Is this for real?

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http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_tunnel-for-obama-near-mani-bhavan_1461946#comments

It could give a sense of superior American organisation, or be an indicator of a deep-set persecution complex. It could also be a manifestation of Uncle Sam’s penchant for a show of strength.

The matter pertains to US president Barack Obama’s planned visit to Mani Bhavan —the Gandhi museum — on November 6, soon after he reaches Mumbai. On Monday, US secret agents visited the museum to plan Obama’s security detail.

They were accompanied by officers of Mumbai Police and civic officials of the D ward (where Mani Bhavan is located). While inspecting the route and the buildings lining up the route to the museum, the Americans detected a skyscraper near Peddar road and also found the area to be highly populated.

Since it is difficult to monitor such a congested area, they came up with a quick solution which left the Indians accompanying them amazed: A bomb-proof over-ground tunnel — to be installed by US military engineers in just an hour.

The tunnel would be a kilometre long and measure 12ft by 12ft — enough to let Obama’s cavalcade pass through. The tunnel would be centrally air-conditioned, fitted with close-circuit television cameras, and will be heavily guarded at every point, including, of course, its entry and exit.

Details about when exactly the tunnel would be made were not forthcoming. But officials said that the structure would be dismantled immediately after Obama leaves the area.

It's only money!

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

I can't wait for the video of him driving through town.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

pretty cheap compared to running 2 wars

heres an info graphic that puts them into perspective, either way, it doesnt look good for taxpayers, current & future.

Whats going to happen when the Chinese stop buying treasuries?

pretty cheap compared to running 2 wars.

Well, that is not saying a lot. The trip is only for a few days.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

pretty cheap compared to running 2 wars

heres an info graphic that puts them into perspective, either way, it doesnt look good for taxpayers, current & future.

Whats going to happen when the Chinese stop buying treasuries?

Also extremely cheap compared to Obama Care. In other words, the two are not comparable.

Bottom line - Obama need not spend extreme amounts of money when traveling, not to mention when Michelle Obama (not the holder of any government office)has been described as a "modern-day Marie Antoinette" for her vacation in Spain with her daughter where she spent a few days in a five-star hotel on the chic Costa del Sol in southern Spain with 40 of her 'closest friends'. She and her group occupied 60 to 70 rooms.

Recall when Obama denigrated the executives from the auto industry for using private jets to appear in Washington? What a hypocrite.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

I'm sure those multiple tens of thousands of American people would not empathise with your resentment.....but then, you're ex-pat, so you wouldn't know what it's like for them.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

Sounds like counting chickens before they hatch.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

I'm sure those multiple tens of thousands of American people would not empathise with your resentment.....but then, you're ex-pat, so you wouldn't know what it's like for them.

Is this a guess, or do you have a link that supports your contention?

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

I'm sure those multiple tens of thousands of American people would not empathise with your resentment.....but then, you're ex-pat, so you wouldn't know what it's like for them.

Is this a guess, or do you have a link that supports your contention?

Bet Harcourt can't give us the name of one single American that has secured a job as a result of this trip.

However, the hotels in India probably had to hire extra staff.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

I'm sure those multiple tens of thousands of American people would not empathise with your resentment.....but then, you're ex-pat, so you wouldn't know what it's like for them.

Is this a guess, or do you have a link that supports your contention?

Google it yourself, it's out there. I quoted from a TV news report I watched this morning.

On the original topic, anyone see this 'tunnel' or any photos of same? A quick, search didn't provide anything expect the original 'rumour'. Maybe I missed it of course.

By the by, on the @10bn and jobs in the US, that's the position as expounded by the White House including deals by GE, Boeing etc.

Regards

Off topic and argumentative name calling posts removed from view

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

I'm sure those multiple tens of thousands of American people would not empathise with your resentment.....but then, you're ex-pat, so you wouldn't know what it's like for them.

Is this a guess, or do you have a link that supports your contention?

Google it yourself, it's out there. I quoted from a TV news report I watched this morning.

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

On the original topic, anyone see this 'tunnel' or any photos of same? A quick, search didn't provide anything expect the original 'rumour'. Maybe I missed it of course.

By the by, on the @10bn and jobs in the US, that's the position as expounded by the White House including deals by GE, Boeing etc.

Regards

It had to be just a rumor. I can't imagine they'd build something like that and no photos or videos exist.

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Positve news indeed, but I think that the dispute is over the fact that Harcourt seemed to claim that this is all a done deal.

That "family outing" has generated $10 billion worth of trade for the US, creating tens of thousands of jobs, AND securing tens of thousands more jobs.

However, according to your articles, it looks like there are still many hurdles to clear.

I saw that as well and checked my calendar to be sure it wasn't April 1st.

I also did not post the one about his little trip costing $200 million per day. I just cannot believe we are spending that amount of money to transport and protect one individual for ten days, even if that one person is Obama.

However, there is supposed to be at least one aircraft carrier battle group involved with his security. The only reference I can quickly find says the annual cost to run and man a Nimitz class aircraft carrier is $160 million. Breaking that down on a 365 day basis does come out to $438,356.16 daily for the carrier alone.

Poof!! There goes $4,383,561.60.

Either way, this little family outing is expensive.

pretty cheap compared to running 2 wars

heres an info graphic that puts them into perspective, either way, it doesnt look good for taxpayers, current & future.

Whats going to happen when the Chinese stop buying treasuries?

Also extremely cheap compared to Obama Care. In other words, the two are not comparable.

Bottom line - Obama need not spend extreme amounts of money when traveling, not to mention when Michelle Obama (not the holder of any government office)has been described as a "modern-day Marie Antoinette" for her vacation in Spain with her daughter where she spent a few days in a five-star hotel on the chic Costa del Sol in southern Spain with 40 of her 'closest friends'. She and her group occupied 60 to 70 rooms.

Recall when Obama denigrated the executives from the auto industry for using private jets to appear in Washington? What a hypocrite.

Bottom line- add it to the rest of wasteful spending, frightening.

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Defense and nuclear deals? That's being touted as a good thing? Isn't it welfare or something?

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Here's my spin...

These multi-billion dollar defense/nuclear deals were worked out long before Obama made the journey to India. It is ridiculous to think that He had time to negotiate all these things in a few days in between all the photo ops, etc.

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Here's my spin...

These multi-billion dollar defense/nuclear deals were worked out long before Obama made the journey to India. It is ridiculous to think that He had time to negotiate all these things in a few days in between all the photo ops, etc.

No no no K'Koheesti. It was Michelle Obama who negotiated the deals prior to her sojourn with 40 of her close friends (must have been advisors ) to Spain. That was the basis for all of the deals to which Donnyboy and Harcourt were referring.

It is customary to provide links to claims made in OTB as some posters tend to spin, twist, lie and exaggerate.

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Here's my spin...

These multi-billion dollar defense/nuclear deals were worked out long before Obama made the journey to India. It is ridiculous to think that He had time to negotiate all these things in a few days in between all the photo ops, etc.

No no no K'Koheesti. It was Michelle Obama who negotiated the deals prior to her sojourn with 40 of her close friends (must have been advisors ) to Spain. That was the basis for all of the deals to which Donnyboy and Harcourt were referring.

got a link for that?

some links

US defence and nuclear deals could touch $15 bn

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

U.S., India sign or discuss nearly $15 billion in deals

so its a positive result isnt it, unless you can put a spin on it?

Here's my spin...

These multi-billion dollar defense/nuclear deals were worked out long before Obama made the journey to India. It is ridiculous to think that He had time to negotiate all these things in a few days in between all the photo ops, etc.

No no no K'Koheesti. It was Michelle Obama who negotiated the deals prior to her sojourn with 40 of her close friends (must have been advisors ) to Spain. That was the basis for all of the deals to which Donnyboy and Harcourt were referring.

got a link for that?

No link for Michelle Obama negotiating the deals, nor for you making said case. However, it's virtually axiomatic that HC believes it. Am I wrong?

No link for Michelle Obama negotiating the deals, nor for you making said case. However, it's virtually axiomatic that HC believes it. Am I wrong?

Why would I believe anything you say without a credible link? Of course you're wrong....again.

my question is, have they figured a way to close it while he is still in it. Oh to dream...