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Tim Geithner's predicament is comical, treasury sec who owes back taxes, but he paid his taxes, and his household employee was here legally but has an expired visa? that I guess can be renewed.
David, to answer your question maybe making the point you're making will help congress and all concerned parties to calm down and allow the inauguration to proceed and then the president and congress can get down to business. On the other hand, there is so much excitement about the President Elects inauguration that the celebratory feeling will overwhelm everything else for a while
I bet the Obamas will make a beautiful home of the White House.
SHC as S.O.S will pay more attn to peach in mideast, important. opnes up chances
G'night, love you all:)
Well, it's that time again. Midnight my time zone and I'm still at the radio station! I definitely wanted to catch the blog. Evening Anderson, Erica, David, CNN and bloggers! 🙂
RIP Khannnnnnnnnnnn!!!!
my father and i actually had a conversation yesterday that involved Ricardo Montalban.. how very sad
i hope ethose kids can get their names changed...
good night everyone
The parents know they're using their children to prove a point, too bad the kids are the one's who are going to pay for the decisions of their parents.
I don't have a problem with the Obamas changing the White House. Goodness with all the politicing, hate, dumbness, and egos P. Obama will have to deal with daily, the least he deserves is a comfortable home to rest in.
Anderson,
I love Michelle Obama's style in the white house..... I can't wait see her designer in house!
Good night Anderson, Erica, David G, and best bloggers!!!!!
Have a great night and sleep tight!!!! 🙂
See you on friday night!!!
Anderson.....
Please get sleep and rest after work...... Good night! 🙂
Good Wednesday evening. Thanks for the chatter. Always interesting to read. Night all
Excellent coverage tonight gang. Sorry I was late to the party.
Night Anderson, Erica, and gang.
Wow is it 10PM already? Man time flies! Amazing show tonight guys! 🙂
Good night Anderson, Erica and Bloggers! Have a great night! Talk to you all tomorrow!
Being that it's an historical term for this presidency, I think it will be interesting to see what the Obama's change in the White House.
Wonderful shot....I could practically reach out and touch the nostalgia.
Thanks for yet another phenomenal show AC360. You have yet to disappoint!
Good night all and stay safe!
I personally like Michelle's fashion sense. And I don't mind that there are government funds going toward the inaugural celebrations and to her dress and to the interior design. Morale is worth the money–they shouldn't party like this again for a very long time, but for once, let them do it. People are excited about the party, the dress, the decorations, the puppy–let them be. We need this right now.
I have to just say this and be done, I think all the corruption that has and still is going on in this country is just appalling!
And for some judge to just let this big rip off artist Madoff do as he pleases? Well that says it all for me, this country has just gone there is nothing or anymore I beleive in here anymore!
Sad very sad
Great show, great blog, we will miss Ricardo very much, he was a gentleman with a lot of class.
Good night everyone
Bea, I was kind of thinking along those lines during the "gown" discussion. It seems strange that in 2009, we still have to remind everyone that the First Lady is not a fashion accessory. Hopefully Michelle will make that quite clear herself!
Great show tonight, Anderson! Thanks!
Hope all of you have an excellent night! Talk to everyone tomorrow.
Regarding the redecorating of the White House, I can totally understand the Obama girls needing rooms appropriate to their needs, but spending up to $100,000 at a time when most Americans don't have a paycheck seems over the top and unecessary . Where is he getting the $100,000 from?
Before my comments are dismissed, I should mention I'm speaking as someone who voted for Obama.
The Plane , the plane..So sorry to hear Ricardo passed away. He was classy. Anyone who could keep a straight face in that series deserved an emmy.
Every time I pay taxes I cringe but I rather the money go to decorating the White house, a place that represents the heart of this nation and our face to the world than to bail out crooked bankers and rich automobile executives traveling in private jets! Ugh!
Hey Anderson,
I worked in foster care for several years in PA. Children are removed from the care of their parents due to abuse and neglect only. A prelimnary investigation took place prior to the removal of the children. Although the names are ridiculous and I don't buy the father's version of giving the crazy names "new meaning", there is no way the children were removed for that reason.
Also, on a different topic, what was up with the earlier interview with Jerry B.? He came across very arrogant and kept plugging his book. It was a good topic and you did a great job but I couldn't wait until that was over 🙂
I don't care for Michelle Obama's "style" either.
Not meaning to be disrespectful, but when I heard that Ricardo Montalban had passed, all I could think was – no more "Corinthian leather". I know, I know, shame on me!
Ah, my heart aches a little with the passing of yet another Hollywood legend. They just don't make them like that anymore....
So will the Obama's have furniture by the 20th?
great show, goodnite all.
When will the public get to see the final White House decor? Basket ball court instead of a bowling alley... hmm
I think as long as the Obama's keep it relatively conservative with redecorating the White House all is good. This is a tradition that each first family has gotten to do and it wouldn't be fair to the Obama's to say that just because of the economy he shouldn't redecorate...he isn't the only President to take office during a recession. And each first family is different and they have to tailor their living space to their taste.
Jana, That is a good point. The Obamas should set an example for the rest of the country.
I bet Obama has no say in how the place gets decorated. I think we know who's the president of that family lol
Madoff, the name alone says it all about him doesn't it?
Yes I believe there is a separate Hell for people like him!
Why have not all his assets been taken yet? or Frozen? Is there some reason this crook gets treated differently than any other criminal?
Ok, I was just going to ask how much they were going to spend on this. I'm glad there is a limit. In times like this, good to hear. Really, in any times, there should be a limit.
The woman will handle the decorating. How quaint.
good show tonight.
Ricardo Montalban will be missed by many.
glad to see John King getting more air-time.
So they only get $100.000. to redecorate? Surprising. Course, I could do miracles with that much money.
Its too bad Hitler didn't get into art school.
Der Mr. Gergen, is saw your remarks, perhaps you are right, however, i still feel that i don't understand this situation well and still have deep concerns about where the money is going?
I also wish that the inaugural balls, celebration and clothing etc. would be within reason. with the financial crisis that we are told we are in, it would be nice if the taxpayer's money would be considered and used smartly.
White House makeover? They better wait until the new, first pup is housebroken..They would save big bucks on the goods that will be soiled by the little accidents of puppyhood. Put that Designer on hold.
The K Mart home department is on full alert.
Quite frankly, I'd rather name a son of mine Anderson than Adolf. (Anybody blushing yet? (laughs)) Whatever happened to reading names out loud around the newborn until the child suddenly takes note of one?
i really think the names on their own are not abusive, it's how the kids will be treated because of their names in the future. their teachers and their classmates, and their classmates' families will all harbour some form of resentment and/or pity. it's not healthy for the future of the children and their mental health. the name Adolph Hitler would be nice if it wasn't immediately associated with that idiot.
President elect Obama should call out to the press anyone in congress who votes against the bailout ! This nonsense on capital hill must stop and stop now if we are going to have any hope of saving this economy and this country ! Partisan politics have no place here and anyone not willing to cooperate in getting us back on track(namely the republican machine that deregulated wall street in the first place) should be hung out to dry ! (or maybe just hung, lol like traitors were in the days of our forefathers ! )
I wonder who is paying for this high priced designer? Don't look now, but I think it is us!
Renee, I disagree. I think Mrs. Obama has great (and reasonably-priced) taste.
The kid naming story is strange and scary - I know it's a free country, but why would you subject your child to the consequences of such a name?
This hour seems to be flying by - Good show tonight, Anderson.