Home› A Moving Train

Should Obama Cut Back On Inaugural Ball Celebrations?

g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
edited November 2008 in A Moving Train
Inaugural Events Could Cost Over $40 Million

Should they cutback on the Inaugural events due to our tough enconomic times? As a point to being the man of change and could he set a new tone for the country?

For me change or no change if other Presidents partied and celebrated then I'll say this to Obama,
Party Like It's 2222 the End of Time.

Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    I think he should tone it down.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Not sure...

    But even if they tone it down some, it will still be an extravagant celebration, so it's not like people are really going to notice that it's scaled down.

    And also, there are probably some vendors and event businesses who's budgets for the year will be made with such a huge production. Cutting back a lot could hurt them.
    My whole life
    was like a picture
    of a sunny day
    “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
    ― Abraham Lincoln
  • pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    Private funds so it does it really matter....
    2000-10-28 San Bernardino
    2003-06-02 Irvine
    2003-10-26 Mountain View-Bridge School
    2006-07-09 Los Angeles
    2006-07-10 Los Angeles
    2006-10-22 Mountain View- Bridge School
    2008-07-19 UCLA-Who Rock Honors
    2009-10-1 Los Angeles-2
    2009-10-9 San Diego
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
    It appears up to 4 million people are expected here in DC for ALL OF THE CELEBRATIONS.

    It appears they're going to party.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • chromiamchromiam Posts: 4,114
    g under p wrote:
    It appears up to 4 million people are expected here in DC for ALL OF THE CELEBRATIONS.

    It appears they're going to party.

    Peace

    A great majority of those people are going to attend the actual inauguration and won't be a part of any of the balls....
    This is your notice that there is a problem with your signature. Please remove it.

    Admin

    Social awareness does not equal political activism!

    5/23/2011- An utter embarrassment... ticketing failures too many to list.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I have a feeling it will be a sensible celebration and maybe not as lavish as some previous affairs.
    R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
    R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
    R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
    chromiam wrote:
    A great majority of those people are going to attend the actual inauguration and won't be a part of any of the balls....

    Right I was speaking overall the celebrating is done. Some just want to be here to say they were here in town and a part of history. I'll miss it all and my house will be filled with family and friends to schlep downtown in the cold while I'll be in Palm Beach Florida staring at the Atllantic Ocean.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    pateljam wrote:
    Private funds so it does it really matter....


    this was my thought and was going to be my question. so unless these private funds get donated to charity in lieu if the inagural basll, i see no real 'point' in toning it down necessarily. for many people in this country, the fact that obama DID get elected is a momentous occasion, even moreso than other past presidential wins...so sure, celebrate!

    however, if they actually DO choosae to donate funds to worthy casues instead of, that would be awesome as well.


    i know that due to the economic climate at the moment, my firm has decided instead of hosting our numerous individaul group holiday parites - opurs was meant to be held at tavern on the green this year - the firm will be donating an additional 1.5 million to local NYC charities to help those in need durning these down times. i think that's a damn fine choice. :)


    so sure, whatever obama chooses...i'm cool with it. i do personally think it's a major cause for celebration...so either/or...it's all good!
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


Sign In or Register to comment.