Some people have no shame!

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I really don't know what's worse. Having to pay thousands of dollars to get into this event.. or only being able to get in because you know the right people and kissed the right butts. Either way.. only the privileged attend.

A fool and his money are soon parted, if these idiots want to spend their money for this then let the fools do so . Why would you care about something as stupid as this , I know someone at work that spent $2000 on fake gold for his character on world of war craft he has 2 kid at home and could have started a college fund for them .Listen to yo mom she told you a fool is born every minute history repeats itself over and over you are wasting you time .These idiots are going to use their mortage money to buy these tickets then lose their houses and point their finger at Bush,as was done so with katrina and global warming. These are the same haters that have 1.1 children and have 2 8000 pound SUVs parked in the driveway and thought it was a right to buy a big screen tv instead of paying the bills. Don't worry they will get their money back when the wealth is redistributed.

$40,000 for a ticket to stand around in the cold listening to a politician talk? They've got to be kidding…

Ms.Frankinstein–Please send me 2 tickets,rather than ask for a government handout,that I won't get anyway,I could helped in other ways.

In advance,Thank You !!!

whatever

it's amazing how many people will and have already fallen prey to greedy ticket scalpers who's only objective is stuffing their pockets with as much money as they scan scam from the suckers who fall for the scams. obviously not everyone has done enough research to find out that the tickets are FREE and not pay $10,000 from scalpers who don't even have any tickets and 99.9999% chance never will! the person who paid $10,000 is an idiot and a sucker who just lost himself $10,000. poof! i, for one, plan to watch the inauguration in the comfort of my cozy living room as it's broadcast, as it most likely will be.

anyone that is stupid enough to pay anything for these tickets, is an idiot. no 1 its gonna be real cold. 2 your not going to be able to see s–t. stay home watch on tv tivo it for your collection. Lets spend our money and time getting this country on the move again. take the money for the ticket and go buy a american CAR

I contributed. I worked my tail off and in all sincerity, I think I should be given a free ticket.

Only people of means and wealth will receive these tickets… we peons don't have a chance ;(

See this for what it is, an example of how America has gotten to the point where being honorable, being the best, trying to get something for nothing, keeping up with the Joneses, living beyond one's means, has come home to roost.

Senator Fienstien, because of these larger impacts on society, I support your views on the "scalping" of inaugural tickets.

isnt this typical,, everyone eants a spiece of the pie and many are goin online with fake sites to get your money to something thats not even legal,,, or really there,, hopefully people are smart enought to realize that this is a scam,,,,,DONT SEND MONEY!!!!! just be glad you are able to sit in your comfortable chair and watch it on tv,,,,, almost like a front row seat,,,,

Another carpet bagger.

Would like to see a change in the greed-is-good mindset that would facilitate the sale of these tickets for 5-figure sums.

For the good of the country, Obama, find a way to lock these leaches up and let it be the start of no more people being rewarded for NON-VALUE_ADDED activity.

Those who don't understand the implications of scalping for a national event like this need to bone up on what being a citizen of this great country is all about. (Some people, it would seem, would sell tickets to their mother's funeral if they thought they could make money off it)

me personally i am glad that she is concentrating on this… it keeps her from screwing california up anymore than it already is….. time for her and the rest of the tree hugging democrats to head north east

250k tickets divided by the 535 total congressmen means roughly 500 tickets for each member of Congress. If any normal citizen thinks they will get a ticket over major party supporters you are insane.

These people take themselves way too seriously. If I had a front row ticket I still wouldn't go. Nobody cares.

Wouldn't walk across the street for free tickets to this democrat dog and pony show !!

I find it comical how some people on these boards are still scared of the President-Elect because they received an email or went to a Palin rally or because of the color of his skin. It will be really funny to see where they turn their hate and fear when Obama gets into office and turns our current situation around.

I guess some people are not happy unless they are scared of some imaginary boogie-man. They are probably the same people that think W is a smart man who has done a great job and elvis is still alive.

Unreal how partisan people choose to be, but, I guess it's easier for some people to just repeat whatever they hear and spew hate and fear rather than to actually think for themselves or do a little research before jumping to conclusions.

If people want to waste money watching this idiot swear to destroy the nation let them

Our actions speak volumes of our nation.
Scalping tickets!!!
Again SOME of us are showing what BS our constitution and vales are by stooping so low our foreign neighbors rightfully presume–we'd sell our own Mother's to turn a buck!!!

Hey Feinstein: How about…..?

Let me post here the same comment I posted on another thread when you called yourself "Obama discriminating…"

"Obama discriminating"—What's your agenda?
I got a robocall before the election asking me to vote no on 8 and included a clip from Obama saying that it was an intolerant measure.
What more do you want now??

How about some answers instead of just spewing?

Please everyone, let's stop the foolishness. Make sure that anyone who is interested in a ticket knows to call their local state representative's office and be placed on a list. There will be ONLY 240,000 tickets available AND they have NOT be given to the State Reps yet, so you know that you can't buy one. If anyone falls victim to this scalping you can believe that someone will be quite anxious to say that it was caused by "the Obama people". Those who are posting here like "J.P." and "RH" and "Obama Victim", why don't you figure out what you can do as an individual to help make things better for the people around you because based on your sacastic remarks, you need to do more.

Wow… all the trouble in this country and we address scalping?

If you are dumb enough to buy one… buyer beware I say….

Senator Feinstein, don't you have more important things to do than this. If you buy any ticket that the whole world knows is free…then sucks for you idiot. And if a dumba$$ wants to spend his/her money on a ticket that is free, then that is thier choice. Now shut up Senator Feinstien and get back to work on the real problems. And no I am not a Republican either. This is so stupid.

Wow! I mean, WOW! If anyone had ever told me that a president could be that popular, even before he actually IS the president… Unreal… I am so happy i saved the TiVo from his visit to Berlin. Something to show the grandkids, maybe. And i sure will TiVo the inauguration. The Secret Service must go NUTS! This is going to be BEDLAM! People dancing in the streets, firework, what have you. A country of 300+ Million people like EJECTING two "persona non grata". That's going to be a sight to see. Oh, and for those who worry about the economy: google "Wirtschaftswunder" and see what a change in politics can do for a country…

Why is it such a big deal now. It seems that the game always changes. I don't recall anyone speaking about this during any other inauguration. Why not let Capitalism flow. This is an Historic Event, if people want to pay that amount of money then they will. It seem s to me the good Senator should be worried about solving/supporting solutions to get us out of this Crisis. Or stopping our jobs from leaving the country.

There are dozens of reasons why not everyone who wants to go will be able to go (money, health, etc). Why not host a party with friends and family and watch this historic event on TV. The view will be better, the temperature will be more suitable and the bathroom will definitely be closer.

I am excited that this will be the LARGEST crowd ever gathered for an inauguration ceremony! Of course it wont quiet the idiots, sore-losers and bullies of the far-right!

I can not wait for President Obama to succeed, so that the nay sayers, the far-right-hate-mongers on 'Faux News', AM radio, and some of the far-right-folks on these blogs will have to eat……….crow!

Why even make people get tickets? They should just open up the mall to whoever wants to go.

Obama Victim> You're completely ridiculous. First of all, no-one is calling him "the Messiah" except for the Right. Second of all, Barack has NOTHING to do w. tickets being scalped.
You certainly are "comfused". At least you admit it!

Get a life senator! There are more important things to deal with. Please!

I saw a YouTube video of someone proudly proclaiming that he had just spent $10,000 on 4 tickets so that he and his family could go. I couldn't help but laugh at him.

Oh, and patriot: inauguration tickets have always been free. There is no socialism at work here. That comes later in the Obama administration.

Ken, you submit a request and according to my Senator (Dianne Feinstein) tickets will be distributed in January 2009.

TICKETS ARE FREE. WHY PAY FOR THEM. TALK ABOUT BEING A
SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT. WHO IS STUPID ENOUGH TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS FREE

The responsibility lies in the people who have the tickets to give out – not the buyers.

Interesting how some feel that selling something you were given for free (or forged a copy) is the "American way" and that anyone who tries to allow the average person to get a free ticket and see the inauguration is somehow "Socialist" This is the ignorance that President Obama will have to fight everystep of the way in his attempt to put America back on the right path again.

These are some of the dumbest yet most brilliant comments tuned up by the orchestra of Americans that I've ever read! It's the Messiah for hells sakes, open the gates and let them go to him, for theirs is the kingdom of change!!

I am on the "list" of one of my local senator's. The other's office sent an e-mail stating that they already had too many request. I hope I am able to get a ticket because being on the list still doesn't mean much when tickets are on a first come first serve basis.

Waddsa matter Dianne, don't you believe in the free black market system?

The same neo-cons who cried earlier that the Inauguration tickets are selling for $40,000 and where the money goes and how much goes to President-Elect Obama and ALL THE B…S…

Now the same group is twisting their tongue and advising(?) the Senator to concentrate on more pressing issues. Dont Sulk too much folks. Remember "Haste is Waste" – If you don't know who said this first, do some research.

CHANGE HAS COME to America and we are marching towards new world under the leadership of ONE and ONLY Barack Obama!

Only in America would an historic national event be viewed as a business opportunity. C'mon, let's show a little decorum here. There is a time and a place for everything, including profit making. There was a reason Jesus kicked the money changers' arses out of the temple.

Hey Mike Syracuse: We continue to insist on imprisoning child molesters, arresting armed robbers and prosecuting rapists. Guess we ought to knock that off because we have 2 wars going on and the economy is in the dumpster, right? Give yourself a smack upside the head, then see if you can think before you post next time!!

Obama Victim: I am not sure what emotion "comfused" is, but do wonder about your maturiy level at insisting that Obama is the "messiah" while claiming that he is so all powerful that he has the time to concern himself with the distribution of the tickets for his inauguration.

He is much too busy getting ready for the job he was ELECTED to do…get over it!!

I ordered for a ticket which I haven't gotten. who is supposed to get one?

It is business as usual for the Democrats Absolute power corrupts, and Obama is headed for absolute power.

Anyone found to be scalping tickets ought to go to jail. Any ticket costing over $200 is a black spot on Obama's record

The inauguration parade is also open to the public, so if you're not fortunate enough to get tickets from your state representative, feel free to stand along the parade route and be a part of history that way!! He atmosphere will be filled with joy! It will great a great experience! (even for the Obama haters)!

At least Dianne is talking sense. What happened to Chuck Schumer. He is spending lot of money around to capture seats for these liberal democrats. Comm,on American is uffering right now and worrying about our future but these politicians are spending money like water. Chuck Schumer should be brought to justice.

I'm glad someone stood up to it finally, but anyone dumb enough to shell out that kind of money deserves to get ripped off.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO AREN'T GOING FOR WHATEVER REASON, WHY NOT SAVE YOUR NONE CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS FOR A FOOTBALL GAME.

Can we start calling this ticketgate yet?

Yes, the tickets should not be sold for a profit. That would be capitalist in nature, and we know this administration has promised change.

THATS THE ONLY AMERICAN WAY. GREED IS WHY WE ARE IN THIS MESS NOW. ALL SIDES ARE FAUGHT.

Obama told us he was the unity candidate? So why does he not embrace us gays? He walked away from us on Prop 8 and said nothing while we marched for our rights over the weekend.

Is he afraid of the black community which voted against our basic rights by 70-30?

How can he not support human rights unless he's just another slick politician who won't walk the talk. Are we not human? Speak to us president elect Obama. Where's the tolerance all of your followers talk about????

Let's see we have 2 wars going on, the economy is in the dumpster, and Feinstein thinks a top pririty is to stop ticket scalpers. Maybe she should take on fishing without a license next. It's because of idiots like this that Congress has a 9% approval rating. Would someone please smack her upside the head.

Good for her. This is to be an historic moment celebrating our country's progress; not an attempt for individuals to profit.

Brava, to Ms Feinstein! This legislation should apply to all future inaugurations as well.

This is stupid. They should just say "look, don't buy these tickets, you'll get ripped off. You've been warned," rather than wasting legislative time with nonsense. Be happy that people are treating this event with the same level of enthusiam and hype as the last super bowl. But let the suckers be suckered and move on to more important things like say, the auto bailout?

Doesn't it seem like the police or Secret service should be handling this? I would think that a senator should get off her butt and start helping to run the country. Instead, of worrying about how much the inaugral tickets are going for on ebay!!! How about come up with an alternative energy plan!!!!!

The congressman only get 198 tickets. Boby Scott says he's received more than 10,000 request for tickets. When is the inaugaral transition team going to release information to where the general public can stand?

"Feinstein…said that the inauguration should 'not be bought and sold like tickets to a football game.'"

Why not? The presidency itself is.

this sounds like corruption……………but The Messiah promised "Change"????

I am comfused

Excellent! I almost fell for one of these schemes. Luckily I did my research first. I'm sure others won't be so fortunate!

COME ON SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great idea, Sen. Feinstein, I like it! Now watch the right wingers decry this as socialism! How will Joe the Ticket Scalper feed his family and achieve the American Dream?!

Yeah! let ensure it is fair as EVERYONE I know would love to go and see that process but with the ecconomy the way it is who can afford it…. lets ensure it is a fair process and not just for the RICH!