Limousine liberals are always so good at staying in touch with the “everyday” people they represent.

We don’t oppose Mr. & Mrs. Pelosi having a break, or a well-earned vacation, or even treating themselves to an expensive vacation.  What Democrats and Republican taxpayers alike will struggle with is watching a bleeding heart capitol hill representative like Mrs. Pelosi pay $10,000 a night for a Hawaiian suite for the holidays…when so many Americans are out of work, out of homes, and even out of food.

And think nothing of it!  Is she kidding?

Why is it that Pelosi and the Obama’s, who are billing $4 million to the taxpayers for their secret Hawaiian retreat, don’t have a sense of the hardships of their own people?  Wouldn’t this be the year to scale it back, instead of scaling it up?

Or do the Obama’s think this might be their LAST paid super vacation?

And where is Harry Reid?  Probably better that we don’t know.

Here are the painful cost summaries of what these two public servants are spending to help the Hawaiian economy this Christmas:

“Pelosi spent the last two Christmas holidays in Kona at the same hotel in an elaborate suite that rents for $10,000 a night.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s details its luxurious setting and amenities on its web site: “Gloriously revitalised, this natural tropical paradise offers more than ever to explore – with a newly expanded Spa, beachfront dining, fashion boutiques and new Deluxe Suites, in addition to Jack Nicklaus signature golf. Set on the Big Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition.”

Pelosi has her share of allies in Hawaii, including Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who she defended during his successful campaign for governor in 2010. When Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mufi Hannemann claimed during the primary that Abercrombie was not effective in Congress, Pelosi issued a statement calling Abercrombie “outstanding, effective and courageous.”

Pelosi has been escorted by local police during her last two holiday visits to Hawaii Island at a cost of $34,000 to local taxpayers.

Obama’s trip to the island of Oahu has proved much pricier to state and federal taxpayers.

$4 Million Rounds Of Golf

In a Hawaii Reporter story published last week, the total cost (based on what is known) for a 17-day round trip vacation to Hawaii for the President and his family and staff and security is an estimated $4,113,038.

That includes $3,629,622 for separate travel for the president and his family, $151,200 for housing for security, $72,216 for staff to stay in one of Hawaii’s most luxurious resorts, the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki, and local police protection and ambulance detail for $260,000.”

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Filed under: Economy, Featured, Inside The KC, Politics by Sonja Eddings Brown, Dec 26, 2011