It's a shame that one of Bush's best speeches was at the "America's Future Rocks!" concert...

"Listen, I want to thank all the entertainers who were here today. How about Hilary Duff. She was fantastic. (Applause.) Thank you, Hilary. JoJo -- JoJo is here -- yeah. (Applause.) Rubin Studdard -- you talk about a success story. (Applause.) Ryan Cabrera, I appreciate Ryan being here. (Applause.) How about Three Doors Down? (Applause.) Pretty cool guys, right? Seem cool to me. (Applause.) Fuel -- I appreciate Fuel being here. (Applause.)"

And I'm sure that line up contributed plenty to the $40 million dollar inauguration party.

That being said - it's worthy to celebrate the (technically) most powerful woman in the history of the United States, but I'd rather see her working too.

Kim:

You are frequently over the line, but this time you've outdone yourself. Lets see, Mass, Mass again, lunch then dinner. That's the 4 day "extravaganza." Estimnated cost (including the collection(s) at Mass, about $75-$150.

On a "scale" of Mr. Bush's last inauguration costs? Lets see, 150 bucks divided into 42 mil. Gosh Mr Bush outspent her 280,000 bucks to one. She's better hurry up and buy some new dresses. Oh and maybe a few tiaras as well.

Sheesh Kim the news is slow, but really.

Hugh you forgot to note the part about her fundraiser at the Building Museum, where 1,200 partygoers will pay $1,000 each to applaud Pelosi between performances by Jimmy Buffett, Carole King and Mickey Hart, among others.

You also forgot her "People's House" open house at the Cannon House Office Building, that isn't so open. It's by invitaion only.

This quote from the article sums it up nicely: "Nobody voted for Nancy Pelosi as speaker; they voted for a change in Washington. For her to grab the spotlight seems like a cult of personality. I have a feeling that Steny Hoyer is probably having a quiet lunch with his family."

jp2, Hugh,
Kim is citing an article in the Washington Post and it appears that they feel it is news also. I think what the Post is implying is that the ascension of both Pelosi and Gingrich to speaker status were significant events. The Post uses the phrase "on the scale of presidential inaugurations" so I think you mean the Post is over the line, not Kim. She is merely quoting text. Anyway, the Post is suggesting that Nancy Pelosi is marking her rise to speaker by focusing on herself. Gingrich did so by talking about policy. Now as a conservative myself, I would have agreed with you if you would have said, well, the Republicans came up short on that one. But since Nancy doesn't really have any ideas yet on policy issues, I think she's doing the best with what she has. Actually, I take that back. She's got the congressional ethics thing going but does anyone really, truly believe that any major party controlling Congress would seriously cut its source of power???

Your reply is correct to a point Dave. But it was Kim to labeled it hubris. Thus my reply.

While I agree that Peolsi (as is any politician ) is a fair target for her work, don't you think she ought to begin it before the howling starts?

Oh c'mon. Be honest. If Nancy was a Republican, the "hubris" remark wouldn't have bothered you at all.

And yet a saliant point is missed. Pelosi 4 days versus 2? So what? focuses on herself rather than a policy? Marginally interesting point, but like actors politicians (both R and D) are always infatuated with themselves.

It's what she is doing in Mass. that will be interesting--attending and "celebrating" with a Catholic Church. A strong and avid supporter of abortion going to kneel at an altar of a church who's official stance is that abortion is murder.

It's an obivious ploy to try and make people think she isn't a San Francisco liberal. Think about the fact she thinks doing stuff is MA--of all places--is move toward the right. Mass. More "conservative" than her traditional position. Heheheh.

Kim
The "Hugh" posting above is not me.

Kim
The "Hugh" posting above is not me.

I see the trolls are out early - family day at the sanitarium and extra drool wipes all around.

The Pelosi shebang (AKA: Operation Blue Balls, so named for certain habits of the Mayans) is already well underway to the delight of women everywhere, although the test of Rosie without panties may not be the liberating event it was once thought to be.

And the women of the Taliban, not a calendar, are trading their cell phones back in on burkas and may soon be freed from American oppression to return to the safety of the kitchen, unburdened by education and the problems of driving a car.

It remains to be seen if AQ will send a representative to claim their fair bit of the credit, and to celebrate a shared vision for the future of the Middle East and Asia.

From now on our troubles will be miles away.

Queen Nancy will provide tons of entertainment for the next two years.

I'm looking forward to the gaffs and idiot remarks to come.

Hugh, yes, I think you have a point that we should allow Pelosi to begin her work before we (I) am critical of it. But again, I think the point being made is that the Republicans had a well laid out policy which people voted for in 1994. In 2006, the Republicans had a failed policy that folks voted against. But, OK, to be fair to Pelosi, I accept your point.

"All the festivities, except the fundraiser at the Building Museum, are being funded by Pelosi's campaign chest."

Unlike the regal extravaganza thrown for Bush's reelection, which was fully funded by the taxpayer.

Will she crown herself, like Napoleon did?

Similar ego issues.

"Unlike the regal extravaganza thrown for Bush's reelection, which was fully funded by the taxpayer."

Complete and utter bullshit. Of course, what do you expect from a dimwit troll like DA.

DA, are you even ABLE to tell the truth? Wait a minute, you're a liberal, what was I thinking even asking that question...

What do you call this, LalaPelosi?

"The test of Rosie without pantie's."

eewww Robert, Now Your treading on unfertile soil!

Right, Todd. It's not as if the Republicans have made a habit of feeding at the public trough, or anything... They are as ethical as they come. All these GOPers being investigated for corruption are poor victims of a pinko/commie/liberal/leftist conspiracy.

"Right, Todd. It's not as if the Republicans have made a habit of feeding at the public trough, or anything... They are as ethical as they come. All these GOPers being investigated for corruption are poor victims of a pinko/commie/liberal/leftist conspiracy."

Way to dodge getting caught in yet another lie. Care to show some proof that Bush's inauguration was completely funded by taxpayer dollars? Good luck finding it you dolt.

You're nothing but a pathetic, bottom-feeding troll. Your mother should make you pay rent for living in her basement.

Hilarious to watch Todd get his knickers into a twist!

Why don't you prove that Bush's extravaganza was NOT paid by the taxpayer? Since the GOPers have been stealing the public blind over the past six years, the onus is on you to prove that, for once, they were being almost honest.

When the formal vote for speaker takes place,I would love to see Blue dog Dems And repubs vote for Steny Hoyer, can't you just see the Loons jumping off buildings.One can only dream.

Today a leading dhimmi admitted that the win was like a dog catching a bus, now what the hell are they going to do with it. The only plans I can find involve more campaigning against Bush. Investigate this, investigate that. Maybe they can build on their pardnership with the terrorists who 'say' they got them elected.

Has anyone ever had more fun after losing an election? Everything the dhimmi's do or say turns into a comedy.

Now we have the Coronation of a Queen in the dhimmi party. Most of them will have no problem staying on their knees since they kiss the a** of every terror leader on a daily basis anyway.

Oh, big friggin' deal. And Bush is planning a $500 million presidential library, which is over three times what Clinton spent. (Although at least Pelosi isn't paying people to cheer for her, the way Bush is paying people to write favorable books for his library.)

Has anyone ever had more fun after losing an election?

Though not as much fun as we winners are having watching you!

I'm looking forward to the gaffs and idiot remarks to come.

You're assuming, of course, that the MSM will report them. Judging from their all-but-complete indifference to the crimes of Sandy "Down My Pants" Berger, you may have a long wait.

Myself, I'll be waiting for Time magazine to do a Queen Nancy cover comparable to the "Grinch" cover they smeared Newt Gringich with. Of course, I'll probably be waiting for a long time, too.

Bush is planning a $500 million presidential library, which is over three times what Clinton spent

And you can get a message at Clinton's double-wide.

seriously, does this really matter? politicians grandstanding? I am shocked, SHOCKED! as for gaffes and stupid comments, come on now friends, let's be real- no one, and I mean NO ONE will ever top dubya. to deny this is to exercise self delusion in its most extreme form. literally, to list his accomplishments in this area, I would have absolutely no idea of where to begin. one thing is certain, though- angela merkel does not like back rubs.

Brian,

Good point. I had forgotten about the $500 million outhouse... And about the "think tank" (an oxymoron when associated with Bush) where "scholars" will be paid to rewrite history.

Looks like Scrapiron finds himself in total agreement with one of the world's most vicious terrorists... Why do right-wing nutjobs hate America?

p.s. where is your great gingrich now? it appears he is no linger in congress. ok, sure, sure bring on the comments about how he's gonna be president, blah blah blah. admit it-you like the trolls. you write these posts to stir trolls up, and the trolls take the bait, and then we all have a good old time calling each other names. i mean, do you really care what nancy pelosi deos to inagurate herself? could we not list all kinds of equally self-indulgent things reublicans have done? ok, i'm gonna go back to surrendering and helping the terrorists now. or surging. or something. maybe coming up with some new tax cut legislation. like a tax cut on homosexual prostitution taxation, bcoz i think ted haggard paid waaaaay too much.

Bush's library to cost more than Clinton's.

A double-wide trailer decorated with early Elvis on velvet is not that expensive. Hustler magazine threw in a complementary life-time subscription for the coffee table. The most expensive item on the budget is the hookers that come over when Bubba is in town.
Sandy Berger is in the process of trying to steal some books from the Library of Congress to fill the shelves on either side of the fake fireplace.
The Clinton Library is a low-rent operation. Heard they were going to move it in 2007, to a more luxurious trailer park if they can remember when they put the rims and tires.

How incredibly cool!!! Everybody says that Democrats know how to party. I guess they were right. Tony Bennet, Wyclef John etc TOO cool!!!

Hope pee-loser dose not get another face lift before the "parties". If she does, her eyes will be on the cheeks of her ass.

One reason Clinton's is spending less--remember a few months back, he was going to throw a big fundraiser for his library, but everyone balked at he high sums being begged.

Since not many are willing to fund it, it won't be as much as Bush's.

Yes, it's a lie that Bush's inaugural parties were funded pubicly; they were all funded privately. But you liberals are so used to thinking first of the public trough, you jumped to that conclusion because it's all you know.

Too bad you try to avoid the topic--it's Ms. Pelosi's historically very unusual choice that is the issue here. Twerps.

Newt Gingrich is fat.

Nancy like Kerry and Edwards thinks that Time magazine voted her person of the Year..........

I can only hope that Nancy P. as speaker is as much fun as Donald vs. Rosie has been.

"The 55th presidential inaugration, and second for President Bush, plans to raise up to $50 million for this year's fete, mostly from large corporate donors and individuals. Costs are expected to exceed the $40 million raised for the 2001 inaugural.

The events -- which range from a youth concert hosted by the Bush daughters, to the official inaugural parade and balls -- are not publicly funded. Scores of energy, technology, defense, pharmaceutical and media companies have already pledged donations ranging from $25,000 to $250,000."

Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, DA. Now, take your lying, bottom-feeding ass and get the fuck out of here.