THE PHARISEES AT THE TABLE. Statistics in this morning's WashPost: "At least 88 companies and trade associations, along with 39 top executives -- all with huge stakes in administration policies -- have already donated $18 million toward a $40 million goal for the country's 55th inaugural celebration."

Among the most ecstatic givers ... the nuclear power industry, since El Presidente says he "wants to lower barriers to building nuclear power plants." Which came first, the money or the desire to please?

We'll be celebrating the Inaugural ourselves in a different way, hole up with "Don't Spend a Damn Dime Day." So long as the Bourbon doesn't run out.