The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 431

JWBear · 03-17-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Well, trivial as it is, I'm going to have to disagree with this rationale. I think the fountains can be defended as a harmless gesture for the public's enjoyment. However, if Bush or Cheney had spent public money on green fountains for the private amusement of the small children in their family, I doubt it would have played as well here.

I don't happen to agree, but the whole point is rather academic now.

Strangler Lewis · 03-17-2009, 04:31 PM

In fact, the Obamas missed out on a great opportunity for bipartisan reconciliation in service of the public fisc. For Saint Patrick's Day, they could have just invited Cheney over, posed with him by the White House fountains and then asked him to open a vein.

Not Afraid · 03-17-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Ask him about the dog.

The as yet non-existent dog. They sure picked an odd breed to try to find in rescue.

Moonliner · 03-17-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I'm starting to regret not trying to get in to see Obama tomorrow. He'll be 5 minutes away from my office.

Hopefully I'll at least get a peak at the motorcade.

You'll know when he's coming. Just watch for the copters.

wendybeth · 03-17-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Well, trivial as it is, I'm going to have to disagree with this rationale. I think the fountains can be defended as a harmless gesture for the public's enjoyment. However, if Bush or Cheney had spent public money on green fountains for the private amusement of the small children in their family, I doubt it would have played as well here.

Quite honestly, I can say with all confidence that I would not have been upset at the Bush's or Cheney's doing such a thing- it is NOT expensive to run colors through a fountain, and it's not just for their own enjoyment as they really don't hang out around the fountains on a regular basis. Our town runs colors regularly in the downtown fountains and no one that I'm aware of has ever made a stink about it.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-17-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

You'll know when he's coming. Just watch for the copters.

I can peek out an office window and see the freeway he'll be coming down.

Not Afraid · 03-17-2009, 09:18 PM

He's flying into LB at about 11. There's a good chance I will see Air Force One.

It landed in El Toro when Clinton (?) flew into OC for Nixon's (?) funeral. It flew REALLY low over the Art Center and gave us all quite a scare - and a thrill.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-17-2009, 09:27 PM

? Last I saw he was supposed to land in LB at 3.

Moonliner · 03-17-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

He's flying into LB at about 11. There's a good chance I will see Air Force One.

It landed in El Toro when Clinton (?) flew into OC for Nixon's (?) funeral. It flew REALLY low over the Art Center and gave us all quite a scare - and a thrill.

Stalker!

Not Afraid · 03-17-2009, 09:37 PM

I'll probably be there around 3 as well. Tomorrow is the day I make several grand circle tours of Long Beach.

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