Comments on: Fun facts about the White House holidays http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Theresa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2142256 Theresa Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:19:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2142256 Doesn't it seem a bit too pretentious to display so much lust in times like these? Being frugal should start at the top. Doesn't it seem a bit too pretentious to display so much lust in times like these? Being frugal should start at the top.

]]> By: Marie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141718 Marie Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:41:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141718 For all the Obama haters out there George Bush will be laughing his way out of the White house at you while he leave you in a recession and your so occupied hating Obama that you can't even see what's ahead of you.....While he's out of the White House you'll be going into the Poor House and it won't be Obama that will put you there it will be your beloved current president George W Bush along For all the Obama haters out there George Bush will be laughing his way out of the White house at you while he leave you in a recession and your so occupied hating Obama that you can't even see what's ahead of you.....While he's out of the White House you'll be going into the Poor House and it won't be Obama that will put you there it will be your beloved current president George W Bush along

]]> By: al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141658 al Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:24:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141658 What they should is invite some the local children in whose families can't afford a holiday dinner or presents this year and have a holiday party for them with a dinner and gifts, especially this year. What they should is invite some the local children in whose families can't afford a holiday dinner or presents this year and have a holiday party for them with a dinner and gifts, especially this year.

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141637 chuck Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:17:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141637 George Bush should be ashamed of himself. I guess this is the last HURAH before going to the Hague with his Buddies for trial. George Bush should be ashamed of himself. I guess this is the last HURAH before going to the Hague with his Buddies for trial.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141602 Jeff Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:10:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141602 The White House does look very nice. However, Christmas should be cut back in general whether or not we are in a recession from year to year. Everywhere else in the world it is celebrated tastefully without a lot of fanfare. This is not done because people can't afford it, it's because it's the respectful thing to do. How about considering a subdued and reflective holiday that includes family, good conversation and some good food. Scale back on everything else and I think people will find they're happier this way. The White House does look very nice. However, Christmas should be cut back in general whether or not we are in a recession from year to year. Everywhere else in the world it is celebrated tastefully without a lot of fanfare. This is not done because people can't afford it, it's because it's the respectful thing to do. How about considering a subdued and reflective holiday that includes family, good conversation and some good food. Scale back on everything else and I think people will find they're happier this way.

]]> By: Gloria http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141601 Gloria Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:10:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141601 Wouldn't it be nice if all families had a staff to do all this work for them. All George and Laura have to do is show up. No planning, no shopping, no cooking, no cleaning up. Wouldn't it be nice if all families had a staff to do all this work for them.
All George and Laura have to do is show up. No planning, no shopping, no cooking, no cleaning up.

]]> By: George Russell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141546 George Russell Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:55:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141546 I wonder if you will complain as loudly when Mr. Obama spends millions on the inaugural. Let's see the recession talk come alive then! I wonder if you will complain as loudly when Mr. Obama spends millions on the inaugural. Let's see the recession talk come alive then!

]]> By: no bailouts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141544 no bailouts Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:54:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141544 i'll enjoy my charlie brown christmas tree again this year. i'll enjoy my charlie brown christmas tree again this year.

]]> By: Uninvited http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141514 Uninvited Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:47:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141514 If your lucky enough to get invited?Most of us will be lucky if we even have xmas thanks for the greed of the wealthy and all those responsible that knew we were headed into a recession and did nothing to stop it.So many americans are so depressed about losing their jobs,homes and pride xmas will only be what so many fail to remember it is and that is celebrating the birth of Christ and that is one thing that we will not lose .So while the wealthy are out celebrating at the many parties they'll be attending alot of parents are wondering how they can afford to get their children a toy.I like Mrs. Bush I really do but exuse me for saying this but George Bush is one of the reasons we are in this recession and I hold him if not mainly partially responsible If your lucky enough to get invited?Most of us will be lucky if we even have xmas thanks for the greed of the wealthy and all those responsible that knew we were headed into a recession and did nothing to stop it.So many americans are so depressed about losing their jobs,homes and pride xmas will only be what so many fail to remember it is and that is celebrating the birth of Christ and that is one thing that we will not lose .So while the wealthy are out celebrating at the many parties they'll be attending alot of parents are wondering how they can afford to get their children a toy.I like Mrs. Bush I really do but exuse me for saying this but George Bush is one of the reasons we are in this recession and I hold him if not mainly partially responsible

]]> By: Nancy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141452 Nancy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:21:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141452 I guess the White House isn't in the same recession that the rest of the country is. Tradition or not folks, let's set an example. Yea, like that will ever happen. I guess the White House isn't in the same recession that the rest of the country is. Tradition or not folks, let's set an example. Yea, like that will ever happen.

]]> By: Ernie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141450 Ernie Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:21:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141450 The Obama's do not celebrate Christmas. I wonder why. What church do they go to? The Obama's do not celebrate Christmas. I wonder why. What church do they go to?

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141375 Amy Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:32:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141375 No, they do not have a large task ahead of them, their staff does. No, they do not have a large task ahead of them, their staff does.

]]> By: Connie from Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141372 Connie from Indiana Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:32:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141372 When the country is going to hell in a hand basket, many families are losing their homes, families unable to feed their families and most of American's are being laid off, it is comforting to know that the white house is cutting back. The idiot can't get back to his village fast enough. When the country is going to hell in a hand basket, many families are losing their homes, families unable to feed their families and most of American's are being laid off, it is comforting to know that the white house is cutting back. The idiot can't get back to his village fast enough.

]]> By: Leo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141348 Leo Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:24:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141348 WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!

]]> By: billy joe jeffries http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141284 billy joe jeffries Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:58:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141284 George has put the country into imminent failure and we're spending all this money on such extreme unnecessary items. USA, USA! We're # 1 !!!! George has put the country into imminent failure and we're spending all this money on such extreme unnecessary items. USA, USA! We're # 1 !!!!

]]> By: Marie banderas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141259 Marie banderas Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:50:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141259 Must be nice to be soooo wealthy, and be able to decorate, buy any food you like, give any gifts you choose, send out holiday cards..we would dearly love to even have a cookie ! aaaah yes, guess holidays are only for the wealthy now, dont worry bout the children, maybe thier parents, with help of food stamps, will at least be able to give them a christmas dinner..Such excess being "flaunted" in front of millions of people praying just to buy food, meds, pay thier mortages.. DISGRACEFUL Must be nice to be soooo wealthy, and be able to decorate, buy any food you like, give any gifts you choose, send out holiday cards..we would dearly love to even have a cookie ! aaaah yes, guess holidays are only for the wealthy now, dont worry bout the children, maybe thier parents, with help of food stamps, will at least be able to give them a christmas dinner..Such excess being "flaunted" in front of millions of people praying just to buy food, meds, pay thier mortages..
DISGRACEFUL

]]> By: An American Cutting Back on Holiday Expenses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141238 An American Cutting Back on Holiday Expenses Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:45:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141238 I guess the recession doesn't apply to the festivities of the White House!?! How much does all this cost anyway???? I guess the recession doesn't apply to the festivities of the White House!?! How much does all this cost anyway????

]]> By: An American Cutting Back on Holiday Expenses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141241 An American Cutting Back on Holiday Expenses Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:43:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141241 I guess the recession doesn't apply to the festivities of the White House!?! How much does all this cost anyway???? I guess the recession doesn't apply to the festivities of the White House!?! How much does all this cost anyway????

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141177 Dave Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:27:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141177 Your tax dollars at work, folks. How much do these shindigs cost us? Shame on the elite for partying on our dime! Your tax dollars at work, folks. How much do these shindigs cost us? Shame on the elite for partying on our dime!

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141083 MD Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:03:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141083 ...........and guess who pays for this! ...........and guess who pays for this!

]]> By: boered1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141072 boered1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:00:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141072 President and Mrs. Bush will get into the holiday spirit by hosting 25 receptions, seven holiday dinners, mailing out 1.25 million holiday cards and creating a gingerbread house with more than 475 pounds of gingerbread and white chocolate. okay I agree they will host the 32 dinners/receptions but that is ALL they will do in this list the rest will be done by hirlings.. not a smear against the bushes (though god knows I hate him and his politics) but against CNN for saying such an inane thing! President and Mrs. Bush will get into the holiday spirit by hosting 25 receptions, seven holiday dinners, mailing out 1.25 million holiday cards and creating a gingerbread house with more than 475 pounds of gingerbread and white chocolate.

okay I agree they will host the 32 dinners/receptions but that is ALL they will do in this list the rest will be done by hirlings.. not a smear against the bushes (though god knows I hate him and his politics) but against CNN for saying such an inane thing!

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2141032 David Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:52:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2141032 I won't go even if I am invited. This man is too close to the devil. So many had to suffer because of his ignorance. I won't go even if I am invited. This man is too close to the devil. So many had to suffer because of his ignorance.

]]> By: CnoMoPalin n NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140998 CnoMoPalin n NC Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:47:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140998 GOOD GRIEF! Maybe someone could tell Bush that the Salvation Army doesn't have enough food for needy this year. Oh, yeah I forgot...like Bush cares... GOOD GRIEF! Maybe someone could tell Bush that the Salvation Army doesn't have enough food for needy this year. Oh, yeah I forgot...like Bush cares...

]]> By: Brian G, Sugar Land, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140983 Brian G, Sugar Land, TX Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:45:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140983 YAWN! Just stuff my stocking with cash, please. YAWN! Just stuff my stocking with cash, please.

]]> By: Karen - Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140981 Karen - Missouri Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:45:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140981 Uh, couldn't they cut back a little considering the economy? Uh, couldn't they cut back a little considering the economy?

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140932 Anonymous Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:38:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140932 How about giving some of that to the homeless people right outside their door? Just another way for rich people to pat themselves on the back! How about giving some of that to the homeless people right outside their door? Just another way for rich people to pat themselves on the back!

]]> By: Mari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140900 Mari Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:33:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140900 They should cancel all the receptions and parties and donate the money to a charity like Salvation Army. All that excess is fine when our economy is strong, but with people losing their jobs and homes, two wars and the deaths from war.......... why doesn't Bush show a bit of grace and cancel all that excess....... no one needs 27 tress, nor 475 pounds of gingerbread! They should cancel all the receptions and parties and donate the money to a charity like Salvation Army. All that excess is fine when our economy is strong, but with people losing their jobs and homes, two wars and the deaths from war.......... why doesn't Bush show a bit of grace and cancel all that excess....... no one needs 27 tress, nor 475 pounds of gingerbread!

]]> By: The American Dream is Alive and Well http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140835 The American Dream is Alive and Well Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:24:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140835 Nothing like the Bush's prime example of EXCESS in America... Nothing like the Bush's prime example of EXCESS in America...

]]> By: paul (staunch Moderate) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140796 paul (staunch Moderate) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:19:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140796 How wonderful that we (read: taxpayers) can afford to heap all these holiday goodies upon the First Family, White House staff and guests when so many in the country will be doing without. Seems more than just a little excessive to me. How wonderful that we (read: taxpayers) can afford to heap all these holiday goodies upon the First Family, White House staff and guests when so many in the country will be doing without.

Seems more than just a little excessive to me.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140779 FreeNLovIt Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:16:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140779 Wow! It must be wonderful to be in the White House. This is the only job that I can think of that makes a man cry for not getting it. Wow! It must be wonderful to be in the White House. This is the only job that I can think of that makes a man cry for not getting it.

]]> By: Will-South Dakota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/fun-facts-about-the-white-house-holidays/#comment-2140762 Will-South Dakota Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:14:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31796#comment-2140762 Gee, and what about the poor and homeless of America? Think any of them will get an invite to sit with George and Laura? Gee, and what about the poor and homeless of America? Think any of them will get an invite to sit with George and Laura?

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