Posted on 01/19/2005 12:19:30 PM PST by traumer
A lot of Americans let the media do their thinking.
Dear Whining LIberals and Limeys (both the same)
When you stop spending money for the Golden Globes, Oscars, for the Queen's ceremonial guard and palace(s) and for her bloody dumb June birthday celebration, we will reduce the grandeur of our ceremony equally. (with thanks to Rush's show today for that comment).
And just how much did the Brits drop for the Queen Mum on her 100th birthday bash, hmmmmm?
I say celebrate the hell out of this! Let the Losercrats piss & moan all they like, it will make the day that much sweeter for us!
Well at least he did not spend the money buying votes from blackmailers
I don't recall the legacy media ever criticizing the spending on Clinton's inaugural bash. The envy and bitterness from the libs in the press is like nothing I've ever seen. They can't stand the fact Bush will be around another four years. Its a fact of life they're simply going to have to get used to.
"Some have criticised the expense, questioning the propriety of a flashy celebration as US troops are dying in Iraq and South Asia still recovers from last month's deadly tsunami."
Ah, the dreaded and ubiquitous "Some".
Every time I see this usage (and it's frequent) I think it should actually read:
"Some (including those of us at this publiction who don't have the b*lls to say it outloud)...."
Oh, and I stand to be corrected but didn't the first Clinton inauguration go for $40 mil and the second about $35 mil?
I did not notice any decrease in the "glamour" at this year's Golden Globe Awards last week-end.
And I just bet that the Academy Awards will be as lavish as ever this year.
Hey, BBC--how much of Britians PUBLIC money is spent on keeping a well heeled, impotent monarchy in place every year? I believe much of President Bush's party is being done with private funding.
Geesh, give us a break. President Bush's first inaugural was not the usual high function, because we only had THREE WEEKS to prepare for it. This time we are well planned and ready to celebrate. Celebrate good times, alright! The dull dims can go sulk somewhere else.
Who paid for dumb Prince Harry's shirt?
I think the former president and his gang ought to pay back taxpayers for his trips to China and Africa with donors. They used 72 million of our money as I understand it. The list of Democrats was very long for China and it numbered about 1200. Africa was cheaper because only 900 Democrats went along. I understand they pulled military aircraft from Korea to carry the elitists baggage. When the media starts complaining and moaning about the party in Washington paid for by citizens, remind them about the Democrats being treated to trips on tax money. I would like the Clinton Democrats to pay that all back.
How is money 'wasted?' How many people in the hotel, service and amenities industries will make a good night's wages and tips because of these 'wastes' of money? Every penny spent on any of it will end up buying someone's services or products and get more economic activity underway. It's not like they're raking this money into a bonfire! To use tsunami survivors as a cover to pour water on a celebration of George Bush being re-elected is utter bilge.
The money is not going to Bush, or even to his benefit. It's being used to entertain the people who are giving the money. It's their money. They can spend it however they want.
I might suggest that for consistency, Hollywood should cancel the various awards ceremonies they sponsor and give the money to the troops. Why should anyone spend money on parties as long as there are American troops in Iraq?
Naff-off you bloody limeys!
Scrape 'em off! They wouldn't be satisfied no matter what Pres. Bush did or didn't do so who cares? They're all a bunch of pissy whiney jerks that don't warrant consideration. Viva La Bush!
Hey BBC, stick to your brown-shirt royalty.
Heard a couple of days ago that this $40 million is from private donations not public monies. Also, clintoon spent $33 million on his inauguration. So what's the big deal?
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