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

[The Coach]

I am.  If you have a problem with that then its too bad.  Its time for some real changes in this country and no more of that Bushshit that's been happenning for 8 years 3 months

Fixed.

[The Coach]

I am.  If you have a problem with that then its too bad.  Its time for some real changes in this country and no more of that Bushshit that's been happenning for 8 years

The only "change" is that he's black and marxist.

[tendonitis]

Vince, I thought the black race kicked you out?  Why you still representing home skillet?

I am.  If you have a problem with that then its too bad.  Its time for some real changes in this country and no more of that Bushshit that's been happenning for 8 years

[wes]

I`ll be training ................too many goals to acheive!! 

[dario73]

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.

Link please to an unbiased media source that actually sayst it will generate at least $500 million.

While expect it to generate revenue in DC, how does anyone know it will be that much?

[Drama Queen]

Do the research. And if you REALLY did the research you'd actually find it started with Clinton.

 

Bill Clinton had a republican congress

[Tre]

Link please to an unbiased media source that actually sayst it will generate at least $500 million.

While expect it to generate revenue in DC, how does anyone know it will be that much?

http://fpc.state.gov/114512.htm

There are *many* people renting out their homes for anywhere from $400-1000 or more per night and it's unlikely we'll see that income reported.  BUT, that tax-free money is going to be used by those property owners/tenants to buy other things. 

I've seen other places say they're expecting a million people to join in the festivities...$500/per person actually seems like a low estimate, even if half of that million are from the region and would be spending less. 

This could very well be the billion-dollar inauguration.

[dario73]

Fair enough

[The Showstoppa]

I'll be busy taking a dump.

[The_Leafy_Bug]

The only "change" is that he's black and marxist.

Coach, what do you know about AFDC  ?

[The Showstoppa]

Coach, what do you know about AFDC  ?

They sing Back in Black... 

[shootfighter1]

I'm not wild about the expense of the inauguration either and while it will probably cause a good return in the DC area, that doesn't mean much outside of that area.

The inauguration is more symbolic anyway and Obama has proved to be an impressive icon.  See, no matter if Bush made good or bad decisions, his mistake (even more so with Chenney) was that he was disconnected with the public.  He didn't communicate with us like Reagan did.  (nor did he have the skill like Obama and Reagan).  The average person knows shit about Washington, but they do watch tv and have an impression of the president.
Obama will do very well if he governs from the middle, he speaks well, does well in front of the camera, seems to be able to compromise, is a master politician, and most people feel connected to him so far.  As long as there are good solid decisions made behind the scene, the president doesn't need to be the most capable individual.  He needs to know how to use the strength of others around him, govern perception and lead.

[The Coach]

Coach, what do you know about AFDC  ?

It's essentially another welfare program, a handout if you will. What about it?

[240 is Back]

Its time for some real changes in this country and no more of that Bushshit that's been happenning for 8 years

Amen.  

People, in the coming years, the amount of outrighT theft, constitutional violations, and other breaks in the law that this admin got away with...

Well, let's just say that Obama will have job security.  Any time he needs to remind people of the alternative, he just has to allow another investigation into the last 8 years.  Hell, the white hous is STILL fighting to have all those "emails we sent to each other right before 9-11" from being revealed.  Turns out they were backed up after all.  What in the world would they be hiding?  

[The Showstoppa]

Amen.  

People, in the coming years, the amount of outrigth theft, constitutional violations, and other breaks in the law that this admin got away with...

Well, let's just say that Obama will have job security.  Any time he needs to remind people of the alternative, he just has to allow another investigation into the last 8 years.  Hell, the white hous is STILL fighting to have all those "emails we sent to each other right before 9-11" from being revealed.  Turns out they were backed up after all.  What in the world would they be hiding?  

240, please pass the peyote...

[The_Leafy_Bug]

It's essentially another welfare program, a handout if you will. What about it?

A welfare program created by Clinton that was passed by the majority republican congress 

[The Coach]

I'm not wild about the expense of the inauguration either and while it will probably cause a good return in the DC area, that doesn't mean much outside of that area.

The inauguration is more symbolic anyway and Obama has proved to be an impressive icon.  See, no matter if Bush made good or bad decisions, his mistake (even more so with Chenney) was that he was disconnected with the public.  He didn't communicate with us like Reagan did.  (nor did he have the skill like Obama and Reagan).  The average person knows shit about Washington, but they do watch tv and have an impression of the president.
Obama will do very well if he governs from the middle, he speaks well, does well in front of the camera, seems to be able to compromise, is a master politician, and most people feel connected to him so far.  As long as there are good solid decisions made behind the scene, the president doesn't need to be the most capable individual.  He needs to know how to use the strength of others around him and lead.

I agree, but very little he says would suggest that. It was just the other day during a speech when he said, and I'm paraphrasing, "we cannot do anything without the government". That alone should tell you something.

[shootfighter1]

I will be happy when one day we can stop talking about black Americans as different than the rest of Americans.  The media seems fixated on being black or the black experience in the past year.  

I understand this is a historic event and deserves national focus, but America is a melting pot of everyone.   My russian friends have noticed this... blacks account for approx 13% of the population, but the media focuses on black Americans more than other races of Americans.  Hopefully, with Obama elected, we can decrease the focus on 1 particular color of American and blend more as "Americans".  It has happened already, but the media has refocused on this recently.  

We must be compassionate to the evils of history but must move forward as a mixed race nation.  Now is also a good time to stop affirmative action programs and really treat all Americans as equals.  

[240 is Back]

I coudln't give a shit if obama was white, black, or purple.

Get someone in who will stop giving billions away to corporate interests.

Guess what everyone... sometimes you DO have to give $ to the poor folks, so they spend it, which stimulates the economy and makes your 401k worth more.  The alternative is giving it to corporations and rich people.  Rich people hoard it, and corps use it to open plants in china (which in turn leaves jobs from USA).

I'm as anti-handout as they come - but I do admit that sometimes, in the national economic cycle, you have to give some $ to the broke to stimulate spending so that the middle class' investments dont falter.  Make sense?

[Stavios]

Amen.  

People, in the coming years, the amount of outrighT theft, constitutional violations, and other breaks in the law that this admin got away with...

Well, let's just say that Obama will have job security.  Any time he needs to remind people of the alternative, he just has to allow another investigation into the last 8 years.  Hell, the white hous is STILL fighting to have all those "emails we sent to each other right before 9-11" from being revealed.  Turns out they were backed up after all.  What in the world would they be hiding?  

[The_Leafy_Bug]

I coudln't give a shit if obama was white, black, or purple.

Get someone in who will stop giving billions away to corporate interests.

Guess what everyone... sometimes you DO have to give $ to the poor folks, so they spend it, which stimulates the economy and makes your 401k worth more.  The alternative is giving it to corporations and rich people.  Rich people hoard it, and corps use it to open plants in china (which in turn leaves jobs from USA).

I'm as anti-handout as they come - but I do admit that sometimes, in the national economic cycle, you have to give some $ to the broke to stimulate spending so that the middle class' investments dont falter.  Make sense?

This is correct. The difference between the people who spend and save is that the ones who spend work for the ones who save. People who save in a sense are a danger to the economy which is why money should be funneled through the poor. It makes everyone benefit.

[GRACIE JIU-JITSU]

maybe so but I would be alive.

Break a leg some where else, and have your leg rot off from gangrene... and then die.. That would suck more I think..

 If you break your leg in UK they will fixe you... for FREE.

 and btw. about the situation that we in right now. economy, war  and bla bla bla.
 who's to blame the american people = the voters.

[jtsunami]

That's a lot of grape drink...

you mean fruit punch I think that is what they like

[shootfighter1]

Giving handouts to the poor only is very debateable on its stimulatory effects on the economy.  Very poor people do not create jobs.  IMO, a strong middle class and job creation is key.  Solving the financial and home crisis is also key.  Handouts only to the poor and only to corporations are not only questionable as to its stimulatory effects but are not fair either.
Cut taxes across the board and cut spending!  We need to cut corporate taxation and give companies incentives to stay in the US rather than move plants abroad.  We have the 2nd highest corporate taxation rate in the world.

[Tre]

A welfare program created by Clinton that was passed by the majority republican congress 

No, AFDC was created back in the 30's. 

Clinton's program was supposed to be different, but it's the same turd with a different bow on it.