Let them eat cake, while we eat Fruitwood-smoked Quail

[DavidS]

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - World leaders dine in style as they discuss financial crisis - Blogs from CNN.com

(CNN) – The global economy may be undergoing a significant downturn, but the White House's dinner budget still appears flush with cash. After all, world leaders who are in town to discuss the economic crisis are set to dine in style Friday night while sipping wine listed at nearly $500 a bottle. According to the White House, tonight's dinner to kick off the G-20 summit includes such dishes as "Fruitwood-smoked Quail," "Thyme-roasted Rack of Lamb," and "Tomato, Fennel and Eggplant Fondue Chanterelle Jus." To wash it all down, world leaders will be served Shafer Cabernet “Hillside Select” 2003, a wine that sells at $499 on Wine.com.The exceedingly pricey wine may seem a bit peculiar given leaders are in Washington to discuss a possible world financial meltdown, but Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for Laura Bush, said it "was the most appropriate wine that we had in the White House wine cellar for such a gathering. McDonough also said the White House purchased the wine at a "significantly lower price" than what it is listed at. "Of course the White House gets its wine at wholesale prices," she said. "Given the intimate size of the group, it was an appropriate time for The White House to use this stock." The leaders of the U.K., France, Russia, China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and 11 developing economies have all come to Washington at the behest of President Bush in an effort to express confidence in the fundamental underpinnings of the world's economy.​

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[editec]

Rank has its previleges, eh?

 

[WillowTree]

That's amazing innit? Kinda like a in yer face AIG type manuever!

 

[Skull Pilot]

Well lets not leave out Barack and his new limo

Obama Chic: Potent New Presidential Limousine Spotted - FOXNews.com Elections

What the hell was wrong with the old limo?

 

[strollingbones]

let em eat spam

 

[Diuretic]

Beer and hot dogs just wouldn't have cut it ya know.

 

[DavidS]

Well lets not leave out Barack and his new limo

Obama Chic: Potent New Presidential Limousine Spotted - FOXNews.com Elections

What the hell was wrong with the old limo?

I don't think he can order that himself. I'm willing to bet that the limo is a new security measure against people shooting at him.

 

[GigiBowman]

I just know if Ron Paul was in that white house his wife would be baking cookies and and making a few Turkeys and homemade stuffing for the summit. RonPaul

 

[rayboyusmc]

Spam isn't that bad if you don't care what it tastes like.

 

[strollingbones]

due to the economy spam sales are up!

 

[DiveCon]

Well lets not leave out Barack and his new limo

Obama Chic: Potent New Presidential Limousine Spotted - FOXNews.com Elections

What the hell was wrong with the old limo?

um, the secret service is always updating things like that
and would have regardless of who won the race

 

[DiveCon]

due to the economy spam sales are up!

if you get the "lite" version, you get less fat and less salt
and its actually not too bad

 

[DavidS]

if you get the "lite" version, you get less fat and less salt
and its actually not too bad

Methinks you've been deprived of oxygen too long to notice difference.

 

[WhiteLion]

Spam isn't that bad if you don't care what it tastes like.

I guess shit on a stick would do you fine

 

[DiveCon]

Methinks you've been deprived of oxygen too long to notice difference.

oh ha ha
another one that doesnt know shit about scuba diving trying to make a joke

 

[DavidS]

oh ha ha
another one that doesnt know shit about scuba diving trying to make a joke

yeah pretty much

 

[no1tovote4]

We shall eat crawfish ettouffe.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Well the wine was already in the cellar, can not complain about that or it's cost.

I would have served Macaroni and cheese, Smashed potatos and Hamburger. With a side of corn. Milk all round for the drink.

 

[bk1983]

Well the wine was already in the cellar, can not complain about that or it's cost.

I would have served Macaroni and cheese, Smashed potatos and Hamburger. With a side of corn. Milk all round for the drink.

I would serve them lunchables, every seat includes a cone birthday hat and elementary school milk carton. If they finished all their food, they get a surpise toy at the end.

 

[DiveCon]

Well the wine was already in the cellar, can not complain about that or it's cost.

I would have served Macaroni and cheese, Smashed potatos and Hamburger. With a side of corn. Milk all round for the drink.

hell, why not just throw a BBQ
pulled pork, beef brisket, beans, corn, etc.