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I though Obama made a very good speech, he didn't sugarcoat anything, addressed several issues we are faced with, stated that what worked in government will be used, what doesn't will be eliminated, and the importance of every American in renewing America.
Here we are in a recession, and he spends over twice as much as Bush did on his inauguration. He loves doing things on a huge scale, whether we can afford it or not. Fiscal responsibility at its finest!!
They should rate the news networks broadcasts as NC-17, I swear, I heard several reporters in total rapture today.
I truly feel sorry for people who let the person at the head of our government dictate their personal happiness.
News Flash -- Our government cannot raise you out of poverty. If it could, they would've done it already. But they will certainly keep tryin until it breaks us all. All it wants, is for you to keep electing them to office so they can throw these parties that make AIG's outings look like a pizza and beer night.
"When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Better have some sugar and water too, or else your lemonade will suck!
Here we are in a recession, and he spends over twice as much as Bush did on his inauguration. He loves doing things on a huge scale, whether we can afford it or not. Fiscal responsibility at its finest!!
Points of information:
1. Much of the money for the inauguration comes from private donations.
2. There were 2 - 4 million people expected to be there for the ceremony. Until today, LBJ had the record with 1.2 million people back in 1965. Bill Clinton drew 800,000 for his first term, and 250,000 for his second. George W. Bush had 400,000 for his first, and about 300,000 his second.
In other words, most of the cost difference comes from the sheer magnitude of the crowd and the resources necessary to facilitate it.
The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.
We have a new president. It is in the interest of the nation that the economy improve. Either you complain or you give Obama & his team a chance to fix the mess Bush & his team created. Which you choose says more about you than about the new administration.
I expect Obama to make mistakes. I expect him to get some things right. I'm not really paying attention to the speeches, etc. right now; I'm trying to help WSU as best I can. If only I had $1M (or more). :D
Some posts are not visible to me. :peaceful: Don't worry too much about it. Just do all you can do and let the rough end drag.
Here we are in a recession, and he spends over twice as much as Bush did on his inauguration. He loves doing things on a huge scale, whether we can afford it or not. Fiscal responsibility at its finest!!
Points of information:
1. Much of the money for the inauguration comes from private donations.
2. There were 2 - 4 million people expected to be there for the ceremony. Until today, LBJ had the record with 1.2 million people back in 1965. Bill Clinton drew 800,000 for his first term, and 250,000 for his second. George W. Bush had 400,000 for his first, and about 300,000 his second.
In other words, most of the cost difference comes from the sheer magnitude of the crowd and the resources necessary to facilitate it.
True, money spent to help the economy!
I have come here to chew bubblegum and kickass ... and I'm all out of bubblegum.
We have a new president. It is in the interest of the nation that the economy improve. Either you complain or you give Obama & his team a chance to fix the mess Bush & his team created. Which you choose says more about you than about the new administration.
I expect Obama to make mistakes. I expect him to get some things right. I'm not really paying attention to the speeches, etc. right now; I'm trying to help WSU as best I can. If only I had $1M (or more). :D
You believe waaaaaay too much in the power of the government. Read Prez above and take it in slowly and carefully. It will be a shock to your system.
You are not as smart as you think you are if you believe 1 person (or 1 and his "team" have put the country where it is....
More government = bad
Less government = good
Remember it. That is all.
There is only one sure way to help the economy. Cut taxes.
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