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edited January 2009 in A Moving Train
:x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:
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  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:

    Just call it a "bailout" and things will be cool. :lol:
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  • VINNY GOOMBAVINNY GOOMBA Posts: 1,819
    Seriously... They couldn't have done this 'party' for under 10 million? This shit blows my mind.

    I've never understood how corporations pay lobbyists millions of dollars either... Where does it all go? How can anyone justify spending millions of dollars to get laws passed?
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,297
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.

    One hand washes the other here, DC businesses are very happy with the visitor's to the city. Everything will be different including the cost of the Inaugurals so PARTY ON! Some may say this is money wasted but with our government we find ways to throw away money but at least this way you can have a drink or two and DANCE.
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  • WaveCameCrashinWaveCameCrashin Posts: 2,929
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.
    That is a very good point :)
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:


    He is not the messiah. People are excited. This is an unbelievably historic moment. Relax.
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    BinFrog wrote:
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:


    He is not the messiah. People are excited. This is an unbelievably historic moment. Relax.


    exactly.

    beyond that, not that i know...but what, on average do other president's inaugurations cost?


    it's so tiring reading/hearing that anyone who supported/supports obama is sheep, think he's the messiah, etc.


    it IS a historic moment, on so many levels. looking forward to watching it today at work, with the firm's blessing.


    ms. haiku - excellent points. :)
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  • evenkatevenkat Posts: 380
    Oh I wish I was there! It looks like so much fun!
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.
    This is a great point! Especially in this spend thrift time.
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:

    thats nothing... Bush spent 100 billion on bombing a third world country.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    evenkat wrote:
    Oh I wish I was there! It looks like so much fun!
    I wish I had went too! DC is such a great city anyhow and to be able to be there for this historic event would be simply awesome!
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  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    BinFrog wrote:
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:


    He is not the messiah. People are excited. This is an unbelievably historic moment. Relax.
    well said... and brilliant post Ms. Haiku... don't often see you over here but you summed it up perfectly. It's a very very exciting day... ok well some of the excitement has worn off a bit.. but still, I'll be watching... the world will be watching. Here's hoping everything goes safely :)
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.


    nice!

    i've just thought, in order to sort out this global financial crisis... they shouldnt be bailing out banks and stuff... the governments should have ginormous parties... everyone's a winner then. :)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    dunkman wrote:
    gvn2fly74 wrote:
    :x :x that's what it cost the taxpayers for the Messiah's inauguration tomorrow :shock: :shock:

    thats nothing... Bush spent 100 billion on bombing a third world country.

    No shit... great point 150 million is chump change when compared to what kind of money Bush has flushed down the drain the past 8 years.

    On another point the Messiah name is already old... people need to come up with something new to say.
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    pateljam wrote:
    dunkman wrote:

    thats nothing... Bush spent 100 billion on bombing a third world country.

    No shit... great point 150 million is chump change when compared to what kind of money Bush has flushed down the drain the past 8 years.

    On another point the Messiah name is already old... people need to come up with something new to say.


    ah, cmon now....then whatever would we have to talk about? ;)
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  • fanch75fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Do you know how much money is pouring into local businesses as a result? I don't, but for all those people standing in the cold, how many of them will just stop by the local bookstore for something to read while waiting, or how many will stop by the local cafe for something to keep them warm. 400,000 were at the mall just this Sunday for the concerts. There are concerts galore tomorrow, and imagine the numbers just for the parade!

    Say 1million out-of-towners come into DC for the event. I heard an estimate of about 1 million people to see the parade. Say about 500,000 are out-of-towners who stay at least 2 days. Residents are subletting their DC apartments, and are making a bundle. Just look on Craigslist. Hotels are filled during the coldest time of the year. Then figure that the out-of-towners will eat out breakfast, lunch, dinner, or shop at local groceries. Also, figure all of the new exhibits at the Smithsonian as a result of the inauguration, and how many people will see this exhibit more than any other January day. All of the souvenirs to be sold! Holy cow :o

    DC businesses/entrepreneurs are happy. I would be surprised if they are not making more than 150 million total more than usual this time of year. Taxes on hotels, food (10%), go back to the government. Metro rail is part of the government.

    This is a huge argument for government bailouts/handouts/takeovers in general. Let's just have the government buy everything that's on the shelf anywhere in America and pull us out of the recession immediately!

    I'm being facetious. Those criticizing the cost of this should be fair though - I believe every 1st inauguration has cost more than the one before it.
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