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1stimemom
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Mrs Dee
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by KeithHernandez
nah... I don't think its the taxpayers paying for it.
Lets Oprah foot the bill 
I have no doubt she would! If I was Michelle, I would be jealous
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
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Kiki
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by mbrown131
Posted by 1stimemom
Regardless of who you are referring to, why are you jumping on her and singling her out? Just because she chooses to declare her feelings about a particular candidate?
"Singling her out"? Last I checked, she started the thread, so I responded 
Yes, but your response singled her out. She asked a general question that had nothing to do with her personally
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:42 PM |
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mrsej
The cutest!
Member since 1/07 2495 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: Anyone agree???
I think the inaugural balls are exciting and it would be a shame not to have them - obama should use some of the money he raised for his campaign.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:42 PM |
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Luv2bAmom
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1255 total posts
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J
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Re: Anyone agree???
Shoot I wish I could attend, I heard that the 106 year old lady he refered to in his speech might attend.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:43 PM |
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mbrown131
LIF Infant
Member since 4/08 56 total posts
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Maria
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by mbrown131
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by mbrown131
Posted by snowflake08
i dont know if anyone has really given it any thought, and like i said, i would feel that way for either candidate.
it is SOOO much money and people are really struggling
historic or not, it is MILLIONS of dollars
that's extremely unfair...and it must be easier for one to say that when they have "NObama" as their avatar
What is unfair about that? Its actually very considerate and logical
It would be considerate, but not necessary
Who said life was fair? 
I dont think "who said life was fair" is a good starting point for a new President
And I don't think "toning" down a historic celebration would do justice
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:45 PM |
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1stimemom
Love my boys
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Mrs Dee
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by mbrown131
Posted by 1stimemom
Regardless of who you are referring to, why are you jumping on her and singling her out? Just because she chooses to declare her feelings about a particular candidate?
"Singling her out"? Last I checked, she started the thread, so I responded
Yes, but your response singled her out. She asked a general question that had nothing to do with her personally
Exactly. "I guess it is easier for one to say that when they have "noBama" as their avatar""
I am not getting into a drama thread, so don't bait me. This is however, exactly how they start, when one person singles out someone else. 
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:46 PM |
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mbrown131
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Member since 4/08 56 total posts
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Maria
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Re: Anyone agree???
If one's avatar has to do w/the subject at hand, I say its fair game
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:48 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Anyone agree???
No. I do not. The ball is part of history, of the process. To cancel it would be a travesty.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:49 PM |
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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by KeithHernandez
nah... I don't think its the taxpayers paying for it.
Let Oprah foot the bill
ITA!
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:49 PM |
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PreshusSmurf
So in love with my little guys
Member since 1/07 2963 total posts
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Jess
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Re: Anyone agree???
Actually, I think its a GREAT time for an inaugural ball ...
I think of it as a way to stimulate certain parts of our economy. Think of all the people who will have a job to do while putting this party together -- event planners, decorations, music, etc.
I would prefer that it was with his own personal money, Oprah's money or with funds already raised for his campaign. Not a great way to spend tax payers money.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:53 PM |
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mrsej
The cutest!
Member since 1/07 2495 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: Anyone agree???
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:53 PM |
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HeathKernandez
Our Ron is an awesome Ron
Member since 4/07 9091 total posts
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baby fish mouth
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by babymakes3
Posted by KeithHernandez
nah... I don't think its the taxpayers paying for it.
Let Oprah foot the bill
ITA!
truth is... not EVERYONE is struggling... there will be a few billionaires out there, who are not only philanthropists but will probably donate to this...
Considering it's a historic event in American history, I would expect nothing less...
who knows, maybe they'll use some LIF vendors 
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:54 PM |
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HeathKernandez
Our Ron is an awesome Ron
Member since 4/07 9091 total posts
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baby fish mouth
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
yikes.... and that was for dubya 
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:55 PM |
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Luv2bAmom
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1255 total posts
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J
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
so what did dubya do???
Message edited 11/6/2008 11:00:58 PM.
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| Posted 11/6/08 10:59 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
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Dina
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Luv2bAmom
I think people are just trying to take away his thunder.
Let the man celebrate, heck I bet if anyone here was ever elected the PRESIDENT of THE US they would be celebrating, I know I would.
I agree, besides...I bet Oprah will be financing the party and her party planner will be running the show for sure!
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:03 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
so what did dubya do???
and he had already had one
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:05 PM |
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
so what did dubya do???
He had them - I attended. They are not as glamorous as everyone thinks they are. I think Obama should have them, not because he deserves them more because of the historic nature of his election, but rather because it is a rite of passage and a tradition for every president.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:07 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Anyone agree???
A lot of money was spent on both campaigns. $150K on Paling wardrobe. I am sure both sides had dinners, hotels expenses, etc...
The man won. Let's let him enjoy his victory.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:09 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by smdl
A lot of money was spent on both campaigns. $150K on Paling wardrobe. I am sure both sides had dinners, hotels expenses, etc...
The man won. Let's let him enjoy his victory.
since you brought it up
she spent more then that
plus $30K on clothes for her kids
and everything is "missing" - I heard her say that none of it was her's to keep- but it looks like she took it all (and 8 suit cases that she bought to transport it)
(she was only told by to buy 3 suits and a suit for Todd)
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:12 PM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: Anyone agree???
where are the funds coming from?
i'd need to know that prior to giving my opinion.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:13 PM |
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Luv2bAmom
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1255 total posts
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J
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by smdl
A lot of money was spent on both campaigns. $150K on Paling wardrobe. I am sure both sides had dinners, hotels expenses, etc...
The man won. Let's let him enjoy his victory.
since you brought it up
she spent more then that
plus $30K on clothes for her kids
and everything is "missing" - I heard her say that none of it was her's to keep- but it looks like she took it all (and 8 suit cases that she bought to transport it)
(she was only told by to buy 3 suits and a suit for Todd)
well CNN is reporting today that McCain aides said that even after the story about the $150K broke, she kept on buying more clothes and made some low level aides put it on their credit cards. And that she has not given back most of the clothes like she said she would
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:16 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
so what did dubya do???
He had a $30million one in 2001 and a $40million one in 2005...but I believe that the tax payers are only in for $1 million for the swearing in ceremonies and then the security for the event...lobbyists pay for everything else.
I always try to think about the waiters, chefs, bakers, staff that are getting paid too...the money is going back into the economy.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:17 PM |
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Luv2bAmom
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1255 total posts
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J
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by Erica
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
funny b/c i looked up who pays for the inaugural ball (they have a committee) and in 2004 some questioned spending millions on the festivities when there was a war and b/c of the tsunami - so this post was a good post b/c the same question was asked 4 years ago.
so what did dubya do???
He had a $30million one in 2001 and a $40million one in 2005...but I believe that the tax payers are only in for $1 million for the swearing in ceremonies and then the security for the event...lobbyists pay for everything else.
I always try to think about the waiters, chefs, bakers, staff that are getting paid too...the money is going back into the economy.
Hey I'm all for the nation celebrating the culmination of our democratic process and the ushering in of the new President and administratin.
As I said beforeI think most people would agree that if they were ever elected PRESIDENT they would party their azzes off.
So I say lets dance, lets dance, lets dance ... tonight!!!
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:20 PM |
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KLSbear
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Member since 1/06 1908 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Anyone agree???
Posted by PreshusSmurf
Actually, I think its a GREAT time for an inaugural ball ...
I think of it as a way to stimulate certain parts of our economy. Think of all the people who will have a job to do while putting this party together -- event planners, decorations, music, etc.
I would prefer that it was with his own personal money, Oprah's money or with funds already raised for his campaign. Not a great way to spend tax payers money.
This is along the lines of what I was thinking - it's not like he's flushing the money down the toilet, he's spending to stimulate the economy, keeping people employed, etc.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:20 PM |
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mrsej
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Re: Anyone agree???
they should have them - republicans will complain about them just like the democrats compained in 2004. he deserves it and should have them.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:23 PM |
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