The Government Way

hatt · 07-10-2009, 12:48 AM

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$18M Being Spent to Redesign Recovery.gov Web Site

Klein ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: For those concerned about stimulus spending, the General Services Administration sends word tonight that $18 million in additional funds are being spent to redesign the Recovery.gov Web site.

http://blogs.abcnews.com

Yep, health care is going to be cheap once .gov controls it. I mean look, it's only costing them $18,000,000 to redesign a website.

at you silly taxpayers.

tipstir · 07-10-2009, 01:06 AM

I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

Loves2Watch · 07-10-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tipstir

I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

Then you don't believe in democracy...

hatt · 07-10-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tipstir

I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

Damn dude, I'd rather see the money go towards marble walls and all the rest of the stuff you list than it just disappear into special interests hands somewhere. At least someone gets paid to mine the stone, cut, finish, transport, install and clean that shit.

Just answer this one question.
You think $18 mil is reasonable to redesign a fairly simple website?

**PFC5** · 07-10-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tipstir

I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

Damn. You are living in the wrong country.......

But then again, with all the "changes" going on now, maybe not.

Stew4HD · 07-10-2009, 06:32 AM

18 mill for a website? Dayum, I paid $3.99 a month for a website and I designed it myself... for $1.8K I could have a website that reads minds... just think what 18 mill could get me... .all this government waste (and corporate rape/greed) has all but killed the US and yet, we sit back and let it happen

Nexgenrulz · 07-10-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tipstir

I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

Of course you do. That's the socialist way.

tcarcio · 07-10-2009, 08:21 AM

Are they useing the company that charged them 600 bucks for a hammer???? Typical Government waste...

Pistol Pete · 07-10-2009, 08:41 AM

Since Richard Nixon in 1968 (excluding Barrack Obama), there have been 2 Democratic presidents.

Republicans will say ah, but the dems controlled the congress.

Yes. They did until the Gingrich years in the 90s when Clinton was president.

Seems all naysayers like to do is point fingers and try to find fault and lay blame.

Why don't you take responsibility for yourself and your own actions instead of trying to blame others for problems!

Just once, stand up and act like a true American and do something for your country.

Let the system work.

You can't always stay the same. The it's not broke don't fix it approach is not always the best approach.

And, if you havn't been paying attention, the current health care system is broke!

Someone has ideas. Those ideas are analyzed, discussed, agreement reached and action put into place.

That's not socialism, that's democracy.

There is no debate in non democratic states except for how are we going to make our way work.

So cut the crap fellas.

It's old.

I'ts tired.

It's lame and it's sick.

hatt · 07-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Damn, what a tool.

I guess burning money doesn't bother everyone as long as someone promises them something.

mobiushky · 07-10-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hatt

Damn, what a tool.

I guess burning money doesn't bother everyone as long as someone promises them something.

Just for you Hatt, I'm going to burn a $20. You won't see it, but it should make you "feel" better that money was wasted in your name.

And I promise that $20 will help your situation in some vague and inexplicable way.

hatt · 07-10-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mobiushky

Just for you Hatt, I'm going to burn a $20. You won't see it, but it should make you "feel" better that money was wasted in your name.

And I promise that $20 will help your situation in some vague and inexplicable way.

Thanks, I feel so much better now.

It's kind of like tippin your fotey to your homey.

hakstone · 07-10-2009, 09:21 AM

Anybody who thinks the gov. is working for the people is blind.
Coporate america runs the show.

DoctorCAD · 07-10-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hakstone

Anybody who thinks the gov. is working for the people is blind.
Coporate america runs the show.

Runs what show?

Profit is not a bad thing, how do you expect your bank accounts and 401k's to go up without profit?

Go elsewhere if you don't want to live in a free market.

mshulman · 07-10-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tcarcio

Are they useing the company that charged them 600 bucks for a hammer???? Typical Government waste...

No kidding..

Looking at the current website, there's a fair amount to it, but 18 million??

Talk about a frivolous waste of money. The site doesn't need to be fancy, just informative and easy to navigate. Surely 18 million isn't needed for that.

How many people even visit the site I wonder - I didn't even know it existed!

07-10-2009, 06:32 AM	#6
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07-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#10
hatt HD Elitist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 4,887	Damn, what a tool. I guess burning money doesn't bother everyone as long as someone promises them something. Last edited by hatt; 07-10-2009 at 08:58 AM.

07-10-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,665	I want the the USG to control everything and just maybe things would be better for everyone not only the super rich. Then insurance companies can stop wasting money on expensive marble walls, flooring, real expensive wood decked out on their corporate floor. I've seen this at every corp-ate USA company from GE to UTC and from Prudential and Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield. So the buck stop there and now the USA will run the show. The others can also but they would need to bring down the rates for polices which to me is frankly crazy!

07-10-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
Pistol Pete HD GUY Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 283	Since Richard Nixon in 1968 (excluding Barrack Obama), there have been 2 Democratic presidents. Republicans will say ah, but the dems controlled the congress. Yes. They did until the Gingrich years in the 90s when Clinton was president. Seems all naysayers like to do is point fingers and try to find fault and lay blame. Why don't you take responsibility for yourself and your own actions instead of trying to blame others for problems! Just once, stand up and act like a true American and do something for your country. Let the system work. You can't always stay the same. The it's not broke don't fix it approach is not always the best approach. And, if you havn't been paying attention, the current health care system is broke! Someone has ideas. Those ideas are analyzed, discussed, agreement reached and action put into place. That's not socialism, that's democracy. There is no debate in non democratic states except for how are we going to make our way work. So cut the crap fellas. It's old. I'ts tired. It's lame and it's sick.

07-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#13
hakstone GO RAYS ! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa, FL. Age: 48 Posts: 87	Anybody who thinks the gov. is working for the people is blind. Coporate america runs the show.