Guest TheLutheran Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 President Obama had the opportunity to begin his administration with respect -- both respect for the historic nature of his election AND respect for his country currently at war with an economy in shambles. Demonstrating that respect COULD HAVE BEEN accomplished without such extravagant expenditures. Had he demonstrated humility and fiscal responsibility at the helm of this national celebration, I would have been impressed. He failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The ABC New just said that Obama has spent more money on this inauguration than any previous president.applepansyThe party spent over 650 million dollars, some of which is questionable contributions sources but the highest ever in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Gigi, that was my response too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 President Obama had the opportunity to begin his administration with respect -- both respect for the historic nature of his election AND respect for his country currently at war with an economy in shambles. Demonstrating that respect COULD HAVE BEEN accomplished without such extravagant expenditures. Had he demonstrated humility and fiscal responsibility at the helm of this national celebration, I would have been impressed. He failed. I would be impress if the current polls want President Obama to enact the old Regan era again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 That would be good imo :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 The ABC New just said that Obama has spent more money on this inauguration than any previous president.applepansy you are correct....however.....the media has their Darling in office now....its not a big deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Obama Officials Confirm He Will Fund Foreign Abortions Starting Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristofferUmfrey Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 In the spirit of unity this was the closing of the inaugural benediction:Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around -- (laughter) -- when yellow will be mellow -- (laughter) -- when the red man can get ahead, man -- (laughter) -- and when white will embrace what is right.Wha???????????????????Yeah, all that talk of Obama and racial healing was a crock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Does Deseret Book have any Impeach Obama bumper stickers on sale yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristofferUmfrey Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Does Deseret Book have any Impeach Obama bumper stickers on sale yet?Yeah, they are right next to the "Arrest Bush" bumper stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah, they are right next to the "Arrest Bush" bumper stickers. and on the shelf below them are the Ron Paul for President bumper stickers and the 9-1-1 was an inside job bumper stickers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Guess I'll be stopping by Deseret Book on the way home from work tomorrow. Time to stock up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Guess I'll be stopping by Deseret Book on the way home from work tomorrow. Time to stock up! hey...buy some for me too........:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Naugh, wait until his next election to apply the bumper sticker. The Bush 2003 failure is still on sale if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I think your math is a little flawed. $1 million + $52 million does not = $152 million. Enjoy the day Elphaba. Oh, dear. It's because of all the pressure! I can't take the pressure!I guess I'll have to crawl down my pedestal now, eh? Thanks Canuck!Elphalba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MormonMema Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 What are you, a bunch of sour grapes Republicans? The President hasn't even been in office more than a day, and you are all moaning about how bad it's going to be! Let's give him a chance! I did my homework, I don't think I'm unintelligent, and I honestly liked what he had to say during the campaign. That's why I campaigned for him, in my own humble way, and why I voted for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTown Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 In the spirit of unity this was the closing of the inaugural benediction:Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around -- (laughter) -- when yellow will be mellow -- (laughter) -- when the red man can get ahead, man -- (laughter) -- and when white will embrace what is right.Wha???????????????????That wasn't Obama. That was the person who gave the benediction. When prayer becomes a chance to highlight your rhyming skills, you should perhaps not be praying, because you are very clearly praying with man in mind instead of God.I agree. This left a bad taste in my mouth, but it wasn't Obama who said this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Hi Hemi,Obama did not spend $650 million at his inauguration. I can‘t even imagine where you got such a number.Although it is too early to tell for sure, it looks like 2,000,000 people attended Obama’s inauguration, and that the cost for this was between $155 and $160 million. However! Obama raised $45 million for his inauguration, and that is all he is allowed to spend on his inauguration. (He raised this money by donations that averaged $200.)The remaining $115 million, which covers security, the swearing-in, and other services, can only be paid for by the federal government. Obama cannot, by law, use any of his money from donations to offset the $115 million.Contrast this with Bush's 2005 inauguration: The total cost was $157 million, of which he raised $42 million for his inauguration. (Most of his donations came from corporate executives, for example, 12 energy executives donated $2.3 million).So yes, Obama's inauguration is the most expensive in history - - by a whole $3 million. Bottom Line: Obama's inauguration cost $160 million, and accommodated two million people; of that amount he could only control the $47 million he raised.Bush's inaguration cost $157 million, and accommodated 500,000 people; of that, he could only control the $42 million he raised.If you're going to have an inauguration to accommodate two million people, I'd say that $3 million was money well spent.If you want to eliminate the huge sum spent on inaugurations, then the whole ceremony will have to be revised, and because the security itself will always be over $100 million, it would have to be no public allowed.Elphaba Edited January 21, 2009 by Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 What are you, a bunch of sour grapes Republicans? The President hasn't even been in office more than a day, and you are all moaning about how bad it's going to be! Let's give him a chance! I did my homework, I don't think I'm unintelligent, and I honestly liked what he had to say during the campaign. That's why I campaigned for him, in my own humble way, and why I voted for him. yea...I am sour grapes....here is why......I know this isn't going to happen....all I heard over the past few years was about all the wrong the other guy did.....the new guy comes out and spends money for the big day and the media doesn't say a word.....they won't say anything because this is their "Darling" in there....I don't think his economic plan can fix whats wiling the economyLike I keep saying...I will be praying for him...we all need to right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 On a lighter note......gas went up yesterday....can I blame the President?????........he must have ties to big oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Obama spent a grand total or $3 million more than any other president in history. He also accommodated 1 million more people than any other president in history (Johnson had 1,000,000).$3 million more 1 million more people That's it folks! Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dorsey Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 What are you, a bunch of sour grapes Republicans? The President hasn't even been in office more than a day, and you are all moaning about how bad it's going to be! Let's give him a chance! I did my homework, I don't think I'm unintelligent, and I honestly liked what he had to say during the campaign. That's why I campaigned for him, in my own humble way, and why I voted for him. So, you agree with his pro-abortion babykilling policies?You like the fact that he plans to NOT extend the Bush tax cuts?I guess your idea of one who is qualified to lead the country is one who has 136 actual days experience in the U.S. Senate wherein he basically did nothing but vote "present"?To each his/her own I guess..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hey, I'm buying all the bumper stickers! I am pro America, pray for the president, and live in a country where I'm free to agree and disagree with policy. I'm hoping for good things! Hoping in the spiritual sense, not the wish upon a star sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 That wasn't Obama. That was the person who gave the benediction. When prayer becomes a chance to highlight your rhyming skills, you should perhaps not be praying, because you are very clearly praying with man in mind instead of God.I agree. This left a bad taste in my mouth, but it wasn't Obama who said this.I certainly didn't say Obama said that. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MormonMema Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 So, you agree with his pro-abortion babykilling policies?You like the fact that he plans to NOT extend the Bush tax cuts?I guess your idea of one who is qualified to lead the country is one who has 136 actual days experience in the U.S. Senate wherein he basically did nothing but vote "present"?To each his/her own I guess.....I am definitely not pro-abortion. There is a big difference between pro-abortion and pro-choice. Even the Church leadership say it should be left up to the woman, her husband/boyfriend, and the bishop. It is definitely not to be taken lightly. As for the tax cuts, there is already talk about another stimulus package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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