In January 1945, when victory in World War II was in sight but by no means accomplished. Roosevelt held no parades or balls. He gave a short speech from a White House balcony, took part in an inaugural lunch and then returned to work at a cost to the taxpayers of less that $1,000

To crown Bush, $40,000,000 in donations, $18,000,000 of Washington DC funds and an unknown amount for military participants and protection will be spent.

Just something to think about.

I think one of the reasons for that is psychological. I think our government wants to send the message that those with whome we are engaged are not having the effect on our nation they'd like to think they are. You know, kinda like hiding your pain so as not to reveal a weakness. We're fighting terrorism. It seems that terrorists need to see results to continue to recruit and stay motivated.

Ahhh, but what do I know? Just a thought about your thought.

thought, deep thought. aaah Jack Handy, one of my favorites...

It has also been said that Roosevelt was too ill to attend the balls and that was the true reason for the change that year. So it was spun that way to hide that fact.

well AVB how bout a calculated amount for the remaining Presidents?? why does a war have to be going to check up on the costs of Inauguration expenses??

If your going to print it Paul Harvey.. give us the rest of the story LMAO!!!!

Hog

btw I agree with Lofty on this one...

've got no problem with sending 18 mil on the inauguration. Less than 15-cents per citizen the way I figure it. Heck, look at what we do; spend hundreds of bucks a year on cigars and then we set a match to them. (Known as Big Bucks down on the Rez.) Life with no frills is like vanilla ice cream with no hot fudge. Clinton did the same and IMHO that was truly a waste. But then humble options are like you know what; everybody has one and a lot of the time they stink. LOL

John

I just set flame to a Plasencia TNT that I got a buck a each, with a brass Zippo Millie bought me at the House of Rep in DC for $15 in Sept. Blue smoke to both Billy Boy and GW.

I'm confident that President George W Bush will spend far less for his fourth inauguration ceremonies than he is spending this time. It will probably be more in line with FDR's 1945 inauguration. You have to think that it gets boring after so many....

Author: mike21136 Date: 01/18/2005 10:27 AM Reply

It has also been said that Roosevelt was too ill to attend the balls and that was the true reason for the change that year. So it was spun that way to hide that fact.

And there were no wheelchair ramps up the Capitol steps

an ego maniac, backed by the wealthy that he serves, is being crowned, and you guys want to discuss whether someone in a wheel chair who died 60 years spent less on his inaugeration.

I see you only have a sense of humor when bashing bush and posting pics of fallen heros.

"an ego maniac, backed by the wealthy that he serves, is being crowned, and you guys want to discuss whether someone in a wheel chair who died 60 years spent less on his inaugeration."

Rick this doesn't compute with the Red States I seen on Nov 3rd 2004????

I'm not wealthy and I backed him??? and if all them Red States were wealthy.. then whats all this fuss about America going down the tubes in the job markets???

you can have one... or the other.... but not both!!!!

besides we didn't start this thread your ABB(Anti Bush Buddy) AVB did, were just adding our two and a half cents in... look a payraise right here on the forum!!!

Hog

It is too much to spend during war time.

I'm a Bush supporter, but that doesn't change the facts.

I call a spade an F'ing shovel.

That's why I like Tailgater- Willing to say it's wrong rather than blindly support.

wb Uncleb...

and I already said on another thread it was Hogwash to spend that kind of money and have it out in the open... that it should be kept in the whitehouse with it Televised and save allot of cash...

now back to this thread... I quantly asked to hear the rest of the story??? what about the rest of the presidents from Roosevelt to GWB... how much was spent for each??? don't have to be war time... I don't want half a damn story!!!!

Hog

btw History Channel tonight is showing "The Presidents" from Washington to GWB!!!!

maybe I'll have to wait til then to get my answer? because the hit and run bandit isn't responding to the question???

Hog

If you got it flaunt it. George W. Bush is President of the richest country in the world. Yo GW let the good times roll and show the terrorist, "Who's The Man" !

JonR

Ps: Yo rick you going to the ball, don't forget your glass slippers.

Thanks Hog

JonR

if i did, i would wear waders because the **** would be so high.

And if by chance That ****** Kerry would have won we would have to here that "I am a Fu@Kin war hero" for the 4 Millionth time along with his 3 bandaid purple hearts. Rick why done you pull that stump out of your ass and get over it YOUR GUY LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HockeyDad

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