I'm sure there will be. I found accounting for a similar trip in 1998, if some math is done in today's money I think we could arrive at a reasonable estimate. Keep in mind though "The executive branch does not have a single system to account for the cost of presidential travel overseas, and the agencies involved use a variety of
means to account for expenses." White House officials stated that this
was the most extensive trip by an American President to the African
continent. http://www.gao.gov/archive/1999/ns99164.pdf

**deputyfestus** · 06-16-13, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ranger10

I think you're missing my point. I'm not saying it costs X. I'm saying the phenomenal costs of the POTUS travelling are mostly justified expenses.

The problem I have with the whole travel bs is with nations around the world adopting austerity measures it's kinda like a slap in the face to those that ultimately suffer for said austerity. I'm not denying that the occasional face to face isn't necessary but with today's technology why is so much travel required. List of international trips made by the President of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**SourceSkills** · 06-16-13, 01:25 PM

I am surprised non of noticed that we put 4500 troops at the Jordanian/Syrian border under the guise of a war game. Who wants to guess what's next?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2.