Wednesday, August 08, 2007
House Gym
With all the talk about being fiscally responsible, it really pisses me off that Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), wants an $8 million dollar renovation of the House's members only gym. Of course, other Democrats are nervous about it as they know that they'll get crucified in the public eye for spending money on themselves yet not doing enough for the American people.
Democratic leaders held a special meeting with Abercrombie earlier this year to tell him that now is not the time for a new House gym and also instructed him not to mention the issue to reporters, according to Democratic sources.
Notice how they aren't saying "no", they are saying "not now". They will happily spend the money but because the spotlight's on them right now, they don't want that to be front and center. They'll try to get it passed when no one is really paying attention.
And another thing, what kind of gym are you getting for $8 million? I know damned good and well that you can get a brand new, state of the art Bally's gym, WITH A NEW BUILDING for $8 million. So what's so special that they need that kind of cash for? You can't tell me that they are going to do something special enough to warrant that kind of money. If you need new exercise equipment, that's fine. Those cost a few thousand bucks each at most. A state of the art treadmill costs around $3,500. I imagine if you bought several, you could get a nice deal.
So Democrats, until you bring spending back under control, you're just going to have to deal with your "poor members only gym" the way it is. Suck it up, there are those of us who actually have to PAY for such treatment.
Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com
Democratic leaders held a special meeting with Abercrombie earlier this year to tell him that now is not the time for a new House gym and also instructed him not to mention the issue to reporters, according to Democratic sources.
Notice how they aren't saying "no", they are saying "not now". They will happily spend the money but because the spotlight's on them right now, they don't want that to be front and center. They'll try to get it passed when no one is really paying attention.
And another thing, what kind of gym are you getting for $8 million? I know damned good and well that you can get a brand new, state of the art Bally's gym, WITH A NEW BUILDING for $8 million. So what's so special that they need that kind of cash for? You can't tell me that they are going to do something special enough to warrant that kind of money. If you need new exercise equipment, that's fine. Those cost a few thousand bucks each at most. A state of the art treadmill costs around $3,500. I imagine if you bought several, you could get a nice deal.
So Democrats, until you bring spending back under control, you're just going to have to deal with your "poor members only gym" the way it is. Suck it up, there are those of us who actually have to PAY for such treatment.
Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com
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