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Inferior Food On Air Force 2 Stirs Up Tensions With Kamala Harris' Staff
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:29 am
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:29 am
Article apparently from last week so it sure if it’s already been posted, but I wanted to be sure we all had the opportunity to sympathize with these folks
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A former Air Force One staffer revealed to Politico last week that their dining bills added up to about $1,000 a year. Yes, they paid for each of their own meals during their flight time. One would imagine that being a part of the group that accompanies the president would come with great luxuries, and at times it really does, but in-air food is a service you have to cover yourself. Whether it's a short and sweet flight or one that lasts over 12 hours, all of the staffers are required to buy their own dishes. And while the more established White House staffers won't break a sweat paying for an occasional meal, the entry-level staffers might find themselves struggling. /
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The Biden staffer even mentioned having to pay for a filet mignon on a flight, which is one of the finest cuts of meat, but a bit hard on the budget of a lower-paid government worker. In fact, some White House entry-level assistants make around $47,000 annually, which is well below the median income in the D.C. area. Filet mignon on a salary that low is not a sustainable way to live. /
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Vice President Kamala Harris' staff were aghast at the discrepancies in their meal options. After hearing about filet mignon and cold beer being served on Air Force One, Air Force Two staffers expressed displeasure at how unappetizing and drab their meals looked in comparison. /
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According to Politico, Kamala Harris' staff does not have fine dining options in-flight. In fact, they usually have no say in what they get to eat — it's either opt-in or opt-out. According to Politico, the caveat is that these meals are completely free, although many prefer to skip the soggy sandwiches provided — often in brown bags. The dining options for Harris' staff have allegedly been so limited that the staffers can guess what breakfast they'll be served (usually an egg and spinach burrito). There's even been a campaign to bring in their favorite breakfast item, a breakfast pizza. Despite these efforts, a number of Air Force Two staffers submitted to bringing their own packed lunch instead. /
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Upon hearing that Biden's staff had Philly cheesesteaks and filet mignon, Air Force Two staffers were not happy. But the grass is always greener on the other side: Air Force One staffers cannot bring their own lunch even if they want to. They also aren't made aware of what lunches will be served on flights, which means that there is no way to financially plan around the meals. So even if Air Force One staff have fine dining options, they are made to pay a handsome sum for the privilege. /
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:33 am to DingLeeBerry
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The dining options for Harris' staff have allegedly been so limited that the staffers can guess what breakfast they'll be served (usually an egg and spinach burrito).
It's all sort of a wonderful illustration of how serious the people we are dealing with here really are.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:34 am to DingLeeBerry
It is obvious now, DEVOLUTION is in play!!
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:43 am to DingLeeBerry
They are getting per diem while on travel, why the hell should they get to pocket that money and eat for free
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:44 am to DingLeeBerry
Oh. No free filet on taxpayers dime? I feel bad for them.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:46 am to DingLeeBerry
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Vice President Kamala Harris' staff were aghast at the discrepancies in their meal options
White privilege rears its ugly head once again.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:47 am to DingLeeBerry
this reminds me of when I was at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait last year and we ran out of cookies and cream ice cream. almost unbearable.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:49 am to DingLeeBerry
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Yes, they paid for each of their own meals during their flight time
They get BAS so what's the issue?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:58 am to DingLeeBerry
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The Biden staffer even mentioned having to pay for a filet mignon on a flight, which is one of the finest cuts of meat, but a bit hard on the budget of a lower-paid government worker.
So don't order the filet mignon, and ditch the smug and undeserved sense of entitlement, douche.
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In fact, some White House entry-level assistants make around $47,000 annually, which is well below the median income in the D.C. area.
Yet, that salary is still well above the average individual US income level per person. Douche.
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Filet mignon on a salary that low is not a sustainable way to live.
Agreed. So snack on the complimentary peanuts and eat a real meal somewhere affordable after the flight, like normal broke people would do, douche.
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According to Politico, Kamala Harris' staff does not have fine dining options in-flight. In fact, they usually have no say in what they get to eat — it's either opt-in or opt-out. According to Politico, the caveat is that these meals are completely free, although many prefer to skip the soggy sandwiches provided — often in brown bags.
This is the sound of TigerAxe playing the world's tiniest violin.
Food that you don't have to pay for provided on your flight, but instead you desire cold high end beer and filet mignon. This is exactly what's fricking wrong with America and why we're crashing and burning. We deserve what's coming.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 10:59 am to DingLeeBerry
If the government is paying for it, they get what we have left around.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:01 am to DingLeeBerry
Rich world / first world problems
Boo fricking hoo
Boo fricking hoo
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:04 am to DingLeeBerry
I’ve never understood charging staffers for meals on flights.. reporters, family, dignitaries…. Yes but staff are traveling as part of their duties…
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:07 am to TROLA
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I’ve never understood charging staffers for meals on flights.. reporters, family, dignitaries…. Yes but staff are traveling as part of their duties…
they get per diem. what difference does it make if they are traveling as part of their job or not? you have to eat wherever you are.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:09 am to DingLeeBerry
I wonder what they got to eat when Trump was around.
Big Macs, Chic-Fil-A, and KFC for everyone.
The finest of meats for your government servants. Let me know when they get bacon wrapped shrimp.
Big Macs, Chic-Fil-A, and KFC for everyone.
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The Biden staffer even mentioned having to pay for a filet mignon on a flight
The finest of meats for your government servants. Let me know when they get bacon wrapped shrimp.
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 11:10 am
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:09 am to Sam Quint
Complaints? Most of the first month in Vietnam (March 1965) food was C-rations. Finally got our battery mess hall open; B rations for seamed like forever. No special meals; as battery commander, I ate the same food as the rest off the battery. I promise you, what they are complaining about is much better than B rations.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:10 am to DingLeeBerry
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Despite these efforts, a number of Air Force Two staffers submitted to bringing their own packed lunch instead
Do they expect sympathy for having to feed themselves?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:13 am to DingLeeBerry
These sophisticated types sure like creating problems. Why not just standardized the meals for both planes and choose something simple and tasty?
Or let Trump plan meals?
Or let Trump plan meals?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:20 am to Sam Quint
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they get per diem. what difference does it make if they are traveling as part of their job or not? you have to eat wherever you are.
They absolutely do. And this is another example of the garbage media trying to turn some whiney, pathetic, leftist drivel into a story.
They get a generous per diem on travel that pays for their meals. So not they are not struggling to eat… they are eating for free. On the taxpayer dime.
And what’s with this beef filet talk??? I thought beef was bad for the climate????!! What is this president… who cares so much for the climate… doing eating beef??!?!?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 11:23 am to DingLeeBerry
Welp, that's why they make beenie weenies and Vienna sausage.
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