Recession? What recession? The Bushes Buy Fine China for almost 1/2 a mil. - Page 11

I.A.S.K. · #**151** 01-19-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

AWP = Angry White Person?

You got it!

preciousjeni · #**152** 01-19-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiGam

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 · #**153** 01-20-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by preciousjeni

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 · #**154** 01-20-2009, 12:29 AM

I think in order for this thread to die, it just has to be closed.

PhiGam · #**155** 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 · #**156** 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 · #**157** 01-20-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

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 · #**158** 01-20-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

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 · #**159** 01-20-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiGam

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 · #**160** 01-20-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

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.

PhiGam · #**161** 01-20-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

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 · #**162** 01-20-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiGam

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 · #**163** 01-20-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasWSP

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 · #**164** 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 · #**165** 01-20-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Be careful because being a FAN or not a FAN of a president is a big no no with DrPhil.

Thanks for remembering that in a thread that I've barely read and participated in.