Sure let him celebrate. Turning 50 is a big thing. He deserves a little time to get away from the stress of the job. Who cares if the rest of us, me included, work on our birthdays like I did yesterday. He's special don't ya know......
PLEASE NOTE: The above statement was made with as much sarcasm as I could come up with in print. I in no way feel the way I stated. He's scum that feels he's above us mere peons that he is supposed to represent. I worked, as I'm sure millions of others have done, on my birthday yesterday. He needs to keep his ass on the job and stop all the fkin partying at our expense.
Appropriate for Obama to Throw $40K-a-Plate Birthday Fundraiser?
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2011/07/15 15:00:00
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Recession? What recession? As the debt talks in Washington drag on and our country balances on the precipice of a potential financial Armageddon on August 2, there are clearly some folks who have extra cash to splash around.
According to reports, President Obama is planning to charge up to $38,500 per couple for tickets to his 50th birthday party-cum-fundraiser.
The party, slated to take place a day after the debt deadline, August 3, will unroll at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, where high rollers can expect VIP seating a star-studded concert with entertainment expected from Chi-town native Jennifer Hudson, among other unannounced acts.
The event will have several levels, including a 4 p.m. concert for which some limited $50 tickets will be sold, $1,000 tickets for premium seats with a hosted bar, $10,000 for preferred seating to the show and souvenir photos with the president and some $200 general admission tickets.
White House officials said despite the ongoing, tense budget talks, the celebration will go on, but could be canceled if a debt deal isn't reached by the deadline.
According to figures provided this week, Obama has raised a combined $86 million for his re-election campaign and for the Democratic Party over the past three months, nearly triple the amount ($35 million) that Republican candidates have collectively raised so far.
Is it a good time for this kind of lavish affair?
According to reports, President Obama is planning to charge up to $38,500 per couple for tickets to his 50th birthday party-cum-fundraiser.
The party, slated to take place a day after the debt deadline, August 3, will unroll at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, where high rollers can expect VIP seating a star-studded concert with entertainment expected from Chi-town native Jennifer Hudson, among other unannounced acts.
The event will have several levels, including a 4 p.m. concert for which some limited $50 tickets will be sold, $1,000 tickets for premium seats with a hosted bar, $10,000 for preferred seating to the show and souvenir photos with the president and some $200 general admission tickets.
White House officials said despite the ongoing, tense budget talks, the celebration will go on, but could be canceled if a debt deal isn't reached by the deadline.
According to figures provided this week, Obama has raised a combined $86 million for his re-election campaign and for the Democratic Party over the past three months, nearly triple the amount ($35 million) that Republican candidates have collectively raised so far.
Is it a good time for this kind of lavish affair?
Top Opinion
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Dixienc 2011/07/15 17:11:52
So now he's gotta throw a "fund raiser", yeah raising him up some "I gotta get the hell outta this country" funds, so as escape the angry mobs with torches and pitch forks that want him gone from office, along with all his b.b. eyed cronies.
The white house is gonna be pumping that jungle music nice and loud during that event.
It's Obama's darn fault. he spends 4 times as much as Bush did! Obama has a spending problem. These radicals in Washington think you can spend your way to prosperity. YOU CANNOT!
It's more than I make in a year. Years ago I made twice that,
So big thanks to fossel fuels and stupid wars that eat away at my little check now. Maybe I should run for an office, they don't really work, but still get paid???
He's not smart enough to NOT get caught. Believe me he has already done illegal things. It's just a matter of time until he gets caught and charged with his crimes against America.
You, on the other hand, do give me hope!