What Recession? The $170 Million Inauguration
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- rafalski0
They owe him the bribe, don't they?
- brandelec0
you guys are player hatin
- JSK0
Biggest contributors were Wall St firms. Yay.
- utopian0
I will have to admit the price tag does seem excessive, along with the stupid rock concert when millions of Americans have either lost their jobs and or are on the verge of losing their jobs.
- DrBombay0
party bill? or security?
- liveslow0
"The federal government estimates that it will spend roughly $49 million on the inaugural weekend. Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have requested another $75 million from the federal government to help pay for their share of police, fire and medical services.
And then there is the party bill. "
But let's talk about McCain!
- JSK0
It's not ok since its paid by corp and he gotta give a little to get a little.
- DrBombay0
yeah liveslow, we should trim the defense budget we give israel to shore up the cost of it.
- JSK0
Most of the costs are paid by corporate sponsors.
- ArmandoEstrada0
Keep in mind that this creates jobs, even if its only temporary. There were contracts given out for all types of services, food, security, building, entertainment etc etc.
- Not to forget the strippers & ho's for the late nite partay...fyoucher1
- Point50
hmmm, good point. They should just do that shit in the oval office, post let Hillary record it on her cell phone, post it on YouTube. I'm sure Pizza Hut will discount the snacks.
- liveslow
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/I…
"Obama's Inauguration Has Been Financed Partially by Bailed-Out Wall Street Executives"
Let's Party!!
"The money is going toward providing events which we hope are going to connect people, make them feel like we are all in this together and reinforce the notion that when we pull together, we're stronger," Douglas said. "And we need to pull together to face the challenges that are before us today."
hahaha