Bush inaguration costs $40 Million!

[Brad]

Seeing as similar amounts were spent in prior inaugurations and, in those inaugurations the president did not have to worry about radical terrorists blowing up 80% of the country’s leadership, I find it curious that the same people that protest this year’s inauguration are also often the terrorist sympathizers.

Could it be that the same people that constantly complain about people not getting enough free medical care generally hate America to the same degree as radical cold-blooded terrorists and, thus, are willing to join forces with them ideologically and practically?

Just a possible theory.

 

[bapcathluth]

Brad:

Seeing as similar amounts were spent in prior inaugurations and, in those inaugurations the president did not have to worry about radical terrorists blowing up 80% of the country’s leadership, I find it curious that the same people that protest this year’s inauguration are also often the terrorist sympathizers.

Could it be that the same people that constantly complain about people not getting enough free medical care generally hate America to the same degree as radical cold-blooded terrorists and, thus, are willing to join forces with them ideologically and practically?

Just a possible theory.

You are equating people who would like to see the health care system overhauled with terrorist sympathizers? I think you need to take a reality pill–paid with by your own money! I think this demonization of liberals has really gone too far.

 

[Brad]

bapcathluth:

You are equating people who would like to see the health care system overhauled with terrorist sympathizers? I think you need to take a reality pill–paid with by your own money! I think this demonization of liberals has really gone too far.

Oh - the horror of it!! How absurd of me!

I’m not demonizing anyone - I’m pointing out what I observe. If the shoe fits…

Yes - I am equating them. Not all of them but many of them are the same. Many on this board that I can name and many in our House of Representative and Senate.

 

[Fitz]

Brad:

Seeing as similar amounts were spent in prior inaugurations and, in those inaugurations the president did not have to worry about radical terrorists blowing up 80% of the country’s leadership, I find it curious that the same people that protest this year’s inauguration are also often the terrorist sympathizers.

Could it be that the same people that constantly complain about people not getting enough free medical care generally hate America to the same degree as radical cold-blooded terrorists and, thus, are willing to join forces with them ideologically and practically?

Just a possible theory.

The hate America first club is really not understanding their part in the negative press we get. I like what you saidl It may be extreme that you compare them to terrorists, but I do think at times they border on treasonous.

Before I get attacked for agreeing with him, I do know they have the right to protest. I have the right to say what I think.

 

[bapcathluth]

I don’t hate America when I say that the health-care system is in dire need of reform. I love America and think something needs to be done. It is beyond ridiculous that we are the wealthiest country and yet there are people who don’t get proper medical treatment.

We have good health insurance, but last week I spent over 150 dollars on medicine for my son’s asthma, allergies and a condition of mine. This was with insurance. We can afford that amount, but many people can’t. Sorry, that’s a topic for another thread, but to call somebody who disagrees with a governmental policy a terrorist is anti-American, and anti-democratic. Why are we fighting these wars if not to protect our freedom of speech?

 

[Lisa_N]

<> I’m quickly reminded why I don’t come to the “political” areas of these forums.

I’m sorry that you seem to be taking my opinion with such offense. My original intent in posting was just to say that as a society, myself included, we tend to spend money without sometimes thinking of how lucky we really are and that sometimes, yes, we are gluttonous in our spending. I did not come here to ruffle any feathers.

As I see that my view is being misunderstood and becoming more convulated each time I post, I am going to bow out.

Happy debating!

Saved, hopefully you will look back. You are making WAY more out of this exchange than is intended. I’m neither offended nor do I disagree that our society can spend money rather frivolously. No feathers ruffled here. I just wanted to point out that people who think they could spend someone else’s money more wisely than they can, come off as being rather presumptuous. It’s the same mindset that thinks that the government should abscond with a majority of your earnings and spend your money as IT sees appropriate. I think caution is in order anytime one person thinks they have a hand in someone else’s till.

Lisa N

 

[Fitz]

bapcathluth:

I don’t hate America when I say that the health-care system is in dire need of reform. I love America and think something needs to be done. It is beyond ridiculous that we are the wealthiest country and yet there are people who don’t get proper medical treatment.

We have good health insurance, but last week I spent over 150 dollars on medicine for my son’s asthma, allergies and a condition of mine. This was with insurance. We can afford that amount, but many people can’t. Sorry, that’s a topic for another thread, but to call somebody who disagrees with a governmental policy a terrorist is anti-American, and anti-democratic. Why are we fighting these wars if not to protect our freedom of speech?

I say you are free to say all you want. Just don’t expect that I won’t say what I think. We never turn anyone away from medical care in this country. I know it is hard with the costs of medication. I fact that also. Our copay goes up every year. However, I work with many children that are not even citizens, and we find ways to get them help. There is medical care for anyone who seeks out avenues.

I know that our medical system needs reform, but that in no way means we shouldn’t have an inauguration. Will they cancel the Oscars if people need healthcare- NO! You are comparing apples and oranges. The parties were on donated money. Who are we to judge?

You have my sympathy about the asthma. I know it is life threatening. My son spent time in the hospital with it when he was young. He is 14 and has outgrown it we think. Best of luck and I will keep your son in my prayers.

 

[TNT]

bapcathluth:

I don’t hate America when I say that the health-care system is in dire need of reform. I love America and think something needs to be done. It is beyond ridiculous that we are the wealthiest country and yet there are people who don’t get proper medical treatment.

Send a letter to former bishop Dolan, Ryan and Cd Law. I understand they are handing out generous sums to worthy supplicants…millions so I hear. So far it’s not been 1 dime to assist medical care, but there’s always a first.
Let us know how it turns out.

 

[swampfox]

The horror of Hollywood spending hundreds of millions, even billions on the Academy Awards, while people go hungry throughout the world and even in America. How could Hollywood’s elite be so insensitive? Bedecked in jewels and designer clothing, while victims of the tsunami lack rags to wear.

 

[condan]

Lisa N:

Here in the land of nuts and flakes we had protests that included a group of masked individuals storming a TV station to ‘start a dialogue’ and another group who chained themselves to gas pumps after a downtown march. They wanted to protest people ‘dying for oil and SUVs’ Good grief! I consider dealing with these folks rather a waste of taxpayer money as well. YMMV.

Lisa N

A dialogue with people wearing masks??? It is a blinding glimpse of the obvious to say that these people are simply not capable of stringing two rational thoughts together to reach a conclusion. The anarchists who want to overthrow the government so that their guy can be in charge rather than mine really crack me up. Isn’t implementing a form of government by force called…facism??

So they don’t like Bush. Big deal. The sooner they get over it the better. All these folks, including Kerry and Boxer, sound very much like a bunch of whiny crybabies throwing a very public (and embarassing) tantrum because they didn’t get their way.

This the democratic process at work. Sometimes you win, sometimes you loose. I sat through 8 years of Clinton without once donning a mask and storming a TV station. Talk about arrested development!

 

[Francesco]

SavedByHim:

I’m actually quite surprised at this thread. When I read the original poster’s question, I didn’t get the impression that they were attacking Americans, as I am American and have been asking the same question. Does not one of you think it is sad in our society that we must spend 40 million dollars to throw such a lavish party?

I don’t care if it was private money or not, it just seems gluttonous (sp?) to spend all that money for one evening. (Just as I think it is gluttonous for Hollywood to spend the money they do on Oscar night for example, or for football players to get paid the salaries they do, etc.

Our society just needs to scale back. When so many people in the world are suffering (including those in the United States), it makes me sad to see American society overindulge the way we do.

Saved:

Would you forward your budget and accounts to me so that I may TELL YOU what to do with your monies? Thank you.

Freedom includes the freedom to squander your time and effort (money and effort being somewhat related). We have the freedom to write these inane notes to each other rather than taking another job and using the proceeds for the charities dictated by others (or even ourselves for that matter). If you sleep 8 hours and work 8 hours, what are you doing with the other 8? Start giving this time to the poor and oppressed rather than wasting as you do now.

One thing about slavery, they never had to worry about who they labored for.

peace and acceptance of the humanity of all of us

Francesco

 

[Brad]

bapcathluth:

I don’t hate America when I say that the health-care system is in dire need of reform. I love America and think something needs to be done. It is beyond ridiculous that we are the wealthiest country and yet there are people who don’t get proper medical treatment.

We have good health insurance, but last week I spent over 150 dollars on medicine for my son’s asthma, allergies and a condition of mine. This was with insurance. We can afford that amount, but many people can’t. Sorry, that’s a topic for another thread, but to call somebody who disagrees with a governmental policy a terrorist is anti-American, and anti-democratic. Why are we fighting these wars if not to protect our freedom of speech?

I never said that that such are terrorists (see how the words get twisted so easily?). I said that many that complain about not spending enough tax dollars (not personal dollars) on things like medical care, education etc. are the same people that are the first to defend Islamic extemism. (For example, the same people that think we went to war in Iraq just for oil, when we could have spent that money on healthcare, are the people that say that the Islamic terrorists don’t like America because we are unjust).

 

[Brad]

bapcathluth:

I don’t hate America when I say that the health-care system is in dire need of reform. I love America and think something needs to be done. It is beyond ridiculous that we are the wealthiest country and yet there are people who don’t get proper medical treatment.

We have good health insurance, but last week I spent over 150 dollars on medicine for my son’s asthma, allergies and a condition of mine. This was with insurance. We can afford that amount, but many people can’t. Sorry, that’s a topic for another thread, but to call somebody who disagrees with a governmental policy a terrorist is anti-American, and anti-democratic. Why are we fighting these wars if not to protect our freedom of speech?

By the way, this week, I have to shell out $300 for a standard procedure of a family member. That is with insurance. Further, every year I pay more for my insurance and my deductible goes up. Yet, I’m not asking the government to bail me out.

In fact, in observation, I notice that the people that cannot afford what I have to pay for health care go to the hospital and doctor far more often than I do and pay nothing or slightly more than nothing.