2004 "Coronation" - Now at 50 Million - with MILITARY THEME - here:

[cyberpj]

"Bush 'the king' blows $50m on coronation"

President's lavish inauguration is 'obscene' when US troops are dying in Iraq war, say critics

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The fighting in Iraq has provoked calls for the celebrations to be toned down, as they were during the two world wars when some were even cancelled. Bush's second inauguration will be the first in wartime since President Richard Nixon took office in 1969 during the Vietnam conflict.

Yet the partying is being intensified. The Commander-in-Chief's Ball is being hailed by organisers as a fitting tribute to American soldiers on active service. More than 2,000 troops and their partners, selected by the Pentagon, will take part. Most have served in Iraq or Afghanistan or are about to go there. The parades will have a stronger than normal military theme.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1386231,00.html

Think we'll see any goose-stepping yet?

Heil Bush!

[cornermouse]

1. Looks to me like he's adopting the lifestyle of Louie XIV

and the Romanovs.

[bush_is_wacko]

4. Every Republican prez gets bolder and bolder

with their apparent desire to rule and live as a King! BusHitler is indeed the most appropriate name for this particular stain on humanity!

Do you think he realizes that rulers like this are ALWAYS unsuccessful, eventually?

[cyberpj]

5. Yeah... Well....... "Let them eat cake!" 'eh?

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"It is going to be the most expensive, most security-obsessed event in the history of Washington DC. An army of 10,000 police, secret service officers and FBI agents will patrol the capital for four days of massive celebrations that some critics have derided as reminiscent of the lavish shindigs thrown by Louis XIV, France's extravagant Sun King. "

[RabidNation]

2. They're spending $50M...

...so we shouldn't spend any. Or go to work, either.

Just a friendly reminder:

http://www.black-thursday.com

[cyberpj]

3. Good site. Good ideas. I'm on board. Promise. eom

[Blue_In_AK]

7. Great idea

I work at home, but I promise I'll make 1/20 my weekend, and it won't be any trouble at all not spending any money since I don't have any. Hahaha. I can't be in Washington DC on 1/20, but our local Peace & Justice is planning a demonstration in front of the Fox station here where I'll be, no doubt freezing my tushy off, turning my back.

[cyberpj]

6. Posting another quote to kick this one more time -

Amid the official pageantry will be many huge parties laid on by companies wishing to win favour with Washington's power players. Anyone who is anyone in Republican circles will be in town. Many Democrats will be leaving. With so many big names in one place, security measures will include road blocks, anti-aircraft guns guarding the skies and sniper teams patrolling the rooftops.

[Straight Shooter]

8. I hope ALL the Democrats leave. If the snipers get happy

and hit a Repub, at least there will be no great loss.