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First Lady Michelle: Luxury Vacation draws ire
American first lady Michelle Obama recently
traveled with daughter Sasha abroad
Leaving Barack Obama to spend his birthday alone
Their destination was Spain
The State Department cancelled a travel warning ahead of the trip
Spanish authorities scrambled for Michelle's arrival
Her security staff numbered 68 secret agents
Although she has many fans
others question the extravagance of her trip
Michelle flew on Air Force 2
and stayed in a top hotel
Although it was supposed to be a mother-daughter trip
more than 40 friends tagged along
The local police even cordoned off
a VIP area so Michelle and friends would not be disturbed
Meanwhile, Americans suffering from the economic downturn
are displeased by the First Lady's deluxe vacation
Angry Americans slammed her for wasting taxpayer's money
Some have called Michelle a "Material Girl" who is out of touch
Others even called her a modern day Marie Antoinette