I read about "Not One Damn Dime Day" at Storms Whisper And Oceans Scream. It looks like a fine idea to me, and I believe I will participate.
A big deal is being made about the amount of money being spent on the inaugural festivities this year. I have no current information on how Bush's $40,000,000 compares to the costs of past inaugural fetes; but, then, the world is in a vastly different place right now than it has been for recent incoming presidents...with a fair amount of the despair on the planet being a direct result of Bush administration policies. Given the state of the war in Iraq, and the fact that over 150,000 lives were lost recently in the most devastating natural disaster in memory, I think it is in questionable taste for this amount of money to be spent on what amounts to a big party (or several big parties, actually.)
What kind of message do we send to the world with this kind of over-the-top celebration at a time like this? "Awwww....so sorry your entire village was washed into the ocean... Gotta go party!" Truly, how can we wonder why so much of the world views the United States as an uncaring, frivolous, materialistic, dangerous pain in the ass?
I definitely couldn't have put it better myself. It's a no wonder why they all hate the US so much. No longer any reason for us to wonder why.
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40 million? I have been spectulating that it was going to be costly, but never did I think of 40 million. Has this been reported somewhere. Good grief. I am an American! God help us all.
ReplyDeleteI think the whole thing is obscene! And I won't be spending any money on Jan 20 either. And here's a link to one of the many stories I have seen about how much this "coronation" is going to cost: http://www.michigandaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/01/14/41e7b401cf519
ReplyDeleteNot just a big party...but an exclusive big party for the rich and powerful. It's sickening.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I couldn't agree with you more. It's no wonder why so many other countries hate Americans. Bush should treat this as most people should when they get married for a second, third or forth time....just go off and do it quietly, then make the announcement and let people send you their congratulations. It's just so inappropriate. Lisa
ReplyDeleteI personally don't quite like the idea. For one, I don't think it will have any kind of impact. Two, if it does, it will hurt people and small business and won't make a hill of beans to those responsible for the festivities. Supposedly, the last I heard anyhow, the party festivities, for the most part, are being paid by special interests. I say boycott these groups. Don't support them with your business now and into the future. Once they hurt on their bottom dollar, they'll change their tune. So, you can hope. :-) ---Robbie
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ReplyDeleteI don't see how "Not one Damn Dime Day" will really hurt small businesses...in fact I urge anyone who is considering going along with this to buy the things they need and want to buy on the 20th a few days early. That way those businesses will have enough extra business to make up for a day without. It shouldn't hurt the bottom line. What it will do is make a blip on the stock market and make the news and some smart reporter will ask Why? Why would people do this? Then maybe they will realize the power of the economy is still with the people and that Bush needs to follow OUR will in regards to the war and all other national policy. After all...what we can do once we can do again.