Obama inauguration: Who's watching live?

[El Jefe]

 

[editor]

The first 30 seconds of that made me grin! Before the singing!

Americans like to do a lot of that at demos. And holding hands too. Not very British at all.

http://www.urban75.org/photos/newyork/rev-billy-buy-nothing-day.html

 

[Orang Utan]

Americans like to do a lot of that at demos. And holding hands too. Not very British at all

Apart from the eerie presence of Gary Glitter

 

[TheDave]

News coming in that Obama has retaken the oath of office just to make clear up any niggling constitutional issues.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/obama_inauguration/7843881.stm

Though I doubt it will stop the right wing nutjobs still thinking he's not legit, but they probably still think he's an Arab Islamic Marxist tewwowist.

 

[Orang Utan]

He actually seems to like his wife!

 

[pollypatter]

News coming in that Obama has retaken the oath of office just to make clear up any niggling constitutional issues.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/obama_inauguration/7843881.stm

Though I doubt it will stop the right wing nutjobs still thinking he's not legit, but they probably still think he's an Arab Islamic Marxist tewwowist.

lol I was just thinking when I saw that, Alex Jones is probably coming up with some crazy mad story for it.

 

[gentlegreen]

They just mentioned on the news that GW's daughters have been advising Obama's.

 

[pollypatter]

They just mentioned on the news that GW's daughters have been advising Obama's.

on what?

 

[Corax]

on what?

Where the spare key to the drinks cabinet's kept.

 

[danny la rouge]

Ha! They made him do the oath again. He thought we wouldn't notice him "pretending" to stumble. Thought he could get away with refusing to promise to faithfully preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Clever, but not clever enough, Hussein!

 

[Barking_Mad]

Tolstoy -

"From infancy, by every possible means - class-books, church-services, sermons, speeches, books, papers, songs, poetry, monuments - the people is stupefied in one direction; and then either by force or by bribe, several thousands of the people are assembled, and when these, joined by the idlers always present at every sight, to the sound of cannon and music, and inflamed by the glitter and brilliance about them, will commence to shout what others are shouting in front of them, we are told that this is the expression of the sentiment of the entire nation.

But, in the first place, these thousands, or even tens of thousands, who shout something or other on these occasions, are only a mere ten-thousandth part of the whole nation; and, in second, of these ten thousand men who shout and wave their hats, the greater part, if not collected by the authorities, as in Russia, is artificially attracted by some kind of bait; and in the third place, of all these thousands there are scarcely a hundred who know the real meaning of what is taking place, and the majority would shout and wave their hats in just the same way for an exactly opposite intention; and in the fourth place, the police is present with power to quiet and silence at once any who might attempt to shout in a fashion not desired or demanded by government...

(...)

What is called patriotism in our time is, on the one hand, only a certain disposition of mind, constantly produced and sustained in the minds of the people in a direction desired by the existing government, by schools, religion, and a subsidized press; and on the other hand it is a temporary excitement of the lowest stratum, morally and intellectually, of the people, produced by special means by the ruling classes, and finally acclaimed as the permanent expression of the people's will"

 

[dilute micro]

Ha! They made him do the oath again. He thought we wouldn't notice him "pretending" to stumble. Thought he could get away with refusing to promise to faithfully preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Clever, but not clever enough, Hussein!

Embarrassing. How can the Chief Justice mess up the only big thing he had to do that day?

 

[danny la rouge]

Embarrassing. How can the Chief Justice mess up the only big thing he had to do that day?

He's a terrorist stooge?

Did they do a fist bump, did you notice? Did they?

 

[Melinda]

They just mentioned on the news that GW's daughters have been advising Obama's.

on what?

Being a child in the White House

The Bush twins' full letter reads:

Sasha and Malia, we were seven when our beloved grandfather was sworn in as the 41st President of the United States. We stood proudly on the platform, our tiny hands icicles, as we lived history. We listened intently to the words spoken on Inauguration Day service, duty, honor.

But being seven, we didn't quite understand the gravity of the position our grandfather was committing to. We watched as the bands marched by - the red, white, and blue streamers welcoming us to a new role: the family members of a President.

We also first saw the White House through the innocent, optimistic eyes of children. We stood on the North Lawn gazing with wonder at her grand portico. The White House was alive with devoted and loving people, many of whom had worked in her halls for decades.

Three of the White House ushers, Buddy, Ramsey, and 'Smiley', greeted us when we stepped into her intimidating hallway. Their laughter and embraces made us feel welcome right away.

Sasha and Malia, here is some advice to you from two sisters who have stood where you will stand and who have lived where you will live:

Surround yourself with loyal friends. They'll protect and calm you and join in on some of the fun, and appreciate the history.

If you're travelling with your parents over Halloween, don't let it stop you from doing what you would normally do. Dress up in some imaginative, elaborate costume (if you are like us a pack of Juicy Fruit and a Vampiress) and trick-or-treat down the plane aisle.

If you ever need a hug, go find Ramsey. If you want to talk football, look for Buddy. And, if you just need a smile, look for 'Smiley'.

And, a note on White House puppies - our sweet puppy Spot was nursed on the lawn of the White House. And then of course, there's Barney, who most recently bit a reporter. Cherish your animals because sometimes you'll need the quiet comfort that only animals can provide.

Slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn. Have fun and enjoy your childhood in such a magical place to live and play.

When your dad throws out the first pitch for the Yankees, go to the game.
In fact, go to anything and everything you possibly can: the Kennedy Centre for theatre, State Dinners, Christmas parties (the White House staff party is our favourite!), museum openings, arrival ceremonies, and walks around the monuments.
Just go. Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!

 

[Barking_Mad]

He's a terrorist stooge?

Did they do a fist bump, did you notice? Did they?

They don't help themselves do they?

And instead of an audience of millions, only a few close aides saw the second attempt, with even journalists excluded from the Map Room of the White House.

And this time it wasn't on the Bible.

 

[danny la rouge]

And this time it wasn't on the Bible.

Then it Doesn't Count!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Embarrassing. How can the Chief Justice mess up the only big thing he had to do that day?

It's happened before apparently - twice

 

[quimcunx]

That's quite a nice letter.


I saw him talking about Israel/Palestine and was made angry, so no change there... Yes, I know it was too much to hope for.

 

[MightyAphrodite]

(the White House staff party is our favourite!)

they would have written favorite not favourite.

 

[Corax]

And this time it wasn't on the Bible.

I red on teh internets he tooks it on the Necronomicon teh 2cond time!!!111ONE!!