$40M inauguration hardly 'our history'

[RetroLounge]

The current first lady has always merited her designation as "the brighter Bush." But clearly she needs to study up on American history.

With concern mounting about the wisdom of the Bush team's plans for four days of lavish inaugural festivities, Laura Bush was dispatched to make the case for the $40 million blowout that has been organized to erase any doubt about who is in charge.

Like her husband and his aides, the first lady announced her approval of the ridiculous extravagance that will accompany what is starting to look more and more like a royal coronation. The excess is necessary, she explained, because big parties at the opening of a presidential term are "an important part of our history."

http://www.madison.com/tct/opinion//index.php?ntid=25297&ntpid=2

I like what he says about Jefferson...

RL

[leftyandproud]

1. SB

Clinton's second inaugural was over 40 million too.

And in 1997...meaning adjusted for inflation, it would be closer to $50.

This sort of thing can be expected for all presidents from now on.

[orpupilofnature57]

2. Shrub trying to polish the turd, how many hummers for 40 million?

His legacy will be his punishment.

[parentalalienation]

3. Bush and vocabulary

Bush used the word Freedom 27 times in his speech and the word liberty 19 times.

You would think he would consult someone before using words he doesn't know the meaning of.

[RetroLounge]

4. Good point, and welcome to DU

:hi:

RL