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

[honeychile]

Thanks, SWTXBelle! I picked up something lethal on a flight full of people who couldn't control their coughing children.

I can't wait to see all the fuss once people realize that the President-Elect will be refurnishing the Oval Office to suit his taste. Oh, the outcry! Oh, the waste!

I haven't been there yet, but there's a First Ladies Hall of Fame which sells replicas of the various White House China. The Smithsonian also has some. There are literally thousands of people who volunteer for the White House Preservation Association (started by Jackie Kennedy), so we will be able to keep the White House in shape for foreign dignitaries and such. I understand that the Lincoln Bedroom had to be refurbished in the past eight years, too, but I won't comment further on that. These volunteers are the very people who want to make sure that White House is a symbol of the home of President of the United States. They are to be applauded, not scolded.

[RaggedyAnn]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I can't wait to see all the fuss once people realize that the President-Elect will be refurnishing the Oval Office to suit his taste. Oh, the outcry! Oh, the waste!

Are they still planning on building the basketball court?

Also, if the china was ordered several years ago, were we actually in a recession when they were ordered?