The People's Inaugural Ball: Earl Stafford Invites The Disadvantaged

They are victims of hurricanes and women who suffered in abusive relationships; they are disabled adults and children scarred by poverty. Some suffer from terminal illness. They arrived in Washington by plane, train and automobile from as far away as New Orleans, Galveston, Tex., and Wichita, invited to witness one of the biggest events in a generation.

"Prince, you are stepping up!" Prince Brooks said to himself as he walked into the elegant lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel, surrounded by chandeliers, liveried bellmen and ornate furnishings. "I've got to make the most of it."

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Comments

[buster1]

I suppose even a broken vessel can carry a little water. Mr Stafford came into his riches through a recent sale of his company to Lockheed Martin. And want you also haven't heard is that prior to the sale he basically screwed most of his former employees out of their options only months before the deal closed so that he could keep more for himself. He even screwed his own personal secretary (not literally) who is in deep financial trouble by offering, out of his great generosity, to buy back her stock options for a couple thousand when he knew full well that if she waited only 3 months that they would be worth 100 times that amount.

True, he has done something very great for a few people and to them it doesn't matter his motivation. But no self-proclaimed Christian man would ever do the things he did to get the money in the first place. A sad state of affairs indeed.

[Denice Lewis]

Hello, I hope you are having a beautiful and blessed day. My name is Denice and I have been disabled since 2003. Earl Stafford's amazing grace has inspired me on this beautiful day and I would like to offer my God given talent as a painter for to teach free to those who desire it. You can see the work on my web site at denicelewisfineart.com. I live in Los Angeles so if there is a need at any venue please let me know. God bless you all and I know that tomorrow is the beginning of a new hope, a restored grace and I thank you for your assistance in passing this message to Mr. Staffored.

[NoPretenses]

What a wonderfully kind and generous gift paid for entirely by Mr. Stafford and donations and organized by volunteers. I hope that Obama finds some way to attend.