Is It Just Me?

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Is It Just Me? was Originally Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one who sees irony and odd items in the news.

It is not a secret that the President isn’t very enthused with “the rich” or “Big Business”. That is, until he needs them.

This from ABC news today:

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After the most expensive campaign in U.S. history, President Obama is dropping his principled objection to some forms of political fundraising to help pay for the post-election party.

ABC News has learned that the Presidential Inaugural Committee will accept unlimited corporate donations to help fund Obama’s inauguration festivities next month, reversing a voluntary ban on the money he imposed on the inaugural four years ago and during the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

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Obama’s reversal is not the first time he has dropped self-imposed campaign financing rules meant to “change business as usual in Washington.” Earlier this year, Obama dropped his long-standing opposition to super PACs, giving his approval for top aides to support Priorities USA Action. During the 2008 campaign, he broke a standing promise to accept public financing for the general election.

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On Jan. 20, as is constitutionally required, Obama will be sworn in during a private ceremony. A public-swearing in, parade and inaugural balls will take place on Monday, Jan. 21.

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So, I don’t know about you, but if I can’t afford a party, I don’t hold one. To change your principles to hold that party, I guess I don’t agree with.

And in the “Mark just doesn’t get it category” lets zoom over to NPR, where they try not to wear their politics on their sleeve…

http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/17/165132827/do-we-really-need-a-second-inauguration

So, no, it appears it’s not just me.