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
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