$200 Million Per Day

[red states rule]

Only Obama could run uip a tab like this

The US will shell out a massive amount of $200 million a day when President Barack Obama comes on a visit to the Indian city Mumbai. A representative from the Maharashtra government has said in a statement that the whopping amount will cover costs related to his security staff, his place of boarding and also the travels that the President will have to make after he sets foot in India. Barack Obama will not only be accompanied with his wife Michelle Obama during his visit but also by several security staff, his personal staff from the White House and American journalists.

Reports claim that though the US President will bring his own security staff, the military staff of Maharashtra is also being trained to look into security issues of Barack Obama and it is for this reason that the officials other than the security staff will not be allowed to carry weapons after their arrival in Mumbai.

The Mumbai roads and coastline will reportedly record less traffic once Barack Obama reaches Mumbai. Police officials in Maharashtra are already being assigned their respective duties as the day is fast approaching. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is also ready to welcome the US President.

http://tellycafe.com/world-news/us-t...sit-to-mumbai/

[Trigg]

but if you listened to his press conferance today he talked about fiscal responsibility. Made me sick to my stomach.

Maybe if he would STAYI HOME and quit spending money on lavish visits and vacations his party would get more respect. Instead of getting their asses handed to them.

[red states rule]

but if you listened to his press conferance today he talked about fiscal responsibility. Made me sick to my stomach.

Maybe if he would STAYI HOME and quit spending money on lavish visits and vacations his party would get more respect. Instead of getting their asses handed to them.

and this from the guy who bitched about how CEO's travel and go to Las Vegas

Trigg, you are not alone. Obama makes millions of people sick. Look at the election results for proof of that statement

[SpidermanTUba]

and this from the guy who bitched about how CEO's travel and go to Las Vegas

Trigg, you are not alone. Obama makes millions of people sick. Look at the election results for proof of that statement

Funny how the right claims to hate the media but will believe anything that sounds good to them

http://factcheck.org/2010/11/ask-fac...rip-to-mumbai/

The hard-to-swallow claim originated with a Nov. 2 Press Trust of India article quoting an unnamed "top official" in the government of Maharashtra (one of India’s states). The source was quoted as saying that Obama’s upcoming trip to Mumbai will cost $200 million per day for security and living arrangements, among other things. The story claimed that the president would be accompanied by about 3,000 people, including Secret Service agents, government officials and journalists, and will stay at the Taj Mahal Hotel — the scene of a 2008 terrorist attack.

and the hypocrisy, as always, is overflowing from the right

There may be 7,000 hotel rooms in the capitol, but just about all will be occupied by U.S. President George W. Bush's delegation during his visit here Tuesday through Friday.

http://www.haaretz.com/news/security...-hour-1.236787

[Noir]

Is there a break-down of the costs?

[SpidermanTUba]

Is there a break-down of the costs?

Considering its a made up number from an unknown foreign source, I doubt it.

[bullypulpit]

Only Obama could run uip a tab like this

"404 error! Page not found"

Sorry Red, this is just another self referential "fact" created from whole cloth by the RWN blogosphere, radio shows and television network. It sprang from Matt Drudge's fevered mind as he ignored the simple fact that the story from India stated the cost, not in dollars, but Indian Rupees. Nor is 10% of the US Navy, let alone nearly 50% of the Pacific Fleet going to escort the President to India.

And you along with the rest of your factually challenged, willfully ignorant fellow travelers, fall for it every time.

<center><a href=http://mediamatters.org/blog/201011030032>White House debunks "wildly inflated" $200M-per-day price tag for Obama's India trip</a></center>

But, hey Red...You found it on the internet, so it must be true!



I found it on the internet, so it MUST be real!

[red states rule]

Once again BP you stepped in it. The link worked fine and here is an update

34 warships sent from US for Obama visit
Press Trust of India, Updated: November 04, 2010 22:42 IST

New Delhi: The White House will, of course, stay in Washington but the heart of the famous building will move to India when President Barack Obama lands in Mumbai on Saturday.

Communications set-up and nuclear button and majority of the White House staff will be in India accompanying the President on this three-day visit that will cover Mumbai and Delhi.

He will also be protected by a fleet of 34 warships, including an aircraft carrier, which will patrol the sea lanes off the Mumbai coast during his two-day stay there beginning Saturday. The measure has been taken as Mumbai attack in 2008 took place from the sea.

Arrangements have been put in place for emergency evacuation, if needed.


Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/34...it-64459?cp&cp

[BoogyMan]

Got anything to refute the claim that comes from a reputable source?

"404 error! Page not found"

Sorry Red, this is just another self referential "fact" created from whole cloth by the RWN blogosphere, radio shows and television network. It sprang from Matt Drudge's fevered mind as he ignored the simple fact that the story from India stated the cost, not in dollars, but Indian Rupees. Nor is 10% of the US Navy, let alone nearly 50% of the Pacific Fleet going to escort the President to India.

And you along with the rest of your factually challenged, willfully ignorant fellow travelers, fall for it every time.

<center><a href=http://mediamatters.org/blog/201011030032>White House debunks "wildly inflated" $200M-per-day price tag for Obama's India trip</a></center>

But, hey Red...You found it on the internet, so it must be true!



I found it on the internet, so it MUST be real!

[jimnyc]

I'd like to see bully or ST explain why so many warships are needed. Is there some serious lynching going on in India?

[red states rule]

I'd like to see bully or ST explain why so many warships are needed. Is there some serious lynching going on in India?

Eh, how about it's Bush's fault?

[Jeff]

Eh, how about it's Bush's fault?

Your wrong RSR there might be lots of racist over there heck it has to be one or the other

[SpidermanTUba]

I'd like to see bully or ST explain why so many warships are needed. Is there some serious lynching going on in India?

Only after you explain why George Bush needed almost 7000 rooms in Jerusalem at taxpayer expense.


Thanks.

[jimnyc]

Only after you explain why George Bush needed almost 7000 rooms in Jerusalem at taxpayer expense.


Thanks.

Isn't it obvious? Bush was white!!

[Silver]

Only after you explain why George Bush needed almost 7000 rooms in Jerusalem at taxpayer expense.


Thanks.

He didn't need 7000 rooms and US tax payers didn't pay for them....
As a matter of fact,
The operation, dubbed "Clear Skies," will cost Israel $25,000 for every hour Bush is in the country. Its their police and security that are using most of the hotel rooms in the city.

About 450 rooms in the King David Hotel, where Bush is staying, and the Dan Panorama will be used by his entourage and as a press center. Not even close to 7000