Comments on: Do the Right Thing – Cancel Inauguration Parties http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/ the mark cuban weblog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:49:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Public Works, The Inauguration and the Next BailOut Scandal http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-55258 Public Works, The Inauguration and the Next BailOut Scandal Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:38:40 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-55258 [...] to the subject of the Inauguration. Four years ago I suggested that the Bush administration cancel the inauguration parties and instead ask corporations to donate that money to the victims of the [...] [...] to the subject of the Inauguration. Four years ago I suggested that the Bush administration cancel the inauguration parties and instead ask corporations to donate that money to the victims of the [...]

]]> By: Jim Tays http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6392 Jim Tays Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6392 You do a lot good for deserving folks but this idea is WACKY! You do a lot good for deserving folks but this idea is WACKY!

]]> By: Vicki Tidwell http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6393 Vicki Tidwell Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6393 I hope you don't succeed in this effort to hinder the inauguration activities. Our son returned from a year in Iraq and has just learned he is one of the soldiers picked to meet President Bush and attend the ceremony. Of course, his family is hoping a wealthy, basketball team owner (who talks just like a liberal) doesn't rob him of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "You people" never miss a chance to get even. Why can't you just accept defeat, and stop politicizing every single thing that happens? Your antics are really becoming ridiculous. I agree with Pat Justice--well put, Pat. Vicki I hope you don’t succeed in this effort to hinder the inauguration activities. Our son returned from a year in Iraq and has just learned he is one of the soldiers picked to meet President Bush and attend the ceremony. Of course, his family is hoping a wealthy, basketball team owner (who talks just like a liberal) doesn’t rob him of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “You people” never miss a chance to get even. Why can’t you just accept defeat, and stop politicizing every single thing that happens? Your antics are really becoming ridiculous. I agree with Pat Justice–well put, Pat. Vicki

]]> By: Erin http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6394 Erin Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6394 Independent? Who are you fooling, Mark? You're a demoncrat in sheep's clothing. Just like the nuts in Hollyweird who are ranting about the injustices served out by Bush, you too have an agenda. Independent? Who are you fooling, Mark? You’re a demoncrat in sheep’s clothing. Just like the nuts in Hollyweird who are ranting about the injustices served out by Bush, you too have an agenda.

]]> By: Ken http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6395 Ken Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6395 What are you talking about?? How much money have you spent for an airplane to fly your spoiled children (NBA Players) around the country??? I don't care what your political affiliation is- why would anyone? You have a boatload of nerve to make such a ridiculous comment? It is a terrible event for sure- people say the US has given only 35 mill. multiply that by 10 and THEN you can consider the 6-8 million A DAY we are spending getting the relief to the people that need. That is not counting in the 350 mil. how much has bin laden given to the relief- who knows, he may have given more than you. you remind me too much of Bono- get a real job and then you can tell yourself how to spend your money. What are you talking about?? How much money have you spent for an airplane to fly your spoiled children (NBA Players) around the country??? I don’t care what your political affiliation is- why would anyone? You have a boatload of nerve to make such a ridiculous comment? It is a terrible event for sure- people say the US has given only 35 mill. multiply that by 10 and THEN you can consider the 6-8 million A DAY we are spending getting the relief to the people that need. That is not counting in the 350 mil. how much has bin laden given to the relief- who knows, he may have given more than you. you remind me too much of Bono- get a real job and then you can tell yourself how to spend your money.

]]> By: debbie http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6396 debbie Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6396 #76 by Thought is perfect. Why is it your business, Cuban, what the president does for his inauguration? That has nothing to do with the relief effort for those victims. Our president is an outstanding and caring individual who gave some of his own money for the victims and was proud enough to let us know that...leading by example. You want to keep a secret what you give, so it must not be much by comparison. Sore loser! How much did Mr. Teresa Heinz/Kerry give? I haven't heard. Sounds like you need to keep your nose wherever it was before I heard about you for the first time today. By the way, do you think you are SOMEBODY? #76 by Thought is perfect.

Why is it your business, Cuban, what the president does for his inauguration? That has nothing to do with the relief effort for those victims. Our president is an outstanding and caring individual who gave some of his own money for the victims and was proud enough to let us know that…leading by example. You want to keep a secret what you give, so it must not be much by comparison. Sore loser! How much did Mr. Teresa Heinz/Kerry give? I haven’t heard. Sounds like you need to keep your nose wherever it was before I heard about you for the first time today. By the way, do you think you are SOMEBODY?

]]> By: Julie http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6397 Julie Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6397 One of the reasons that we put our trust in and vote for a President in America is so that during times when there are important decisions to be made, such as determining the best ways to help disaster victims, he can represent us in a proud manner. I suggest that we let the President do his job. He doesn't need everyone's 2 cents. One of the reasons that we put our trust in and vote for a President in America is so that during times when there are important decisions to be made, such as determining the best ways to help disaster victims, he can represent us in a proud manner. I suggest that we let the President do his job. He doesn’t need everyone’s 2 cents.

]]> By: Alexander Wolfe http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6398 Alexander Wolfe Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6398 There is a huge different between the NBA season and the inaugural celebrations. We're talking about asking our President, the leader of our nation, to make a sacrifice in a time when others are in need. That's not the same as asking everyone in American to do without every frivolous expense; he is our President, and should set an example. I for one think it's obscene to have an inaugural theme that highlights the military in the midst of the war in Iraq, and I think donating the mnoney to a good cause like Tsunami relief is the way to go. There is a huge different between the NBA season and the inaugural celebrations. We’re talking about asking our President, the leader of our nation, to make a sacrifice in a time when others are in need. That’s not the same as asking everyone in American to do without every frivolous expense; he is our President, and should set an example. I for one think it’s obscene to have an inaugural theme that highlights the military in the midst of the war in Iraq, and I think donating the mnoney to a good cause like Tsunami relief is the way to go.

]]> By: Laura http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6399 Laura Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6399 Mark, I agree 100%. The "Leader of the Free World" should set an example. Scaling back would be the appropriate thing at this time. Pomp and Circumstance and waste of money would not. Yes, people can do with their money as they please. The "Leader of the Free World" is not just a person. There are a lot of soldiers who will NOT be dancing at the ball, as touching as that statement is. I wonder where they're getting those soldiers from, as a high percentage are risking their lives right now in foreign countries, in wars begun by this president. A lot more will be unable to attend because they have lost their lives in the same wars. It is an insult to those soldiers in my opinion, first, to use soldiers as a reason for an outrageously expensive party, secondly, to not scale it down, as there are far better things to spend that money on. If not helping other countries, let's equip our soldiers with that money. Mark, I agree 100%. The “Leader of the Free World” should set an example. Scaling back would be the appropriate thing at this time. Pomp and Circumstance and waste of money would not. Yes, people can do with their money as they please. The “Leader of the Free World” is not just a person.

There are a lot of soldiers who will NOT be dancing at the ball, as touching as that statement is. I wonder where they’re getting those soldiers from, as a high percentage are risking their lives right now in foreign countries, in wars begun by this president. A lot more will be unable to attend because they have lost their lives in the same wars. It is an insult to those soldiers in my opinion, first, to use soldiers as a reason for an outrageously expensive party, secondly, to not scale it down, as there are far better things to spend that money on. If not helping other countries, let’s equip our soldiers with that money.

]]> By: Paula in Texas http://blogmaverick.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6400 Paula in Texas Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/12/31/do-the-right-thing-cancel-inauguration-parties/#comment-6400 Yes, Mr. Bush, Please show the world that you have some decency by chosing a less expensive way to celebrate how much money you are able to raise. Please give the money to a much needed cause. Why do you take injured military personnel off active duty payroll? Yes, Mr. Bush, Please show the world that you have some decency by chosing a less expensive way to celebrate how much money you are able to raise. Please give the money to a much needed cause. Why do you take injured military personnel off active duty payroll?

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