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And to think this is the worst economy since when? :lol:
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And to think this is the worst economy since when? :lol:
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
This is just more of the same. Were you surprised?
I certainly wasn't.
This is just more of the same. Were you surprised?
I certainly wasn't.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
I am just waiting to see those who chastized Bush for the same thing hold Obama to the same light....
And yes, both are too expensive.
I am just waiting to see those who chastized Bush for the same thing hold Obama to the same light....
And yes, both are too expensive.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
You would think there would be a little more attention given to the plight of the average American in their time of need.
I can hear Michelle now saying "Let them eat cake..."
You would think there would be a little more attention given to the plight of the average American in their time of need.
I can hear Michelle now saying "Let them eat cake..."
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Some would tend to think that this is a coronation - Not an inauguration. Government loves to spend our tax dollars royally, and send us the bill, which we can't afford.
If I were to spend too much money on credit, I would lose everything I have . If government does it, then it gets to spend even more. It just prints more money. Of course, if I were to do the same, it is called counterfeiting.
More pretzel logic from Washington.
Some would tend to think that this is a coronation - Not an inauguration. Government loves to spend our tax dollars royally, and send us the bill, which we can't afford.
If I were to spend too much money on credit, I would lose everything I have . If government does it, then it gets to spend even more. It just prints more money. Of course, if I were to do the same, it is called counterfeiting.
More pretzel logic from Washington.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Bush was chastised for spending $44 million. The media could not get enough of the hype on how much he was spending; suddenly, this is an HISTORIC moment and this obscene amount is JUSTIFIED because he is the "messiah!"
You just can't make this Liberal crapola up folks; and there is NO bias in the media much like the excuse making surrounding Timothy Geitner and his failure to pay taxes. :roll:
Bush was chastised for spending $44 million. The media could not get enough of the hype on how much he was spending; suddenly, this is an HISTORIC moment and this obscene amount is JUSTIFIED because he is the "messiah!"
You just can't make this Liberal crapola up folks; and there is NO bias in the media much like the excuse making surrounding Timothy Geitner and his failure to pay taxes. :roll:
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
This is yet more proof that our economy will continue to be screwed if the government doesn't quit spending frivolously and throwing money around like confetti. Yeah, it's going to be an historic event. However, considering these tough economic times it's time to tighten the purse strings a bit more. Spending so much money isn't going to somehow make it more historic.
This is yet more proof that our economy will continue to be screwed if the government doesn't quit spending frivolously and throwing money around like confetti. Yeah, it's going to be an historic event. However, considering these tough economic times it's time to tighten the purse strings a bit more. Spending so much money isn't going to somehow make it more historic.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Is there not profound irony that the media is ignoring this while they jumped on George Bush for spending $44 million? But alas, there is NO bias in the mainstream "drive-by" media according to the forum Liberals. :rofl
Is there not profound irony that the media is ignoring this while they jumped on George Bush for spending $44 million? But alas, there is NO bias in the mainstream "drive-by" media according to the forum Liberals. :rofl
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
For a long time the media has had their own agenda and it certainly isn't to report accurately. It boils down to money and ratings. Integrity has gone out the window long ago.
For a long time the media has had their own agenda and it certainly isn't to report accurately. It boils down to money and ratings. Integrity has gone out the window long ago.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
While this inauguration is historic, that cost can be lessened by just having a televised inauguration with only a few to attend.
I think more people would understand not being able to go and Obama reigning in on government spending rather than what is being done now.
This is historic yes, but then so is our debt. This is one area where I completely disagree with how it is being handled.
Some might also say that because more people will be coming that it would give a boost to the local businesses there, but I don't think that boost is worth the amount being spent now.
While this inauguration is historic, that cost can be lessened by just having a televised inauguration with only a few to attend.
I think more people would understand not being able to go and Obama reigning in on government spending rather than what is being done now.
This is historic yes, but then so is our debt. This is one area where I completely disagree with how it is being handled.
Some might also say that because more people will be coming that it would give a boost to the local businesses there, but I don't think that boost is worth the amount being spent now.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Ceremonies and parades add to the air of legitimacy of governmental functions. It's the same reason judges wear robes and people are required to stand when they enter the courtroom. People crave ceremony and tradition and fancy inaugurations are one such tradition.
Money should be spent on it.
Ceremonies and parades add to the air of legitimacy of governmental functions. It's the same reason judges wear robes and people are required to stand when they enter the courtroom. People crave ceremony and tradition and fancy inaugurations are one such tradition.
Money should be spent on it.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Not to the tune of 100 million in a time when we have an economic crisis.
There is a time for celebration and then a time for responsibility.
The party now and let's add to the debt mentality has to go.
Not to the tune of 100 million in a time when we have an economic crisis.
There is a time for celebration and then a time for responsibility.
The party now and let's add to the debt mentality has to go.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
The economy is always in crisis. Making this elaborate and memorable will be good for people. Bread and circuses and all that.
The economy is always in crisis. Making this elaborate and memorable will be good for people. Bread and circuses and all that.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Ah yes, let us ignore the ranting of the Liberals, Democrats and the mainstream drive-by media when they impugned George Bush for MUCH less; this is Obama after all, the messiah, the one who can do no wrong in many's eyes and while proposing to dig a deep deficit hole of 1.2 trillion while the economy is in a recession, what's another mere $100 million to be thrown away? It's a trivial number compared to what they plan to spend isn't it?
And while we are in the hypocrite mode, let's ignore the ranting lunacy of Democrats in their efforts to get elected by suggesting that Republicans had spent us into a deficit and therefore were fiscally irresponsible and should be REMOVED from power. And while we are in denial, let's also forget the statements made by the lunatic Democrats that when they get into power, they will spend as they go!!!
Yes, forget all the promises, forget all their lunatic ranting and arguments to impugn the Republicans for LESS; this is Obama and the CHANGE Democrats!
You just can't make this crapola up people; this is what you ALWAYS get when Democrats and their willing accomplices in the mainstream media desperately will say and do anything to get into power, only to break all their promises and expose their lies after obtaining that power.
Carry on; I look forward to more hypocrisy and delusional arguments to support this BIG spending crop of lying Liberals.
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Ah yes, let us ignore the ranting of the Liberals, Democrats and the mainstream drive-by media when they impugned George Bush for MUCH less; this is Obama after all, the messiah, the one who can do no wrong in many's eyes and while proposing to dig a deep deficit hole of 1.2 trillion while the economy is in a recession, what's another mere $100 million to be thrown away? It's a trivial number compared to what they plan to spend isn't it?
And while we are in the hypocrite mode, let's ignore the ranting lunacy of Democrats in their efforts to get elected by suggesting that Republicans had spent us into a deficit and therefore were fiscally irresponsible and should be REMOVED from power. And while we are in denial, let's also forget the statements made by the lunatic Democrats that when they get into power, they will spend as they go!!!
Yes, forget all the promises, forget all their lunatic ranting and arguments to impugn the Republicans for LESS; this is Obama and the CHANGE Democrats!
You just can't make this crapola up people; this is what you ALWAYS get when Democrats and their willing accomplices in the mainstream media desperately will say and do anything to get into power, only to break all their promises and expose their lies after obtaining that power.
Carry on; I look forward to more hypocrisy and delusional arguments to support this BIG spending crop of lying Liberals.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
2 million people attending huh? I wonder how much money is that going to bring in for DC and neighboring states? Fast food joints alone are going to make a killing. I can't even think of how much money souvenir vendors will make.
2 million people attending huh? I wonder how much money is that going to bring in for DC and neighboring states? Fast food joints alone are going to make a killing. I can't even think of how much money souvenir vendors will make.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Ahhh yes, the mantra that is is merely to protect the new President and the celebrations; but the total also includes the parties and the ceremonies.
But alas, what's $150 million compared to the $600 million he spent to get elected right? I mean who cares that these same Liberals pooh pooh'd Bush for spending $40 million right? Who cares that Democrats when they are out-spent whine about campaign reform but when their coffers fill up they claim it is necessary to forego all that useless reform crap.
You cannot make this level of denial and hypocrisy up people. :rofl
Ahhh yes, the mantra that is is merely to protect the new President and the celebrations; but the total also includes the parties and the ceremonies.
But alas, what's $150 million compared to the $600 million he spent to get elected right? I mean who cares that these same Liberals pooh pooh'd Bush for spending $40 million right? Who cares that Democrats when they are out-spent whine about campaign reform but when their coffers fill up they claim it is necessary to forego all that useless reform crap.
You cannot make this level of denial and hypocrisy up people. :rofl
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Oh yes, the economic arguments come out now. Gee, I guess that one didn't matter when Democrats and their willing accomplices in the media whined about Bush spending $40 million eh?
Got hypocrisy? :rofl
Oh yes, the economic arguments come out now. Gee, I guess that one didn't matter when Democrats and their willing accomplices in the media whined about Bush spending $40 million eh?
Got hypocrisy? :rofl
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
What economic argument? Are you sniffing tiger balm again? And I don't think I much cared about politics 8 years ago. If Bush spent 40 million and got people to spend money in DC that's good. Now stfu and go sit with other ugly people in DP. I have no use for you. Begone fool.
What economic argument? Are you sniffing tiger balm again? And I don't think I much cared about politics 8 years ago. If Bush spent 40 million and got people to spend money in DC that's good. Now stfu and go sit with other ugly people in DP. I have no use for you. Begone fool.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
I'm just surprised to hear that the American dollar is in even worse condition than I'd thought, since our government is apparently paying for the inaugeration in British pounds.
I'm just surprised to hear that the American dollar is in even worse condition than I'd thought, since our government is apparently paying for the inaugeration in British pounds.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
More ad hominems; but that is your forte' isn’t it?
But alas, the thread is about the media’s desperate desire to impugn Bush for spending $60 million less than Obama.
But hey, why stick to the premise of the thread when you can childishly insult people at a personal level right?
Carry on; as is typical with you, you seldom comprehend the topic and when confronted with your inane statements, resort to schoolyard child like insults.
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More ad hominems; but that is your forte' isn’t it?
But alas, the thread is about the media’s desperate desire to impugn Bush for spending $60 million less than Obama.
But hey, why stick to the premise of the thread when you can childishly insult people at a personal level right?
Carry on; as is typical with you, you seldom comprehend the topic and when confronted with your inane statements, resort to schoolyard child like insults.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
You're kidding right? Take a look at the economy when Bush took office and take a look at it now. Big difference.
Sorry spending $100 million on this is foolish.
You're kidding right? Take a look at the economy when Bush took office and take a look at it now. Big difference.
Sorry spending $100 million on this is foolish.
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Yeah, it worked really well for Rome toward the end, huh?:lol:
Yeah, it worked really well for Rome toward the end, huh?:lol:
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Re: Bush declares a 'state of emergency' in Washington as cost of Obama's swearing-in
Don't make me laugh. Please? I beg of you. Don't make me laugh? Wait....aha-aahahahahaha. Too late.
Wrong. The topic in discussion is Obama spending 110 million on his inauguration. I said this is a good considering all the business it'll bring in for the surrounding states and the city of D.C.. You came up with some irrelevant nonsense about Bush like I actually gave a ****. The ONLY times the article even mentions Bush are :
But tell us all what you think the thread is about if not the money Obama is spending. Or am I in the wrong section where you see a Breaking News article and then make up your own version of what the thread is about?
Yawn. Come back when I care about you crying every time you bait and then get smacked around. And roll your eyes some more please? Makes me feel masculine.
Don't make me laugh. Please? I beg of you. Don't make me laugh? Wait....aha-aahahahahaha. Too late.
Wrong. The topic in discussion is Obama spending 110 million on his inauguration. I said this is a good considering all the business it'll bring in for the surrounding states and the city of D.C.. You came up with some irrelevant nonsense about Bush like I actually gave a ****. The ONLY times the article even mentions Bush are :
But tell us all what you think the thread is about if not the money Obama is spending. Or am I in the wrong section where you see a Breaking News article and then make up your own version of what the thread is about?
Yawn. Come back when I care about you crying every time you bait and then get smacked around. And roll your eyes some more please? Makes me feel masculine.