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If he had an "R" in front of his name every other thread would be about this.
Whatever the cost, taking a trip with 3000 guests and all the rest while many Americans are out of work SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TAKEN PERIOD!
But it's not true. But I guess we're living in an age when truth doesn't matter. People can say whatever the hell they want and that makes it the truth and then people rant and rave accordingly.
Pentagon dismisses 34 warships, $200 ml a day cost Indian media reports | (http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/111398310-pentagon-dismisses-34-warships-200-ml-day-cost-indian-media-reports - broken link)
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The Pentagon has dismissed as ‘absolutely absurd’ and ‘comical’ Indian media reports that US President Barack Obama will be protected by 34 US warships during his visit to India this weekend.
It appears people have been punked by New Delhi's version of The Onion.
But it's not true. But I guess we're living in an age when truth doesn't matter. People can say whatever the hell they want and that makes it the truth and then people rant and rave accordingly.
You are correct - it is NOT true. Too many posters on c-d live on a steady diet of Fox news and/or its derivatives.
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As FactCheck.org notes, there is no evidence to support the $200 million figure (other than the anonymous quote), and it seems like a serious stretch in light of the fact that the entire war in Afghanistan costs less on a daily basis.
Writing about the initial report, the Wall Street Journal calls it "demonstrably incorrect" even without considering the $200 million claim.
"It says the White House had blocked off the entire Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai - it hasn't - and that the press traveling with Mr. Obama will be staying there. We won't," writes Jonathan Weisman. "Besides, the press pays its own way at considerable cost to the media outlets, not the U.S. taxpayer." Cost of Obama's Trip to India Angers Right - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
Until some reputable WH source releases a different figure, I think the American People, who are paying for this trip, will continue to go with the only reported figure given to date; i.e., $200 mill./day. Ridiculously, unbelievably expensive - yes. But, given the times we live in, not totally out of the question. I know Clinton's last trip was $5+ mill/day; but that was a number of years ago, with less turmoil and danger in the world and without the additional cost of three additional family members. So, who knows...
Until some reputable WH source releases a different figure, I think the American People, who are paying for this trip, will continue to go with the only reported figure given to date; i.e., $200 mill./day. Ridiculously, unbelievably expensive - yes. But, given the times we live in, not totally out of the question. I know Clinton's last trip was $5+ mill/day; but that was a number of years ago, with less turmoil and danger in the world and without the additional cost of three additional family members. So, who knows...
So you like to play the fool? Fair enough. Explains alot too. Although I did post a little something for you to read...if you choose to that is. But if you are waiting for cold, hard $$ amounts you may as well just admit you are going to belive ANYTHING you read as long as it let's you hate who you want.
So you like to play the fool? Fair enough. Explains alot too. Although I did post a little something for you to read...if you choose to that is. But if you are waiting for cold, hard $$ amounts you may as well just admit you are going to belive ANYTHING you read as long as it let's you hate who you want.
My, my, my, Ceece. You sound so angry tonight. Nothing good on T.V.?
Until some reputable WH source releases a different figure, I think the American People, who are paying for this trip, will continue to go with the only reported figure given to date; i.e., $200 mill./day. Ridiculously, unbelievably expensive - yes. But, given the times we live in, not totally out of the question. I know Clinton's last trip was $5+ mill/day; but that was a number of years ago, with less turmoil and danger in the world and without the additional cost of three additional family members. So, who knows...
Until some reputable WH source releases a different figure, I think the American People, who are paying for this trip, will continue to go with the only reported figure given to date; i.e., $200 mill./day. Ridiculously, unbelievably expensive - yes. But, given the times we live in, not totally out of the question. I know Clinton's last trip was $5+ mill/day; but that was a number of years ago, with less turmoil and danger in the world and without the additional cost of three additional family members. So, who knows...
I bet you'd be singing a different tune if this same story came out on a right-wing president.
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