weeklystandard.com - 10/23/2008
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weeklystandard.com —
With all the hullabaloo surrounding the RNC's expenditures
on Sarah Palin's clothes, I thought it would be...
interesting to find out how much money was spent on Obama's Greek-columned stage at Invesco Field. You remember the Barackopolis --those ...
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$140,000 Spent on DNCC Podium and the Barackopolis
jimtreacher.com - 10/24/2008
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jimtreacher.com —
The Temple of Barack cost $5.3 million. That's
what the DNC spent on the ridiculously overblown backdrop...
to his dumb acceptance speech that nobody could even remember 24 hours later. Too bad they didn't add a few more Greek columns, or we could call ...
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What's $5.3 million divided by $150,000?
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How much did Barack Obama spend on the Greek column theme?
Sister Toldjah —
$5.3 million. $5.3 million.
Kinda makes you wonder something else. How much does he spend on his wardrobe?
Question of the day, via Ed:
Will all of the media outlets who rushed to expose the $150,000 wardrobe cost for a middle-class VP candidate report on the millions spent to feed Barack Obama’s grandeur?
I won’t hold my breath, considering they’re still dogging Gov. Palin on wardrobe/make-up/hair “issues.”
What's $5.3 million divided by $150,000?
Jim Treacher's Blog That Is on the Internet —
What's $5.3 million divided by $150,000? The Temple of Barack cost $5.3 million . That's what the DNC spent on the ridiculously overblown backdrop to his dumb acceptance speech that nobody could even remember 24 hours later. Too bad they didn't add a few more Greek columns, or we could call it the Six Million Dollar Sham. And I don't see him traveling with it. Is the DNC auctioning it off for charity, like the RNC is going to do with the Palin family's campaigning threads? Perspective: 45 minutes of fascist iconography = Two months's worth of clothing for 35 ...
Media Totally Okay with Big Obama Party
Ace of Spades HQ —
... of an election, but as a time for people to come together and celebrate their common values and shared aspirations and goals." Get that? When Republicans are being inaugurated in tough times, they have to be sensitive so their parties don't offend the sensibilities of the American people. Barack Obama's inauguration, though, is a needed balm for our shattered national psyche. It's a chance to heal and come together. As for the cost, I wonder why Obama doesn't save a few bucks and do some recycling .
Media Totally Okay with Big Obama Party
Slublog —
... a time for people to come together and celebrate their common values and shared aspirations and goals."Get that? When Republicans are being inaugurated in tough times, they have to be sensitive so their parties don't offend the sensibilities of the American people. Barack Obama's inauguration, though, is a needed balm for our shattered national psyche. It's a chance to heal and come together.
As for the cost, I wonder why Obama doesn't save a few bucks and do some recycling.
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