Thursday, January 15, 2009

Inauguration Spending

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.

5 comments:

Dad29 said...

Fortunately, most of it is paid for through individual and corporate gifts

Really?

Then look, HARD, at the "corporate givers" involved.

Does the term "bailout" ring a bell?

Other Side said...

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?

I tried to be even-handed about this -- sorry for trying.

Dad29 said...

You did a good job being even-handed.

OUR turn to bitch and moan...!

Other Side said...

Fair enough.

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