INAUGURATION DAY!
#21
Posted 20 January 2009 - 10:16 PM
#22
Posted 20 January 2009 - 10:18 PM
I don't see the big deal about Obama. I understand he inspires people, and people are excited coz he's African-American, but he hasn't done anything yet. The way people act, you'd think he's becoming a god or something...
While he hasn't done anything, his potintnal to help this world is outstanding.
Here is a man, who by just being elected regained the trust of the globe (Espec the EU) brought fear to Al quida, and most importent of all united his nation and brought startling number of people to vote, thus strengthing the US democracy.
His election showed the world the US arent done yet.
And for me pearsonly he brought hope about my country as well. After long weeks of this sanseless war in Gaza, I beagn to lose faith in my country, but seeing this man, who 60 years ago wouldn't have the right to even sit next to a white man, now becomes the most powerful man in the world.
has he said in his speech "our country is young" it made me understand, my country is also young (only turned 60 now) and it will too, have it's time to right the wrongs of the past, and until then, I will never lose hope.
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#23
Posted 20 January 2009 - 10:22 PM
DARN YEW, FINALS! D8<
A group of different classes were able to go to the auditorium during 6th period (mostly the Global classes), to watch the inauguration... and I heard from lots that his speech was simply amazing. Loads of us were hoping that we'd be able to watch it over the big screen but my chorus teacher had to be cruel and not let us go! (We were doing nothing today, just vocal exercises... making us sing to high Bs and Cs - argh! A soprano can only go so high after recovering from sickness >.>)
Still, I got to see it when I made it home. Hurraaah for television recordings~ XDDD
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#24
Posted 20 January 2009 - 10:28 PM
Here is a man, who by just being elected regained the trust of the globe (Espec the EU) brought fear to Al quida, and most importent of all united his nation and brought startling number of people to vote, thus strengthing the US democracy.
His election showed the world the US arent done yet.
And for me pearsonly he brought hope about my country as well. After long weeks of this sanseless war in Gaza, I beagn to lose faith in my country, but seeing this man, who 60 years ago wouldn't have the right to even sit next to a white man, now becomes the most powerful man in the world.
has he said in his speech "our country is young" it made me understand, my country is also young (only turned 60 now) and it will too, have it's time to right the wrongs of the past, and until then, I will never lose hope.
Now that is inspirational, thank you for that.
I have to work all day long and can't even watch T.V there or at home, I'll have to watch it on the net later.
I keep overhearing people complain about Obama (around me, not in H&E) for republican or otherwise personal opinions... and I think it's rediculous. Every president has done some good and some bad for this country, Obama will be no different. Let's all just celebrate being around to see history being made, it's a fantastic thing.
I heard on the radio about a 106 year old black woman who is being flown to the inaguration ball. This is a person who grew up being told that she is a second rate citizen and was forced through segretation. Well today she is celebrating the election of the first black president in the U.S at his very own celebration.
#25
Posted 20 January 2009 - 10:38 PM
And *that* right there is truly my only real problem with all the hoopla and hype surrounding Obama and his election, right now. Obama isn't America's 'first' black President. He is half white. Obama is America's first mixed President, but try to get the media to state that little fact anywhere >.>
And Dormin, I agree with Nee-sama. That was a very wonderful and inspiring post
Which is the whole point of Obama's election. He inspires hope in people from all over the world, and that is the first step needed for people to want to change things for the better. Hope. Because without it, you have nothing. You are hopeless.
#27
Posted 20 January 2009 - 11:23 PM
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#28
Posted 21 January 2009 - 12:35 AM
I was impressed with and even somewhat inspired by his speech, and I hope his presidency lives up to its full potential.
Also, they stole our pianist for that John Williams piece, but that's okay because it sounded really good.
You mean he's not??
#29
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:05 AM
#30
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:09 AM
It was amazing overall, and VERY well organized and executed.
#31
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:10 AM
But when the time came when Obama was actually inaugurated, just.. wow.
I must say, I teared up at his speech.
#32
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:37 AM
They let us watch the Inauguration at lunch, although I wasn't planning to. It was an amazing speech, but I wish the audience would quit interrupting him.
DID YOU KNOW: Joe Biden was president for 5 minutes on Tuesday, January 20th 2009. You see, Bush's Term ended at Noon, and Joe Biden was sworn in at noon. Since there was no proper president at the time, Joe Biden was the most powerful man in the world, for the 5 minutes before Obama got sworn in. Don't argue with me though. Argue with the commentators on CBS
Also. Obama made a mistake in the beginning of his oath
Edited by Auni, 21 January 2009 - 01:38 AM.
#33
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:44 AM
Again, he wouldn't have been black. He would have been *mixed*.
Lol, thats lulzy XD
And no. Obama didn't mess up. He had the whole thing memorized. The Chief Justice swearing him in changed the beginning of the oath, which throw Obama off, and when the Chief Justice realized what he had just done to Obama, he quickly stopped, and he then said what he was *supposed* to have said the first time, and Obama followed. So, it wasn't Obama's fault.
#34
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:56 AM
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#35
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:09 AM
I honestly mentally just went SQUEE!!! God, they're so sweet to each other....
And looking at clips of people's reaction to Obama's inauguration around the world, it's like Obama's the positive light this world needs right now.... Even North Korea's hoping for a better future in Obama. I do hope he succeeds in his term(s?) similar to the likes of Lincoln, Washington, and other great presidents.
May the Force be with him, and remember, "Yes we can."
Edited by shadow_Uzumaki, 21 January 2009 - 02:11 AM.
#36
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:18 AM
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#37
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:28 AM
*fangirls*
#38
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:37 AM
Super long!
Edited by shadow_Uzumaki, 21 January 2009 - 02:38 AM.
#39
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:39 AM
Get Chance and Luck!!~
#40
Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:41 AM
I have to work all day long and can't even watch T.V there or at home, I'll have to watch it on the net later.
I keep overhearing people complain about Obama (around me, not in H&E) for republican or otherwise personal opinions... and I think it's rediculous. Every president has done some good and some bad for this country, Obama will be no different. Let's all just celebrate being around to see history being made, it's a fantastic thing.
I heard on the radio about a 106 year old black woman who is being flown to the inaguration ball. This is a person who grew up being told that she is a second rate citizen and was forced through segretation. Well today she is celebrating the election of the first black president in the U.S at his very own celebration.
I don't understand your complaint. Are you saying it's ridiculous for people to complain about him for Republican or personal opinions...? You're going to have to elaborate. For people who complained about Bush did they not do so based on their personal opinion of him and his policies? Why would that not be equally ridiculous aside from the fact you may not agree with his policies?
There are people who do not like Obama. There are those that do not like his policies. I do not like his policies. I wasn't inspired or impressed. It was a good speech, but I didn't find it all that remarkable. I'm not going pretend that I did nor am I going to pretend that I'm excited about his Presidency when I'm not. It would be insincere of me to express excitement and joy when I don't feel any of it.
I don't see how the historical nature of it suspends their right to criticize a man with which they don't agree. If the first black President had been the conservative Michael Steele or Clarence Thomas would it be fair to criticize Democrats who disagree and complained simply because of the historical nature or would they too be asked to celebrate a Presidency for which they do not feel excitement? Would you have celebrated and suspended criticism of Sarah Palin had McCain won simply because of the historical nature of that achievement? I doubt it and I wouldn't expect or ask you to do otherwise.
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