Recession? What recession? The Bushes Buy Fine China for almost 1/2 a mil.

[I.A.S.K.]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

What the hell does private money used from a private foundation have to do with what Bush has said about the economy? Our economy is in the dumps. We are in fairly desperate times that have called for desperate measures. None of that means that someone can't spend their OWN PRIVATE money on a gift. Paris Hilton bought a 320,000$ pink Bentley with her own private money.....is she a threat to our national well being? No.

Personally, I'm a lot more pissed off that shitty companies with shitty business models have gotten billions of dollars of OUR own money through bailouts. Those were bad ideas.......certainly in a bad time....

....but that's just me.

Paris Hilton is not a member of the first family. If Bush's daughter did this would I be concerned? Probably.

I thought I covered that in my post when I said that the use of private $$ to buy China seems to be senseless and unnecessary. Since it was a purchase made by the first fam. for the white house (one that they are leaving in two weeks) it has to do with Bush. This use of $$ makes me (and others) question Bush's credibility (on the issue of the bailout). It also makes people feel that this 7 billion dollar bailout was total crap because if there's 1/2 a mil for china there should be $$ (non TP $$) to bail-out these corporate losers.

And FTR I think this bail-out was total crap. Mofo's just getting billions for no reason.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by I.A.S.K.

Since it was a purchase made by the first fam. for the white house (one that they are leaving in two weeks) it has to do with Bush.

The Bush family is NOT paying for the china. If you even read the article, you'd know that the White House Historical Association is paying for the china (as they did for the Reagans and the Clintons).

The only thing the Bush family has to do with this china is that they picked the design.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by I.A.S.K.

And FTR I think this bail-out was total crap. Mofo's just getting billions for no reason.

I'll agree with you on that one - unfortunately, it looks like both sides of the aisle are more than happy to make that mistake.

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Ok...so now that we are back talking china...here is my question...if there is a question of replacing it so often, then how often are they using the china that it needs replacing? LOL

Are foreign dignitaries just dropping in weekly or something?

I mean it's not like they eat off the fine china daily....heck if that's the case, then donate some of that stuff to me so I can throw out my old plates I have been using the past 2 terms....heheheheh!!!

I'm not an expert on this by any stretch, but is it used just for foreign dignitaries? I would imagine the china is also used for formal dinners with members of Congress, Governors, etc.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I'm not sure what the environmental impact would be, but I'm sure the leaking juices from the meat and veggies would be a very messy impact on Daemon's $10,000.00 table cloth. lol (DS I'm kidding)

Hence styrofoam plates and they have to take their shoes off at the door, not for fear of them being thrown but I will be damned if they mess up the White House carpet.....and put plastic on the White House couches too:

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I'm not an expert on this by any stretch, but is it used just for foreign dignitaries? I would imagine the china is also used for formal dinners with members of Congress, Governors, etc.

Serve bag and box dinners to them...it's more eco friendly.

Heh!

[TexasWSP]

Originally Posted by I.A.S.K.

Paris Hilton is not a member of the first family. If Bush's daughter did this would I be concerned? Probably.

I thought I covered that in my post when I said that the use of private $$ to buy China seems to be senseless and unnecessary. Since it was a purchase made by the first fam. for the white house (one that they are leaving in two weeks) it has to do with Bush. This use of $$ makes me (and others) question Bush's credibility (on the issue of the bailout). It also makes people feel that this 7 billion dollar bailout was total crap because if there's 1/2 a mil for china there should be $$ (non TP $$) to bail-out these corporate losers.

And FTR I think this bail-out was total crap. Mofo's just getting billions for no reason.

Are you an idiot? I'm as serious as a heart attack.

So because someone spent 500,000$ worth of DONATED money that was given for the SOLE PURPOSE of buying a White House gift........that means the bailout was "total crap" and Bush has lost "credibility"?

You serious Clark?

[I.A.S.K.]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

1. Once again, what does using private, donated funds to purchase China have to do with our national economy? Please, enlighten me. How do you figure they are "blowing funds"? THE MONEY WAS DONATED AND SAVED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF BUYING IT!!!! I feel like I'm taking crazy pills for Christ's sake.

2. Fine China is most certainly considered an art form you dolt.

The dolt comment was unnecessary. You must be a dolt if you're trying to miss my point. I am talking about my opinion. In my opinion China was not the best purchase.

Clearly you're having a problem with terminology. When I said art what I meant was something along the lines of paintings, drawings, sculptures (and things of this like). Though I am well aware that China is considered by some to be an art form I do not count China as an art form. If you went to school to study art you probably wouldnt use China as a medium. Paints, clay, charcol, and photography, but not China.

I've explained your first question at least three times. Its not about the actual China (or purchase) it is about the perception of said purchase.

In respect to the underlined sentence I think you might want to talk to your doctor because I think your meds are supposed to do the opposite. Maybe you need a stronger dose.

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Are you an idiot?
No, but if you look in the mirror and ask this question I think you'll get the opposite answer.
So because someone spent 500,000$ worth of DONATED money that was given for the SOLE PURPOSE of buying a White House gift........that means the bailout was "total crap" and Bush has lost "credibility"?

The bail-out was total crap.

It isn't because someone spent .5mil on CHINA (it applies to the China purchase because as I stated other purchases wouldn't have been a problem). It is because Mrs. Bush spent the money on china that Mr. Bush can seem less credible to some people. These people will most likely be the ones who do not value China as an art form and who consider the purchase money (whether donated or not) wasted in a time where the country is facing economic hardship and cannot afford to waste (that much) money.