Because the inauguration of President George W. Bush is the most costly in history, the price tag has led some people to boycott consumer spending in response.
Inauguration funds from private donations have added up to $40 million, not including the $17.3 million for the unprecedented security.
The boycott, called Not One Damn Dime Day, was first started as an anonymous e-mail and then made into an official Web site. Monica Boyce, of www.notonedamndime.com, said the idea is to make a statement against President Bush without having to go to Washington, D.C.
Since the Democrats seem to have a problem with people donating their own money to fund the inauguration (remember all the money you have is what theDemocrats decided you should be able to keep- they know how to spend it better), I have a quick question.
Dear Monica Boyle and fellow wingnut Democrats,
What with spring around the corner, I was planning to buy some new clothes and a new car. I know you don’t like it when people do what they want with their own money, and what, with the tsunami and all, I don’t want to offend your delicate sensibilities.
I respectfully request your permission and approval to spend my income as I see fit.
Thanks in advance,
John Cole
PS- In a rash move this afternoon, I sprung for extra cheese on my lunch sandwich. I know, I know, it is extravagant and I forgot to ask in advance. if this turns out to be a problem, please let me know and I will mail a quarter to the DNC. My apologies.
*** Clinton’s inaugural in 1993 cost 33 million. Eleven years later, Bush’s inaugural is expected to cost 40 million.