GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 the first day the Democrats control the government, gasoline goes from $1.65/gallon to $1.78/gallon at the pump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuraiders 10 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 no matter who was coming in it will once again get worse before it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 no matter who was coming in it will once again get worse before it gets better. And maybe we will be able to generate enough revenue to foot the $150 million bill for today's inauguration festivities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuraiders 10 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 And maybe we will be able to generate enough revenue to foot the $150 million bill for today's inauguration festivities. What Recession? The $170 Million Inauguration Obama's Inauguration Has Been Financed Partially by Bailed-Out Wall Street Executives By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ ABC NEWS Business Unit Jan. 19, 2009 SHARE The country is in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, which isn't stopping rich donors and the government from spending $170 million, or more, on the inauguration of Barack Obama . Employees at banks, brokerages and Wall Street firms donated $7 million Barack Obama's inauguration. (ABC News Photo Illustration)The actual swearing-in ceremony will cost $1.24 million, according to Carole Florman, spokeswoman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. It's the security, parties and countless Porta-a-Potty rentals that really run up the bill. The federal government estimates that it will spend roughly $49 million on the inaugural weekend. Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have requested another $75 million from the federal government to help pay for their share of police, fire and medical services. And then there is the party bill. "We have a budget of roughly $45 million, maybe a little bit more," said Linda Douglass, spokeswoman for the inaugural committee. Life has many choices---eternity has two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Gas went down from $1.79 to $1.74 here in A-Town on exit 19 ...lol. ...and Obama paid for today without gov. funds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Down 4 cents at the Marathon on the corner in Cburg.. guess it wasn't a national crisis afterall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Gas is at $1.59 at the Shell and Raceway next to Shelor in C'burg. I filled up at the Shell this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Gas is at $1.59 at the Shell and Raceway next to Shelor in C'burg. I filled up at the Shell this morning. I think they were at $1.65 Monday evening when I filled up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Prices are rising in ATL.......1.55 couple wks. ago.....paid 1.75 yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 856 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 As Lance posted, $1.74 in Abingdon, in Lebanon from $1.59 to $1.65 Life has many choices---eternity has two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I don't know how Lebanon didn't go up when everyone went up last time...they were a few days behind on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 What Recession? The $170 Million InaugurationObama's Inauguration Has Been Financed Partially by Bailed-Out Wall Street Executives By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ ABC NEWS Business Unit Jan. 19, 2009 SHARE The country is in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, which isn't stopping rich donors and the government from spending $170 million, or more, on the inauguration of Barack Obama . Employees at banks, brokerages and Wall Street firms donated $7 million Barack Obama's inauguration. (ABC News Photo Illustration)The actual swearing-in ceremony will cost $1.24 million, according to Carole Florman, spokeswoman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. It's the security, parties and countless Porta-a-Potty rentals that really run up the bill. The federal government estimates that it will spend roughly $49 million on the inaugural weekend. Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have requested another $75 million from the federal government to help pay for their share of police, fire and medical services. And then there is the party bill. "We have a budget of roughly $45 million, maybe a little bit more," said Linda Douglass, spokeswoman for the inaugural committee. Life has many choices---eternity has two Well, Democrats love to spend, spend, spend. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldgeneral 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 And maybe we will be able to generate enough revenue to foot the $150 million bill for today's inauguration festivities. how about paying for all that mess in Iraq that wasn't needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olewave 44 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 how about paying for all that mess in Iraq that wasn't needed. Tell the men and women who fought or are still fighting, that it was not NEEDED. Or better yet, to someone who lost someone in 9/11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Here is a newsflash for you, Obama isnt getting US troops out of Afghanistan or Iraq anytime soon, he may talk like he will but he wont. Mark my words. He knows the importance and the implications involved with taking an L and leaving. He doesnt want that on his shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Here is a newsflash for you, Obama isnt getting US troops out of Afghanistan or Iraq anytime soon, he may talk like he will but he wont. Mark my words. He knows the importance and the implications involved with taking an L and leaving. He doesnt want that on his shoulders. withdrawl timeframe was signed by the Bush admin prior to leaving office...they have been working on that since before Obama was even the democratic candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldgeneral 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Tell the men and women who fought or are still fighting, that it was not NEEDED. Or better yet, to someone who lost someone in 9/11. Those men and women are always needed. The conflict in Iraq wasn't. It has nothing to do with 9-11. I have had friends and family of friends that have spent time over there and I fly my flag proudly. Before you make that comment find out some info first. I said the war in Iraq wasn't needed not the men and women serving our country that were forced to go there. I have a friend about to serve his second tour there. Also Our Invasion in Iraq was based on Weapons of Mass Destruction.......they still haven't showed up, almost six years later. $600 Billion dollars are approximately being spent from beginning to now. Not only the money being spent, but the 5000 lives and countless injuries and deaths realted to the war are priceless. Don't lecture me with your response when it's not applicable to what I said to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldgeneral 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 withdrawl timeframe was signed by the Bush admin prior to leaving office...they have been working on that since before Obama was even the democratic candidate. but it isn't on his shoulders. Tell me, how do we get that W. The L as you call it would be on W's shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuraiders 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 this conversation is getting confusing..ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldgeneral 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 this conversation is getting confusing..ha We need some football or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 withdrawl timeframe was signed by the Bush admin prior to leaving office...they have been working on that since before Obama was even the democratic candidate. Your exactly right, but the timeframe extends way past Obama's ORIGINAL deadline of just a few months from now. It has been moving back throughout the campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldgeneral 10 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Your exactly right, but the timeframe extends way past Obama's ORIGINAL deadline of just a few months from now. It has been moving back throughout the campaign. can't make that decision. We will be out of Iraq in due time. I hope sooner than later. I want our military home for a change. I know we have things over seas to take care of, but I hardly think that us being in Iraq longer will do anything other than put off a civil war in that country. All the money being spent there will probably be lost when they start fighting. I hope it doesn't happen, but I believe it's just a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) but it isn't on his shoulders. Tell me, how do we get that W. The L as you call it would be on W's shoulders. We already have the W in Iraq. Ever since the surge we have conquered. My friend is going in as the last Marine core to enter Iraq, he told us his superiors have said they have won and its pretty much over. Democracy is in effect there. Genocide is over. And as for every analyst I have seen, they all have warned Obama of getting out too soon from mostly Afghanistan. He is the president, we are winning. We start to lose, there has only been one new factor, Obama. edit: Looks like I was right, Obama is doubling the troops in Afghanistan according to a report today. Iraq is on the 16 month timeline and they will stay the whole time. Edited January 22, 2009 by BEAVERTAIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) I have a friend about to serve his second tour there. Also Our Invasion in Iraq was based on Weapons of Mass Destruction.......they still haven't showed up, almost six years later. $600 Billion dollars are approximately being spent from beginning to now. Common liberal answers. First off, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John Edwards, gosh the whole dang democratic side was wrong about WMD. They all voted for it. The information that came from Iraq saying they had WMD came from Clinton's administration, it wasnt just GWB. 600 billion dollars? Haha pocket change. At least for Democrats, look at the 700 billion bailout that is constantly growing. Has the economy improved? Nope. And Obama wants to spend more last I heard. 800 billion actually. just read it on here... http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-01-22-voa11.cfm Sorry for the more Abbreviations WVUraiders. lol Edited January 22, 2009 by BEAVERTAIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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