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Bea, the country can't be in such a "financial crisis" if gun sales went up 47% simply because our current PEOTUS won the election.

I pay my taxes as well as the next working American; as a matter of fact, I just paid $887 worth from my paycheck today. If the PEOTUS and the sitting President need extra protection, then so beit.

I CANT WAIT TO BUY A DVD RECORDER WHAT A HISTORICAL EVENT FOR ALL YOU HATERS TURN YOUR TV OFF AND PRAY.

January 20th, 2009 will be a nice sunny day. Who god bless, no man curse!!

The inauguration will have a dark shadow due to Obama's shaddy dealings and all of his crooked and corrupt friends.

THIS WILL BE THE BIGGEST AND BEST IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA.

To the haters that always want to find fault with anything concerning President – elect Obama, what do you expect to be done to protect this man and his family from crazy people who would try to do them harm? He is our next President and like it or not whatever the cost they must be protected from harm.

Hope Wins – the rest of you who don't agree – can stay home or turn off your TV – give it a rest – Proud that we have a new President-Elect with great ideas and a great team coming on board! This new POTUS has a very high approval rating already – even from those who did not vote for him – & even John McCain has voiced his approval!

Support is what is needed to get the U.S. through the difficulties ahead – and the families that are affected by the economic down-turn- who knows who will be next – it just may be the guys shouting their disapproval.

I wish I could be there. It is something special to witness this historic event. I'm so proud America made this choice!

Well, the president is entitled to his inauguration too. It's really is mine bloggeling to me how some things are good for others and some have to give up things just to please small mined people. Hate is strong and it can distroy a persons mine. There are so many haters in the world so I would suggest to Mr. Obama pray for all the haters when you say your prayers at night.

Nothing happening here in the DC Metro area next month, folks. Just sit back, watch the party on TV and wait for the keepsake DVDs. Besides, most of you can't handle life in the city and you know it. Save yourself some grief and stay home. Please?

i'm driving.....!

Bea December 12th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I wonder how many millions the extra security is going to cost us taxpayers at a time when the country is in financial crisis.
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Don't worry. If you lose your job, you won't pay any taxes!

Change has come!

Just another reason why I should stay home and watch it from my TV.

That place is going to be a mad house......and with the bar opens until 5 a.m....it's like putting fire on a flame.

Yep the country almost in a depression and the Obama's puttin on the ritz with taxpayers money.

Hope is for the gullible. Just ask a snake oil salesman or anyone who contributes to a televangilist.

I already feel my gag reflex acting up.

Everything about this man is historic, almost god-like. So, money is no object. Just hope the terrorists will not come close to home, as before 9/11, 2001.

Millions in security? How about the millions all the crooks have stolen of the taxpayers money?

Sure, bail out the auto union crimminals.

I wonder how many millions the extra security is going to cost us taxpayers at a time when the country is in financial crisis.

amen mari you said it all.god bless us all after eight looong years its finnaly over

God Bless the President-elect and his family...

...protect them from all racist TRAITORS here in the U.S.

...and may he have a FABULOUSLY FABULOUS inauguration...

...It's a NEW DAY, YIPEEEE!!!!

I just want to watch BUSH leave Washington, I think he should be forced to leave by grayhound instead of air...

Wow! No woder everyone wants to cash in on Obama. He's worth millions!

Nice CNN. I try and post a comment that discusses the fact that the Democrats and Republicans just waste money on these silly events, not to mention how the American people blindly vote for these two corrupt parties and I give example of the corruption and you don't post. However, some democratic kool-aid drinker falls all over himself about how he loves and admires a Chicago politician and you instantly post his "comment." Yeah, real balanced.

I wish I could be there to cheer Obama on. He is the most respectable (and respectful), intelligent, forward thinking man I know. Balancing and bringing to the table views from both sides. He deserves this hard won fight. However, having been a former D.C. resident for 9 years, I know what a nightmare getting around there will be, so I'll watch from my tv. GO OBAMA!

Get ready for 6 million American citizens to head to Washington – and don't try and stop us.
This is our time, and we plan to celebrate it to the fullest.

no hope did not win a black hitler won so when his ideas destory the nation he should b put in a jail . hope ya i hope he dosn't make it as long as jfk did the man is should b charged with treason . obama 4 life ya life in a jail cell .

Can't wait to rent out the extra room in my house for a few thousand to some delusional Obamabot. Like your boy says, spread the wealth.

I agree Mari, wish I could be there, but I will most definately be watching from home!

Is America in economic turmoil or not? Why people throw tons of money for this stupid thing? Morons!

What a waste of resources, this gala. It's extreme. This is exactly why people in poor countries hate us. Have some balls and dignity, Obama. Say no to this spectacle. It's disgraceful to spend millions in times like these. Spend it on the needy; don't waste it by showing off.

I'm curious, will any of the many dead voters who cast a ballot for him be in attendence as well?

CAN WAIT TO SEE BUSH OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!!
REAL REGIME CHANGE

I will be watching...it will be nice to see the historic echo of Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech enacted much sooner that I ever expected it to be.

This Event is most precious and will live in the lives of us forever. There is a possibilty of 4-5 million people to attend this wonder Event.

I bet Washington DC is a gold mine by now. I can bet you right now that there is a senator or a congressman or woman going to rent their house to the highest bidder. Its going to turn to a business enterprise with a lot of profit to someone, than a presidential innauguration.

I am so excited to have a real president coming on, a real leader, someone who knows how the country is supposed to be run (by the people), someone who knows how to empower the people, and someone who is not afraid to surf out the backlash that's coming about from the evil wicked witch (republicans) as she dies. Congratulations America, we being anew (pretty soon, God willing).

Fabulous! And how many MORE millions will be watching from home?

HOPE TRUMPS LIES.......HATE........FEAR....AND......DIVISION!

HOPE WON!

Why does this nation need to pay for this? These politicians, both republican and democrat, need stop with these expensive events. Why do the taxpayers have to put up with this. More waste from D.C., it looks like nothing has changed. When will America wake up and stop voting for these corrupt people. these two parties are really no different. Thanks god a few dems and republicans stopped another horrible bailout. Bush and the Dem controlled congress are out of control. However, we all know that after Mr. Obama is sworn in he will slide Detroit billions just as the Bush and the Dems congress did for Wallstreet.

The recent revelation of the multi-billion dollar scam from former Chairman of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Bernard L. Madoff reveals that this scum gave thousands to his democratic buddies. For example,
he gave $75,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; he gave a couple thousand to Charles Rangle (D), a thousand to Hillary (D), and a couple thousand to Schumer (D).

More corruption from the American politicians.

It's a pity Blago and the Big 3 are overshadowing this.

Everything is historic about his man, absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute unselfishnees and absolute Godliness. After all, he is a regular churchgoer, and a devout Chritian.

I want to know how much is this "party" costing the tax payers.

Check out Tom in the background – looks like the man is none too healthy himself and he's going to be the healthcare "architect"? Hope he lives long enough to put you beggars on socialized healthcare. You'll be sorry!

How many people showed up for Bush's arrival in DC? Obviously, not as many that want to witness his departure!

I've been waiting 8 years for this! Amen!

This is so exciting. I am taking the day off so that I can watch it all unfold on TV

Please do everything possible to keep my wonderful PTB, VPTB, their families, staff, and all spectators safe. God bless you in all your efforts. What an honor to live in this special country. God bless us one and all!

What a Complete WASTE of money.

Dumocrats have us believing the "sky is falling" and yet they are going to waste all this money on this farce!!

Is this going to be an inauguration or is Obama going to walk on water???

this nation needs something to celebrate. Christmas aint goin over to good,this year.

Can't wait to actually, physically be there for such a historic event!

I'll brave the cold, the wetness, the crowds, the traffic to see this man put his hand on the Bible and swear to uphold and serve....

I am SO SO SO sad. I've checked, and double checked all the surrounding hotels, Motels, etc. There is absolutely NOTHING available. I wish I could be there. Guess, I'll be watching it from my nice warm sofa and my new Big Screen TV i'm getting from Christmas....... Still wish I were there though.

Does, anyone have Oprah's phone number?

It will be a logistical nightmare for many people including the PDs of all the surrounding communities as well.
Everyone will need to be very patient and you know, I think they will be.
It will be a wonderful week for all of us... I will watch you all on CNN.

Woodstock comes to DC.

Since Obama has been meeting with Al Gore, "global warming" will probably kick in.

And it will be -5 degrees and snowing.

I gotta say, 4 or 5 million people is probably too much to predict but I won't be surprised if its half that to 2 million or less. I know for a fact a lot of people are gonna go but the exact estimate is still debated.

But it is gonna be packed at the Nations capital that's for sure...

I don't care if 50 million people show up, the secret service better be doing their job!

WOW–FIRST TIME PEOPLE HAVE WANTED TO GO TO THIS.

What a waste of time and money.

President Elect Obama ,
I hope that me and my family get to go if we get some tickets if not I will watch it on Cable TV Cspan .

I cannot wait till your actually our President it will be a truly historic moment for those of us who actually voted for you and support you now as we did then.

The theme for the inaugeration should be, NO PROBLEMS, JUST CHALLENGES YET TO BE MET!!! Yes, the inaugeration will be a HUGE event for a huge nation with huge challenges yet humonguous potential to press with pride!!! It shall be a celebration of democracy, freedom and hope...

The economy must not be that bad if this many people can afford to travel. Especially for such a meaningless event.

I can't wait. All this time, All this suffering under Bush administration will finally come to an end. How we elected this guy TWICE I will never know.

I will most definitely be there. Two weeks before the Inauguration and leaving right after it. Yes indeed!

Yawn...

All I can say is "WOW"....I'm so proud....

I sincerely hope Rev. Jeremiah Wright gives the blessing at the
dinner.

That should be a real stimulus for the economy of DC and surrounding VA and MD areas. Lots of money will be spent by people.

I can't wait!! I can't be there but you can bet I'll be watching it on the television with friends and family!

We can only hope no one's personal hatred warps this joyous event in any way. Please, keep this man safe!