Needed to install muslim squat toilets.
Posted on 08/29/2010 2:49:37 PM PDT by jimbo123
SOURCES: While president was in Martha's Vineyard, workers at White House have been busy installing new carpets, drapes, painting, etc. in Oval Office... Developing...
(Excerpt) Read more at drudgereport.com ...
How’s John Q. Public taking this? He’s had to make his kids quit their piano lessons, he’s working long hours for less pay because they fired half the people in his department, no vacations for his family this year, his TV broke and they can’t afford a new one, his wife wanted to buy new linens yet he told her not this year, but his President took 6 vacations this summer, saw the world, ate a lot of ice cream, and got the White House redecorated. John Q. is, I am sure, basking in shared delight that at least his taxes go to making one man’s life a little more luxurious.
I'm afraid the curtains will look suspiciously like one of her dresses. Have you ever seen a boob belt valance?
Well, I’ve heard it all now.
Did they save the old drapes for Michelle to wear?
This seems to have been in the planning stage at least since 2008 when Congress approved the funding.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
White House to get $376M renovation
First extensive update since Truman era
May 22, 2010
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/2304420,CST-NWS-whitehouse23.article
‘bout time W. got his beautiful rug back.
ROFLMAO.
Recycling is a good thing, right?
Pink?? Maybe he can start moving the china out piece by piece.
This is another sign of the tough economy.
Drudge now has to work on weekends.
That article says nothing about decorating. I think these are separate projects.
Nancy directed a major renovation of several White House rooms, including all of the second and third floors[65] and rooms adjacent to the Oval Office, including the press briefing room.[66] The renovation included repainting walls, refinishing floors, repairing fireplaces, and replacing antique pipes, windows, and wires.[64] The closet in the master bedroom was converted into a beauty parlor and dressing room, and the West bedroom was made into a small gymnasium.[67]
The first lady secured the assistance of renowned interior designer Ted Graber, popular with affluent West Coast social figures, to redecorate the family living quarters.[68] A Chinese-pattern, handpainted wallpaper was added to the master bedroom.[69] Family furniture was placed in the president's private study.[68] The first lady and her designer retrieved a number of White House antiques, which had been in storage, and placed them throughout the mansion.[68]
The extensive redecoration was paid for by private donations.[8][68] Many significant and long-lasting changes occurred as a result of the renovation and refurbishment, of which Nancy Reagan said, "This house belongs to all Americans, and I want it to be something of which they can be proud."[68]
Wikipedia
nothing but a rug.
Question? who here has the money right now to redecorate their home? but on your dime I will. Thanks freepers your awesome.
Do you remodel your house when you are so far in debt you have to borrow money from an enemy?
No restraint at all in Washington..they all need to GOOOOOO
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