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$200m-a-day' cost of Barack Obama's trip to India will be picked up by U.S. taxpayers By James White President Obama's trip to India will cost the U.S. $200m-a-day, it was reported today. The visit - part of a 10-trip to Asia - will take place amid unprecedented levels of security in the city of Mumbai, where terrorists killed at least 173 people two years ago. Extreme measures to ensure the safety of President Obama will include the complete booking of the 570-room Taj Mahal Hotel for his security entourage. High security: The visit to India by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle is reportedly costing the U.S. $200m-a-day High security: The visit to India by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle is reportedly costing the U.S. $200m-a-day The building saw some of the fiercest fighting between Islamic militant gunmen and security forces during the November 2008 atrocity. Other precautions include the use of helicopters, US and Indian Navy ships to patrol the Mumbai waterfront and the use of sophisticated surveillance equipment. The operation will cost the U.S. government the astonishing figure, a top Indian government source told the country's NDTV. The source said: 'The huge amount of around $200 million would be spent on security, stay and other aspects of the Presidential visit.' The news channel also claimed only senior bodyguards would be allowed to carry weapons for the visit. Target: The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai burns during the 2008 terror attack. President Obama is due to visit the building, which has been booked out by his staff Target: The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai burns during the 2008 terror attack. President Obama is due to visit the building, which has been booked out by his staff The source added: 'The state police is competent to take care of the security measures and they would be piloting the Presidential convoy.' Details of the three-day visit which begins officially on Saturday are not being confirmed, but Indian Press reported the President was expected to spend the first day visiting the Taj Mahal Hotel and meeting survivors of the attacks. The second day will reportedly see the President and First Lady meeting Mumbai school children and University students while the final day will involve a trip to New Delhi. The visit could spark fury in the U.S. where officials are battling to reduce a record budget deficit, and heap further misery on beleaguered Democrats in the mid-term elections. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1325990/Obamas-200m-day-India-visit-picked-US-taxpayers.html
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Maybe he'll be so bummed over the election that he won't come back ......
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My reason for posting this isn't to bash Obama (although I know it is going to happen) but rather to see what you guys think of him going to somewhere that is so dangerous. I understand him wanting to reach out to those who are victims of terrorism but is it really smart?
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I just find it funny, even though it was planned in advance, that he's going to be out o the country for 10 days after taking a bigger political beating than damn near any President in the past century.
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I just find it funny, even though it was planned in advance, that he's going to be out o the country for 10 days after taking a bigger political beating than damn near any President in the past century.
They all do.
Bush went to Asia for over a week when the GOP got drubbed.
Clinton went to Indonesia in 1994.
They all said the same things.
It's an easy out. And, yes, it's often pre-planned. I won't say it's planned ahead of time just in case, because I can't say I believe that ... but I wouldn't doubt it.
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Pre-planned for what? What purpose does this serve? Other than wasting a colossal amount of money. Every single person in this country should write letters to the remaining democratic reps and ask for an explanation on how the President can justify spending this amount of money on this trip. If he wants to leave town he can go see the troops. Hell, suit up and join some patrols.... 
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Why not just add the world leaders as his friends on facebook or follow them on twitter and save the 200 million 
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Well, it looks like he'll also be taking a fleet of 34 warships. ndtv 34 warships sent from US for Obama visit Press Trust of India, Updated: November 04, 2010 15:36 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, nuclear button, a fleet of limousines 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. Obama is expected to fly by a helicopter -- Marine One -- from the city airport to the Indian Navy's helibase INS Shikra at Colaba in south Mumbai. From there, he will drive down in Lincoln Continental -- the Presidential limousine -- to the nearby the Taj Hotel. Two jets, armed with advanced communication and security systems, and a fleet of over 40 cars will be part of Obamas convoy. Around 800 rooms have been booked for the President and his entourage in Taj Hotel and Hyatt. The President will have a security ring of American elite Secret Service, which are tasked to guard the President, along with National Security Guards (NSG) and personnel from central paramilitary forces and local police in Mumbai and Delhi. Similar arrangements will be in place in Delhi, with the Air Force One to be kept in all readiness throughout Obama's stay here from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning. Maurya Hotel, where the President will stay, has already been swarmed by American security personnel and protective measures have been put in place. Security drills are already been carried out at the hotel as well as Rajghat which he will visit.
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My reason for posting this isn't to bash Obama (although I know it is going to happen) but rather to see what you guys think of him going to somewhere that is so dangerous. I understand him wanting to reach out to those who are victims of terrorism but is it really smart?
well, I guess he or his handlers thought there was a good reason to go there..
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$2 Billion for a single 10-Day trip.... and he thinks he's the one to fix our economic woes?
Yup, I think that this says it all.
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President Obama's trip to India will cost the U.S. $200m-a-day, it was reported today.
The source said: 'The huge amount of around $200 million would be spent on security, stay and other aspects of the Presidential visit.'
 So which one is it. Within the same story it says $200m-a-day several times but then quotes the source as saying the visit will cost around $200m.
So they say a day several times but quote the source as saying the entire visit will be $200m.
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I think that you are viewing the second instance in the wrong context.
The second instance is merely stating the items for which they are spending the $200M per day.
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My reason for posting this isn't to bash Obama (although I know it is going to happen) but rather to see what you guys think of him going to somewhere that is so dangerous. I understand him wanting to reach out to those who are victims of terrorism but is it really smart?
well, I guess he or his handlers thought there was a good reason to go there..
I agree. What I want to know is it wise? I think not. If a place is so dangerous where the Secret Service thinks all of this is required why be there? I do know that the Secret Service always plans far beyond any threats. It's their job.
As to the 34 ship armada. I think Purp can back me up when I say we typically have a fleet this size patrolling. It is most likely that the fleet was scheduled to be in the general vicinity. This is probably going to be used as a training exercise. To me this part is the media trying to stir the pot.
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My reason for posting this isn't to bash Obama (although I know it is going to happen) but rather to see what you guys think of him going to somewhere that is so dangerous. I understand him wanting to reach out to those who are victims of terrorism but is it really smart?
well, I guess he or his handlers thought there was a good reason to go there..
That's wonderful.. he just needs to tell us what that reason is.
I've heard other numbers, 40 planes, 3000 people on the trip... I cannot confirm them but the WH needs to set the record straight on this because there are a lot of rumors flying around..
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President Obama's trip to India will cost the U.S. $200m-a-day, it was reported today.
The source said: 'The huge amount of around $200 million would be spent on security, stay and other aspects of the Presidential visit.'
So which one is it. Within the same story it says $200m-a-day several times but then quotes the source as saying the visit will cost around $200m.
So they say a day several times but quote the source as saying the entire visit will be $200m.
I caught that too. I reread it and it seems like that quote was talking about the day in Mumbai. So, the day in Mumbai will cost $200mil and it is a 10-day overall trip (so the writer takes the assumption that the other days will cost a similar amount).
It's possible that the day in Mumbai will cost more than the other days due to the extra security needed, but I would venture that if it costs $200mil for that day, none of the other days are less than $100mil either.
Finally, I agree it is important for the President to visit these countries in Asia as we need to be on good terms with them going forward and making the visit certainly helps. However, they have to find ways of keeping the costs down when they do it.
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What. The. Heck.
How in the world could this trip possibly be worth that much money to the U.S. over the course of American History?
This had better either directly prevent a terrorist attack or result in some major energy / tactical agreement . Otherwise, what the heck.
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I agree. What I want to know is it wise? I think not.
I"m surprised you would say that you "think not" given that you don't know the reasons for him to go.. Perhaps if they were to tell us why in great detail, you might see it differently.
And maybe it wouldn't change your mind at all.. I don't know which..
By the way, have we figured out if it's costing 200m a day or 200m altogether?
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I"m surprised you would say that you "think not" given that you don't know the reasons for him to go.. Perhaps if they were to tell us why in great detail, you might see it differently.
Perhaps but until they tell us, I'm going to go on thinking this is a bad idea.
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All the reports I've seen are $200M / day... but they are all unofficial and the WH isn't talking.
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At least W's numerous ranch vacations didn't cost the country this much in tax dollars.
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speaking of which, the hbo special on the mumbai attacks was very interesting. i would reccomend that to anyone who has an interest in the topic.
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I agree. What I want to know is it wise? I think not.
I"m surprised you would say that you "think not" given that you don't know the reasons for him to go.. Perhaps if they were to tell us why in great detail, you might see it differently.
And maybe it wouldn't change your mind at all.. I don't know which..
By the way, have we figured out if it's costing 200m a day or 200m altogether?
I'm not as concerned about the cost as I am where he is going. Like I said earlier the Secret Service always is very cautious but if it is so dangerous I do not want my president there. Period!
Sometimes presidents must take risks such as going to visit troops in the field. Of course I don't want them driving in caravans while there.
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Do they not have a Motel 6 in India for $39.00/night?
Can we not bring the Indian Pres to the US for the cost of a first class plane ticket and a room at the Waldorf or something?
And what does he need to spend 10 days there for?
I know it's not feasible (motel 6, etc) but really 2 billion? You can't find a way to cut that back in times like these?
of course these numbers drastically change if they are counting the 34 ships and crew who like someone else said we're probably already in the area and are getting paid the same whether they are off the Indian coast on "security detail" or elsewhere in the world.
We don't have to agree with each other, to respect each others opinion.
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There are a bunch of rumors out there regarding this trip and I'm not a fan of the WH having to answer to rumors but in this case they are just going to grow if they don't address them.
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Perhaps but until they tell us, I'm going to go on thinking this is a bad idea.
would you feel that way if it were McCain in the WH?
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At $2 Billion for a single 10 day trip... do you think it matters one bit who the heck is going?
Look at that number again... Two BILLION dollars. That's a 'B'.
I don't care where he's going or how dangerous it is or what the pretense is.... it's patently stupid.
Want to have a meeting? Save us a ton and fly their butts here.
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would you feel that way if it were McCain in the WH?
I believe that, all things being equal, if John McCain was planning a trip, rumored to include taking 3000 people on over 40 airplanes to a place in India that was recently burned by terrorists and then going to Asia for a total of 10 days at a cost of $2 BILLION to the American taxpayer, yes I would start with the presumption that it was stupid and then make him prove to me that its not.
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pd....You may not be aware of it, but past Presidents have visited India too.
Maybe you can tell everyone what this Presidential trip to India cost the American people/taxpayers?
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During his visit in last week to India lots of issues were addressed by U.S. President George W. Bush and one of them was Offshore Outsourcing to India. He stated in terms of outsourcing as a fact of the global world that should be accepted and not feared off. George Bush states Offshore Outsourcing will assist U.S. in long run in many ways.
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(I-Newswire) - According to him globalization facilitates great opportunities and new ways to any country for the future growth. Though, he also agreed that several people do lose employments as a result of globalization procedure, and this incident is really very painful for the people who are on the losing side. Still Offshore Development process is really very fruitful process and would definitely help the countries in near future.
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Offshore Outsourcing is still in its early phases, but however cuts to the heart of American nervousness about the economy of the country. President took the long view of what he was viewing as its likely effects to the countries. He also stated that Indian talents are providing lots of services to America not in IT industry only but in other areas of the development also. He also indicated the opportunity for their country farmer and entrepreneurs to Offshore Development and services to Indian market as India has around a 300 million-person market of middle class civilians. Though the fact is around 70% of the American considers that Offshore Outsourcing is nothing but all about corporate greed for the cheaper services and hurting the economy of the country. Others believe that this process also hurts employment of the country very badly.
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pd...did you complain about the cost of GW Bush's trip to India? ...HELL NO YOU DIDN'T !
I wonder why you never complained about the cost of Bush's trip to India that cost the American people their jobs along with the cost for Bush's security?
I think I know why...but you would never admit it...
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Bush did it! It's all his fault!!!!! Bush made the stimulus fail!!! Bush made the unemployment rate climb from 7.7% to 10% ..... despite us being told by the Obama administration that the stimulus would stop it at 8%. It's all Bush's fault!!!! Now shut up and let the President enjoy his hard earned vacation. He's earned it. Retiring that many members of your own party in one fell swoop is damn hard work.  
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Maybe you can tell everyone what this Presidential trip to India cost the American people/taxpayers?
Bush says Outsourcing is a good thing
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During his visit in last week to India lots of issues were addressed by U.S. President George W. Bush and one of them was Offshore Outsourcing to India. He stated in terms of outsourcing as a fact of the global world that should be accepted and not feared off. George Bush states Offshore Outsourcing will assist U.S. in long run in many ways.
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Offshore Outsourcing is still in its early phases, but however cuts to the heart of American nervousness about the economy of the country. President took the long view of what he was viewing as its likely effects to the countries. He also stated that Indian talents are providing lots of services to America not in IT industry only but in other areas of the development also. He also indicated the opportunity for their country farmer and entrepreneurs to Offshore Development and services to Indian market as India has around a 300 million-person market of middle class civilians. Though the fact is around 70% of the American considers that Offshore Outsourcing is nothing but all about corporate greed for the cheaper services and hurting the economy of the country. Others believe that this process also hurts employment of the country very badly.
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pd...did you complain about the cost of GW Bush's trip to India? ...HELL NO YOU DIDN'T !
I wonder why you never complained about the cost of Bush's trip to India that cost the American people their jobs along with the cost for Bush's security?
I think I know why...but you would never admit it...
Hey Mac, show me where I complained at all about what Obama is spending? I am concern about his life by going to a place that was recently attacked by terrorists. i know you find that hard to believe since all of us right wingers want him killed.  
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btw... since you brought Bush up how about you tell us how much his trip cost?
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And while he's at it, maybe he can head on over to the Tea Party thread he started and answer the question about his ballot that had the Tea Party listed?
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Where did you "vote", while uninformed? We want to see the ballot you say had Tea party on it.
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im gonna go slightly off-topic here...but does anyne else ever read these numbers and think...
"That's gotta be completely made up"
I make like 400 dollars a pay check...They spend 200 million dollar in 1 day. 1 day!!!!!! I make 400 dollars in 2 weeks!
I cant fathom it...these numbers are too big for me. Its unreal. If i were to go crazy on a weekend and spend as much as i could think of...i predict like 3 grand gone...and they do 200 million in one day.
I remember reading that when bush was in office we were spending something like $355 trillion on defense spending...my first thought wasnt wow thats a lot...my first thought was...theres no logical way thats possible...did he just go...ummmm lets spend...ummmm, hows $355 trillion sound? idk sounds like a lot...ok yep lets go with that.
I just cant fathom these numbers, in any way shape or form...its too much.
Can we as a country just get back to spending what we have? or spending reasonable amounts of money? something?
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