Do Florida Republican lawmakers have nothing better to do with our taxes?

Republican Congress members, Ros-Lehtinen and Diaz-Balart, (shown below) asked for an investigation by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control to look into why Jay Z and Beyoncé are in Cuba. (compliments of Florida taxpayers).

Written in the politicians request:

“We would like to respectfully request, within all applicable rules and guidelines, information regarding the type of licence that Beyoncé and Jay-Z received, for what purpose, and who approved such travel,” they wrote. “If these individuals were given people-to-people licenses, we would like to bring to your attention the Cuba Travel Advisory issued by OFAC on July 25, 2011 which states, ‘OFAC only licenses People-to-People Groups that certify that all participants will have a full-time schedule of educational exchange activities that will result in meaningful interaction between the travelers and individuals in Cuba.’”

What? Are the Congress members ‘concerned’ –or bored? They’ve been reading, ‘How to get noticed by the GOP – 101’ and it’s just not working. Maybe this will do it.

According to U.S. law, in order or Americans to visit Cuba, they must obtain a specific license. Citizens are not allowed to visit the country solely as tourists, but can go for academic, religious or journalistic reasons. Jay Z and Beyonce’ could be visiting for any of the permitted reasons, as well as celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary.

For some reason, this year Republican have expressed many ‘concerns’ about the mega-talented powerhouse couple. And Beyoncé seems to be the primary target. Could it be because she is a favorite of the Obamas?

First, the Conservatives went after her for lip-synching the national anthem during the presidential inauguration (like many Republicans even bothered to watch the ceremony. I remember I couldn’t stomach the thought of watching W’s inaugurations) To silence the lions, Beyoncé more than proved her vocal abilities at the Super Bowl press conference and halftime performance, also highly criticized by Conservatives.





And last month, extreme right-wing radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh, attacked Beyoncé by twisting her lyrics to insinuate that one of her songs encourages women to bow down and be submissive to the men. (Right. Perhaps in Limbaugh dreams.)

Republicans continue to step all over themselves. I’m sure there are many in the party who are extremely embarrassed, cringing daily at the actions and antics of party mates. Ros-Lehtinen, Diaz-Balart and other irrational Republican politicians are not helping the GOP’s chances of winning much in 2014 elections, much less the 2016. Do they not see this? Maybe they should call a ‘staff meeting,’ sit down, and discuss values, honesty and concern for the American citizens — with special focus on“How Not To Waste Taxpayers’ Money By Stalking Celebrities.”