Presidential

[lynxreign]

Since I went to work today, I went outside at noon and spent my lunch break listening to the inauguration in my car.

I have to say I was quite amused that Biden replaced Cheney, then noon arrived while music was playing meaning that Bush was no longer President and then at around 7 after Obama became President.

And Roberts screws up the oath? So strange. Were I being petty I'd say that shows the quality of the Right wing justices.

I was so very pleased that he emphasized science, that he discussed this nation's history good and bad and that he included non-believers in his speech.

The only part I didn't care for came early when he talked about us being at war with terrorism, but even that was ameliorated later in the speech.

I teared up quite a few times listening to the speech and just before listening to Arethra Franklin and the classical piece. It is at times like this that I am proudest of my nation.

May this administration live up to its promise.

Comments

[a-akimbo.livejournal.com]

If this administration delivers half of what it promises, the country will be vastly better off than it is now.

I liked in the address when he said it was our spirit as a people that would defeat terrorism.

You caught the non-believers line as well -- I marked that out as a surprise!

What about the "open hand - clenched fist" line -- I really thought that was powerful

[lynxreign.livejournal.com]

I agree with those first two points wholeheartedly.

I liked the "open hand, clenched fist" lnie as well. I thought the later parts of the speech were a good counter to the "at war with terrroism" line early on.

I also like that he quoted the great American Dorothy Fields when he said "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off" and start all over again.