Earlier today I was watching the inauguration of our Governor Joe Manchin's second term on tv. The news casters were discussing how many states have decided to forgo all the pomp and circumstance of inauguration festivities due to the economy. This led to them discussing the fact that WV has a surplus in our state budget and our inauguration festivities are costing around a million dollars. Maybe I am being silly maybe some people enjoy these balls, parades, ceremonies and parties but I feel like this could have been done simply in the capital without all the fuss and this money could have been used elsewhere.
Now this little inauguration in my state pales in comparison to the millions I believe I heard today upwards of 100's of millions of dollars for the most expensive presidential inauguration to date. Mind you while we are in the worst economic situation since the depression. Sure a portion of the inauguration is payed for by private donor's but not all of it, we get to bail out everyone from auto makers to bankers and possibly porn makers and foot the bill for the most expensive inauguration in history. While the common man cuts out necessary items from the grocery cart, decides whether to pay the electric bill or buy groceries, worries about loosing or finding a job. Our pastor said it well the other day, it used to be the American dream when really it is more like the American curse. Lord Jesus forgive them for they know not what they do and please come quickly.
Oh and P.S. What is up with the Peanut Butter? Is there nothing that we can safely eat?
Sincerely disgusted,
Lucy
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