I think the funniest part is everyone somehow suggesting that Redford spent too much in comparison to the NS premier. Why did he go in the first place? He had no ties to Mandela. Clearly he spent 1000 times more than he should've in this situation, but hey its a "free" trip. For some reason the fact that all of Canada paid for him is better. Its amusing.
Did Redford spend more money than she could've? Probably. Its a business trip. As if anyone in their right mind traveling for business and writing the whole thing off or expensing it looks for layovers, coach seats and rickshaws to save a few bucks. Traveling sucks (the actual travel, not the seeing new places and doing cool stuff, before anyone roasts me for that).
There are a lot of hypocrites here who would have Redford do everything she can to save a nickel, but wouldn't think twice about a fancy restaurant if a business was buying. Its amusing, and please don't let me stop you!
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