I fail to see your logic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
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I fail to see your logic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I tend to agree with what Puckstop says.
And why call anyone who didn't vote for Obama LOSERS? I don't think it works that way. This wasn't a game (at least I hope not!) If everyone in America had the same views and opinions, then it wouldn't be America at all. And it would be very boring.
Anyway, I'm not sure if I'll be watching. I'll probably catch glimpses if I happen to walk into a room where it is on, but other than that I'm not changing my routine for it.
I hope he makes a good President. Time will tell.
I will ignore the hate as much as I want to rebute. I'm going to celebrate new times and new ways and a historic time. If you want to wallow..have at it. I'm happy and positive. :love:
Cheers!
Claudia
I love it when you people throw the word "hate" around. How so, well, YOU of you. When you can't argue the actual facts, you scream "hater!" and talk about getting together and singing happy songs.
Kinda part of the reason we are the way we are... Being unable to call things what they are and to actually DEAL with reality.
Oh well... :) I am heading out for a hunt this morning and that makes me HAPPY! LOL
Cheers!
Not unless Obama will be wearing Mickey ears and speaking in a high pitched voice with a red and black house magically appearing in the background.....(as in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, since that seems to be the only thing I have seen in about 6 months!) :p
Seriously though, even if I had the chance to watch anything I wanted, I probably wouldn't watch it. Nothing against Obama, I'm just not all that political. I've never really watched an inauguration, or even a state of the union address.
So this all boils down to a matter of personal preference, the way I look at it anyway.
Watch it or don't watch it - for some - politics is not their cup of tea. I'm not "in to" politics either, but I want to watch it because it's an unprecedented event and I think it will be interesting.
And like Obama or don't like him - again it's a matter of personal preference. But I believe that we all should have an open mind and at least give him a chance to prove himself, whether we voted for him or not.
The Obama-Biden train is making the historic train ride of Lincoln
on his way to Washington to take his oath. I had to do a lot of shopping
today,so I've missed a lot, but saw one speech at the Baltimore stop.:D
It was an amazing day, Liz!!! His speech in Philly was, well, he has to top it on Tuesday!:D To see so many along the route of all ages and races and from all over the world, cheering and in tears; to see that beautiful smile, him waving to the crowd from the back of the train was the best; it's going to be an amazing 4 years (or more, hehe) an inspirational 4 years! CSpan.org (the Inaugural hub) has clips of all the day's festivities if you care to catch up!
P.S...The above poster might want to do a pitch check; that would be a deep baritone emitting from one of the premiere speakers of our time. You may claim a lack of interest but appearently you've watched and listened enough to pass comment on the size of his ears and the tone of his voice. Selection inattention?
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Originally Posted by tatsxxx11
Woops, sorry, maybe I wasn't clear....I meant that the only thing I get to watch anymore, thanks to my 1 year old son, is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse....I in NO WAY meant to insult Obama. I sincerely apologize if I came across that way. I will edit my post.
To qoute Elvis:
What's wrong with peace, love and understanding?
I for one am moved with the optimism. Things can only get better!:love: (I think that's Howard Jones!)
Claudia:D
One day, 16 hrs. and 4 mins until a new President takes office.:)
I've been following MSNBC's coverage all day. I've never seen so much
genuine emotion displayed for an incoming President.:) I can't wait to
hear Obama's speech on Tues.
I'm gonna give him a chance. Glenn Beck of all people said some things this morning that made sense to me. Obama has said he is about change and unity. I'll give him a chance to try. But to do that, he has to be a President who is MUCH different than who his past has shown him to be. Obama needs to heed these words...
The italicised part is very important. If he attempts to remove our ability to do just that, (by taking our guns, by taking even more of our treasure, by hampering the ability of our children to pursue happiness) things may not go as he wants.Quote:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
A few more key lines he needs to heed...
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A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
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And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
Sacred HONOR. Does such a thing even exist in DC anymore? We shall see.
Good luck, Mr. President. Never forget it is you who serve us, not we, you.
Even though I am racist & wasn't ready for a black man in the whitehouse. Kind of corny in a way whitehouse/blackman a mix of words. Anyhow I hope O'bama will be safe, my biggest concern. As far as bringing people together I hope he can & the promises he made I hope he can fulfill them. Things are a mess right now thoughout the world maybe he will be the messiah that will bring fairness & goodness to all mankind. You just never know but will have to be patient & wait & see what comes about. I can't get over the cost of all this though. I also can hardly wait to see what kind of gown Mrs. O'bama picked out to wear. She is a glassy dressier, I think & a good wife & mom too. :p
I believe that is what happened in November, when a majority of the voters decided it was time to turn away from a destructive government.Quote:
That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government,
Touche!!!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
I disagree that voters decided to turn away from business as usual.
New face at the head, same tired faces behind the figurehead.
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Originally Posted by JenBKR
Its the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme song running in my brain right now. Thanks alot! :D
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Originally Posted by Grace
We shall see I reckon.
But starting out by adding TRILLIONS in new spending, with money we are just printing out of thin air is not a good way to start.
But again, we shall see. I will continue to hope and pray for the best, but prepare for the worst. History is not on our side.
It's the mickey mouse clubhouse! Come inside, it's fun inside!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
I think it's always running through my head...:D
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Originally Posted by Lady's Human
Amen. Put shiny new siding on a rotting house and it will still collapse.
But, I am still going to give the guy a chance. He will be my President and I will support him until he stands in the way of true liberty.
But I don't remember all of this festivizing - an all-day music festival, speech-making - for the few days before the inauguration of previous Presidents. It seems to me too much celebration for the current state of the nation (at war, crummy economy). It should be more low-key.Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
:) Now I will be at work from 8:00am to 5:00pm .. So my question is when to set the recorder.. aLL Day or from Noon on??
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Originally Posted by lvpets2002
There will be stuff going on all day long, but it you record from Noon on
you shouldn't miss the swearing in ceremony.
That depends on what time zone you live it! If I set mine for noon I will miss it! (Except rerun a zillion times I am sure...)Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
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Originally Posted by Lady's Human
Took the words right out of my mouth.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lady's Human
I plan to put it on while taking down the X-mas decor. :)
I'll be working at the cat shelter.
The cats aren't taking the day off from eating, sleeping, or crapping just because a President is being inaugurated!
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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
You are right.:) I didn't check to see what time zone the poster lived in.
We are on EST in Indy.
8 years ago the medium to hard left liberals werent going to give Shrub an inch. 8 years later they still havent given an inch, no matter what good he he did, no matter what he signed off he got no credit unless it was their bad legislation.
8 years ago people lammented the end of the Clinton Era, and now people I work with are denying that fact to ignore the exit of Bush and his farwell address. Its sad to ignore the end of an era to only acknowlege the new.
Now somebody explain to me why this inauguration is an historic event?
Well, I'm actually watching cnn right now and I think the inauguration is a very interesting event. It's nice to see so many people in good spirits. :) And it looks like a beautiful morning in Washington D.C.
Hope I'll be able to see the swearing in ceremony. It's going to be at 6 pm CET.
Kirsten
News Flash!!! Every inauguration has been an historic event in it's own right.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
And what I find to be sad, is that so many of the PTers that aren't even from the U.S., are more enthusiastic and interested in this event, than many of the U.S. citizens here. :confused:
Why have we become such an apathetic society? The "land of the free" is not a right - it's a privilege that was fought for and earned at a very high price. Maybe we should wake up and realize that this could be lost much more easily than it was obtained! :(
ETA: lest I forget to add IMO here so that I don't start a civil war!
So this is noon eastern time?
I wouldn't miss it.
Correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Pre-event coverage is on now.
:) I am in Texas Central Time.. Well I set the recorder on this morning right before I left && then at Noon I will put in another tape for this afternoon recording..Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
I work in a residential facility and they even changed the schedule around so the patients can watch it...I will watch it with them and have it taping at home.\
The other night, I was on the phone with microsoft (my itunes stopped working :)) and the guy I was talking to was in India. He commented on the inauguration and I said "it's making news in India?" He said "it's making news all around the world". That gave me chills :)
This is indeed a historic event, and I'm so exited! The first black President in USA, and a great guy too! I predict good changes.
In less than two hours, Barack Obama is the President of United States of America!!! :D
I feel a bit sad that John is not here to witness this. :( He would have been thrilled too.
Now the first hour of his presidency is already over. :)
So, what do you think of his speech? I thought it was really moving. Obama seemed to be very touched by the moment as well; a couple of times, I thought he was fighting down tears. And he sure was really nervous when he spoke the oath... :)
I was also wondering what Mr. Bush was thinking while he was standing there, listering. Must be a difficult moment for him, even though I thought he looked as if a heavy weight was taken away from his shoulders. While I'm typing this, the helicopter is taking him back to Texas.
So, what were your impressions?
Kirsten
My impressions:
He has a great speech writer.
He wants to do a bunch of things that sound really great.
The people seem genuinely thrilled to have him.
Congratulations to our new President. He is not who I would have picked, but in my opinion there was just not a good candidate this go around. I wish him well and hope that he exceeds my expectations by leaps and bounds.
I agree Kirsten - it was very emotional all around.
I didn't watch the coverage on CNN - I had ABC on, and I don't know if all coverage captured this or not. I noticed when Mr Obama was walking thru the hall in the Capitol before he actually went outside - that he looked absolutely terrified. He didn't have that smile or look of confidence that he always has. I felt rather bad for him at that moment.
Did anyone else happen to notice this?
:) Well if I was walking down that hall I would have been terrified as well.. I thought he had his calm look on.. He For Sure Gave A Great Powerfull Speech (as he always does).. I sure hope for the best for him & family & the administration.. They sure have their work cut out for them.. Congrats We The People of the USA Have A New President