[antiRepublicrat]

It's his party and you can cry if you want to, cry if you want to, cry if you want to...

Funny! But I think it's the residents of DC who will be crying. The corporates and rich will be ecstatic since this is an opportunity for unlimited bribes contributions, to get a bigger slice of the rest of our tax dollars.

[SuziQ]

Our tax dollars are only paying for the direct Inaugural and swearing in ceremonies, mostly from the security needed for the event. All the parties and gala events are being paid for by corporations, private organizations and the Republican parties of various states.

Washington DC merchants will receive LOTS of cash during this week, and I think they are very pleased that the party is going on despite the carping of folks who didn't want to see Bush President anyway.