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1. The Other McCain: 'Please come to Denver'

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1. #1
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:26 am, cicerokid said:

   Thank’s Michelle. I’ll lose another pound today…maybe two pounds. I forgot to add that pound of flesh.

2. #2
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am, ajmontana said:

   Stanley’s contract is being funded through a $50 million federal grant the city received to cover DNC security costs, she said.

   seems cheap compared to 50 mill. like to see the entire money trail for this one…..

3. #3
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:37 am, sonofdy said:

   Why is anyone suprised?

4. #4
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am, ACHefty said:

   Nice work if you can get it.

5. #5
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:45 am, tropicalwave12 said:

   Stanley’s contract is being funded through a $50 million federal grant the city received to cover DNC security costs, she said.

   I wonder if the entire $50 mil will be used? Gee? What are the chances it goes over budget?

6. #6
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:47 am, tropicalwave12 said:

   Sue Cobb, spokeswoman for Mayor John Hickenlooper, said Stanley is leasing an apartment for $2,250 a month, which she said is cheaper than a hotel. She could not immediately provide rental car costs.

   Not if he stays at a days inn. This is our $$$ of course, so he couldn’t possibly stay in a cheap motel.

7. #7
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:47 am, undrseige247 said:

   “You’re gonna ride the gravy train.”

8. #8
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

   BOHICA

9. #9
   On May 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am, FirstSkirt said:

   Personnally, I think he’s going to earn at least some of that money….every tinfoil hat-wearing, socialist-loving, America-hating liberal is going to be here, my home town, Denver, all together in the same place. How frightening is that?? We conservatives are running to the Rockies in August.

10. #10
    On May 14th, 2008 at 9:56 am, DanVanSmak said:

    Isn’t this lovely…an artificial job created by an artificial crisis. Now, with Barry getting closer to the Dem nod every day, the lefty freakozoids will have nothing to get excited about. If I’m Mr. Stanley, I’m hitting the slopes. I don’t think snow is much of a problem right now. Even if I didn’t ski, I’d find time to take some lessons. After all, isn’t that the purpose behind a no-show job? *out*

11. #11
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am, alaskangrizzly said:

    As others have already pointed out, the moonbats are going to make him earn his over-inflated-tax subsidized salary. I’ve got the popcorn ready for the show come August.

12. #12
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:08 am, Mister P said:

    Why I dislike political parties, number 9999. 50 million dollars federal grant for security for DNC? I bet the republicans have the same grant. The political parties make it impossible for anyone else to compete.

13. #13
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:10 am, spo-con said:

    I’m really surprised the DNC didn’t try to bill Rush for Operation Chaos causing ALL of their current woes. This is really delicious theater !

14. #14
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:29 am, MikeD said:

    But as Mayor Hickenlooper and other city pols will rush to tell you, having the Dem Convention in Denver is not only a great honor and an opportunity to showcase the city but the immediate economic benefits from the visitors and delegates will be practically astronomical! The money will turn over numerous times and just like when tax payer dollars are used to finance Olympic Games and athletic stadiums Denver will soon become the new Nirvana-Cibola-Shangri-la all wrapped into one! And, trust him on this, nobody associated with his administration or the Democratic Party will skim (or steal) a nickle from the hard working suckers that bought the original snake oil.

15. #15
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:35 am, richardbo said:

    It will be interesting to see how he manages to keep the upcoming circus under control. With all its clowns and loons who are loudly and violently disrespecful of anything other than themselves, it will be fun to watch. As already noted, we need to watch the money flow in order to giggle louder about the results.

16. #16
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am, nbarry said:

    The real question should be, how much is it worth to watch the Democratic Party self-destruct? Recreate ‘68? They are proud of that moment when they lost the White House for 28 of the last 40 years? Somebody must have a death wish.

17. #17
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:45 am, shooter said:

    $2,250 a month?
    Thats a penthouse somewhere in Denver.
    The burbs aren’t even that high, unless he has a 6 bedroom for ‘family’ and or ‘guests’.
    What a scam.

18. #18
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am, J S Ragman said:

    On May 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am, 30 pcs of silver said:
    BOHICA

    Beat me to it.

19. #19
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:52 am, spo-con said:

    Now, he was head of security at the Atlanta Olympics ? Um, didn’t a BOMB go off at that little event ? Just sayin’….

20. #20
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:53 am, WarTip said:

    More political partying above we the people. And for those of you who actually think they will do something? They are going to hire rentacops and offduty police on overtime (at our expense of course) and let everything else run its natural course. You thought they really cared?

21. #21
    On May 14th, 2008 at 11:28 am, RTater said:

    If there is a plus side to this inevitable mayhem, it is that Denver has a Dem Mayor and Colorado has a Dem Governor. Watching them try to police their own will be quit entertaining. They won’t have the Reps to blame. Unless the National Guard or DHS gets called in, then it will all be the President’s fault.

    I will supply the “which candidate do terrorists support” poster during the convention.

22. #22
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:02 pm, LarryD said:

    $2,250 a month?
    Thats a penthouse somewhere in Denver.
    The burbs aren’t even that high, unless he has a 6 bedroom for ‘family’ and or ‘guests’.
    What a scam.

    You’re thinking long term lodging. $2,250
    is a hotel room at $75 a night, for 30 nights.

23. #23
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:16 pm, Jim M. said:

    The most important and critical component for strengthening our national preparedness and response to disasters is federal funding.

    Testimony of Ellis M. Stanley, Sr., CEM, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate
    September 7, 2006
    http://www.iaem.com/committees/GovernmentAffairs/documents/stanley090706.pdf

24. #24
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    In addition, the city is reimbursing Stanley for lodging and a rental car and providing him Southwest Airlines travel vouchers.

    Hot dog! Southwest. Hey, Mr. Classy!

    The only way anything will happen in Denver, is if they give the nomination to Clinton. If they do that, I don’t care if the Swiss Army is there with machines guns, while US Army Rangers, and Navy Seals have the place locked in. It won’t matter. Denver is just one of the places that will be out of control. I hate to say this but DNC should decide everything now or its going to be:

    tick-tick-tick-tick

25. #25
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    30Pcs
    warms my heart to see such a young person using BOHICA

26. #26
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pm, DirkBelig said:

    I am willing to do this job for $22.50/hr. - 90% off! - however my only duties will be to post signs directing the various rioters, er, grievance committees toward the convention center. Wouldn’t want the revolution to get lost on its way, would we?

27. #27
    On May 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pm, ArmoredCAV said:

    I have been doing crowd/riot control in DC, Kosovo, Macedonia and Iraq. I’ll go on leave and do it for free for the Dems just for the chance to legally crack a few heads.

28. #28
    On May 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Stanley’s contract is being funded through a $50 million federal grant the city received to cover DNC security costs, she said.

    Can’t we just bill the DNC?

29. #29
    On May 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    And -how much do our brave troops make?
    Just asking.

30. #30
    On May 14th, 2008 at 3:11 pm, Mister P said:

    And -how much do our brave troops make?
    Just asking.

    I know I made $90 ….. per month.

31. #31
    On May 14th, 2008 at 5:54 pm, Common Sense said:

    It will be interesting to see how the poor working slobs like me will get to work downtown. Everything down here is within the security perimeter and just blocks from the Civic Center where the kooks want to have their tent city.

    It’s normally where all the druggies and prostitutes hang out so they’ll feel right at home.

    Maybe I’ll take my camera out at lunchtime every day and take pictures, just like at the zoo.

32. #32
    On May 14th, 2008 at 9:19 pm, Amglo said:

    I hope it turns into 1968 all over again to make this clown earn my money but, I bet his biggest job will be to protect the Arguala transports.

33. #33
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:02 pm, Ed Morrow said:

    #12 Mister P
    #28 AlohaGuy

    Right On!

    The DNC convention benefits the DNC and Denver. Either or both should pay all costs, not the American taxpayer.

34. #34
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:11 pm, Ed Morrow said:

    National Special Security Events

    …Major events that are considered to be nationally significant may be designated by the President — or his representative, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — as National Special Security Events (NSSE). Beginning in September 1998 through February 2007, there have been 27 events designated as NSSEs. Some of these events have included presidential inaugurations, presidential nominating conventions, major sports events, and major international meetings. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating, planning, exercising, and implementing security for NSSEs, and was designated as the lead agency in P.L. 106-544. This report provides information on USSS legislative authority for NSSEs, NSSE designation funding and training, and NSSE funding. This report will be updated when congressional or executive branch actions warrant…

    I can understand the Super Bowl, State of the Union, G8 Summit, but not a Party Convention.

35. #35
    On May 14th, 2008 at 10:19 pm, Ed Morrow said:

    Sorry the link to the State Dept. document should be National Special Security Events

    fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/95048.pdf

36. #36
    On May 22nd, 2008 at 11:19 am, rambler said:

    Just spending the money so the rest of us don’t have to.

37. #37
    On May 22nd, 2008 at 11:51 am, Mohawk said:

    Doesn’t Denver already have a local police force that can work. I am sure they could use the overtime pay.

    The democrats are experts at spending tax payer dollars and that’s about it!