How much does it cost everytime Dubya flies somewhere JUST TO MAKE A SPEECH, leaving 2 hours later?

Question

He flew in to Charleston a day after the Democrats had a debate on CNN from the Citadel (hmmm ... coincidence?)

He landed at 11am, and left at 1:30pm, with the entire entourage of course (his local Republican congregation included, up for re-election). He wasn't performing any essential function, he was proselytizing.

Should politicians have the Treasury purse and other public assets (Air Force One) at their disposal for such wasteful (and merely POLITICAL) purposes?

Have you tried wasting your neighbor's money on frivolous, self-aggrandizing pursuits? Oh you probably couldn't get away with it ... put a politician can!

Would Jesus want our government to be so wasteful (especially His chosen party)?

Answer 1

The enclosed site says it costs over 40,000 dollars per hour to operate Air force One and the fluctuates depending on a whole lot of other factors.Usually the cost is higher. Check out the link.

Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes
By Kenneth T. Walsh

Answer 2

That's the way the system works, if you want to change it, run for president. If you make it I'll bet dollars to donuts that you will be no different.

Answer 3

jesus didnt want to breed wastfullness amoung his followers....but as the years 3went on all jesus can do is weep for the actions of his children as they act out in negitive ways....his tears fall down to us ....to see his children not take away the blindfold....as they walk though life without anyone

Answer 4

Not as much as it cost him to run Iraq's civil war for one day.

Answer 5

Only if he is willing to open his events to all of his constituents, not just people who agree with him.