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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums******** Official President Barack Obama Second Inauguration Thread - PART TWO ********
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Live Feed: http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/
Part One: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022229099
Part Three: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022230539
Schedule:
■ 8:45 a.m. The Obamas and Bidens attend a church service at St. Johns Episcopal Church.
■ 11:20 Ceremonial swearing-in of the president and vice president at the Capitol.
■ 11:50 Obama gives his inaugural address.
Program for the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address:
Musical selections: The Marine Band; PS22 chorus, from Staten Island in N.Y.; and Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, Tenn.
Call to order and welcoming remarks: Senator Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York
Invocation: Myrlie Evers-Williams.
Musical selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Oath of office administered to Vice President Biden: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Musical selection: James Taylor.
Oath of office administered to President Obama: Chief Justice John Roberts.
Inaugural address: President Obama.
Musical selection: Kelly Clarkson.
Poem: Richard Blanco.
Benediction: the Rev. Luis Leon of St. Johns Church, Washington.
The National Anthem: Beyoncé.
■ 1:05 p.m. Obama, Biden and their wives attend the inaugural luncheon.
■ 2:40 Inaugural parade begins, with floats and units representing about 60 groups. Viewing stands and bleachers line Pennsylvania Avenue.
■ 6:00 The Commander in Chiefs Inaugural Ball, at the Washington Convention Center. The gala honors service members and their families.
■ 6:30 The second official Inaugural Ball for other guests, at the Washington Convention Center.
From the Boston Globe
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Big ones!
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)Big videos!
madokie
(51,076 posts)I really do think he is the right man for the time. I love my President as if he was my brother, as he is
Botany
(70,613 posts)I am so proud!
Politicub
(12,165 posts)and the Democratic party!
jillan
(39,451 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)Four years of obstruction helped re-elect Barack!
vlyons
(10,252 posts)I noticed that he didn't walk in with Harry Reid and didn's see him on the podium.
sore loser, I guess. Can't stand to be seen shaking hands and risk getting cooties from a black man.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)And Laughs here in the Ellison household!
Politicub
(12,165 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)As a nation, we should all be proud that this man and his wonderful family are here for us...
Very, very happy day....
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Nothing wrong with that.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Smiling, has his swagger on, the kids and Michelle look FABULOUS!
NYC Liberal
(20,138 posts)blaze
(6,383 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)That's what it's all about.
HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)nc4bo
(17,651 posts)Back to a time where massas ruled every aspect of another human being's life.
There are those who wish it so.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)The proceeded to genocidally exterminate the natives.
"In a little more than one hour, five or six hundred of these barbarians were dismissed from a world that was burdened with them."
"It may be demanded...Should not Christians have more mercy and compassion? But...sometimes the Scripture declareth women and children must perish with their parents.... We had sufficient light from the word of God for our proceedings."
-Puritan divine Cotton Mather, Magnalia Christi Americana
Lars39
(26,117 posts)Like he's schooling us to unity.
patrice
(47,992 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)The young Obama generation is going to go on and change the world.
patrice
(47,992 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)...so long as we seize it together"
And here comes the Class Warfare!
Mdterp01
(144 posts)So I'm in Melbourne for the Australian Open and its almost 4 am. I was not about to miss the second inauguration of President Barack Hussein Obama!!!!
Some quick notes:
*Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir was amazing
*Loved James Taylor's "America The Beautiful
*Michelle Obama looks AMAZING; love the hair and that coat is fierce!!
*My how the first daughter's have grown in 4 years
*Myrlie Evers-Williams referred to President Obama as the 45th President. He's still 44 even with a second term
*Jill Biden is so pretty
*Joe Biden remains Joe Cool
*Did Obama flub the oath again? He seemed to stumble at "United States" LOL Can't blame Roberts for this one.
Lars39
(26,117 posts)I bet his kids will rib him
Phoonzang
(2,899 posts)I have to admit I kind of facepalmed.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)like him, THEN you can criticize a trivial slip like that. Not until then.
I screw up all the time trying to record phone messages for my office, even when I have it all written right in front of me. I would COMPLETELY screw up something as stressful as a presidential oath. Hell, I'd probably faint.
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classof56
(5,376 posts)Since he'd already taken the oath yesterday (as Constitutionally required), a slight error would not invalidate his Presidency. I just knew it would be brought up, though. For me, his speech negated all criticism that inevitably comes whenever our President speaks.
Nice to hear from someone Down Under, and I agree with all your other assessments of this AMAZING historical event.
Blessings.
patrice
(47,992 posts)NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Like it was an accident, sure.
Fuck you producers.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)Mdterp01
(144 posts)n/t
GoCubsGo
(32,097 posts)Stop the presses!!!
SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)The speech was only about 10 minutes long. Couldn't they just focus on our PRESIDENTwho was speaking?!
This gratuitously embarrassed Sasha and insulted our President.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Because she was mid yawn when they flipped to that camera.
Otherwise I wouldn't be suspect.
SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)Please let that be true!
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)...or happiness for the few."
gademocrat7
(10,676 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)Go OBAMA! GO GO GO!
Recursion
(56,582 posts)nice
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)watrwefitinfor
(1,400 posts)A perfect trifecta!
Wat
Hekate
(90,865 posts)farminator3000
(2,117 posts)edit: of course he did. perfection. who else would put that in the National Archives?
Recursion
(56,582 posts)and showed us the way to the promised land
that was the line I remember most from the"yes we can" speech
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)After he talked about equality for ALL!
Historic NY
(37,454 posts)amazing affirmation of the work to be done.
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)Oh HAPPY DAY what a relief to have such an intelligent man at the helm!
Lars39
(26,117 posts)kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)here and now.
He will be seen by future Americans as one of our greatest. That he failed to unite our country will not be seen as HIS failure. It will forever be seen as a sign of the intransigence of the haters on the right.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)If we lose hope, we start to lose all.
Lars39
(26,117 posts)bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)nt
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)Is there a particular clue or change in tone?
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)LGBT equality, climate change, confident defense of government activism on behalf of the disadvantaged, takes on class inequality.
And no austerity garbage either.
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)Must be making the freepers go ballistic! Very communitarian he he
Botany
(70,613 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)JoDog
(1,353 posts)SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)Lars39
(26,117 posts)Satch59
(1,353 posts)Just sad he can't give another one in 4yrs...maybe he can change term limits...how can we do that??
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)Too many haters hold power in too many states.
lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)Luv me some pres.
lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)Well, at least it worked.
DeeDeeNY
(3,356 posts)SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)I truly believe that we can make progress in the continuing struggle to perfect our union over the next four years, and I'm happy that the man leading the way is committed to the cause.
He outlined a liberal vision for America. And it's on all of use to bring it to fruition.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Misskittycat
(1,916 posts)Lars39
(26,117 posts)Thought I'd never hear that again
LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)W turned us into consumers and now we're back!
Lars39
(26,117 posts)I don't like to shop.
Hekate
(90,865 posts)Yes, I know I am yelling, too. Now if we can only ditch "The Homeland" and go back to America being a Nation, it will be another step along the way to ditching the Bush legacy.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)...everyone of those flags represents the hope and dreams of an American Citizen!
Here it comes now
Mdterp01
(144 posts)I don't think so!!!! Damn I love that man!!!! Moving the country FORWARD!!!
Historic NY
(37,454 posts)"Being true to our founding documents does not require us to agree on every contour of life; it does not mean we will all define liberty in exactly the same way, or follow the same precise path to happiness. Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time - but it does require us to act in our time"
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)She's from rural Texas.
I still think she is the best American Idol of all time.
jillan
(39,451 posts)AnnieBW
(10,465 posts)She was a total clunker. I guess Jennifer Hudson was busy this weekend.
BeyondGeography
(39,386 posts)Not my style, but I'm afraid she was a big hit.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)No depth of tone
lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)There's a difference.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)The first competitive singing talent show, Major Bowes' Original Amateur Hour, debuted on CBS radio in 1936. The show ran for ten years, ending in 1946 when Edward Major Bowes, the creator and host of the show, died. The show launched the careers of a number of popular singers, the most notable being Frank Sinatra who appeared on the show in 1937 as a member of the Hoboken Four singing group.
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Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts was instrumental in launching many successful careers, including those of Tony Bennett, Eddie bFisher, Connie Francis, Leslie Uggams, Lenny Bruce, Steve Lawrence, Al Martino, Roy Clark, and Patsy Cline. In fact, Patsy Cline, who sang Walkin After Midnight on her first appearance, was so well-received that the applause exceeded the capability of the meter and nearly broke it!
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The first Star Search debuted in 1983 and ran until 1995. Ed McMahon served as host, and the show featured singers in various categories, dancers, and comedians. Star Search did not limit contestants to being amateurs and the show launched the careers of many struggling artists. The alumni from the original Star Search is impressive, and includes Alainis Morisette, Aaliyah, Christina Aguilera, Tatyana Ali, Girls Tyme (the precursor to Destinys Child, including Beyonce), Drew Carey, Linda Eder, Brad Garrett, Tiffany, Sharon Stone, Jessica Simpson, Carlos Mencia, Dennis Miller, Rosie ODonnell, LeAnn Rimes, Ray Romano, Sawyer Brown, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Sinbad, Usher, Phil Vassar, and Dave Chappelle.
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http://foxydonnaonidol.blogspot.com/2011/05/tv-talent-shows-whatever-is-old-is-new.html
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Your "defnition"/"contrast" seems awfully parochial.
lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)touring the world, making world-class films, we'll include her on a list with Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
I, for one, am not holding my breath.
Until then, she won a stupid contest, and she totally sucks.
And, yes, I'm a professional singer, musician, with an entire career in music, and a master's and bachelor's degree in music and singing. She merely won a contest. Once. Period.
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)but voted for Obama
catbyte
(34,484 posts)She saw the light. Honestly, I don't know why she supported nutball Paul if gay & women's issues were important to her, but she did the right thing eventually.
FirstLight
(13,366 posts)"let freedom ring"...those words are so powerful....
combined with the meaning and purpose of his speech...
jillan
(39,451 posts)Historic NY
(37,454 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Mdterp01
(144 posts)Kelly Clarkson didn't sing that song...SHE SANG THAT SONG HONEY!!!!!
Lars39
(26,117 posts)kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)there - you could see it at the end when Obama spoke to her
Satch59
(1,353 posts)He's just so happy being the MC!! He's my senator so lots of love to you Chuck!!
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)Lars39
(26,117 posts)FailureToCommunicate
(14,026 posts)wow! great sentiment, great poem, great that he - Blanco - represents so many "firsts"
SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)This one captured me and had me in tears.
Hekate
(90,865 posts)Is that a statement from the POTUS, or what?
Now I have to go look up the transcript....
erpowers
(9,350 posts)I thought this year's inaugural speech was better than his first inaugural speech.
Misskittycat
(1,916 posts)Recursion
(56,582 posts)I kid.
patrice
(47,992 posts)farminator3000
(2,117 posts)the should hook up with the Sunshine Band...
patrice
(47,992 posts)BeyondGeography
(39,386 posts)20 children marked absent...goddamn...
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)I like his delivery - very straightforward and the words all well defined
PotatoChip
(3,186 posts)Mdterp01
(144 posts)This is the United States I am proud to be living in; where a President boasts that gay citizens have a right to share their love equally; where a gay poet takes a key role in the inauguration ceremony; where a diverse inaugural crowd represents every color and religion and background. I love my country. I don't always like it. But I'll always love it. I love my President and Vice President.
patrice
(47,992 posts)farminator3000
(2,117 posts)screeching guitars + subways=nice
he hammed it up with the italian accent
farminator3000
(2,117 posts)purple mountains...
Robb
(39,665 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)snacker
(3,619 posts)Just lovely.
erinlough
(2,176 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)Captured the spirt and reality of today perfectly.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)Lars39
(26,117 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)Get rid of the damn religion in secular affairs. What we need is reality, not delusions.
Wednesdays
(17,450 posts)Mdterp01
(144 posts)I know its tradition but until we have a true separation of church and state we will not achieve quick progress in many of the social issues the church so influences.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)The legal swearing in was yesterday.
Free speech reigns here. And I say that as someone who wants religion out of government.
There is no governing going on here in the eyes of the law - just happy people expressing themselves.
You are the kind of people in this subthread who would bar the president and his family from praying in the privacy of their residence because it's government property. And you suck.
2naSalit
(86,840 posts)some thoughts on the religious portions and what that meant...
It is tradition that the prayers and all that be presented as it satisfies the need for the religious to recognize this a solemn event, they wouldn't be able to accept it otherwise I guess. I don't care for it but I'm willing to overlook it so long as religion isn't the purpose in governing, if I want the religious to accept my traditions, I have to respect theirs. Think of it as the one compromise you are willing to make.
And to be clear, I do not subscribe to any organized religion but as a classical vocal performer (at times) I have performed Mass so many times I can't count them all. And a variety of other religious things like oratorios and the like.
For some people, a ceremony is not legit unless they call on god to bear witness too... whatever... but when they start insisting that I practice their beliefs in all my activities, then I have a problem. I do believe in separation of church and state and I would really like to see the zealots keep their religion to themselves when performing the peoples' business and writing legislation.
That being said, what was clearly noticeable was that the performers and actuaries of the ceremony looked like the population at large, not just wrinkled old white guys denoting that change will have to wait for them to die off. I thought it was a great speech the president made and I am thrilled that he called out the haters and the obstructionists on their BS. And I'm thankful that he won the election.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)a wish for good fortune put into poetry of a certain style.
If you wish to ban good wishes for our president you might just be in the wrong place.
This is a celebration and not a legal procedure. That was yesterday. People are free to celebrate any damned way they want.
Hekate
(90,865 posts)Botany
(70,613 posts)He be fancy talkin' and what not. BTW I didn't know until 3 minutes ago
when thanks to a DUer who linked to the poet's wiki page that he is gay
and that it really doesn't matter either.
patrice
(47,992 posts)cause that's what I remember most of my loved ones who have passed on.
Botany
(70,613 posts)He painted pictures w/ his words.
patrice
(47,992 posts)blessings.
lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)all about acceptance. Amen.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,747 posts)Bluzmann57
(12,336 posts)And for that I apologize. I was watching the festivities with my recently arrived 4 year old Filipina step daughter and trying to explain to her how historic all this is. I'm not sure how much of this she understands, but she was captivated by James Taylor. And Kelly Clarkson too, who wasn't too bad, imo. But the reason I'm posting is because earlier in the MSNBC coverage, they showed some celebrities in the crowd and lo and behold, Mr. Bill Russell was in attendance.
For those who do not know, Mr. Russell was one of the greatest basketball players ever and a vocal civil rights advocate. Good to see him. Another reason I've always liked and admired him.
Lars39
(26,117 posts)politicat
(9,808 posts)Why is this necessary again?
patrice
(47,992 posts)bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)Including most liberals.
Tough pill for some people to swallow that is, but it is what it is.
politicat
(9,808 posts)We don't do tyranny of the majority here.
A prayer that says 15% of the country cannot be inclusive, cannot be compassionate, cannot participate in our unity is by definition divisive. Fortunately, Mr. Leon does not set policy.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)Prayer during a session of Congress is far more offensive. Betcha you've never said a word about that, huh?
politicat
(9,808 posts)Mine happen to agree (Polis, Udall and Bennett on the fed side) that it's inappropriate, but they must pick their battles because they are single voices in deliberative bodies. As fas as the state goes, I take it as progress that the benedictions and those delivering them are less fundamentalist and more inclusive, and also do mention nonbelievers.
The difference between the opening benediction in a legislative body and in an inauguration is indeed that it is a choice, and the overarching theme of today's events was inclusion and unity. I would have been equally offended if the benediction had excluded other groups.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)not a government activity.
It harms your rights in no way whatsoever, and is longstanding tradition.
And I say this as an agnostic who loathes anything that smacks of religion in governing.
Hekate
(90,865 posts)This is undoubtedly the most INCLUSIVE Inaugural address in US history.
patrice
(47,992 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Satch59
(1,353 posts)wow...I think Michelle had tears in her eyes...who wouldn't, that was amazing!
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)And I remember Robert Frost reading the poem he wrote for JFK's inauguration.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner, O! long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country, should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave
Politicub
(12,165 posts)Lars39
(26,117 posts)NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)jeanmarc
(1,685 posts)Can't blame him. In Joe we trust!
jillan
(39,451 posts)Haha....
She's amazing!!
jeanmarc
(1,685 posts)lol, almost can't blame her.
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)Hekate
(90,865 posts)Every single bit of it.
I watched the first Inaugural at my aunt and uncle's house where my sis and I were visiting our dying uncle. The nurses came to changed out his oxygen tanks and bathe him, but held everything up so he could watch this, the first African American president being sworn in. And he was glad, my conservative history professor uncle, was glad too.
RIP Uncle, this young president has done well and is doing well.
Hekate
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)Thank Jimmy Carter for that tradition!
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)stopbush
(24,397 posts)VERY disappointing to have our secular president inaugurated with religious trappings that would embarrass a Baptist.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)if you think it would be wise for a president accused of being a muslim to be the first to try to get christianity out of these ceremonies, your sadly mistaken. Real life requires you pick your battles. And BO is a Christian.
NYC Liberal
(20,138 posts)From George Washington's first inaugural address:
arely staircase
(12,482 posts)i am very curious as to what led you to expect something different.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)You can get your panties out of that wad RIGHT NOW.
Satch59
(1,353 posts)What a look of pride and gratitude on his face... What a great day...
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)snacker
(3,619 posts)so powerful to watch him stop and linger to take one last view of the crowd on the mall. Loved it...love this President! What a wonderful day!
Lars39
(26,117 posts)Referring to "nation of takers" Did I miss something Obama said?
jillan
(39,451 posts)flamingdem
(39,332 posts)On the threads celebrating the inauguration ... but they're being drowned out
Lars39
(26,117 posts)George Will being the ass he is made it sound like Obama said it.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)nt
Lars39
(26,117 posts)Listening to the commentary on ABC, it's all pretty much positive, except a few
2naSalit
(86,840 posts)No commentary, best way to go. Same with the debates and Congressional proceedings. Immediately after the ceremony, the President, VP, and the Congressional leader all went to some room and thPres signed some document and said he was proclaiming "Peace on Erath and Goodwill to All" as he signed it. then he signed his documents of nomination for the four Cabinet members he's nominated and commented that he was sure they would be be confirmed with all deliberate speed. Someone laughed but it was a cordial few minutes. Everyone applauded after he signed the documents except Boehner who waited until Obama shook his hand.
Then it was over.
I thought it was a rather large crowd on the Mall... nice to see.
Phoonzang
(2,899 posts)Wait...why is Newt there at all?
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)He was (God help us) 3rd in line for the presidency for 4 years.
Then again, I didn't see Tom Foley and Dennis Hastert there either.
Justpat
(3,567 posts)Great speech. Even the poet was outstanding.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)the human heart.
NYC Liberal
(20,138 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)Love it.
patrice
(47,992 posts)corporate media telling us what we think and feel.
FailureToCommunicate
(14,026 posts)it felt like, being there in person four years ago, no running drivel in our ears...
Thank you for highlighting CSPAN! So true.
patrice
(47,992 posts)express our minds and hearts, that they can speak about us and for us, say what we think and what we feel . . . it's unbearable.
Politicub
(12,165 posts)The whole lot of the modern GOP are like petulant children who pout about not getting their way.
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)His first actions
Jack Lew
Chuck Hagel
John Kerry
John Brennan
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)"I'm sure these will be dealt with - with great dispatch"
with Cantor and Boner smiling behind him
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)I hope Cantor chokes on a lobstah
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)Hekate
(90,865 posts)jillan
(39,451 posts)Seriously - I had to drive my daughter to her work this morning and had to miss everyone making their entrance...
I don't want to miss anything else!!!!
But my dogs are making me feel guilty
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)hour or so till then.
jillan
(39,451 posts)bettyellen
(47,209 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)I'm probably going to skip the parade and take a long walk on the beach here in Carlsbad, California where it is a sunny 75 degrees
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor was uplifting to say the least.
Fight for us President Obama, four more years!!
To all freeper lurkers out there Obama is YOUR president and CinC of YOUR military so have a big steaming cup of STFU on me! LOL!
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FailureToCommunicate
(14,026 posts)When the President looked back to see 'the people' a scene, he realized, he'll not ever quite see again...
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sad-cafe
(1,277 posts)to discuss and read today. It was a great day.