magic_mirrorSeems that antidote of “no extravagant parties” for those receiving government funding stops at the steps of the Hill.  I think the Unicorn Princess should take a look in the mirror and ask who’s the fairest of them all?

Wells Fargo received TARP money and was scolded by the media, Congress and President Unicorn Princess for conducting lavish parties when they are in need of financial assistance. Even AIG was scolded for a company party.  I see their point – you’re leaning on the govt. for funds so why do you continue to be throwing money at luxuries that we don’t see as a high priority.

But it seems that Obama came out to good Sin City to help support his BFF Harry Reid in a fundraiser. (via HotAir) Uh, didn’t Obama say the government had NO money??? If we’re in financial trouble then why all the lavish parties in Vegas?

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And don’t give me the bull about it being about politics or growing the economy by conducting business. Why can’t those other companies grow the economy too by hosting events that ultimately are done for business development? Why can’t Reid take a cue from Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) and learn to host events at places that are not CAESAR’s PALACE! Schock is coming to Chicago for a fundraiser and the event is at Rockit Bar & Grill, not the Signature Room.

Ed Morrisey illustrates this perfectly:

The President, who had previously scolded TARP recipients for using Vegas for company meetings as a waste of taxpayer money, flew into Vegas on Air Force One with all of his Secret Service detail in order to rub elbows with Hollywood and raise a bunch of money for Harry Reid.  And what kind of tone does that set for Americans who are canceling vacations and pinching pennies?

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