Even though the election is over, President Obama spent the week campaigning. His public focus was to push the House and Senate into raising taxes on the upper 2% of the remaining wage earners. For this purpose, he met with a family, a few business leaders, and flew to Michigan. But, his private agenda was to raise private and corporate donations to fund his $47 million Inaugural Ceremonies. (
Inauguration 2013)
So what does he want to do with the new income tax revenue that would be raised? Looking at the remainder of his week's activities helps to give us the answer. First and foremost, the money will pay for his entertainment and for the travel expenses incurred with his inaugural fundraising expenses.
For example, the President attended a "
Christmas in Washington" concert on Sunday. One of his special guests was the South Korean rap star who has called for the death of our American soldiers and their families. Yes, we pay taxes so that Obama can spend the money socializing with the likes of Psy.
Obama has ordered his staff to push for raising taxes. Their campaign is to advertise: "
What $2,000 means to different people".
But "
What does $250,000 mean to President Obama"?
- The income threshold of married taxpayers who will have their taxes raised.
- The "Washington" Inaugural Top-Tier Donor package (tickets to the inauguration, 2 tickets to a benefactors reception, invitation to a finance committe meeting, 2 tickets to a children's concert, 2 tickets to the co-chairs reception, 4 tickets to the candle light celebration, 2 reserved bleacher seats for the Inaugural Parade, and 4 tickets to the inaugural ball". (source: Inauguration 2013: Team Obama unveils high-end donor packages)
The President needs to raise $47 million to cover the costs of his lavish inaugural affair. And who will give the money? Well, the Unions for one. That is why Mr. Obama flew to Michigan.
Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday December 5 through Tuesday December 11 2012.
Note that during this time, he received 4 daily briefings and met with senior advisers once. His days began between 9 and 10 AM, and on 2 of the days he was done after lunch.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
- President Obama receives a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Later, he has lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. This concludes his day.
Monday, December 10, 2012
- President Obama had a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Then, he left the White House at 10:50 AM and flew Air Force One to Michigan where he toured the Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant in Redford, and delivered a pep rally speech. When done, Mr. Obama flew back to Washington and was back in the White House by 4:30 PM.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
- President Obama and family attended a "Christmas in Washington" concert at 6:20 PM, and met with the South Korean musician Psy who has called for the murder of our U.S. Troops and their families.
Friday, December 7, 2012
- Mister Obama met with his senior advisers at 11:45 AM and signed the Child Protection Act of 2012 at 12:20 PM.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
- Mister Obama attended a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he visited a middle class family (at 1:35 PM) and discussed why he wants to raise taxes. At 5:50 PM, he attended the National Christmas Tree Lighting and delivered remarks.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
- President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:15 AM. Then, at 10:50 AM, he met with members of the Business Roundtable and answered questions. He ended the day after speaking at a 3:05 PM Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of Interior.
