[dirtboy]

President Bush's second inauguration will cost tens of millions of dollars — $40 million alone in private donations for the balls, parade and other invitation-only parties.

It's so horrible when people spend their own money in a manner that the AP doesn't approve of.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**It's so horrible when people spend their own money in a manner that the AP doesn't approve of.**

Exactly right, dirtboy. :o)

[maine-iac7]

It's so horrible when people spend their own money in a manner that the AP doesn't approve of.

and this money goes into the pockets of working people - and small businesses -

if we follow the (ill)logic of these "what else could be done with this $" jerks - well, let's see, since it's private donating given just for this purpose - and there wouldn't be 40 mill otherwise, then it's a moot point.

If we all followed this ridiculous thinking, then why do any of us do anything? Why do we have dinner parties? Why do we go shopping, go on vacation???/etc?

Think what could be done with all that money. (sarcasm)

I think, in the light of the hundreds of millions the American people are giving to the Tsunami victims rather counterbalances a few million to have a celebration - for all the world to see - of our free system of government. and - that the money goes to hardworking people - not just disappears into Washington

[N. Theknow]

Money spent to counter MSM bias in election = $200 million

Cost of inauguration = $40 million

Pissing off liberals by partying hardy = Priceless!

[goldstategop]

Its horrible to liberals there should be a coming out party for Bush. That's what has them shouting til they're blue in the face. I love it!

[Jimmyclyde]

President Bush's second inauguration will cost tens of millions of dollars — $40 million alone in private donations for the balls, parade and other invitation-only parties.

I don't know what the big deal is about, Ted Kennedy spends $40 million on booze every 6 months...