$200 Million Per Day

[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?

[Noir]

I really dont get what the warships are about, presumably they are there for reasons other than Obama. They also greatly inflate the cost of the trip (be it 200 million a day or not) because If they where not there they would be somewhere else using the same amount of fuel etc and costing the same (unless they where in dock).

But unless the Gov. have got wind of a hidden AQ navy (Aqua Al Qaeda?) then sending them to 'protect' Obama would be stupid.

Also, If the navy is there, is that Obamas call or someone elses?

[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?

[SpidermanTUba]

If you pay attention to ST, I guess 400 made up jets are taking 2 made militay helicopters, a couple of made limos, about 3.000 made up staffers, along with the made up aircraft carrier and made up destroyers along the coast, and of course the usual made up teleprompters that Obama never travels without

I never made such a claim. You're quite simply a liar.
Now if you could please provide supporting evidence for the 200 million figure other than an unnamed foreign official - that'd be great!

Funny how people didn't notice how many people the President travels with when Bush rented out almost every one of the 7000 hotels in Jerusalem. Oh yeah, that's right - I forget that righties are shameless hypocrites.

[SpidermanTUba]

This guy makes my stomach turn,

Of course he did. Bush didn't make your stomach turn in 2008 when he rented out almost all the hotel rooms in Jerusalem - but Bush was a Republican so its OK for him to do that!

The American people had better stand together and do something before he completely destroys this country

Because Democrats renting out entire hotels will take our country away - Republicans doing it, hey that's just business man!

He wants you to believe we should outlaw Guns for safety

He doesn't want to outlaw guns. You're a moron.

[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!!

[SpidermanTUba]

Isn't it obvious? Bush was white!!

Is that the reason?

[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

[red states rule]

I never made such a claim. You're quite simply a liar.
Now if you could please provide supporting evidence for the 200 million figure other than an unnamed foreign official - that'd be great!

Funny how people didn't notice how many people the President travels with when Bush rented out almost every one of the 7000 hotels in Jerusalem. Oh yeah, that's right - I forget that righties are shameless hypocrites.

You posted it was made up, made up sources, and the usual crap libs say to spin away the actions of their fellow libs

For 2 years everything Obama did was glossed over by lefties and their #1 excuse was "Bush did it"

Well, the Bush did it crap does not work any longer. Obama is the one spending the money, and he is the one who has to explain why

But libs like you could not care less what this is costing. Obama has a "D" at the end of his name so you will ask no questions and attack anyone who does

[bullypulpit]

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

Why? Nobody on the right has presented anything more than an unsubstantiated story from an "anonymous source" in the Indian press. And, of course, FOX Noise and it's lackeys in right wing radio all engage in a continuous self-referencing circle-jerk using the technique of the "Big Lie"...repeat a thing often enough and loudly enough, and the more gullible will will believe it to be true.

Of course, if you were intellectually honest, you would review the the facts at Media Matters. They provide links and sourcing for ALL of their material. But I know you won't. You, and your ilk are moral and intellectual cowards.

[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

[Gaffer]

Bully, media matters is not a reliable source for anything except liberal propaganda.

As far as the security for the dark lord. The military is not going to say how many ships or aircraft are in the area. There could be two or there could be 60. And the number of planes flying in would also be classified and the number unknown to anyone not needing to know. If there is a carrier group in the area then there is going to be 12 to 20 ships in the area. Plus nuclear subs. His entourage is another story. Secret service have to be there. Other than important officials that also have to be there there will be a huge number of hangers on. That's where the obscene waste of tax payers money comes in. They must entertain their friends.