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1-29-2009 @9:58PM Chris Wilkerson said... Do we really want our tax dollars being spent on stuff like this?
It's already annoying as in the last administration raised government spending by 50% and this current one seeks to do the same.
In times of recession the same congressmen/senate/executive branch officials should be making cutbacks, not celebrating with the productive part of societies hard earned cash.
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3-17-2009 @8:29PM Jane said... The Osamabamas are living high on the hog in the White House. There is no limit to how much they spend on frivolous parties and gourmet foods and alcoholic drinks. What a waste!
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