Will You Be Watching

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 01-20-2009, 12:40 PM

I saw that but didn't think he was terrified. I thought he was trying to get his emotions under control. Specially when he had a bit of problem with the swearing in. Heck, I wouldn't have been able to remember my own name by then even if someone had told me.

I can only imagine what it means to be president, specially the first African American one. I was in tears just watching the coverage.

**Randi** · 01-20-2009, 01:07 PM

In spite of being a bit nervous to begin with - who wouldn't be, he made a very powerful speech with a lot of substance, and I believe he will do exceptionally well as a President!

You could tell it was an emotionally moment for him - of course, but he still got so many important things across to people. I really like his views on things, and he seems like a caring and loving person.

When ex President Bush was left for the helicopter, I noticed that his wife was hanging on to his arm, while President Barack Obama and his wife were holding hands.

I wish the new President all the best and send lots of positive thoughts to him and his family. It will be challenging, but he can do it!!

**lizbud** · 01-20-2009, 01:07 PM

The ceremony was great. I feel like I can finally take a deep breath.

Out with the old & in with the new President. Yes We Can.....

I hope the unity & pride many people feel today can continue to inspire
new positive changes for better times in our country.

**Kirsten** · 01-20-2009, 01:19 PM

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.

Yes, I noticed that, too. I don't know if he was really terrified, or if he just felt the weight of his responsibility in that moment, but he sure looked like he wasn't feeling well.

Kirsten

**Kirsten** · 01-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Wow, now they just said on cnn that somebody at the luncheon collapsed, and that paramedics are working on him. Somebody said it was Senator Ted Kennedy who has brain cancer... That's horrible!

Kirsten

**pomtzu** · 01-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

Wow, now they just said on cnn that somebody at the luncheon collapsed, and that paramedics are working on him. Somebody said it was Senator Ted Kennedy who has brain cancer... That's horrible!

Kirsten

Yes - a tragic turn of events.

They're reporting that he had another seizure and they just took him away by ambulance. That's all they're saying right now,

**Karen** · 01-20-2009, 02:26 PM

They are reporting that Senator Byrd had a "medical event" and while the medical folks were there for that, Senator Kennedy had a seizure. He was still seizing when being loaded into the wheelchair to be taken away, but Senator Orrin Hatch said "He gave us that big Irish smile" as the ambulance was closing its doors, which made him feel better.

**Bonny** · 01-20-2009, 02:51 PM

What an exciting day. Someone had mentioned the old congress & President O'bama having to deal with them well it looks like they are starting to fall like dominos. Wow! I have been watching the tv & saw Senator Kennedy & thought he is really looking good. Sometimes with lots of excitement seizures can be brought on. They did make a comment that if Hilary had gone back into the Senate she was really interested in getting her hands on the health plan but Senator Kennedy said no way. I hope he will be all right along with the other congressmen that fell ill.

**catland** · 01-20-2009, 03:55 PM

I listened to it at work. (9:00am PST). I feel for the first time some of that magic that people felt in the Kennedy era. (I was only seven when JFK died). I wish our new president and his family the best.

Also, thank-you President GW Bush, for being such a class act these past couple of months. I know the Clinton staffers were very petty during your transition to the office and you have rewritten the book on how it should be done. I hope they feel some shame and embarassment at this time.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 01-20-2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by lizbud

The ceremony was great. I feel like I can finally take a deep breath.

Out with the old & in with the new President. Yes We Can.....

I hope the unity & pride many people feel today can continue to inspire
new positive changes for better times in our country.

It's been a magical day. We're so fortunate to be a part of this. It's really awe inspiring.

I certainly hope Senator Kennedy is going to be okay. I'm not sure what the details are right now but I'm sure we'll hear more.

It's a new day for all of us and a day filled with hope for a bright future!!!

Best wishes to you, President Barack Obama!!!!