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I.A.S.K. 01-19-2009 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid (Post 1767767)
AWP = Angry White Person?
You got it!

preciousjeni 01-19-2009 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PhiGam (Post 1767494)
Obama's inauguration may cost up to $150,000,000 and a $500,000 set of China is a problem? If anything its a very nice gesture by the Bush family.
That's only about $30 per person for all the people they're anticipating will be in the area. Kinda on the low side, don't you think?

DaemonSeid 01-20-2009 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by preciousjeni (Post 1767796)
That's only about $30 per person for all the people they're anticipating will be in the area. Kinda on the low side, don't you think?
So, if every person pays 30 dollars somehow in souvenirs, transpo, cold weather gear, food, cameras, accommodations, and other necessities, the money will make its way back hmmm?


You know what, that is good to know!

epchick 01-20-2009 12:29 AM
I think in order for this thread to die, it just has to be closed.

PhiGam 01-20-2009 04:01 AM
Its these kind of double standards that kill me. I don't understand how anyone can be so blind as to not see that Bush is scrutinized for absolutely everything and Obama gets a 72% approval rating after announcing that his two main platforms aren't even going into effect/ happening.

KSUViolet06 01-20-2009 04:06 AM
Last time I checked, I thought EVERY president purchased china/silver/something for the White House (which most likely didn't come from the local Dollar Tree's clearance rack or something).

I'm not a Bush fan myself, but I am really failing to see the issue here.

PhiGam 01-20-2009 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1767848)
Last time I checked, I thought EVERY president purchased china/silver/something for the White House (which most likely didn't come from the local Dollar Tree's clearance rack or something).

I'm not a Bush fan myself, but I am really failing to see the issue here.
Which makes the entire thread/ thread title all the more ridiculous.

RaggedyAnn 01-20-2009 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MysticCat (Post 1763145)
From The Washington Post:

"Right now, we only have two complete sets of china we can use for a state dinner for 134: the Reagan and the Clinton services," Zantzinger said.

Since this thread keeps on going...
I was shocked that we only had sets of up to 134 place settings. That's less than I used for my wedding. It would seem to me that it was a good purchase if there are any large events that are going to be planned, unless the White House is going to rent china from a catering company.

DaemonSeid 01-20-2009 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PhiGam (Post 1767847)
Its these kind of double standards that kill me. I don't understand how anyone can be so blind as to not see that Bush is scrutinized for absolutely everything and Obama gets a 72% approval rating after announcing that his two main platforms aren't even going into effect/ happening.
Ummmm Obama isn't President until noon today.

And it's quite possible what you are failing to see is that possibly the reason WHY Bush was scrutinized so deeply possibly had a little tiny way with how he managed to win both elections.

That JUST might be it....I could be wrong.

cheerfulgreek 01-20-2009 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1767848)
I'm not a Bush fan myself, but I am really failing to see the issue here.
Be careful because being a FAN or not a FAN of a president is a big no no with DrPhil.:rolleyes::p

PhiGam 01-20-2009 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid (Post 1767859)
Ummmm Obama isn't President until noon today.

And it's quite possible what you are failing to see is that possibly the reason WHY Bush was scrutinized so deeply possibly had a little tiny way with how he managed to win both elections.

That JUST might be it....I could be wrong.
How he managed to win both elections... by facing weak democratic challengers and getting more electoral votes than them? I fail to see the problem (and please don't go on some whacko tangent about Diebold.)

KSigkid 01-20-2009 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PhiGam (Post 1767907)
How he managed to win both elections... by facing weak democratic challengers and getting more electoral votes than them? I fail to see the problem (and please don't go on some whacko tangent about Diebold.)
Especially the last election...I still fail to see how the Dems couldn't come up with a better candidate than Kerry; I think they could have had a much better chance with someone else.

cheerfulgreek 01-20-2009 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasWSP (Post 1766021)

Isn't Black Jesus' inauguration running upwards of 150 million dollars?......
The last time I checked it's a presidential inauguration and why do you always make stupid comments in regards to race and color? Seriously.

I don't disagree with you about the china, but why is race ALWAYS an issue with you? Grow up.

SWTXBelle 01-20-2009 01:53 PM
As of today, that china will be used by the Obamas. I am glad Michelle doesn't have to worry about having enough place settings for her larger dinner parties. :)

DrPhil 01-20-2009 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek (Post 1767904)
Be careful because being a FAN or not a FAN of a president is a big no no with DrPhil.:rolleyes::p
Thanks for remembering that in a thread that I've barely read and participated in.


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