Nine official balls, two stolen terms, and a partridge in a pear tree.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,141591,00.html

In January, as war continues in Iraq and Afghanistan, Bush's second inauguration (search) will heavily emphasize the ongoing conflicts and sacrifices by U.S. forces with the theme, "Celebrating Freedom, Honoring Service." But the festivities will rival those held during peacetime.

On tap are nine official balls, a youth concert, a parade, a fireworks display and, of course, Bush's second swearing-in ceremony and speech at noon on Jan. 20. Planners put the cost at $30 million to $40 million, excluding expenses for security for the first post-Sept. 11 inauguration.

In his re-election bid, Bush campaigned as a wartime president. He made the fight against terrorism and the liberation of Iraq the focus of his campaign that culminated win his Nov. 2 win over Democratic Sen. John Kerry (search).

During next month's inauguration, most of the events will call attention to those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as highlight the freedoms in the United States and the U.S. effort to bring the same rights to other countries. An opening event will pay tribute to the troops and a "celebration of freedom" will be held on the Ellipse.

[huskerlaw]

1. This seriously pisses me off

He's spending well over $40 million on a freaking party while soldiers are digging through trash heaps to find armor to fight in a war he forced us into for no reason...and many people don't even notice the hypocrisy.

When does karma kick in? Cuz this guy's got a $h!tload of negative karma coming his way. !@#$*!@

[neweurope]

2. When this * is shown with an animal he always looks as if

he would like to strangle it.