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Rick Perry Does Not Get It.

Roadtoad

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With the state facing a budget shortfall of at least $11 billion, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has spent almost $600,000 in public money during the past two years to live in a sprawling rental home in the hills above the capital, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

It costs more than $10,000 a month in rent, utilities and upkeep to house Perry in a five-bedroom, seven-bath mansion that has pecan-wood floors, a gourmet kitchen and three dining rooms. Perry has also spent $130,000 in campaign donations to throw parties, buy food and drink, and pay for cable TV and a host of other services since he moved in, the records show.
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And Republicans don't understand when we tell them "YOU DON'T GET IT!"
 
Roadtoad said:
It would be wrong if I did it, too.
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Unless, of course, your constituents found it to be an acceptable use of public funds.

I imagine if the good people of Texas take issue with keeping their governor in the manner to which he as become accustomed, they'll take it up with him through the usual means.

Personally, not being a voting resident of Texas, I don't really see that there's anything to "get". But if I did want to get it, I'd probably start by asking some Texans for their opinions. It may be that Texas republicans in general feel that this is an appropriate level of spending for the governor, and wouldn't object even if it were a Democrat doing it.

But like I said, it's not really my business, so there's nothing for me to "get". I don't expect Texans to very much "get" California politics, either.
 
I am sure you could easily find examples of seemingly lavish expenditures by democrats also.

It seems a little high but is that out of bounds for a makeshift Govenors mansion.
 
Why doesn't Texas have an actual Governors Mansion? Hell NYC has an official residence for it Mayor, why can't a state do the same?

Now if this is instead of the Governors mansion, then it seems way over the top.
 
ponderingturtle said:
Why doesn't Texas have an actual Governors Mansion? Hell NYC has an official residence for it Mayor, why can't a state do the same?

Now if this is instead of the Governors mansion, then it seems way over the top.
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It does have a Governor's mansion. There was a fire. It is under renovation. No further comment on The Hair's living arrangements.

DR
 
theprestige said:
Even worse: Mr. Gore is raping the planet for his housing.

And by his own principles, his constituency is far broader than Perry's, extending forward in time to generations yet unborn.
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Are you inventing Argumentum ad Comparisum, the fallacy of arguing that when something bad is compared to something worse it makes the bad thing good?

(because I just did)
 
theprestige said:
Unless, of course, your constituents found it to be an acceptable use of public funds.

I imagine if the good people of Texas take issue with keeping their governor in the manner to which he as become accustomed, they'll take it up with him through the usual means.

Personally, not being a voting resident of Texas, I don't really see that there's anything to "get". But if I did want to get it, I'd probably start by asking some Texans for their opinions. It may be that Texas republicans in general feel that this is an appropriate level of spending for the governor, and wouldn't object even if it were a Democrat doing it.

But like I said, it's not really my business, so there's nothing for me to "get". I don't expect Texans to very much "get" California politics, either.
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A careful and nuanced answer when a conservative is involved.

theprestige said:
Even worse: Mr. Gore is raping the planet for his housing.

And by his own principles, his constituency is far broader than Perry's, extending forward in time to generations yet unborn.
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A hyperbolic and sarcastic answer when a liberal is involved.
 
KingMerv00 said:
A careful and nuanced answer when a conservative is involved.



A hyperbolic and sarcastic answer when a liberal is involved.
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An excellent observation.

I'm fine either way, only, let's agree, one way or the other. Rick Perry is a symbol of all that is wrong with Republicans, and Al Gore is a thrice-damned earth-raping fiend, or... Roadtoad got a little carried away in his OP.

ETA: Put it another way: I'm willing to consider Roadtoad's careful and nuanced answer regarding Al Gore, if he's willing to consider mine regarding Rick Perry.
 
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ponderingturtle said:
Why doesn't Texas have an actual Governors Mansion? Hell NYC has an official residence for it Mayor, why can't a state do the same?

Now if this is instead of the Governors mansion, then it seems way over the top.
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There was a 4 alarm fire in the mansion in 2008, arson suspected but no suspects or arrests have ever been announced. Perry and his wife were not in residence at the time having moved out in 2007 while a $10 million maintenance project was performed.

The Mansion currently is undergoing a $22 million restoration which includes $11 million in Federal Stimulus Funds
 
Alareth said:
There was a 4 alarm fire in the mansion in 2008, arson suspected but no suspects or arrests have ever been announced. Perry and his wife were not in residence at the time having moved out in 2007 while a $10 million maintenance project was performed.

The Mansion currently is undergoing a $22 million restoration which includes $11 million in Federal Stimulus Funds
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So this does not seem that unreasonable then.
 
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