The Presidential Inauguration???? It's only 4 days & counting.... I can
hardly wait.:D
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The Presidential Inauguration???? It's only 4 days & counting.... I can
hardly wait.:D
Yes, I'll be watching. This is history in the making!!! :)
Does recording it count? I have to work....
Worked hard for the Obama campaign for almost two years now and I can't express how thrilled I am...I can't wait; will be watching partly at home, and partly at one of the many local Inauguration parties in the area, with fellow campaign workers, supporters and just folks.
We have tickets to the parade and swearing-in, in D.C., but I think I'll have a better view (and be warmer!) here at home...I'll save them as a personal keepsake, an historic one!
In case anyone's interested, the president-elect's offical site...all pending legislation will be posted in advance for the public's comments and perusal, transition team meetings are recorded and posted so you can listen to what's going on, being discussed, first hand; a place to submit questions, voice your concerns directly to the transition team regarding issues, concerns; where you can watch the Saturday address, etc.
www.change.gov
TiVO is our friend. :) I have to work, so will record it (and sneak onto the Internet, if everyone else doesn't crash it!)
Oh yes, planning to watch all of it, here.
I can't seem to find what time it STARTS, darn it. I think it is a bet later so it is a reasonable time for the west coast, but I can't find the time.
:) Yes I plan on watching it.. In fact I think I will tape it.. It is for sure History in the making..
Heck yeah! I'm taking the day off and participating in an event at San Francisco's Civic Center. Looks like I may even be volunteering to help out. It's going to be a very special day.
The paralegal who sits next to me at work is actually GOING to the inauguration AND Hawaii's inaugural ball which Obama will be attending. I'm kinda jealous, but am glad I won't be in that 12 degree weather with 4,000,000 other humans.
San Francisco's event will probably be big, but not quite THAT big
Actual swearing in is 12:00 noon EST, but there are all kinds of events leading up to it. The event I'm going to is opening their doors at 7:00 a.m.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
I sure will!! I hope that our broadcast system will show it! Or maybe on CNN??
The swearing will be at 12 am??:eek: OMG that is so early :eek: here (5am)
No, Lut - 12 noon here, so it will be 6 p.m. for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
not watching - I have a meeting at church - but recording for watching later on.
Absolutely!!! Didn't you know Obama is my new eye candy??? LOL I also want to see his family. They have such a nice family. Close knit. Now THAT'S a role model.
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Originally Posted by moosmom
Yeah! And his MIL, who he loves, is moving in! What a guy!
I'm going to watch it and tape it. It'll be a monumental event.
Sandra! You're NOT going? Bundle up in layers, woman! A little blustery winds never hurt anyone! :p If I went, my tears of joy would be frozen to my cheeks! At least at home, I'll have a few dozen boxes of tissues!
He has a lot of work to do. I pray he has continued courage and enthusiasm and health.
If I am home in time Ill watch it or Ill get the TV tuner set up in the computer over the weekend to record it.
I dont see why its a bigger deal then Shrub or Clintons inaguration speaches but Ill listen live if I cant watch it, Ill probably record it either way.
I'll be both watching the inauguration and putting it on DVD for posterity. I may disagree with him, but he's our President and should be given our support.
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Originally Posted by Karen
Perfect!! Thanks for telling me :):love:
I won't be watching, and it's not out of any animosity for the incoming President. I have never watched any inauguration. Frankly, they are hugely expensive events which should be pared down quite a bit, without all the needless ceremony.
I'll be at my desk with work but I'm sure there will be a live feed online that I plan to play on my other computer so I can see at least some of it :). And thanks for the link Sandra! I bet it will be especially fun to watch it at the party with the other campaigners! :D
Our team is hosting an Inauguration Breakfast for our Vancouver Regional office so, Yes, we will be watching Mr. Obama's Inauguration:D And, this is Canada!
I will DVR it... Just so I can see if he has his fingers croseed when he takes the oath. To do what he wants to do AND take the oath he will recite to heart....
I wonder how many of you will either be a) still blaming shrub or b) blaming some other "Republican" in 2 years when things are worse than they are now?
I read something about this in the paper about a week ago -
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Judge won't order Obama not to use 'God' in oath
By JESSE J. HOLLAND
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words "so help me God" taken out of President-elect Barack Obama's oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.
U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton turned down a request from a group of atheists and agnostics to force Chief Justice John Roberts not to add those words to the 35-word inaugural oath outlined in the Constitution.
The group, led by California atheist Michael Newdow, also wanted to prohibit Obama's chosen inaugural ministers, the Revs. Joseph Lowery and Rick Warren, from offering prayers at Tuesday's inauguration.
Newdow, who lost a Supreme Court battle to get the words "under God" taken out of the Pledge of Allegiance, has failed in similar challenges to the use of religious words and prayers at President George W. Bush's inaugurations.
The presidential oath of office dictated by the Constitution is 35 words long and reads: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
The National Archives says George Washington added the words "so help me God" when he took the oath at his 1789 inaugural, and most presidents have used it since. However, some have argued that the first eyewitness account of a president using those words came at President Chester Arthur's inauguration in 1881.
Obama already has told Roberts he wants to use the words "so help me God" when he takes the oath.
Walton said he didn't have the authority to order Obama not to say the words, saying the president-elect had a right to free speech. The judge also questioned whether he had the authority to give the chief justice an order not to say "so help me God" after the oath.
Newdow argued that the inclusion of those words was an unconstitutional intrusion of religion into government. Roberts is acting in his capacity as a constitutional officer in giving the oath, he argued, so it didn't matter that Obama has asked him to alter it to include "so help me God."
"He has no right to do what the president-elect has asked him to do when it violates the Constitution," Newdow said.
Walton also said he didn't think that prayer at the ceremony "is somehow going to give the impression that the government is endorsing religion."
Walton also complained about the lateness of the filing, saying that there was not enough time to get the case litigated and appealed before next week's inauguration. He did not throw the case out, however, instead only refusing to stop the inauguration.
... And with this, the back and forth sniping will begin :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Puckstop31
Not from me! I find sore losers amusing! Let's all agree to just let them stew in their own juices and enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by K9soul
Puckstop31,Quote:
I wonder how many of you will either be a) still blaming shrub or b) blaming some other "Republican" in 2 years when things are worse than they are now?
Such a cynic. Never positive. Always looking for someone ELSE to blame for everything. You must be a real drag to be around.
I blame EVERYONE for messing our economy up. I'm not naming names, nor am I pointing fingers, although I'm sure we ALL KNOW who's the mastermind...
Anyway, I think as "a people" we need to be more involved in things that affect our economy, the people who are in charge of our money (the budget), and where that money goes and who signed off on it.
It'll be interesting to see what kinds of changes will take place. In any event, I can look at Mr. "My You Are Gorgeous" President!!!
I do feel that one can be hopeful without expecting perfection, and one can be wary without expecting absolute failure. There are those who would look anywhere else than Obama to place blame for things, but there are also those who would conversely look to place any and all blame at his feet whether merited or not. That is really how it has always been.
I prefer to be hopeful without expecting perfection. It's just a more pleasant way to face the future. So I will be watching with a spirit of hope and optimism :)
I couldn't agree more!Quote:
Originally Posted by K9soul
And I wonder who Puckstop the Pessimist will give credit to in two years if things are better? :rolleyes:
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Thanks for the Funnay. We are ALL going to be the losers, no matter who got elected because we all want government to solve the problems rather than relying on ourselves and what is left of our LIBERTY.
And you know what? I REALLY, REALLY hope I am wrong. I pray everyday that you all get to laugh at me and poke fun at my "negative" outlook.
No stewing here, just quiet preparation for the worst while I pray for the best.
Only here, because I have to deal with you people. ;) LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
As a people, we need to realize that the American dream is not 2 cars, a house and a flat screen TV. The American dream is MUCH bigger than that. LIBERTY. The ability for ANYone to dream big, risk big and succeeed big. In such an environment, you will experience pain. We are clearly in a crisis. We could argue WHY till the cows come home. Who cares WHY. The only thing I know is history proves spending more money on it will only make it worse, much worse. That is our next Presidents plan. And that is why I cannot get excited about his inauguration, no matter how groundbreaking his election was.Quote:
I blame EVERYONE for messing our economy up. I'm not naming names, nor am I pointing fingers, although I'm sure we ALL KNOW who's the mastermind...
Anyway, I think as "a people" we need to be more involved in things that affect our economy, the people who are in charge of our money (the budget), and where that money goes and who signed off on it.
Well, its good he is pretty I guess. LOLQuote:
It'll be interesting to see what kinds of changes will take place. In any event, I can look at Mr. "My You Are Gorgeous" President!!!
If things get better? I'll give the man his credit. I will.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
I am not a pessimist, I am a realist. What is happening now has happened to countless economies throughout history. The result is always the same when governments do not let things play out as they should.
But I will leave you alone to your mindless love fest. :)
:love:
I'm going to watch it for sure!
Sandra, no wonder you're thrilled - and I'm glad that you worked as a volunteer. Obama seems like a great guy and I'm sure he'll do quite well as a President! He certainly have the right attitude and views! :D
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Originally Posted by K9soul
It really doesn't have to be that way. I agree with ES. The naysayers
only pleasure is sowing the seeds of negativity & anger, so why give them
what they want? :D
Beautifully said!Quote:
Originally Posted by K9soul
Our family and friends will be watching. To us it's history in the making - we are fortunate to watch the first black President in America. Obama's inauguration is something that is special to Americans as well as Canadians.
On a personal note he seems to be a breath of fresh air right now.
There is a move to share Canada's musical culture with the new president:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bengalz
CBC Radio 2 invites Canadians to help select the top “49 songs from north of the 49th parallel” that would best define our country to the incoming U.S. President Barack Obama.
Voting ends at 8:00 Eastern time tonight.. so go to http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/obamasplaylist/ and get your votes in!
I have no love for Mr Obama, just as I had no love for Mr McCain, however I feel that he will do his best to turn things around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puckstop31
And since you seem to have all the answers, perhaps you should run in the next election.
Hi Randi! You know, over the past two years, I so often wondered what John would be thinking of all of this!:) What a voice of erudition, reason and wisdom he was here in the "Dog House" for so long...and those were some marathon debates we all had here, back in the day, hehe; his opinion and his voice, are greatly missed.:love: Love to Fister!
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You're welcome, Jess!:D I think you should call in sick on Tuesday!:p Give the kids some love for me!
I have to work all day but will put a tape in the VCR. I have watched all of the inaugurations (well not all.....I am not that old. LOL!)
Fair enough. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
And I CLEARLY do not have all the answers. I just know what history has (should?) have taught us. But that is also a problem today. We don't teach history as it was, we teach it through a prism of Political Correctness. But I digress as that is a whole other can of worms.
Also, I am sorry if I come across a bit crass... But, consider that I like posting in the Dog House because I am heavily outnumbered, LOL, and like it that way. Preaching to the choir is no fun at all.
As for Obama turning things around. IMO, the best thing he can do is VERY little. So unless he changes who he has been, he is going to spend and spend and spend money we don't have. It just what liberals do. His "NEW, New Deal" will fail just like FDR's did. FDR's New Deal made things worse. It took WW2 to end the first Great Depression. Of course that is not how it is taught....
Does anyone else thing a "mindless love fest" is better than a "mindless hate fest?":D:rolleyes::D
This is a true story...there was a letter to the editor in the right wing media here in OC...the guy was irrate because the mother-in-law is moving to the White House. He huffed...who is paying for her rent and food? What does Michelle have to do that she needs help with her kids? Then he throws in a "of course...they are liberals!"
I guess he doesn't know the First Family - Rep or Dem pays for their own food! <<head shake>> Mindless hate...