So what did you think?

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Input on the Inauguration.


I did not like the performers.

And the speech was good but not his best. Ya know?

Overall it was wonderful. I might not have voted for him but I am proud of our country right now.
 
:wub: <-- me. It was amazing to watch with ce.. he was so into this election, and so excited to watch the inauguration. very moving.. very beautiful.. awesome. Good day :]
 
They aired the speech here on the radio and I am SO SO SO proud to be an American right now. I thought it was an amazing speech. I'm going to actually watch the inaguration as soon as I get home.
 
I found the whole thing inspiring. Just seeing the huge crowds waving their flags got to me. lol
 
I was really moved! I hope I won't shock you, but many people here didn't understand why I always loved the US... now they do! I'm so proud of you!
 
I loved the speech!! Sooo uplifting and inspiring..and he just hits your heart where you need to be hit. I'm excited for this country and hope even as diverse as we are, that we can stand united and have the faith in Obama to lead us!
 
I am so proud to have been able to watch this, to've been able to be a part of it. The speech was quite moving. Whether or not you voted for him ( I did) this is an historic election and inauguration.

It truly was inspiring. I, too, am very proud to be American.
 
I found the "prayer" at the end a bit disturbing. Not exactly reverant, since it encouraged people to laugh. No matter what your religion, why would you laugh when you are communicating with your Deity?
 
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I found the "prayer" at the end a bit disturbing. Not exactly reverant, since it encouraged people to laugh. No matter what your religion, why would you laugh when you are communicating with your Deity?
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I have to agree with that. But that is how I was raised so I am sure that to others it was just fine. To each his own.

And that prayer was long! My lean cuisine was finished cooking before he was done.
 
Likely the first time I have watched the presidential inauguration :o . Was pretty impressed with Obama's opening statements, and the main message.

Now, if he and Congress can accomplish even half of what he wants to do, WOW.
 
I didn't vote for him either and I wasn't happy that he won, but today is a great day in America, IMO.
I think this country has come so far in the past 40 some odd years that we all should be proud to live in such a fantastic place.
I really am proud to be American today, was extremely moved at the Inauguration and I really hope that he is everything the people of this country want him to be.
 
I thought Obama's speech was fabulous! I was also quite moved by Aretha Franklin's performance - Imagine all she's witnessed in her life -She was born in TN in 1942, suffered under segregation, witnessed/participated in the civil rights movement, and then sang at this inaugural. - amazing. Simple Gifts is also one of my favorites, so I was delighted by William's arrangement.
 
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Penny Springmann said:
I thought Obama's speech was fabulous! I was also quite moved by Aretha Franklin's performance - Imagine all she's witnessed in her life -She was born in TN in 1942, suffered under segregation, witnessed/participated in the civil rights movement, and then san at this inaugural. - amazing. Simple Gifts is also one of my favorites, so I was delighted by William's arrangement.
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Aretha was great! And I had the same thoughts about how amazing it must be for her to be performing on this day.
 
Yeah Aretha was awesome... but... wth was attacking her head!? ;) LOL I loves me some big hats!

Yo-Yo Ma 'n' friends were amazing.

Obama was eloquent as always.

It struck me today how completely gorgeous his daughters are! Wowzers! The eldest girl was just BEAMING! :)
 
most of you know that i did not vote for obama.

however...

the man knows how to speak. no doubt about it. gorgeous speech.
 
I'm at work and the health office has been busy this morning so I only got to see him actually being sworn in. Regardless of who I voted for and who I wanted in office, I have to admit that I got goosebumps watching this historical moment. And I will stand behind my president and pray for his time in office. I hope he can live up to all of the expectations that everyone has for him. He's got a BIG job ahead of him.
 
I heard a good portion of his speech, but our bandwidth at work was slow and it cut out at times. I really liked the prayer by Rev Rick Warren, but not the other one. What I heard of Obama's speech was good - a nice recognition of the historical impact, tribute to what has been achieved but hope for the future. I think that's what this country needs right now most - hope, and he has continually touched on that theme. Now he's got the hard work in front of him...
 
WOW! I cried. I am impressed. And, hopeful.

...and this is coming from me... someone, who incidently, voted for the other guy..... :p
 
aggiefamily said:
I might not have voted for him but I am proud of our country right now.
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Ditto!

I did not like the poem... maybe it was the person reading it. The string quartet was good... but I love Itzhak Perlman and Yo Yo Ma.

As for the speech, I was very touched by the part where he said, "...a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath." I was very proud of America at that moment. I also whole heartedly agreed with him when he said the economic crisis was a consequence of "greed and irresponsibility". I very much appreciated what he said about our public servants, troops, fire fighters, etc.

And, as for this... "On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics..." I hope he really means that!

As a whole, I didn't think the speech was terribly memorable, but it was good.
 
Didn't vote for him but my thoughts -

Aretha's hat stole the show, hands down. wow. What a woman.

Michelle looked like she was going to giggle when Obama flubbered his swearing in thing TWICE. I was like - dude - did you not practice?

The speech was good, probably not his best ever, but good.

If I were the Bushes I'd be spending the next 2 weeks in my pj's ordering in pizza and eating frosting straight from the can...they have got to be drained.

I'm very sad that no one told Michelle that brocade is not cool for daytime wear. I hope she can get those what not to wear people to help her.

I thought it was a really cool day overall and I had all the kids watch and took their picture too. I want them to remember what a historic moment it is.
 
Emmy said:
Michelle looked like she was going to giggle when Obama flubbered his swearing in thing TWICE. I was like - dude - did you not practice?
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If you watch it again, John Roberts messed it up, not Obama... Roberts got the words wrong the first time and then left part out the 2nd time. LOL
 
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HAHA! Yeah, I felt bad for him when Roberts messed up. It looked like Obama knew what to say but was trying to decide if he should follow Roberts or say the right thing. lol
 
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