It's His Party

Renew America ^ | 01/17/2005 | Adam Graham

[RockinRight]

Didn't know that was the scripture used at Billy Jeff's first inauguaral.

[an italian]

I would like to be in Washington tomorrow!!!!

It must be so... nice!!!!

[advance_copy]

President Clinton's first inaugural scripture (Galatians 6:8) was prophetic: For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Whoah!

[antiRepublicrat]

It's his party, but we're paying for it.

[ohioWfan]

No we're not.

It's being paid for by private donations.

[FDNYRHEROES]

It's his party and you can cry if you want to, cry if you want to, cry if you want to...

[antiRepublicrat]

It's his party and you can cry if you want to, cry if you want to, cry if you want to...

Funny! But I think it's the residents of DC who will be crying. The corporates and rich will be ecstatic since this is an opportunity for unlimited bribes contributions, to get a bigger slice of the rest of our tax dollars.

[Beckwith]

"The same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought" -- the president was speaking in Washington -- "are still at issue around the globe: the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God."

John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address
1/20/1961

"We believe, that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good. . . . We believe that all men are created equal because they are created in the image of God. From this faith we will not be moved. . . .

Harry S. Truman
Inaugural Address
1/20/1949

"Our own well-being is dependent on the well-being of other nations far away. We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger. . . . Almighty God has . . . given our people stout hearts and strong arms with which to strike mightily blows for freedom and truth. He has given to our country a faith which has become the hope of all peoples in an anguished world."

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Final Inaugural Address
1/20/1945

[Polyxene]

"It's His Party" -- D@mn straight!!!

[antiRepublicrat]

No we're not. It's being paid for by private donations.

The party's paid for by bribes, but the security tab is still for the taxpayers. Just like the party conventions, not one taxpayer cent should go towards them. I would only understand paying for the normal level of security associated with any other presidential appearance.

Yes, I do support government austerity.

[Fredgoblu]

Just for fun and reference...check this out:

http://joustthefacts.typepad.com/joust_the_facts/2005/01/clinton_ii_inau.html

It's interesting to note, that, for all of the griping about the pricetag of this inaugural that it comes in at-or-about the cost of Clinton's second inaugural (inflation adjusted, of course).

And, for every one of those so-called "bribes" of yours, there are hundreds of private citizens (and their private donations) just getting together to celebrate the President's victory. Calling them all bribes would hardly be fair.

Interestingly, I'm currently reading one of the books of Reagan's letters...I just read one this morning in which he lamented the idea that he had to have a second inaugural. He would have preferred a modest swearing-in ceremony to all of the pomp and partying.

[antiRepublicrat]

that it comes in at-or-about the cost of Clinton's second inaugural

Clinton is not a good yardstick by which to measure.

And, for every one of those so-called "bribes" of yours

Armand Hammer bought his pardon by contributing $100,000 to the Bush41 inaugural.

He would have preferred a modest swearing-in ceremony to all of the pomp and partying.

Thanks, I now appreciate President Reagan even more.

[GrannyAnnie]

Tell us, are you happy Bush won?

[antiRepublicrat]

Tell us, are you happy Bush won?

Definitely. Right now I'm just angry on principle over the tax dollars spent, but I'd be really pissed to see that money being spent on Kerry.

[SuziQ]

Our tax dollars are only paying for the direct Inaugural and swearing in ceremonies, mostly from the security needed for the event. All the parties and gala events are being paid for by corporations, private organizations and the Republican parties of various states.

Washington DC merchants will receive LOTS of cash during this week, and I think they are very pleased that the party is going on despite the carping of folks who didn't want to see Bush President anyway.

[antiRepublicrat]

mostly from the security needed for the event.

How many millions is that again? If they're paying for the party, then they can pay to reimburse for security too.

[freecopper01]

I was going to say something and then I say your name! Says it all!!! You are so very little...

[freecopper01]

And that, is the great core of dear departed Gipper.

[GSlob]

Well, security, military and judicial time are paid by taxpayers, balls and festivities by private donors, as I understand it.