Let's waste more taxpayer dollars, shall we Mr. President?

As if closing down Connecticut beaches, and restricting the movements of the citizens of Connecticut weren't enough so that the Prez could raise more money from the 1% (at two fundraisers in CT yesterday - one at a mere $500 a pop - but that was a cattle call - and one at $35,800 per person - more intimate - only 50 invited guests), the Prez was responsible for the scrambling of two F15 fighter jets because two small planes had the audacity to fly over Long Island and the other over New Haven Connecticut.  Heavens to Betsy!  Especially in light of the fact that the Prez was in Stamford, CT (41 miles away from New Haven) and Westport CT (about 35 miles away from New Haven), and far enough from Long Island.  http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/07/13160528-f-15-fighter-jets-intercept-two-small-planes-in-obama-airspace?lite

So, is the Democratic National Committee paying for the F15s, the loss of revenue to Connecticut parks and businesses, etc.?  If not, why not?  This was not Presidential business - this was PRIVATE FUNDRAISING, and we the taxpayers should not be footing the bill.

Also, it was suggested yesterday that Connecticut Governor Malloy would be attending the $35,800 per person fundraiser in Westport.  Who paid for that ticket?

So much for caring for the 99%

Okay, so the POTUS claims he cares for, and feels the pain of the middle class (although he is a millionaire).  If that's the case, why isn't he meeting with the middle class to discuss their problems with them?  Why is he attending a fundraiser (as of June 12, 2012, the POTUS had held 160 fundraisers http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/president-obama-fundraiser-in-chief/2012/06/12/gJQAVAQ8XV_blog.html) at the estate of filmmaker Harvey Weinstein in tony and uber-rich Westport, Connecticut?  http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Obama-to-Westport-Stamford-for-August-fundraisers-3723753.php  To top it off, this shindig costs each person $35,800 to attend.  Not a function the 99% can afford.  Apparently, it's a tit-for-tat deal as Weinstein wrangled an invite to State Dinner earlier this year.  See above link.   It must be tough.

Additionally, with temperatures approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit, President Obama's visit will cause a state beach and park and a town of Westport beach to be closed all day. http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Beaches-Close-for-Obama-Visit-Reports-165135156.html How's that for feeling the pain of the 99%?  The POTUS seems to feel that we can all forego creature comforts so he can cavort with the Richie Riches who can pony up $35,800 per person.  Nice - very nice.

Still think the guy cares about the 99%?  I think he cares more about his fundraising, myself.

More details here re co-sponsors and closures (I'm sure the closures are all for the benefit of the people of Connecticut and the US).  http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/obama-celebrities-to-attend-campaign-fundraiser-in-westport-ct