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Bush to DC residents: Bite me

What private funds?

Your mama, DC!

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(snip) D.C. officials said yesterday that the Bush administration is refusing to reimburse the District for most of the costs associated with next week's inauguration, breaking with precedent and forcing the city to divert $11.9 million from homeland security projects. Federal officials have told the District that it should cover the expenses by using some of the $240 million in federal homeland security grants it has received in the past three years -- money awarded to the city because it is among the places at highest risk of a terrorist attack. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dy...-2005Jan10.html

What terrorist attack? You don't need that stinkin' money, DC! What, you don't like diverting funds to fit this President's cause (like that's anything new for the Republicans anyway)?

Tough shit you damn overwhelming Democratic majority!

Beautiful.

They should tell him he cant be inauguratted,till he stumps up the cash..up front..hhmmmm..that should work shouldnt it?

oh yeah forgot to mention..up front..in cash..dollar bills

I don't see any problem with it.

The federal government wants the city to use federal money to pay for the inauguration. It's not like they're asking the city to use all of the money, only roughly 5%. If there was an attack on the president or the motorcade, I'd probably consider that to be a terrorist activity, even if it was from a domestic source. Basically the government is asking DC to use the money that it gave the city to prevent terrorist activity, money the government gave DC for that purpose.

Besides, how much money do you think this event will generate for DC anyway?

what will happen is the city will itemize costs accrued during the event and will present a bill to the government, as opposed to a lump sum prior to.

people in DC have money? (not counting georgetown)

Wow...talk about wanting the cake and eating it too!

Good job Bush!

Well, George has a concern there with the fact that D.C. was murder capital of the world for years.

Hell, it might still be. BTW, who holds the crown these days as the murder captial of the world?


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Originally posted by smokeape Well, George has a concern there with the fact that D.C. was murder capital of the world for years. Hell, it might still be. BTW, who holds the crown these days as the murder captial of the world? [[[smoke]]]

in the US or outside
For the US it is Detroit it used to be Chicago.

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Originally posted by x-filer in the US or outside For the US it is Detroit it used to be Chicago.

yep 2003 Chicago
2004 Detroit

the rest of world im not sure,i think the country with the most murders is South Africa..but not 100%

...hmmm wanna know something? Russian had 5,000 ppl killed by guns in 2001 then in 2002 it was over 10,000ppl they might have the most murders.

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Originally posted by x-filer ...hmmm wanna know something? Russian had 5,000 ppl killed by guns in 2001 then in 2002 it was over 10,000ppl they might have the most murders.

naw dont think its russia the stats i read were from 2003 for south africa and the amount was 21,000 in the previous year 2002..but these stats change all the time could be a different country now.

Funny thing in the article i read (scary thing) was that it was the most dangerous place in the world to be a white farmer..food for thought..quite literally..because of the murder rate..as they were thought to have money by poorer people = prime targets.

Sorry, stupid question. Sudan holding crown at the moment.




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Originally posted by smokeape Sorry, stupid question. Sudan holding crown at the moment. [[[smoke]]]

i take your point but the stats are coallated by the world health organisation and dont include countrys with civil wars or other type of wars.

But i take your point and agree.

Oh wow ... all those people are going to come down and revitalize our hotdog stand industry ... I'm so incredibly excited. Particularly since all these visiting assholes are going to completely clog the roadways, forcing myself, and every other industry in the DC metro area to unproductively leave early, wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars as a byproduct, just to get home at a reasonable hour. I for one, am so greatful to use my local tax dollars, that I thought would be spent on "useful" initiatives such as education or crime, are in fact being spent on making sure the President's congratualtions party will go off without a hitch.

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Originally posted by occrider Oh wow ... all those people are going to come down and revitalize our hotdog stand industry ... I'm so incredibly excited.

Haha. That's so true. Those stands are the only places to eat in the government section of D.C., other than the congressional cafeterias. I stayed down there a few times when lobbying and had to walk all the way to Chinatown to eat at the Chinese TGI Fridays or Chinese Texas BBQ. At least there's always plenty of condiments and disposable cameras available on those carts!

On a serious note, I think Northern Virginia will be reaping the rewards of the influx of money from guests. Georgetown will be the only place in the city that guests will probably stay. Wouldn't it be nice to have that kind of money?

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Originally posted by wolverine16 Haha. That's so true. Those stands are the only places to eat in the government section of D.C., other than the congressional cafeterias. I stayed down there a few times when lobbying and had to walk all the way to Chinatown to eat at the Chinese TGI Fridays or Chinese Texas BBQ. At least there's always plenty of condiments and disposable cameras available on those carts!

Yea k street is going to be way too snooty for most people. The inaugural people are going to be no better than the lemmings that come to see the national mall so I don't have high expectations for them.

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On a serious note, I think Northern Virginia will be reaping the rewards of the influx of money from guests. Georgetown will be the only place in the city that guests will probably stay. Wouldn't it be nice to have that kind of money?

Yes arlington will kick ass with respect to this. It's somewhat significant to note that virginia tax dollars != DC or MD tax dollars but I'm sure many will fail to realise this. Georgetown will probably do well because it's on embassy row primarily but I'm not holding my breath. Furthermore it's only one quadrant of the city. Id rather have the celebration in NY or some ohther such city ...

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Originally posted by zig They should tell him he cant be inauguratted,till he stumps up the cash..up front..hhmmmm..that should work shouldnt it?

this isnt ireland, the inaugeration has been held here on the same day for many many years.

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Originally posted by ::TranceVanDyk:: this isnt ireland, the inaugeration has been held here on the same day for many many years.

ye but in Ireland we have a sense of humour and so do i

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Originally posted by Sevas Stra people in DC have money? (not counting georgetown)

I'm ignoring the stereotype and I'll refrain from casting any aspersions in regards to the compulsive ignorance of New Yorkers.

The per capita income in DC is way above that of NY.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0104652.html

It's a puny 61 sq. miles in size and you have to know where to look because the wealth certainly isn't all concentrated in Georgetown.


Here's a few links to a few nice homes I pulled up in a quick search:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

This doesn't include NoVa (Fairfax being the wealthiest in the US - per capita) or Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Rockville, or Potomac, Md.

Re: Bush to DC residents: Bite me

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Originally posted by MisterOpus1 What private funds? Your mama, DC! What terrorist attack? You don't need that stinkin' money, DC! What, you don't like diverting funds to fit this President's cause (like that's anything new for the Republicans anyway)? Tough shit you damn overwhelming Democratic majority! Beautiful.

The majority of people in DC voted for Gore and Kerry in the past two elections.

Maybe Shrub holds a grudge?

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Originally posted by Trancer-X I'm ignoring the stereotype and I'll refrain from casting any aspersions in regards to the compulsive ignorance of New Yorkers. The per capita income in DC is way above that of NY. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0104652.html It's a puny 61 sq. miles in size and you have to know where to look because the wealth certainly isn't all concentrated in Georgetown. Here's a few links to a few nice homes I pulled up in a quick search: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 This doesn't include NoVa (Fairfax being the wealthiest in the US - per capita) or Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Rockville, or Potomac, Md.

NYC comprised of people who have a job...DC has the highest crime rate per those puny few square miles...i rest the case...besides
NY > DC i'm an ignorant new yorker and i love it :P

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Originally posted by Sevas Stra NYC comprised of people who have a job...DC has the highest crime rate per those puny few square miles...i rest the case...besides NY > DC i'm an ignorant new yorker and i love it :P

DC's unemployment rate is about 3.7%

NYC's unemployment rate is about 7%

As far as crime, I think you're thinking about DC's high homicide rates. Otherwise, the other crime rates aren't far from New York's. So, it's logical to say that if you're not getting killed you have to little to worry about. LOL

Anyway, DC gets more Trance DJ's now that your club scene has shrivelled up.

Go ahead and bask in your ignorance - this is America so you have every right to be stupid.




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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Trancer-X
[color=lime]I'm ignoring the stereotype and I'll refrain from casting any aspersions in regards to the compulsive ignorance of New Yorkers.

The per capita income in DC is way above that of NY.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0104652.html

It's a puny 61 sq. miles in size and you have to know where to look because the wealth certainly isn't all concentrated in Georgetown.[QUOTE]
D.C stil sucks

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Originally posted by x-filer [QUOTE]Originally posted by Trancer-X [color=lime]I'm ignoring the stereotype and I'll refrain from casting any aspersions in regards to the compulsive ignorance of New Yorkers. The per capita income in DC is way above that of NY. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0104652.html It's a puny 61 sq. miles in size and you have to know where to look because the wealth certainly isn't all concentrated in Georgetown.[QUOTE] D.C stil sucks

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