There having been cry and hue over the estimated $40M spent for George Bush's second inauguration, it seems fair to question why an estimated $150M will be spent for the Barack Obama swearing-in festivities.
I understand the uniqueness of this event. Obama is our first minority President and the numbers of people attending are expected to shatter records. Still, security money aside, it's a heaping amount of cash. Fortunately, most of it is paid for through individual and corporate gifts.
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Fortunately, most of it is paid for through individual and corporate gifts
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Then look, HARD, at the "corporate givers" involved.
Does the term "bailout" ring a bell?
The same could have been said for the previous administration's inaugurals. Do you honestly believe gifts were given to the Bushies without any thought to return favors?
ReplyDeleteI tried to be even-handed about this -- sorry for trying.
You did a good job being even-handed.
ReplyDeleteOUR turn to bitch and moan...!
Fair enough.
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