OK, as you all know by now the US Administration has given $350 million as aid to the countries in the grip of the tragedy after the killer tsunamis struck.
That may sounds like a lot of moolah, but here’s a look at what America spends on other items that may be more important than some Third World jerks dying.

1. Major League Baseball Payroll in 2003: $ 2.4 billion
The New York Yankees alone? $ 180 million


2. Bonuses paid by New York-based securities firms in 2003: $11 billion.

3. Cost of George W Bush Inauguration in January: Estimated at $75 Million or over

4. Cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad spot in 2004: $2.25 million.

5. United States Department of Defense Budget in 2004: $400.5 billion.

6. Amount spent on Christmas shopping in 2004: A minimum of $10 billion, a very conservative estimate.

7. Money raised from Google IPO: $1.20 billion.

8. Size of porn industry: $10 billion.

9. Minimum average cost per consmetic surgery procedure in 2003; 2.8 million overall: $1500.

10. Money raised by the Democratic National Committee in 2004: $389.8 million.





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