The President of Sin City East

Obama responds to ire over 2nd anti-Vegas remark

Perception and reputation are sensitive issues for Sin City as it struggles to find footing amid a two-year meltdown of foreclosures, bankruptcies and unemployment. Tourism is the Silver State's backbone, and several lawmakers said they were shocked that Obama singled out Las Vegas again after commenting last February that bailed-out banks shouldn't go to Las Vegas using taxpayer money.

"When times are tough, you tighten your belts," Obama said, according to a White House transcript of his appearance Tuesday at a high school in North Nashua, N.H.

"You don't go buying a boat when you can barely pay your mortgage," Obama said. "You don't blow a bunch of cash on Vegas when you're trying to save for college. You prioritize. You make tough choices."


BT comment: If only Obama would heed his own advice. If only he would tighten the government's belt. If only he would stop throwing lavish parties with Kobe beef steaks. If only he would travel without vast entourages to other countries. If only he would not propose bloated bureaucratic budgets. But alas, Obama is an elitist. Elitist's never live by the advice that they dole out to the ignorant masses. It's safe to say of Obama's condescending rhetoric that he himself will not abide by, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"