Comments on: Businessman offers splashy inauguration package - for free http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: boered1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144325 boered1 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144325 @bill in San Diego You state this man is probably a Republican since the clinton news network did not gush all over him being a democrat please read the entire article next time. the second to last paragraph clearly stated he supported and helped fund Obama so even if he is a republican he is on the "right" side this time. It is funny until I read all the posts here I did not even notice that the article said he was black.. AI did notice it said he was a baptist preachers son but will not hold that against him still want to know how to donate to his foundation based on his actions here it seems to be one oyu can trust to do good without the strings other foundations use @bill in San Diego

You state this man is probably a Republican since the clinton news network did not gush all over him being a democrat please read the entire article next time. the second to last paragraph clearly stated he supported and helped fund Obama so even if he is a republican he is on the "right" side this time.

It is funny until I read all the posts here I did not even notice that the article said he was black.. AI did notice it said he was a baptist preachers son but will not hold that against him still want to know how to donate to his foundation based on his actions here it seems to be one oyu can trust to do good without the strings other foundations use

]]> By: fkim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144313 fkim Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:51:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144313 right on right on

]]> By: Noemi in Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144308 Noemi in Los Angeles Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:50:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144308 Change is coming. This is what America is really about. Change is coming. This is what America is really about.

]]> By: Paco - Tucson, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144305 Paco - Tucson, AZ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:49:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144305 Give thanks and bless. Give thanks and bless.

]]> By: eve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144304 eve Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:48:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144304 Lets feed the poor, house the homeless, help our seniors afford their prescription drugs.. shall I continue. All this money for an inaguaration! Lets spread the wealth were it needs to be spread! Lets feed the poor, house the homeless, help our seniors afford their prescription drugs.. shall I continue. All this money for an inaguaration! Lets spread the wealth were it needs to be spread!

]]> By: Proud Latino http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144303 Proud Latino Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:48:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144303 Mr. Stafford's actions were very generous and part of the American Spirit of generosity. I applaud you Mr. Stafford for your desire to help those less fortunate! I do however, have issue with the amount of money being spent on this Inauguration by the Obama campaign. People are losing their jobs left and right and this is just a slap in their face. The Inauguration should reflect the state of the economy! Please Mr. Obama and company.....be more sensitive to the current hardships. Mr. Stafford's actions were very generous and part of the American Spirit of generosity.

I applaud you Mr. Stafford for your desire to help those less fortunate!

I do however, have issue with the amount of money being spent on this Inauguration by the Obama campaign.

People are losing their jobs left and right and this is just a slap in their face.

The Inauguration should reflect the state of the economy!

Please Mr. Obama and company.....be more sensitive to the current hardships.

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144295 Sue Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:45:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144295 If the automotive Guros don't like their own cars - and travel by air - WHY should we want to????? If the automotive Guros don't like their own cars – and travel by air – WHY should we want to?????

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144289 Sue Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:44:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144289 Tell me - why do these automotive A----- travel on planes when they SUPPOSEDLY have fabulous cars? What is wrong with their travel agents???? Don't these productive men like travelling by CARS??? Tell me – why do these automotive A-– travel on planes when they SUPPOSEDLY have fabulous cars? What is wrong with their travel agents???? Don't these productive men like travelling by CARS???

]]> By: Robin in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144286 Robin in SC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:43:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144286 What a great "feel good" story for the holidays! It does, however, bother me that so many apparently begrudge Mr. Stafford's generosity using the economy as a reason to bash the "bash." I see this as akin to the Make A Wish Foundation...for God's sake...most of the people Stafford is making this available to could never in their wildest dreams think of witnessing such a historic, once-in-a-lifetime even but he's making it possible. No doubt he gives millions to other charities that help on a more basic level. Would you tell Make A Wish not to send that child to Disneyworld but instead to pay for another chemo treatment??? Have a heart folks! What a great "feel good" story for the holidays! It does, however, bother me that so many apparently begrudge Mr. Stafford's generosity using the economy as a reason to bash the "bash." I see this as akin to the Make A Wish Foundation...for God's sake...most of the people Stafford is making this available to could never in their wildest dreams think of witnessing such a historic, once-in-a-lifetime even but he's making it possible. No doubt he gives millions to other charities that help on a more basic level. Would you tell Make A Wish not to send that child to Disneyworld but instead to pay for another chemo treatment??? Have a heart folks!

]]> By: JG in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144269 JG in Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:39:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144269 This is a genuine post, regardless of how schmaltzy you cynics think it is. The inauguration gift is one of the loveliest gestures I have ever seen. This man is an angel to do such a kind deed for so many. Does it solve hunger or bring world peace? Sorry, it doesn't. It just is a wonderful act of kindness in an unkind world, and will undoubtedly remain a bright memory for the rest of the recipients' lives. This is a genuine post, regardless of how schmaltzy you cynics think it is. The inauguration gift is one of the loveliest gestures I have ever seen. This man is an angel to do such a kind deed for so many. Does it solve hunger or bring world peace? Sorry, it doesn't. It just is a wonderful act of kindness in an unkind world, and will undoubtedly remain a bright memory for the rest of the recipients' lives.

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144266 Frank Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:38:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144266 All I can say is, Bless Him! All I can say is, Bless Him!

]]> By: Laverne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144261 Laverne Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:37:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144261 To Obama change?: The disgrace is spending 10 billions dollars a month x 7 years (over 84 billion dollars in Irag alone) is the disgrace. You want to talk about right is right and wrong is wrong. What about all the people who have lost their love ones because of a war that was started because of a right out lie to the American people, what about the way we treated our own when Katrina hit New Orleans. You sir, don't make any sense in your reasoning. If you want to call a spade a spade then do that, but don't you dare try to make it seem as if Obama's inauguration is a disgrace, especially when most of the money was raised from donors who can do whatever they choose to do with their money unlike the rest of us who have had to support a war whether we wanted to or not. To Obama change?: The disgrace is spending 10 billions dollars a month x 7 years (over 84 billion dollars in Irag alone) is the disgrace. You want to talk about right is right and wrong is wrong. What about all the people who have lost their love ones because of a war that was started because of a right out lie to the American people, what about the way we treated our own when Katrina hit New Orleans. You sir, don't make any sense in your reasoning. If you want to call a spade a spade then do that, but don't you dare try to make it seem as if Obama's inauguration is a disgrace, especially when most of the money was raised from donors who can do whatever they choose to do with their money unlike the rest of us who have had to support a war whether we wanted to or not.

]]> By: Penny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144248 Penny Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:33:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144248 Can I say something to all of you who say the money can go to other things. How do you know Mr. Stafford isn't already contributing to the poor, education, etc. He has a foundation. What he is doing is adding joy to lives that probably would never have the opportunity to enjoy this type of service in there whole lives. People can live on the experience for years, to say I was there - and in style. So just bless this gentleman and ask yourself when was the last time you gave something to someone - just because you could. Can I say something to all of you who say the money can go to other things. How do you know Mr. Stafford isn't already contributing to the poor, education, etc. He has a foundation. What he is doing is adding joy to lives that probably would never have the opportunity to enjoy this type of service in there whole lives. People can live on the experience for years, to say I was there – and in style.

So just bless this gentleman and ask yourself when was the last time you gave something to someone – just because you could.

]]> By: Dallas, tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144243 Dallas, tx Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:31:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144243 to 'obama change?' - if Obama's inauguration is 9 million it will be actually on the low side. The second Bush inauguration cost over 40 million. My other comment is to express my disappointment at the sharp comments on here regarding republicans. just because many of us are glad to see them out of the white house for awhile, it doesn't warrant mean-spirited language when referring to our fellow americans, just because they have modestly different opinions on how our country should be run. to 'obama change?' – if Obama's inauguration is 9 million it will be actually on the low side. The second Bush inauguration cost over 40 million.
My other comment is to express my disappointment at the sharp comments on here regarding republicans. just because many of us are glad to see them out of the white house for awhile, it doesn't warrant mean-spirited language when referring to our fellow americans, just because they have modestly different opinions on how our country should be run.

]]> By: once upon a horse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144240 once upon a horse Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:30:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144240 A real nice gesture and a nice humanitarian story, yet it still gets some negative comments from those who don't support Obama. Sometimes I just wonder if my country will EVER be united. A real nice gesture and a nice humanitarian story, yet it still gets some negative comments from those who don't support Obama. Sometimes I just wonder if my country will EVER be united.

]]> By: S Callahan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144237 S Callahan Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:29:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144237 This is what the word of God means when it's said: To whom much is given much , much is expected. Bless this man for giving individuals a meaningful experience, for some it's a 'once a lifetime' experience. And the way life is, he will get an experience 100 fold in return. This makes me so pleased to read this article. Thanks CNN for posting this Ticker. This is what the word of God means when it's said:
To whom much is given much , much is expected.

Bless this man for giving individuals a meaningful experience, for some it's a 'once a lifetime' experience. And the way life is, he will get an experience 100 fold in return. This makes me so pleased to read this article. Thanks CNN for posting this Ticker.

]]> By: Hussein Mberwa, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144194 Hussein Mberwa, NY Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:14:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144194 I wish we had more people like Mr Stafford.. it is great to see how the president elect inspires already even before he is in the oval office. thank you Mr stafford and God bless you for what you did and are doing.. may God protect the president elect and his family.. I wish we had more people like Mr Stafford.. it is great to see how the president elect inspires already even before he is in the oval office. thank you Mr stafford and God bless you for what you did and are doing.. may God protect the president elect and his family..

]]> By: HouseDiva http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144181 HouseDiva Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:11:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144181 that's a very kind gesture. now that's how you "spread the wealth" republicans need to learn the difference; if they are capable of learning that's a very kind gesture.

now that's how you "spread the wealth"

republicans need to learn the difference; if they are capable of learning

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144178 obama-mama Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:09:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144178 To all the people that think this entire inaugural event is too over the top, take a look at all the parties GW is having at the White House for the Holidays and how much he is spending. Not to mention the parties but they just announced they purchased a new home for when they leave the White House. This all from taxpayers money....Obama's inaugural is from willing donors, not taxpayers money. To all the people that think this entire inaugural event is too over the top, take a look at all the parties GW is having at the White House for the Holidays and how much he is spending. Not to mention the parties but they just announced they purchased a new home for when they leave the White House. This all from taxpayers money....Obama's inaugural is from willing donors, not taxpayers money.

]]> By: obama change? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144170 obama change? Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:07:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144170 That's a very nice gesture by mr. stattford, but who's worried about Obama's big party. There are people that can't put food on the table, or people who can't heat their homes, if they still have a home left. People that can't provide for their children. About a month ago Obama's team was worried about the inaguration, they only had 9 million dollars to spend. I know this is a big event, but let's put first things first. If they can't through a party for 9 million dollars,[which would feed and house a lot of people] then forget it, give the 9 million dollars to people that are less fortunate. God is watching us, right is right, 9 million dollars for a party is a disgrace, when they are so many people hurting. That's a very nice gesture by mr. stattford, but who's worried about Obama's big party. There are people that can't put food on the table, or people who can't heat their homes, if they still have a home left. People that can't provide for their children.

About a month ago Obama's team was worried about the inaguration, they only had 9 million dollars to spend. I know this is a big event, but let's put first things first. If they can't through a party for 9 million dollars,[which would feed and house a lot of people] then forget it, give the 9 million dollars to people that are less fortunate.

God is watching us, right is right, 9 million dollars for a party is a disgrace, when they are so many people hurting.

]]> By: Creth Davis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144153 Creth Davis Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:01:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144153 son of a Baptist minister... that didn't teach him how capital punishment is Biblical and abortion, homosexuality is not? that's what I found sooooo appalling during the election, how they'd go to these black churches where they have a television set up on the pulpit and the congregation as well as the pastor were/are celebrating Obama's election? son of a Baptist minister... that didn't teach him how capital punishment is Biblical and abortion, homosexuality is not?

that's what I found sooooo appalling during the election, how they'd go to these black churches where they have a television set up on the pulpit and the congregation as well as the pastor were/are celebrating Obama's election?

]]> By: Obama Supporter All the Way http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144142 Obama Supporter All the Way Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:59:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144142 Thanks goodness there are still good people in office. I think this is great!!! Thanks goodness there are still good people in office. I think this is great!!!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144136 Joe Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:58:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144136 Laverne - that was the most moronic, imbicilic, illogical, irrational comment that I have yet seen posted - This country did not exist in its current form for hundreds of years as all white people - You should seriously consider getting an education someday! Laverne – that was the most moronic, imbicilic, illogical, irrational comment that I have yet seen posted –

This country did not exist in its current form for hundreds of years as all white people –

You should seriously consider getting an education someday!

]]> By: Bill, ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144130 Bill, ca Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:56:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144130 To: Maggie Staples What you are refering to is communism not solcialism. Look, in western europe their are Socialist Democratic Party's in power at various times and there is hardly a difference from your republican party. In germany for instance the Socialist Democatric Party once in a while have to clean up they capitalistic mess when in power from the Christian Democratic Party. Just like in America when the Democratic Party has to clean up the mess from the Republicans. So don't give me that BS because, I lived for a number of years under communist rules, there is a big difference. To: Maggie Staples

What you are refering to is communism not solcialism.

Look, in western europe their are Socialist Democratic Party's in power at various times and there is hardly a difference from your republican party.

In germany for instance the Socialist Democatric Party once in a while have to clean up they capitalistic mess when in power from the Christian Democratic Party.
Just like in America when the Democratic Party has to clean up the mess from the Republicans.

So don't give me that BS because, I lived for a number of years under communist rules, there is a big difference.

]]> By: TURN TEXAS BLUE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144126 TURN TEXAS BLUE Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:55:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144126 as i started reading down the Blogs I saw a BUNCH of Obama supporters, and they where saying nice things and was moved by Thsi brite MAN, THEN...................................................... HERE COMES THOSE HATEFUL REPUBLICANS AND THOSE WHACKO SARAH PALIN FOLLOWERS, WHO NEED HELP!! AND THEY ARE JUST TURNING THIS WONDERFUL ARTICLE INTO SOMETHING BADD! STOP! GO AWAY! tHEY ARE OBVIOUSLY STILL UPSET FROM THE MCCAIN LANDSLIDE, AND THAT THEIR SOMEWHAT OF A NOMINATED V.P LIGHT IS FADING REAL FAST, AND THEIR PARTY IS FADING AWAY AS WE SPEAK!! GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO TO MCCAINS WEBSITE AND BLOG HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM, BUT STAY OFF OF THESE GOOD ARTICLES TRYING TO PLEG IT WITH YOU NASTY VENUM! as i started reading down the Blogs I saw a BUNCH of Obama supporters, and they where saying nice things and was moved by Thsi brite MAN, THEN...................................................... HERE COMES THOSE HATEFUL REPUBLICANS AND THOSE WHACKO SARAH PALIN FOLLOWERS, WHO NEED HELP!! AND THEY ARE JUST TURNING THIS WONDERFUL ARTICLE INTO SOMETHING BADD! STOP! GO AWAY!

tHEY ARE OBVIOUSLY STILL UPSET FROM THE MCCAIN LANDSLIDE, AND THAT THEIR SOMEWHAT OF A NOMINATED V.P LIGHT IS FADING REAL FAST, AND THEIR PARTY IS FADING AWAY AS WE SPEAK!!

GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO TO MCCAINS WEBSITE AND BLOG HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM, BUT STAY OFF OF THESE GOOD ARTICLES TRYING TO PLEG IT WITH YOU NASTY VENUM!

]]> By: Lynn in NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144124 Lynn in NM Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:55:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144124 Why don't all of you who are paying millions for these inauguration parties just donate it to the needy? After all, Obama wants change, doesn't he? He should want to "share the wealth" with the poor people who have problems eating and paying their bills instead of having all of these parties. I don't hear him saying anything about this huge waste of money! Why don't all of you who are paying millions for these inauguration parties just donate it to the needy? After all, Obama wants change, doesn't he? He should want to "share the wealth" with the poor people who have problems eating and paying their bills instead of having all of these parties. I don't hear him saying anything about this huge waste of money!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144123 Joe Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:54:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144123 Wow Beverly - I think your comment about negativity was perhaps the most negative comment yet - congratulations - you're a hypocrite!! Wow Beverly – I think your comment about negativity was perhaps the most negative comment yet – congratulations – you're a hypocrite!!

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144113 obama-mama Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:53:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144113 Partying are you sniffing glue? What? Partying are you sniffing glue? What?

]]> By: Jesus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144112 Jesus Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:53:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144112 Obama isn't really Jesus you know. Obama isn't really Jesus you know.

]]> By: Angie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144104 Angie Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:49:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144104 ealityKing December 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET I see a lot more need out here than seeing Obama. Unless of course…, the touching of his gown heals?? ______________________________________________________ you sound very bitter. you are a sad little person. If this gentleman is doing this, how do you know what other wonderful things he has done? I think this is a wonderful thing. The individuals that he selects are probably very excited and I'm sure will appreciate this very much. It is always people like you who do NOTHING for others and are always critical of people who do extend a helping hand. ealityKing December 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I see a lot more need out here than seeing Obama. Unless of course…, the touching of his gown heals??
______________________________________________________ you sound very bitter. you are a sad little person. If this gentleman is doing this, how do you know what other wonderful things he has done? I think this is a wonderful thing. The individuals that he selects are probably very excited and I'm sure will appreciate this very much. It is always people like you who do NOTHING for others and are always critical of people who do extend a helping hand.

]]> By: The Truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144091 The Truth Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:45:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144091 well I guess the wealthy are more caring than some suppose. Entrepreneurship is common among the wealthy, looks like raising taxes on them wouldnt be such a good thing when they do so much for charity. No, I suppose it would be wiser to give them less money so charity organizations can do less and less. Looks like business wins out again, but no we should further regulate business so it forces more outsourcing. ahhh how misinformed liberals are. well I guess the wealthy are more caring than some suppose. Entrepreneurship is common among the wealthy, looks like raising taxes on them wouldnt be such a good thing when they do so much for charity. No, I suppose it would be wiser to give them less money so charity organizations can do less and less. Looks like business wins out again, but no we should further regulate business so it forces more outsourcing. ahhh how misinformed liberals are.

]]> By: Angie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144086 Angie Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:44:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144086 ealityKing December 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET I see a lot more need out here than seeing Obama. Unless of course…, the touching of his gown heals?? ______________________________________________________ ealityKing December 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I see a lot more need out here than seeing Obama. Unless of course…, the touching of his gown heals??
______________________________________________________

]]> By: Lost in Texas FOREVER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144084 Lost in Texas FOREVER Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:43:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144084 It's really grat that there is a wealthy person willing to give back to the people of our nation, yet for some reason there are people here that STILL find something wrong with what he's doing. Is it just because it's the Obama inaugural and some people just can't let their bitterness go? Great Christmas spirit from some of those that claim to be on the CHRISTIAN right! It's really grat that there is a wealthy person willing to give back to the people of our nation, yet for some reason there are people here that STILL find something wrong with what he's doing. Is it just because it's the Obama inaugural and some people just can't let their bitterness go? Great Christmas spirit from some of those that claim to be on the CHRISTIAN right!

]]> By: JNC, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144076 JNC, California Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:42:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144076 THAT'S WONDERFUL!! For all of you that just have to be negative, well its really a shame!! Everybody needs one special moment in their lifetime...Goes to show that people can make a difference with just alittle bit of kindness!!!! THAT'S WONDERFUL!! For all of you that just have to be negative, well its really a shame!! Everybody needs one special moment in their lifetime...Goes to show that people can make a difference with just alittle bit of kindness!!!!

]]> By: MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144071 MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:41:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144071 How about cutting down some of that bling going on for the inaugration. Of course the average person couldn't afford to attend. As uaual it a will go on and on and on. How about cutting down some of that bling going on for the inaugration. Of course the average person couldn't afford to attend. As uaual it a will go on and on and on.

]]> By: TURN TEXAS BLUE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144056 TURN TEXAS BLUE Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:36:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144056 does anyone know his email address i would like to ask if i can get in on the thing as well! does anyone know his email address i would like to ask if i can get in on the thing as well!

]]> By: Laverne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144054 Laverne Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:35:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144054 Indeed this is a lovely gesture by Mr. Stafford. America has come so far and still has so far to go. The bigotry and hatred that has been imbedded in the minds and hearts of some Americans is so disheartening and disappointing. Barack Obama is not going through anything less than black people before him. White people could never understand the struggle, the pain and the rejection from a country who says "we are all created equal", but have not experienced that equality most or their lives. I am a white women and I can sympathize, but will never totally understand. I share in the joy and hope the black community are feeling because of Obama's success and victory. Just think about it, if you lived in a country where there were only blacks for hundreds of years and you experienced racial discrimination because you were white and struggled just to be treated like a person and respected and then a white man suddenly rose to power beating the odds, how would you feel as a people, white people that is??????? Listen, the oppressor and the oppressed see the world through different eyes. I pray for our nation as a people because someone will have to answer to all the hatred and misjustice of God's people. Please do remember, blacks are God's people too and the bible tells "what you do to the least, you do until me" Indeed this is a lovely gesture by Mr. Stafford. America has come so far and still has so far to go. The bigotry and hatred that has been imbedded in the minds and hearts of some Americans is so disheartening and disappointing. Barack Obama is not going through anything less than black people before him. White people could never understand the struggle, the pain and the rejection from a country who says "we are all created equal", but have not experienced that equality most or their lives. I am a white women and I can sympathize, but will never totally understand. I share in the joy and hope the black community are feeling because of Obama's success and victory. Just think about it, if you lived in a country where there were only blacks for hundreds of years and you experienced racial discrimination because you were white and struggled just to be treated like a person and respected and then a white man suddenly rose to power beating the odds, how would you feel as a people, white people that is??????? Listen, the oppressor and the oppressed see the world through different eyes. I pray for our nation as a people because someone will have to answer to all the hatred and misjustice of God's people. Please do remember, blacks are God's people too and the bible tells "what you do to the least, you do until me"

]]> By: strong http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144051 strong Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:35:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144051 I know this won't get past the CNN moderators ... but so many of these posts on here seem too cutesy, too sweet and syrupy. Are they fake posts or legit ones? Not every one can agree with what Mr. Stafford is doing. As for me, I am neutral. Sure, it would be fun to go to an inauguration, but it IS lavish in this economic climate. My opinion. Who am I to tell a multi-millionaire how to spend his money? I know this won't get past the CNN moderators ... but so many of these posts on here seem too cutesy, too sweet and syrupy. Are they fake posts or legit ones? Not every one can agree with what Mr. Stafford is doing.

As for me, I am neutral. Sure, it would be fun to go to an inauguration, but it IS lavish in this economic climate. My opinion. Who am I to tell a multi-millionaire how to spend his money?

]]> By: Chelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144047 Chelle Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:34:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144047 Some people just don't get it. Some people just don't get it.

]]> By: Sarah Palin BF http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144046 Sarah Palin BF Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:33:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144046 Wow A weathy businessman doing something good for someone else other than himself! Imagine that!....another Wow for he his black............... Wow A weathy businessman doing something good for someone else other than himself! Imagine that!....another Wow for he his black...............

]]> By: Indy in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144038 Indy in CA Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:32:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144038 Based on some of the comments here, I read the story 3 times. At no time does it mention that Mr. Stafford was directing his largess to only black people, yet some of the posts have the nerve to question if the benificiaries will all be black. Why? Why I am I reading posts describing reverse racism against "non minorities?" Why not just read the story without trying to read something into it? Based on some of the comments here, I read the story 3 times. At no time does it mention that Mr. Stafford was directing his largess to only black people, yet some of the posts have the nerve to question if the benificiaries will all be black. Why? Why I am I reading posts describing reverse racism against "non minorities?" Why not just read the story without trying to read something into it?

]]> By: Unconditional love http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144032 Unconditional love Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:31:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144032 I was always proud of America. I was always proud of America.

]]> By: Tiaunia, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144030 Tiaunia, Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:30:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144030 Your comment is awaiting moderation. I'm glad to see more people will be able to attend who simply cannot afford to go… I wish I met the criteria, It will be a wonderful day in history… (Sighing…Can someone donate funds so that I may attend as well) I had waaay too many typo's to simply ignore...lol Do we get take backs CNN??? Your comment is awaiting moderation.
I'm glad to see more people will be able to attend who simply cannot afford to go…

I wish I met the criteria, It will be a wonderful day in history…

(Sighing…Can someone donate funds so that I may attend as well)

I had waaay too many typo's to simply ignore...lol Do we get take backs CNN???

]]> By: Candyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144027 Candyce Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:30:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144027 agree. This brings tears to my eyes! Not only because you are doing it, but also because you even THOUGHT of doing it. So many of us sit around and wait for good to happen and wait for someone to make a move. I admire this in you. I do not have much but I do not mind donating to this very worthy cause. I cannot afford to take myself or my mother to this wonderful event, but I would love to have a small part in helping someone else's dream come true. agree. This brings tears to my eyes! Not only because you are doing it, but also because you even THOUGHT of doing it. So many of us sit around and wait for good to happen and wait for someone to make a move. I admire this in you. I do not have much but I do not mind donating to this very worthy cause. I cannot afford to take myself or my mother to this wonderful event, but I would love to have a small part in helping someone else's dream come true.

]]> By: Iroko Nija http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144026 Iroko Nija Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:29:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144026 Mr.Stafford is indeed a man sent from heaven with a Heart of GOLD. I have read about this man and his family. They are humble and truly loves God and their fellow human beings. Try checking out what the Stafford Foundation has done in the lives of very many Americans. Let us all appreciate the gift of God, while also pleading with people like Christy to put aside the bitterness of racism. America is in dare need of so many Staffords and I am confident many more will soon turn up to give a helping hand to the failling economy and to individual Americans who can no longer afford to live a standardised life. God bless you Mr.Stafford and your entire generation,even the yet unborn. Mr.Stafford is indeed a man sent from heaven with a Heart of GOLD. I have read about this man and his family. They are humble and truly loves God and their fellow human beings. Try checking out what the Stafford Foundation has done in the lives of very many Americans. Let us all appreciate the gift of God, while also pleading with people like Christy to put aside the bitterness of racism. America is in dare need of so many Staffords and I am confident many more will soon turn up to give a helping hand to the failling economy and to individual Americans who can no longer afford to live a standardised life. God bless you Mr.Stafford and your entire generation,even the yet unborn.

]]> By: Tiaunia, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144025 Tiaunia, Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:29:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144025 I'm glad to see more people will be able to attend who simply cannot afford to go... I wish I met the criteria, I will wonderdal day in history... (Sighing...Can someone donate funds so that I may attend as well) I'm glad to see more people will be able to attend who simply cannot afford to go...

I wish I met the criteria, I will wonderdal day in history...

(Sighing...Can someone donate funds so that I may attend as well)

]]> By: Ellen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144024 Ellen Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:29:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144024 I would like to donate to the "Stafford Foundation," but can't find a link. Can someone out there direct me to the right website? I would like to donate to the "Stafford Foundation," but can't find a link. Can someone out there direct me to the right website?

]]> By: Jordan in San Marcos, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144021 Jordan in San Marcos, TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:28:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144021 If all wealthy people had the heart that this guy obviously has, the world would be a much better place. If all wealthy people had the heart that this guy obviously has, the world would be a much better place.

]]> By: Candyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144016 Candyce Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:27:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144016 I agree. This brings tears to my eyes! Not only because you are doing it, but also because you even THOUGHT I agree. This brings tears to my eyes! Not only because you are doing it, but also because you even THOUGHT

]]> By: Zaga, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/businessman-offers-splashy-inauguration-package-for-free/#comment-2144010 Zaga, TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:26:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31843#comment-2144010 Matthew 19:21 (New King James Version) 21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Matthew 19:21 (New King James Version)
21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

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