Yes, we can.

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Originally Posted by Alex

Yes, thanks.

So current estimates are that the Obama inauguration will cost $3 more than Bush's. I guess we're just left with the hypocrisy of two congressional Democrats not complaining about it.

No - not entirely. Even if the cost was exactly the same (which I don't necessarily subscribe to - I admit to not having read the media matters article, but I regard them in a similar fashion to how many of you might view Nation Review Online), there is still the issue of what was indeed a general feeling of disgust by many in the media that so much was being spent on the festivities. What it comes down to is simply that those members of the media are happy this time and wish to celebrate and cover celebrations, and in 2005 they did not.