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Bush declares a 'state of emergency' as cost of Obama's swearing-in ceremony soars to $161 million
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| 14th January 2009
| Paul Thompson
Posted on 01/14/2009 8:58:36 AM PST by Joiseydude
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To: kerbear413
I heard on Hannity that Obamas have hired a famous interior decorator that used to work with Hollywood Director Steven Spielberg. They are going to do some makeover on the interior living rooms for Obamas. Add this to the trillion dollar bailout plan.
To: Joiseydude
Bush declares a 'state of emergency
Is this code for Bush continuing to spend tax payer money like a drunken lottery winner in Vegas?
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:29:19 AM PST
by
dragnet2
To: Joiseydude; RobinOfKingston; TommyDale
I don’t have a problem with this. The $160 million isn’t for the parties — those are funded with private donations. The big bill is for big security, and it’s needed. If you think $160 million is a lot of money, just imagine how much would evaporate from the retirement and other investments of US citizens, if President-elect Obama was killed by some nut during the inauguration. The stock market would instantly start plumemting. $160 million would be gone in the first 5 seconds, and then a few trillion would follow. This money paid for security doesn’t evaporate — it’s distributed as paychecks to workers and payments to providers of equipment. A lot of ordinary working people in the DC area will be putting in extra time and enjoying some extra income as a result of this.
To: TommyDale
>>”Does anyone else find this extremely offensive, with the current state of the economy?”<<
0bama will be strutting around D.C. like a pimp with a new hat......with his Chicago Ho’s in tow. It is beyond sickening how weak the citizens have become.
I actually think I’m developing and ulcer over all this crap. If I were a drinker, I’d stay drunk for the next four years.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:35:41 AM PST
by
panaxanax
(Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those that don't.)
To: PISANO
Wake up. The money is for security. The parties are paid for with private donations, and I’m sure plenty of Republican inaugural parties have been just as extravagant or more so than the ones that will be held next week.
To: GovernmentShrinker
The $160 million isnt for the parties those are funded with private donations. You cannot prove that. If you think some of $160,000,000 isn't going for things other than security, well, you need to change your nic at the least.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:42:00 AM PST
by
subterfuge
(BUILD MORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS NOW!!!)
To: GovernmentShrinker
The big bill is for big security, and its needed. Bullsh*t!
The economy is cartwheeling down range out of control, millions have lost their homes, investments, businesses, and jobs...And this monster government is going to spend hundreds of millions on a GD ceremony?
If this corrupt government had one ounce of responsibility they'd cancel this public parade and inauguration for Obama, due to an economic emergency, and conduct it in a secured environment, indoors, while televising it to the country. Period. No more wasting tax payer money that does not exist in the first place.
This is outrageous. Stop the excuses.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:42:34 AM PST
by
dragnet2
To: Joiseydude
Why does this seem like the coronation of a Russian Czar?
To: GovernmentShrinker
Im sure plenty of Republican inaugural parties have been just as extravagant or more so than the ones that will be held next week.You have a reading comprehension problem or you simply missed this in the first sentence.
Barack Obama's inauguration is set to cost more than $161 million making it the most expensive swearing-in ceremony in US history.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:44:11 AM PST
by
subterfuge
(BUILD MORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS NOW!!!)
To: GovernmentShrinker
I have a big problem with it. If he wants to secure Washington, D.C. while he parties, he should do it with private funding. The taxpayers would never vote for spending this much for a stupid, meaningless inauguration.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:44:35 AM PST
by
TommyDale
(I) (Never forget the Republicans who voted for illegal immigrant amnesty in 2007!)
To: Joiseydude
GD disgusting. This is a presidential inauguration not a frakking coronation!!
Are the taxpayers actually have to pay for all this bullsh!t???
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:47:26 AM PST
by
Centurion2000
(To protect and defend ... against all enemies, foreign and domestic .... by any means necessary.)
To: 70th Division
When the inauguration is over,the place will make the day after Woodstock look like a marine barracks.
I'm just thinking of what it will cost to wash all the gang signs off the monuments on the mall. And to disinfect the entire place afterwards.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:50:44 AM PST
by
Sig Sauer P220
(The Big 3 Auto Makers - Where Attention to Kwality is Jobe Won.)
To: GovernmentShrinker
The big bill is for big security, and its needed. Bullsh*t! The economy is cartwheeling down range out of control, millions have lost their homes, investments, businesses, and jobs...And this monster government is going to spend hundreds of millions on a GD ceremony?
If this corrupt government had one ounce of responsibility they'd cancel this public parade and inauguration for Obama, due to an economic emergency, and conduct it in a secured environment, indoors, while televising it to the country. Period. No more wasting tax payer money that does not exist in the first place.
This is outrageous. Stop the excuses.
This is just another example of out of this out of control, irresponsible, corrupt government driving this country to the brink.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:51:50 AM PST
by
dragnet2
To: Aroostook25
Why does this seem like the coronation of a Russian Czar? Stalin was legendary for his parties as well.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:53:49 AM PST
by
Centurion2000
(To protect and defend ... against all enemies, foreign and domestic .... by any means necessary.)
To: Sig Sauer P220
I really wanted to say “Once the trash leaves the trash will still be there.” Will we see pictures. HELL NO!
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:53:53 AM PST
by
70th Division
(I love my country but fear my government!)
To: TommyDale
The only ones who don't, are those Americans whose brains have been sucked out by the evil brain snatchers, and in its place is complete f**ktardedness. Hmmmm....actually, that might be a significant number of people.
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:56:26 AM PST
by
softengine
(Betrayal and Hypocrisy play on both sides of the fence.......but no one will admit it.)
To: Joiseydude
By the light of a kerosene lamp, Coolidge took the oath from his father, Colonel John Calvin Coolidge, a farmer, notary public, and justice of the peace.
A study in contrast...
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posted on
01/14/2009 9:56:28 AM PST
by
Ol' Sox
To: Sig Sauer P220
I don't think you could pay me enough to be a LEO trying to keep that crowd under control. Not enough porta potties, everyone is going to have to walk long distances, most will not be able to get as close to the action as they want, weather will be cold. Combine that with the entitlement attitude that most libs have, throw in a few individuals who believe in celebrating by destroying property, and you've got a potential powder keg.
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posted on
01/14/2009 10:05:53 AM PST
by
Hoffer Rand
(There ARE two Americas: "God's children" and the tax payers)
To: Joiseydude
These are the same people who castigate the average person, who raised hell about Palin's wardrobe costing a few thousand, and pissed and moaned over Cindy McCains dress and earrings. The same ones who have a fit if a conservative spends their own money for things they want, the same ones who say we should sacrifice for the "common good"(a commie phrase if I ever heard one!).
If the dimwit base can't see the hypocrisy that is the Democratic party and that Bozo is the head hypocrite, then they have a real problem facing reality.
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posted on
01/14/2009 10:10:31 AM PST
by
calex59
To: Joiseydude
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posted on
01/14/2009 10:10:43 AM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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