Jo's Cafe

So, we’re all waiting for Congress to pass a bill that will finance the futures of our country’s children and grandchildren (and great-grandchildren… ) to supposedly save our economy with earmarks and pork. While we’re doing that, we scream at every supposed excess by companies that have received government funds.

Today, another group receiving government subsidies is going on a huge, expensive retreat to a fancy hotel, via chartered Amtrak train with accompanying helicopters. Unlike some of the other companies we’ve screamed about, this group is clearly using OUR money to fund this trip.

Who is the group? Why, DEMOCRATS of course!

Mr. Obama will head to Kingsmill Resort and Spa in the historical Virginia city to start a three-day planning session. The resort boasts multiple championship golf courses, a full-service spa and six restaurants, noted the Hill newspaper, which broke the story about the Democratic retreats.

Democrats will ride together to the resort on a chartered Amtrak train at a cost to taxpayers of about $70,000, the Hill reported. Taxpayers will also foot the bill for security helicopters to fly above the train. The caucus will spend thousands: In 2003, for example, they spent $11,200 on food and $6,900 on entertainment, the paper said.

By the way, the President won’t be riding that Amtrak train. He is taking Air Force One and limos…for a trip of less than 200 miles.

So, which of you who has been complaining about CEO salaries, employee thank-you parties or refurbished offices is going to scream about this?? Hm???