Obama Inauguration - $150 - who is going to watch?

[MichaelScottDM]

Nice to know that while the economy is shit, money will be spent in record numbers on the Inauguration. 3X more than any in history. What a crock of Shit.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl204

[webcake]

That's a lot of grape drink...

[tendonitis]

kind of funny how 4 years ago the media threw a fit when Bush had a big inauguration since we were at war

well we're still at war, the economy is terrible and Barry is having the biggest inauguration in history and not a word out of the media

[Relentless]

Nice to know that while the economy is shit, money will be spent in record numbers on the Inauguration. 3X more than any in history. What a crock of Shit.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl204

AND?

[Tre]

I know it's a major American event, but oh, how wonderful it would've been if they'd held a quiet little ceremony in the White House?

BUT, the thing is, although I hate this type of extravagant spending, the $150 million being spent is expected to generate at least $500 million in revenue for the DC area, so that's an excellent ROI.

[240 is Back]

I know it's a major American event, but oh, how wonderful it would've been if they'd held a quiet little ceremony in the White House?

BUT, the thing is, although I hate this type of extravagant spending, the $150 million being spent is expected to generated at least $500 million in revenue for the DC area, so that's an excellent ROI.

agreed on both points.  I think hotel rooms were 500-600 per night on average, and you had to book for 3 nights?  The US economy will end up ahead after this week's events, the world will see the USA as clearly sending Bushco packing.

And there are 2 to 3 million people who are going to come out and show their support for our leadership.  Does anyone really think Bush could get 3 million people in one place for anything? 

[Camel Jockey]

It will be a truly historic moment, jackass. Millions turning up.

A "crock of shit"? He's our commander and chief, so have some respect you stupid sack of shit.

[nycbull]

MCDonalds will be doing great

[benchthis]

I know it's a major American event, but oh, how wonderful it would've been if they'd held a quiet little ceremony in the White House?

BUT, the thing is, although I hate this type of extravagant spending, the $150 million being spent is expected to generate at least $500 million in revenue for the DC area, so that's an excellent ROI.

 
check and mate

[The_Leafy_Bug]

Que coach like a fly to shit in 5..


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[chaos]

It will be a truly historic moment, jackass. Millions turning up.

A "crock of shit"? He's our commander and chief, so have some respect you stupid sack of shit.

Meltdown.

[Wiggs]

All of you complaining about this are "racial"

 

[divcom]

Nice to know that while the economy is shit, money will be spent in record numbers on the Inauguration. 3X more than any in history. What a crock of Shit.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl204

you're trying to get getwhite racist going on this one.  unfortunately...he is turning a profit for the city and surrounding areas.  i'm sure hotel, restaurant, transportation owers and many others are b###hing. 

[jesusbod]

agreed on both points.  I think hotel rooms were 500-600 per night on average, and you had to book for 3 nights?  The US economy will end up ahead after this week's events, the world will see the USA as clearly sending Bushco packing.

And there are 2 to 3 million people who are going to come out and show their support for our leadership.  Does anyone really think Bush could get 3 million people in one place for anything? 

3 million if the government was executing him... Unfortunately people are too stupid to understand he was looking out for what he thought was the best for the country and trying to keep the U.S safe. He did some things wrong and admits that. I think he will be vindicated sooner or later.

[The Luke]

3 million if the government was executing him... Unfortunately people are too stupid to understand he was looking out for what he thought was the best for the country and trying to keep the U.S safe. He did some things wrong and admits that. I think he will be vindicated sooner or later.

...thinking is for smart people.


The Luke

[drkaje]

I see Haterade sales are still going strong despite a weak economy.

[Rimbaud]

Nice to know that while the economy is shit, money will be spent in record numbers on the Inauguration. 3X more than any in history. What a crock of Shit.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl204

...& your point?

How much has the Iraq war cost so far?

[MisterMagoo]

kind of funny how 4 years ago the media threw a fit when Bush had a big inauguration since we were at war

well we're still at war, the economy is terrible and Barry is having the biggest inauguration in history and not a word out of the media

you mean except for the MEDIA LINK IN THE ORIGINAL POST? oh and all these:

http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/01/19/top_stories/doc497425bfcc7aa250391205.txt
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090118/OPINION04/901180336/1041/OPINION
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/inauguration_spending
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28707475/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/14/barack-obama-inauguration-cost
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1396888/obama_inauguration_to_cost_150_million.html?cat=9

it took me a whole 30 seconds to find those. there were a few hundred more.

a genuine question: when you idiots claim that "the media" isn't talking about something, do you actually check? or do you just say it?

[The Coach]

...& your point?

How much has the Iraq war cost so far?

A mere pittance compared to the $7 trillion dollar spending plan this marxist has planned.

[The Coach]

I know it's a major American event, but oh, how wonderful it would've been if they'd held a quiet little ceremony in the White House?

BUT, the thing is, although I hate this type of extravagant spending, the $150 million being spent is expected to generate at least $500 million in revenue for the DC area, so that's an excellent ROI.

In the DC area. Did you forget about the rest of the economy?

[The Luke]

A mere pittance compared to the $7 trillion dollar spending plan this marxist has planned.

A mere pittance compared to the $9 trillion dollar Bush spent to bailout his Saudi banking masters... or the $5 trillion Bush borrowed to help bankrupt America and rob everyone's 401k.


The Luke

[drkaje]

A mere pittance compared to the $7 trillion dollar spending plan this marxist has planned.

So you were against Bush's bailout?

[jesusbod]

A mere pittance compared to the $9 trillion dollar Bush spent to bailout his Saudi banking masters... or the $5 trillion Bush borrowed to help bankrupt America and rob everyone's 401k.


The Luke

Spoken like a true Liberal!

[Rimbaud]

A mere pittance compared to the $7 trillion dollar spending plan this marxist has planned.

How about if your hero Bush didn't get us involved in Iraq in the first place?

Note: I understand Coach that it would be ok to spend three times this amount on the Inauguration is McCain/Palin ticket had won.

[EL Mariachi]

Meltdown.

indeed, alcoholic beverage induced meltdown