Will You Be Watching

**sparks19** · 01-20-2009, 07:13 PM

Man I hope Michelle was wearing fleece pantyhose today... it was pretty cold in DC today and she had to sit outside in a dress. made me cold just looking at her when they walked the Bush's out to the helicopter and it was windy as all get out.

I really could have done without that poem. It was very dry.

but overall it was pretty good.

Did anyone see the parade? I missed that part

**Grace** · 01-20-2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by sparks19

Did anyone see the parade? I missed that part

I watched a lot of it on CSPAN. It started late, and finished in the dark around 1900. I felt sorry for the units that were toward the end. And I felt for the Obamas. By the time the parade was over, I think they were the only ones left in the reviewing stand.

There was the band from the high school in Hawaii that Obama graduated from; the band representing the school of Michelle; THE Ohio State University Band - too bad there wasn't enough room to do Script Ohio.

**caseysmom** · 01-20-2009, 09:27 PM

I have a stupid question...my daughter asked me which state washington DC is in and I can't figure it out. Is it not in a state? Is it its own territory? I can't figure it out and I feel dumb!

**Lady's Human** · 01-20-2009, 09:29 PM

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

**caseysmom** · 01-20-2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

Thank you, you have solved a family crisis...we were all involved!

I figured you would know!

**Suki Wingy** · 01-20-2009, 10:17 PM

I have been staying out of the dog house for a while because I've kind of had enough politics, but I watched it all today with my mom. Now I'm watching the "youth ball" thing on MTV. I really just watched it because I heard Fall Out Boy would be playing.

The Obamas came out and gave a speech then danced.

**davidpizzica** · 01-21-2009, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

The District of Columbia is not a state. It is it's own political entity.

LH, is there a possibility that DC could become a state? I've heard some rumors.

**Lady's Human** · 01-21-2009, 05:06 AM

There's always the possibility of DC becoming a state, but it would take a constitutional amendment for it to happen.

**kitten645** · 01-21-2009, 06:13 AM

"I have to say though, I was appalled at the cost of the entire thing, in these economic times, especially. I think he missed and opportunity to downscale, save a lot of money and set a good example of such for the country. But I'm sure it wasn't all up to him."

While I agree, at least they are putting some people to work and infusing money into the economy and not just by bailing out...honest work. Even if it was for a day. Maybe this "gig" held over alot of middle class business. One hopes.

Claudia