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 2013-01-20 10:57 AM |
Veteran 320  Lost, Florida |  Subject: InaugurationIs it just me or do we really need the big expensive Inauguration tomorrow? Our country is broke! Trillions of dollars in debt, Congress threating to shutdown the government, stop paying our miltary and government programs, yet we can afford this ceremony. Why not scale it down, small private party at the White house and be done with it.
Edited by sfm15 2013-01-20 11:06 AM |
| 2013-01-20 11:00 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
Pro 4838   | Subject: RE: Inauguration sfm15 - 2013-01-20 10:57 AM Is it just me or do we really need the big expensive Inauguration tomorrow? Our country is broke! Trillions of dollars in debt, Congress threating to shutdown the government, stop paying our miltary and government programs, yet we can afford this ceremony. Why not scale it down, small private party at the White house and be down with it.
Agree. If the government wasn't spending money on stupid s#!t, it wouldn't need a bigger budget every year. |
| 2013-01-20 11:07 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Inauguration The peaceful and transparent election and transition of the President is a very important part of what has made this country great. I think its important that we do this out in the open, for all to see. Its not some backroom, done by the powers that be deal. We may have our complaints about the openness and transparency of the election process, but in reality, its far better than what happens in many other countries. Our traditions of the democratic process are important. |
| 2013-01-20 11:39 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Inauguration How about people PAY for tickets/offsetting costs vs just the govt paying for everything? I understand the pomp and circumstance but then there is over the top |
| 2013-01-20 12:20 PM in reply to: #4586773 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Inauguration The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. |
| 2013-01-20 1:07 PM in reply to: #4586836 |
Master 1404 Eagle Mountain, Utah | Subject: RE: Inauguration Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. |
| 2013-01-20 1:38 PM in reply to: #4586773 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Inauguration I may lose my right wing nut job status, but I'm ok with the big inauguration ceremony. It's a historic event in the history of the world that a nation as powerful as ours hands over the reins peacefully. Maybe second inaugurals should be smaller or different (speak in front of the Lincoln Memorial) but I think this is a good thing to celebrate even when we may have voted for the other guy. Many countries leaders go into exile after they leave office so that they're not arrested or worse by the new president. I hear the mall lawn is completely re-sodded. Maybe they should've put down astroturf for the eastern-most side of the mall... |
| 2013-01-20 2:04 PM in reply to: #4586781 |
Expert 1146 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: Inauguration Well, I wasn't invited! |
| 2013-01-20 2:12 PM in reply to: #4586773 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Inauguration Correction, they resodded the mall, but they then covered it with plastic covering. Turf I tell you turf. |
| 2013-01-20 6:22 PM in reply to: #4586877 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Inauguration gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. |
| 2013-01-20 6:23 PM in reply to: #4586781 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Inauguration kmac1346 - 2013-01-20 12:07 PM The peaceful and transparent election and transition of the President is a very important part of what has made this country great. I think its important that we do this out in the open, for all to see. Its not some backroom, done by the powers that be deal. We may have our complaints about the openness and transparency of the election process, but in reality, its far better than what happens in many other countries. Our traditions of the democratic process are important. Ironically, that is exactly what happened today at noon. Tomorrow is just for show... a reenactment if you will. |
| 2013-01-20 6:45 PM in reply to: #4587142 |
Master 1404 Eagle Mountain, Utah | Subject: RE: Inauguration Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ |
| 2013-01-20 6:52 PM in reply to: #4586773 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Inauguration Let me clarify EVERY person attending except the President his family and guests (ok the VP too and a few dignitaries) should have to pay for a ticket...and their dinner.... |
| 2013-01-20 6:56 PM in reply to: #4587167 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Inauguration gerald12 - 2013-01-20 7:45 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ Scalp. All tickets are free and issued by memeber of Congress. It says right on every single ticket NOT FOR SALE. |
| 2013-01-20 7:27 PM in reply to: #4587185 |
Master 1404 Eagle Mountain, Utah | Subject: RE: Inauguration Sous - 2013-01-20 5:56 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 7:45 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ Scalp. All tickets are free and issued by memeber of Congress. It says right on every single ticket NOT FOR SALE. After reading this I have to concede, at least to the swearing in only: http://voices.yahoo.com/presidential-inauguration-tickets-still-get-2448900.html They do list the website I previously posted to get them. That being said it does not defray the cost to the taxpayer. But the ticket from your Rep. is to the swearing in, not the ball or parade of which you can purchase tickets which they do defray costs. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/after-ticketmaster-glitch-inaugural-ball-and-parade-tickets-sell-out-early/
You can also buy a package "deal" for $50K to all the events. Edited by gerald12 2013-01-20 7:30 PM |
| 2013-01-20 7:30 PM in reply to: #4587221 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Inauguration gerald12 - 2013-01-20 8:27 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:56 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 7:45 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ Scalp. All tickets are free and issued by memeber of Congress. It says right on every single ticket NOT FOR SALE. After reading this I have to concede, at least to the swearing in only: http://voices.yahoo.com/presidential-inauguration-tickets-still-get-2448900.html They do list the website I previously posted to get them. That being said it does not defray the cost to the taxpayer. But the ticket from your Rep. is to the swearing in, not the ball or parade of which you can purchase tickets which they do defray costs. You can also buy a package "deal" for $50K to all the events. And who "gets" the $50K? the govt, the rep? |
| 2013-01-20 7:41 PM in reply to: #4587227 |
Master 1404 Eagle Mountain, Utah | Subject: RE: Inauguration wwlani - 2013-01-20 6:30 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 8:27 PM And who "gets" the $50K? the govt, the rep? Sous - 2013-01-20 5:56 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 7:45 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ Scalp. All tickets are free and issued by memeber of Congress. It says right on every single ticket NOT FOR SALE. After reading this I have to concede, at least to the swearing in only: http://voices.yahoo.com/presidential-inauguration-tickets-still-get-2448900.html They do list the website I previously posted to get them. That being said it does not defray the cost to the taxpayer. But the ticket from your Rep. is to the swearing in, not the ball or parade of which you can purchase tickets which they do defray costs. You can also buy a package "deal" for $50K to all the events. The President. For 2013 Christmas vacation to Hawaii. Acutally you can read about it here: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/tickets-barack-obama-inauguration-50-000-good-deal-article-1.354439 Edit: I better quit. That was 2009 this is 2013's http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/08/us/politics/obama-to-accept-corporate-donations-for-2013-inaugural-events.html Edited by gerald12 2013-01-20 7:58 PM |
| 2013-01-20 11:31 PM in reply to: #4587180 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Inauguration wwlani - 2013-01-20 7:52 PM Let me clarify EVERY person attending except the President his family and guests (ok the VP too and a few dignitaries) should have to pay for a ticket...and their dinner.... Attending what? I don't understand given that the balls and celebrations aren't publicly funded. |
| 2013-01-21 4:50 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
| Subject: RE: Inauguration http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/19/reversal-eight-unio... In reversal, unions, corporations help pay for Obama’s second inaugural |
| 2013-01-21 6:25 AM in reply to: #4587221 |
Sneaky Slow 8694 Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Inauguration gerald12 - 2013-01-20 8:27 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:56 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 7:45 PM Sous - 2013-01-20 5:22 PM gerald12 - 2013-01-20 2:07 PM Artemis - 2013-01-20 11:20 AM The only part funded by taxpayer money is the actual inauguration ceremony. The rest of it is funded by private donations. Not only this but the inauguration has been scaled back from 2009 and they do sell tickets to the event. No they don't. Yes they do: http://inauguraltickets.com/ Scalp. All tickets are free and issued by memeber of Congress. It says right on every single ticket NOT FOR SALE. After reading this I have to concede, at least to the swearing in only: http://voices.yahoo.com/presidential-inauguration-tickets-still-get-2448900.html They do list the website I previously posted to get them. That being said it does not defray the cost to the taxpayer. But the ticket from your Rep. is to the swearing in, not the ball or parade of which you can purchase tickets which they do defray costs. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/after-ticketmaster-glitch-inaugural-ball-and-parade-tickets-sell-out-early/
You can also buy a package "deal" for $50K to all the events. Taxpayer money funds the swearing-in ceremony/parade only. It doesn't fund all the balls and dinners and things. The government estimates it'll spend about $49 million on the event this year, which is the equivalent of someone making $100K a year foregoing a single bottle of Diet Coke to "save money." |
| 2013-01-21 7:14 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Inauguration Who funds all the preparations and security? I'm about 45 min away and it's mad crazy down there. |
| 2013-01-21 10:57 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Inauguration They estimate the crowds are going to be about half of what they were in 2009? Wonder why?????? Edited by jford2309 2013-01-21 10:57 AM |
| 2013-01-21 11:24 AM in reply to: #4586773 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Inauguration Richard Blanco's poem was not good. Isn't this the President's day and the People's day? That poem was all about himself and just not that good. |
| 2013-01-21 12:04 PM in reply to: #4587889 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Inauguration GomesBolt - 2013-01-21 12:24 PM Richard Blanco's poem was not good. Isn't this the President's day and the People's day? That poem was all about himself and just not that good. Brother, that thing crossed over from poem to short story about 6 minutes in. |
| 2013-01-21 12:24 PM in reply to: #4587889 |
Elite 4547 | Subject: RE: Inauguration GomesBolt - 2013-01-21 12:24 PM Richard Blanco's poem was not good. Isn't this the President's day and the People's day? That poem was all about himself and just not that good. I hadn't heard it...my in-laws were visiting at that time. I just got off the phone with my mom who said the poem was fantastic. |
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