The Inauguration Speech

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Drudge has posted the full text of Obama’s inaugural speech.

Reuters has already focused on the part that’s important to them: Obama promises new start with Muslims.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised a new start with the Muslim world in his inauguration address on Tuesday.

“To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect,” said Obama, who became the first black president of the United States.

Reuters is indulging in selective quoting here, because in reality, Obama’s remarks directed at the Muslim world were far more pointed (surprisingly so):

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

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307 comments
1 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:28:58am
we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

Actually, I was impressed with this part of the speech

2 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:29:30am

So far, so good. No terror attacks on the US. How long has it been? An hour and a half?

3 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:30:08am

Wait, wait. I thought Hillary was really running the country. Is she speaking?

4 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:30:15am

Is it too early to talk about impeachment?

5 rw in san diego  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:03am

I have more hope for the Obama administration than I did for the Carter admin...yes, I knew even then that Jimmy was an ass. I just didn't realize that he was an antisemitic ass.

6 tomg51spence  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:05am

... if you unclench your fist? A precondition? Whoa!

7 quickjustice  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:05am

Based upon the lack of attacks on this nation in the past half-hour, I must admit that so far, the Obama Presidency is a success. ;-)

8 Occasional Reader  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:06am

re: #1 faraway

Actually, I was impressed with this part of the speech

I just hope it doesn't mean "we will shower you with aid and implicit help you along with your plan to destroy Israel, as long as you practice taqqiya in a plausibly deniable way".

9 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:12am

re: #1 faraway

Actually, I was impressed with this part of the speech

But, did he mean what he said or was it to lull doubters?

10 Haole  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:31:31am

I actually liked that part of the speech.

11 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:02am

His speeches are pretty good. We can dissect it, parse it, etc. but let's face it, he delivers punch. The real test will come in Congress: left versus ultra-left versus right. A zoo. Good luck Mr. President.

12 Occasional Reader  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:09am

re: #8 Occasional Reader

implicitly

13 koedo  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:22am

It is hard not to be impressed with the moment. Regardless of your affiliation or choice of candidate, this has been a day to be proud of our country. Indeed, we are the envy of the world.

14 red satellite  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:40am

Did something happen today?

15 mcainiac  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:40am

I see how the loser-libs are screeching that Justice Roberts deliberately messed up the Oath. They don't say that it was Roberts first time giving it! But thats the Dems.

16 rw in san diego  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:32:54am
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

I really liked this part of his speech.

17 tokyobk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:33:15am

Obama is a pragmatist and an adult -- the latter meaning that he actually feels like he is the man and America is his country.

The Lowrey ending was inappropriate but it was the close of a chapter. The Civil Rights movement is over. Obama's speech was all about shaking up the paradigms. Lowrey's was a silly cheap shot the fact of the inauguration being the refutation that whites still need to repair themselves. BS. White people elected Obama.

Obama has shown himself to want to be cast as an American president rather than a black president. Again, because he wants to get on a bill and on Mt. Rushmore.

Not saying he will be great or good, just that so far he has shown good character, and I agree with Charles, the full quote was directly at the gripe mongering that stalled all past democrats ME efforts, Carter and Clinton first and second.

18 Eowyn2  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:33:30am

The whole paragraph sounds too "war mongering left" and reuters doesnt want to insult its base in Palestine.

19 bombarafat  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:33:38am

probably was the best part of the speech. But as usual, the sound of his voice makes me want to gather up the wife and baby & get on a one way El Al flight.

20 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:34:10am

Will he insist on the unclenched fist? Wouldn't that be a precondition, and he was going to negotiate without preconditions?

21 Occasional Reader  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:34:19am

Okay, if they're having lunch, so will I. Later.

22 x-wing  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:34:26am

The mail is running late today. Must be all the unicorns they are delivering

/

23 avanti  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:04am

Roberts flubed the oath

24 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:13am

re: #4 Boxy_brown

Is it too early to talk about impeachment?


Guess so. :-P

25 Haole  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:34am

someone was pissed that Vlaams Belang didn't get an invite.

anyone want to guess?

26 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:43am

Bush note to O: Those WMDs are in the bottom, right-hand drawer of the desk.

27 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:47am

re: #23 avanti

Roberts flubed the oath

ROVE, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD!

28 MJBrutus  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:35:54am

re: #11 Golem Akbar

His speeches are pretty good. We can dissect it, parse it, etc. but let's face it, he delivers punch. The real test will come in Congress: left versus ultra-left versus right. A zoo. Good luck Mr. President.

No he doesn't. He delivers feints and dodges. The man said ZERO. He's the same mysterious stranger he was in Nov. Hail to Chief ZERO.

29 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:04am

Wonder how Putin took the line "those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent?"

30 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:05am

This speech follows the normal pattern for the Obama administration: give people a blank slate so they may project whatever they believe onto it.

I know Inauguration speeches aren't like the State of the Union, so this is expected. I'm just saying that in this speech we can read our own wants into it.

I am still flinching, waiting for his first real decision that will show us where he will really stand on the issues of Terrorism, Israel v. Palestine, Energy Policy, Iraq and Iran.

31 x-wing  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:06am

re: #15 mcainiac

I see how the loser-libs are screeching that Justice Roberts deliberately messed up the Oath. They don't say that it was Roberts first time giving it! But thats the Dems.

He may have flubbed the faithful part, but Obama iterrupted him in the beginning. What a mess it was.

32 Noam Sayin'  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:20am
...know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

And if they are unwilling? That's really the question with which we are faced isn't it, Mr. President?

33 quickjustice  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:24am

re: #17 tokyobk

I'm not sure how Obama wants to be perceived yet. You can parse out stuff from his speeches you like, or stuff you dislike. I think that's intentional.

If Lowery is the past of the civil rights movement, why was he included in the ceremony?

34 lawhawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:32am

Charles,

The media is taking Obama's speech out of context to make it say what they want it to say? You're kidding... right? /

35 subsailor68  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:40am

My wife bought me a book of Winston Churchill's speeches, and a couple of DVD's of him speaking. Phew! He wrote all his own speeches, and sure knew how to deliver 'em.

I think someone said of him. "He mobilized the English language and sent it off to war."

Mr. Obama - you might want to study Churchill a bit.

36 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:47am

re: #11 Golem Akbar

What memorable line from the address do you think will stand the test of time and be remembered through the ages?because I have been told all week what an historic event this is and I can't think of one.

37 Amer-I-Can  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:36:54am

Is this "extend a hand" going to cost us another Trillion?

38 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:04am

re: #29 lifeofthemind

Wonder how Putin took the line "those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent?"

With derisive laughter.

39 zato  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:10am

Barry will now have to make tough decisions... his days of blaming W ought to be over. No more standing on both sides of an issue. Time to finally stand for something. At least one can "hope" that he makes the tough decisions.

40 gmsc  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:15am

White Guilt Emancipation Declaration

We, black American citizens of the United States of America and of the National Black Republican Association, do hereby declare that our fellow white American citizens are now, henceforth and forever more free of White Guilt.

This freedom from White Guilt was duly earned by the election of Barack Hussein Obama, a black man, to be our president by a majority of white Americans based solely on the color of his skin.

Freedom is not free, and we trust that the price paid for this freedom from White Guilt is worth the sacrifice, since Obama is a socialist who does not share the values of average Americans and will use the office of the presidency to turn America into a failed socialist nation.

Granted this November 4, 2008 - the day Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the first black president and the first socialist president of the United States of America.

41 lawhawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:16am

re: #5 rw in san diego

I don't; not when so many of Carter's people are in orbit around the Obama camp.

42 Nevergiveup  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:25am

re: #37 Amer-I-Can

Is this "extend a hand" going to cost us another Trillion?

It could cost us our hand

43 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:26am

re: #19 bombarafat

probably was the best part of the speech. But as usual, the sound of his voice makes me want to gather up the wife and baby & get on a one way El Al flight.

I don't like the sound of his voice, either, and deliberately did not listen to the speech, I did not want to feel angry today.

Today is not a day for anger; time enough for that, if necessary, depending on his actions in office.

44 DaddyG  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:27am

God bless the United States of America. Bless our new president Barak Hussain Obama - with widsom beyond his years, with insight beyond his learning and with vision beyond his views.

Protect him and help him make decisions for the long term benefit all of the American people. Bless him that he may lead in a way that preserves the liberty our forefathers died for and our children require for their prosperity and security.

45 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:48am

re: #30 Dainn

This speech follows the normal pattern for the Obama administration: give people a blank slate so they may project whatever they believe onto it.

I know Inauguration speeches aren't like the State of the Union, so this is expected. I'm just saying that in this speech we can read our own wants into it.

I am still flinching, waiting for his first real decision that will show us where he will really stand on the issues of Terrorism, Israel v. Palestine, Energy Policy, Iraq and Iran.

We might have a hint on how Israel withrdrew from Hamasistan before the inauguration. Someday, maybe, we'll find out what back-channel communications there were.

46 David IV of Georgia  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:52am

I have not heard/read all of his speech, but of what I've seen, it sounded pretty good.

I just hope his actions can match his words.

/I'm afraid that he has an English vocabulary which has new meanings for all the words.

47 jemima  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:37:58am

It's a day to be proud of our country? Because someone was elected for his skin color and hope&changey nonsense, while his socialistic roots, completely at odds with the capitalist system we had yesterday, are ignored. Sorry. I'm not getting the how to preen part at this moment.

48 vapig  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:05am

Since the only thing obama is ok at is campaigning, can we officially say it? Today began what will really be the longest campaign in US history as obama launches his presidential bid for 2012.

49 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:08am

re: #32 Noam Sayin'

And if they are unwilling? That's really the question with which we are faced isn't it, Mr. President?

Bingo.

50 eschew_obfuscation  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:18am
To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

Boy, do I feel better now!

It's good to hear that the "Fairness Doctrine" is off the table
///

51 yesandno  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:34am

It wasn't a very great speech.

But then, I am not interested in the speech.

I am interested in the actions taken.

52 quickjustice  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:40am

re: #35 subsailor68

Churchill spent hours in front of a mirror rehearsing his speeches. Does Obaam do the same?

53 rw in san diego  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:48am

re: #41 lawhawk

Thanks for the dose of reality on this 'momentous and historic' day.

54 Dianna  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:54am

I have looked at Michelle Obama's dress.

The picture demonstrates that she needs to learn to stand up straight. It also demonstrates that she could possibly have chosen a more unflattering style, but it would have taken work.

Further, the dress is not appropriate to an afternoon venue.

Find the woman a dresser, and get her some deportment lessons!

Stand up straight, Mrs. Obama!

55 sngnsgt  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:38:57am

re: #44 DaddyG

Amen.

56 avanti  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:39:11am

re: #15 mcainiac

I see how the loser-libs are screeching that Justice Roberts deliberately messed up the Oath. They don't say that it was Roberts first time giving it! But thats the Dems.

That's just moon bat silly, Roberts just transposed a few words by mistake.

57 subsailor68  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:39:31am

re: #52 quickjustice

Churchill spent hours in front of a mirror rehearsing his speeches. Does Obaam do the same?

LOL! I'm sure he does, but I think he's more into singing "I Feel Pretty".

58 Florida Lady  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:39:35am

re: #44 DaddyG

God bless the United States of America. Bless our new president Barak Hussain Obama - with widsom beyond his years, with insight beyond his learning and with vision beyond his views.

Protect him and help him make decisions for the long term benefit all of the American people. Bless him that he may lead in a way that preserves the liberty our forefathers died for and our children require for their prosperity and security.


Wow, it's a nice thought and prayer. Not much of a hope in h*** of it happening, but I like it.

59 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:39:36am

re: #28 MJBrutus

No he doesn't. He delivers feints and dodges. The man said ZERO. He's the same mysterious stranger he was in Nov. Hail to Chief ZERO.

Wait until he has to pass legislation. Congress and the media and the world of bloggers will dissect everything. We're about to see what happens when the left thinks they have power, and discovers the real world of politics.
I predict the honeymoon will over very soon.

60 IslandLibertarian  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:39:50am

as the saying goes, "He can talk the talk,but can he "Walk the walk?"

here's to hope................

61 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:25am
62 iceman1960  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:31am

You people just can't embrace what is right.
/sarc mode

63 Florida Lady  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:33am

re: #44 DaddyG

God bless the United States of America. Bless our new president Barak Hussain Obama - with widsom beyond his years, with insight beyond his learning and with vision beyond his views.

Protect him and help him make decisions for the long term benefit all of the American people. Bless him that he may lead in a way that preserves the liberty our forefathers died for and our children require for their prosperity and security.


Hope you understand . . . I'm simply trying to be funny

64 DaddyG  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:39am

God Bless former President George W Bush. May he now receive the peace that comes from accomplishing a heroic job with a terrible burden.

May God and his fellow citizens say "thank you for a job well done, faithful servant."

May he enjoy his family and friends and many long days with axe in hand making his ranch heaven on earth.

65 Bummer  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:40am

And now the parodies begin...
Just A Liberal

66 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:45am

re: #54 Dianna

I have looked at Michelle Obama's dress.

The picture demonstrates that she needs to learn to stand up straight. It also demonstrates that she could possibly have chosen a more unflattering style, but it would have taken work.

Further, the dress is not appropriate to an afternoon venue.

Find the woman a dresser, and get her some deportment lessons!

Stand up straight, Mrs. Obama!

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

67 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:49am

The crowd packed on the west side of the Capitol grounds serenaded President Bush in mocking fashion when he took to the inaugural stage alongside Vice President Dick Cheney.

"Nah nah nah nah, hey hey, good-bye," a section of the crowd chanted.

68 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:40:58am

re: #59 Golem Akbar

Wait until he has to pass legislation. Congress and the media and the world of bloggers will dissect everything. We're about to see what happens when the left thinks they have power, and discovers the real world of politics.
I predict the honeymoon will over very soon.

With Congress and the Senate firmly in the hands of the loony left?

69 MJBrutus  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:41:24am

re: #44 DaddyG

God bless the United States of America. Bless our new president Barak Hussain Obama - with widsom beyond his years, with insight beyond his learning and with vision beyond his views.

Protect him and help him make decisions for the long term benefit all of the American people. Bless him that he may lead in a way that preserves the liberty our forefathers died for and our children require for their prosperity and security.

Nice thought, but hoping is just that. While I certainly would love to see "wisdom beyond his years," from him my expectations are a whole lot lower.

70 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:41:31am

re: #45 Kosh's Shadow

We might have a hint on how Israel withrdrew from Hamasistan before the inauguration. Someday, maybe, we'll find out what back-channel communications there were.

Yeah. I kind of reminded me of Reagans Inauguration, when the Embassy hostages were released. It makes me wonder what was said in the back channels that caused Israel to be before Barrack was in for his first executive decision.

71 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:41:51am

re: #52 quickjustice

Churchill spent hours in front of a mirror rehearsing his speeches. Does Obaam do the same?

He don't need to - he's got teleprompters ...

Churchill, on the other hand, had no such high-tech help.
(Wouldn't have needed it , anyway!)

72 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:42:02am

re: #60 IslandLibertarian

"as the saying goes, "He can talk the talk,but can he "Walk the walk?""


That would mean he could walk on water.

73 Bloodnok  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:42:07am

re: #15 mcainiac

I see how the loser-libs are screeching that Justice Roberts deliberately messed up the Oath. They don't say that it was Roberts first time giving it! But thats the Dems.

Noathers!

74 eschew_obfuscation  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:42:32am

re: #59 Golem Akbar

Wait until he has to pass legislation. Congress and the media and the world of bloggers will dissect everything. We're about to see what happens when the left thinks they have power, and discovers the real world of politics.
I predict the honeymoon will over very soon.

I wouldn't be too sure of that dissection... the dems are already furious at Pelosi for writing the entire bailout bill (the new one) without input from them and now, due to the new house rules intended to stop Republicans from amending bills or referring them back to committee, possibly without Democrat modification.

75 MJBrutus  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:07am

re: #59 Golem Akbar

Wait until he has to pass legislation. Congress and the media and the world of bloggers will dissect everything. We're about to see what happens when the left thinks they have power, and discovers the real world of politics.
I predict the honeymoon will over very soon.

In the previous thread I asked how long it would take for the adoring throngs to realize that the miracles they were promised, or at least thought they were, would take to get pissed. My bid was 1 year before the mob is no longer his friend.

76 lawhawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:09am

We've chosen hope over fear... but if you don't give me my $850 billion or $1.2 trillion or whatever amount I demand... all hell will break loose! On this I swear... /

77 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:10am

Actually O's speech was quite low class. Slamming Bush policies.

78 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:13am

re: #54 Dianna

I have looked at Michelle Obama's dress.

The picture demonstrates that she needs to learn to stand up straight. It also demonstrates that she could possibly have chosen a more unflattering style, but it would have taken work.

Further, the dress is not appropriate to an afternoon venue.

Find the woman a dresser, and get her some deportment lessons!

Stand up straight, Mrs. Obama!

The color was great but, those crystals....

79 Maximu§  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:26am

How about the Muslim world making some promises to the Western World?

1) We promise to hunt down terrorists living among us.

2) We promise to stop attacking anyone who criticizes Islam.

3) We promise to stop treating our Woman like Dogs.

4) We promise to come out of the 7th century and into the 21st.

80 Let's Roll  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:34am

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right."

Sigh. This is going to be a LONG four years.

81 stanleymberg  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:35am

I've decided that I like Obama a lot better than I like his supporters. There is a difference, a big one. His speech was pretty dang centrist and reasonable - unfortunately, the tone on Facebook (among my so-called "friends" anyway) was largely Bush-bashing (hey people: he's DONE now, you can stop already!) and "for the first time in my life, I'm not ashamed of America" (yes, exact words).

Unbelievable. I'm guessing a lot of these people will turn on Obama pretty quickly. Spoiled children do that when they don't get exactly what they want.

82 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:36am

The speech made no specific policy announcements except maybe calling for an energy distribution grid. It will be read like tea leaves, he mentioned Islam before Judaism, or he did not mention nuclear power etc. He may be wondering if he can just keep kicking the can down the road. This might be a good time for him to take a two week vacation.

83 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:40am

re: #67 faraway

Classy

84 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:44am

"Reuters is indulging in selective quoting" Reuters? Really? I thought they only went for selective photography!

85 mattm  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:48am

re: #1 faraway

Actually, I was impressed with this part of the speech

Maybe their is hope.

86 Zenlizard  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:49am

"...we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

Regardless, my sphincter stays clenched for the next four years.

87 Daisy  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:43:50am

"To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy."

If only it were so ...

88 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:06am

re: #36 bulwrk

What memorable line from the address do you think will stand the test of time and be remembered through the ages?because I have been told all week what an historic event this is and I can't think of one.


It won't matter. There'll be some half-phrases, a bit of this and that, depending on the editorial bent of the publishers. I'm just waiting until he has to actually accomplish something. I really do hope things improve. I'm not so partisan to think that only the Republicans can do wonders. And I hope the political process spits out legislation that we can actually live with. And I think the loyal opposition should give him time to settle in before criticising him. Remember, the dems slammed Bush, even before he took office, and never let up. I don't want the Republicans to follow the dems' class-less behaviors.

89 yesandno  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:10am

re: #66 reine.de.tout

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

Learned at a young age, it is hard to teach someone to hold the body straight at this stage. She stoops like a lot of tall women who hunch over to appear less tall.

Either that or her bottom lip weighs her down.

90 lawhawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:20am

re: #67 faraway

The crowd packed on the west side of the Capitol grounds serenaded President Bush in mocking fashion when he took to the inaugural stage alongside Vice President Dick Cheney.

"Nah nah nah nah, hey hey, good-bye," a section of the crowd chanted.

And they get to do it from the safety of the nation that President Bush kept free of terrorist attacks since 9/11, no credit to those fools who did everything imaginable to undermine national security, and who will get their chance to dismantle that which has kept us safe the last seven years.

91 Nevergiveup  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:33am

Obama extends hand to Muslim World!


Hamas fires 8 mortar shells
Terrorists testing Israel: Mortar shells launched from central Gaza, land in Palestinian areas

[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]

Muslims answer back.

92 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:43am

re: #79 Maximu§

How about the Muslim world making some promises to the Western World?

1) We promise to hunt down terrorists living among us.

2) We promise to stop attacking anyone who criticizes Islam.

3) We promise to stop treating our Woman like Dogs.

4) We promise to come out of the 7th century and into the 21st.

Be realistic! /

93 Amer-I-Can  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:44:57am

re: #42 Nevergiveup

It could cost us our hand

And will our President be willing to strike out with the other hand? I hope so for his sake and ours.

94 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:27am

Unclinch your rockets

95 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:29am

re: #54 Dianna

I have looked at Michelle Obama's dress.

The picture demonstrates that she needs to learn to stand up straight. It also demonstrates that she could possibly have chosen a more unflattering style, but it would have taken work.

Further, the dress is not appropriate to an afternoon venue.

Find the woman a dresser, and get her some deportment lessons!

Stand up straight, Mrs. Obama!

It cannot have escaped her attention that this day was coming. If she thought she'd needed a dresser, she would have got one weeks ago.

I believe she thinks she's got marvelllous taste - she'll be in for a rude awakening, the female-orientated MFM love nothing better than tear a female in public position apart when it comes to dressing.

She'll learn, once the first unflattering pictures land on her desk, and when she reads the first shrieks of derogatory comments ...

96 paybacktime  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:30am

Do the ayatollahs, mullahs, sheiks, imams consider Obama an apostate?

97 sngnsgt  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:32am

re: #77 faraway

Only fitting, the 0 has no class, just like his party.

98 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:34am

re: #79 Maximu§

How about the Muslim world making some promises to the Western World?

1) We promise to hunt down terrorists living among us.

2) We promise to stop attacking anyone who criticizes Islam.

3) We promise to stop treating our Woman like Dogs.

4) We promise to come out of the 7th century and into the 21st.

But that would require them to admit that Islam isn't perfect. That isn't in the Koran.

99 kateca  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:35am

The Queen was dressed in gold. Her tiara fell down around her neck.

100 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:38am

re: #77 faraway

That's what I thought I don't think he won over anyone that didn't vote for him.

101 mattm  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:40am

re: #81 stanleymberg

I've decided that I like Obama a lot better than I like his supporters. There is a difference, a big one. His speech was pretty dang centrist and reasonable - unfortunately, the tone on Facebook (among my so-called "friends" anyway) was largely Bush-bashing (hey people: he's DONE now, you can stop already!) and "for the first time in my life, I'm not ashamed of America" (yes, exact words).

Unbelievable. I'm guessing a lot of these people will turn on Obama pretty quickly. Spoiled children do that when they don't get exactly what they want.

That is my though. They had so many expectation form the campaign that will not happen or take a long time.

102 opnion  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:55am

I am surpised by & do like the quote that Charles posted.
However I am struck by how low the bar is , that when Obama talks tough to current & potential enemies we are gratified.

103 doppelganglander  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:56am

I would like to have heard more expressed support for Israel, but I'm just unrealistic like that.

104 Gella  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:45:57am

new Obama Hymn

Youtube Video
105 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:02am
106 subsailor68  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:13am

re: #71 yma o hyd

He don't need to - he's got teleprompters ...

Churchill, on the other hand, had no such high-tech help.
(Wouldn't have needed it , anyway!)

You've got that right! I mean, a man who could write, and speak, words like this:

I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside.

Well, it says it all.

107 opnion  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:25am

re: #67 faraway

The crowd packed on the west side of the Capitol grounds serenaded President Bush in mocking fashion when he took to the inaugural stage alongside Vice President Dick Cheney.

"Nah nah nah nah, hey hey, good-bye," a section of the crowd chanted.

Jerks

108 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:35am

re: #66 reine.de.tout

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

I think it's the classic "Tall-Girl Defense" that many learn at a young age.

109 Amer-I-Can  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:35am

re: #64 DaddyG

God Bless former President George W Bush. May he now receive the peace that comes from accomplishing a heroic job with a terrible burden.

May God and his fellow citizens say "thank you for a job well done, faithful servant."

May he enjoy his family and friends and many long days with axe in hand making his ranch heaven on earth.

"Amen"

111 Kenneth  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:46:54am

From President Obama's speech:

This is the journey we continue today....Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.


From Pick Yourself Up,
by Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields

Don't lose your confidence if you slip,
Be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
Start all over again.


I guess that's what happens when you hire a 27 year old speech writer from Starbucks.

112 redc1c4  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:07am

so he made a great speech....... woo freakin hoo.

talk is cheap, and near as i can tell, he's never stood by anything he's said, so why should *this* speech be any different?.

he's just a glib bullshit artist, and i don't believe/trust him as far as i can throw the national debt.

if Juggy starts walking the walk, that's fine, but until then he's just the same Chicago coruptocrat we've always known him to be, with a racist church and pastor, an unrepentant terrorist friend, and all the other baggage no one wants to talk about.

113 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:22am

re: #66 reine.de.tout

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

Ahem.
Not to go into too many details - but there are such things as 'foundation garments' ... which also help when one has back trouble but needs to stand a lot ...

114 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:29am

re: #91 Nevergiveup

Obama extends hand to Muslim World!


Hamas fires 8 mortar shells
Terrorists testing Israel: Mortar shells launched from central Gaza, land in Palestinian areas

[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]

Muslims answer back.

As long as the shells keep landing in Palestinian areas, fine with me.
Of course, if anyone is injured or killed, they'll blame the Jooos even if it is due to their own weapons.

115 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:31am

re: #80 Let's Roll

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right."

Sigh. This is going to be a LONG four years.

That really was offensive. Insulting to Asians and threatening to Caucasians. By "yellow will be mellow" just what in hell was he implying? By "white will embrace what is right" he is revealing his deep prejudicial bigotry towards all white people.

116 DaddyG  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:45am

re: #63 Florida Lady

Got it. :-)

I'm a sucker for lost causes. One of my ancestors was caught in his pajamas on Christmas Eve by General Washington and friends. He was so convinced of the "rightness of the American cause" he served out his time as a continental soldier and was discharged honorably. His descendants have fought for liberty in every war since.

117 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:50am

re: #95 yma o hyd

It cannot have escaped her attention that this day was coming. If she thought she'd needed a dresser, she would have got one weeks ago.

I believe she thinks she's got marvelllous taste - she'll be in for a rude awakening, the female-orientated MFM love nothing better than tear a female in public position apart when it comes to dressing.

She'll learn, once the first unflattering pictures land on her desk, and when she reads the first shrieks of derogatory comments ...

I really hope they don't give her a pass but, I think they will. They'll be met with cries of "RACISM" after their first broad-sides.

118 mattm  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:47:50am

re: #107 opnion

Jerks

That's quite good for moonbats.

119 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:04am

re: #108 MandyManners

I think it's the classic "Tall-Girl Defense" that many learn at a young age.

I'm not as tall as the WAB, but I'm a few inches taller than average and I always, always stood tall and was proud of my height.

120 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:20am

re: #99 kateca

The Queen was dressed in gold. Her tiara fell down around her neck.

ROFLMAO!

121 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:23am

re: #90 lawhawk
Hi lawhawk. Hey don't you GET IT - 9/11 was an inside job, Bush planned it all out and ...........[channeling the Trooffers here].
They were and are low class pond scum.

122 Nevergiveup  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:27am

re: #114 Kosh's Shadow

As long as the shells keep landing in Palestinian areas, fine with me.
Of course, if anyone is injured or killed, they'll blame the Jooos even if it is due to their own weapons.

That's only because Israel destroyed the better rockets, but as soon as they replenish them, and they will...........

123 doppelganglander  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:38am

re: #89 yesandno

Learned at a young age, it is hard to teach someone to hold the body straight at this stage. She stoops like a lot of tall women who hunch over to appear less tall.

Either that or her bottom lip weighs her down.

She could benefit from some yoga or ballet classes. The one thing I got out of ballet as a child is good posture, which turned out to be important since I'm short.

124 kateca  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:41am

Rush called the speech "buzz-kill"

125 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:57am

re: #105 buzzsawmonkey

A lump of clean coal, properly placed, might bring you out of the Obama years with a profit if you can sustain the pressure.

An ass-diamond?

126 SpartanWoman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:48:58am

re: #112 redc1c4

Great speech? It was met with thunderous silence.

127 redc1c4  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:49:12am

re: #66 reine.de.tout

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

it's really hard, carrying the weight of a lifetime of oppression all by yourself....

128 BeckoningChasm  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:49:17am

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit

Hey, he shouldn't talk about the Democrats like that!

129 gmsc  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:49:27am

re: #111 Kenneth

From President Obama's speech:


From Pick Yourself Up,
by Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields

Don't lose your confidence if you slip,
Be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
Start all over again.

I guess that's what happens when you hire a 27 year old speech writer from Starbucks.

Youtube Video
130 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:49:28am
131 Buck  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:49:34am

RE:#0 Charles

To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist

Am I too jaded because I think the left will think he is talking about ISRAEL?

We think he means Arab and Muslim dictators.... BUT... you would not be blamed if you thought it might mean Israel....

132 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:06am

re: #115 lifeofthemind
Who was it that said that prayer?

133 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:17am

re: #119 reine.de.tout

I'm not as tall as the WAB, but I'm a few inches taller than average and I always, always stood tall and was proud of my height.

She's as tall as CBBHO and that might make a difference.

134 Nevergiveup  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:24am

re: #131 Buck

RE:#0 Charles

Am I too jaded because I think the left will think he is talking about ISRAEL?

We think he means Arab and Muslim dictators.... BUT... you would not be blamed if you thought it might mean Israel....

Well all things to all people after all?

135 Buck  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:29am

re: #114 Kosh's Shadow

As long as the shells keep landing in Palestinian areas, fine with me.
Of course, if anyone is injured or killed, they'll blame the Jooos even if it is due to their own weapons.

It add to the ghoulish total of "Palestinians Killed and wounded".

136 SpartanWoman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:41am

The whole thing felt like a high school debate club mess

137 lincolntf  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:41am

re: #4 Boxy_brown

Why wait for an impeachable offense? Gitmo is still open and Iraq is still "occupied", so we might as well go for a war-crimes trial.

Yes, I'm being sarcastic.

138 Emmett Flatus  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:50:59am

Did BO actually add a stroll down the middle of the Reflecting Pool to the parade route?

139 snowcrash  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:01am

Todays poem makes "a rock, a river, a tree" poem for the Clinton inauguration seem brilliant. LOL

140 Maximu§  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:02am

Off to a meeting, cya all later.

141 kcladderman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:06am

re: #79 Maximu§

How about the Muslim world making some promises to the Western World?

1) We promise to hunt down terrorists living among us.

2) We promise to stop attacking anyone who criticizes Islam.

3) We promise to stop treating our Woman like Dogs.

4) We promise to come out of the 7th century and into the 21st.

Here is their answer

142 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:06am

re: #131 Buck See, now there's your first mistake: the Left doesn't THINK. Ever.

143 opnion  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:10am

re: #123 doppelganglander

She could benefit from some yoga or ballet classes. The one thing I got out of ballet as a child is good posture, which turned out to be important since I'm short.


Rahm Emanuel could help. He does ballet, seriously.

144 avanti  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:17am

re: #126 SpartanWoman

Great speech? It was met with thunderous silence.

I think the faithful did not want to miss a word, the are that enthralled, trust me.

145 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:26am

re: #111 Kenneth

From President Obama's speech:


From Pick Yourself Up,
by Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields

Don't lose your confidence if you slip,
Be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
Start all over again.


I guess that's what happens when you hire a 27 year old speech writer from Starbucks.


I like it. I almost started singing, but the TV room at work was full of Obamaists.

146 Who Watches the Watchmen?  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:28am

Ugh...I made the mistake of listening to a few minutes of Pacifica's coverage, just in time to hear Glenn Ford saying "for black Americans, this is the equivalent of the Hajj, this is their Mecca."

147 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:32am

TOM BROKAW: It's unfortunate for Vice President Cheney to have had this accident obviously, because there will be those who don't like him, who will be writing tomorrow that he had a Dr. Strangelove appearance as he appeared today in his wheelchair.

148 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:33am

There is a huge problem looming for the Obama administration. Their brilliant tactic of giving nothing but glittering generalities, never being specific, and allowing the media and the electorate to project onto him their hopes and dreams, works great for a campaign. But presidents get nailed down, have to make decisions. Eventually his views will be exposed, and a large number of "voters" will realize that he doesn't believe what they believe at all, that his change is not their change.

I have no clue where he will come down, really. His voting record says "liberal." His rhetoric and cabinet choices say "moderate." Once he starts making real decisions the dream will falter and the bubble will pop.

The rhetoric of Hopenchange will be an SNL joke in 4 years.

149 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:38am

re: #117 MandyManners

I really hope they don't give her a pass but, I think they will. They'll be met with cries of "RACISM" after their first broad-sides.

Well her sides are rather broad.

150 redc1c4  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:41am

re: #77 faraway

Actually O's speech was quite low class. Slamming Bush policies.

what else would you expect from someone with no class themselves?

151 LC LaWedgie  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:44am

Marigolus Menningitus - classy to the end.

Bye bye Bush
by kos
Tue Jan 20, 2009 at 09:49:56 AM PST

I hope the door hits you on the way out.

The ultimate loser. Now that he has nothing to whine about.

152 Kenneth  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:51:55am

re: #96 paybacktime

Do the ayatollahs, mullahs, sheiks, imams consider Obama an apostate?

Yes. Apostasy is illegal in every Muslim country in the world. In some countries the penalty is death, but in the more progressive states, the punishment is merely imprisonment, torture and fines.

In many part of the non-Muslim world, the local Muslim community enforces punishment for apostasy. A few years ago in Toronto, a young Iranian man was thrown from the 8th floor balcony of his apartment for the "crime" of converting to Christianity. Last year, the Iranian parliament passed a law which invoked the authority to punish any Muslim apostate anywhere in the world.

153 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:01am

re: #88 Golem Akbar


And I think the loyal opposition should give him time to settle in before criticising him.


I think he should get the same level of respect that his supporters have offered the "loyal opposition". They have rode a wave of contempt and scorn into power and elected someone who I believe is truly dangerous.

Sorry, until he shows me he is worthy of it I don't want to play nice.

154 doppelganglander  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:03am

re: #143 opnion

Rahm Emanuel could help. He does ballet, seriously.

So I've heard. To be honest, I've got a sneaking admiration for Rahm. I just wish he were on our side.

155 gmsc  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:03am

re: #145 Golem Akbar

I like it. I almost started singing, but the TV room at work was full of Obamaists 0bammunists.

FTFY!

156 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:15am

re: #139 snowcrash
OMG, I had forgotten that one, but you're right! LOL!

157 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:16am

re: #132 realwest

Who was it that said that prayer?

Rev. Lowry

158 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:23am

re: #106 subsailor68

You've got that right! I mean, a man who could write, and speak, words like this:

I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside.

Well, it says it all.

Yep - and note the well-structured sentence. No brief, one-clause mini-statements for him.
Whats more, people actually were able to follow said sentences.
Today?
If its more than S-P-O, their brains switch off.

159 brookly red  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:25am

IMHO, I think that part of the speech was to Iran & it means "sorry but the wheels are already in motion" IMHO.

160 SpartanWoman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:33am

re: #144 avanti

NO way. They were stunned and disappointed. There were no obviously applause lines and no anger.

161 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:43am

WaPo Notes Obama Balls Gone Flat

162 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:52:57am

re: #123 doppelganglander

She could benefit from some yoga or ballet classes. The one thing I got out of ballet as a child is good posture, which turned out to be important since I'm short.

Same here. But, can you imagine being the instructor who dares to tell her that she's doing it wrong?

163 unrealizedviewpoint  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:01am

re: #80 Let's Roll

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right."

Sigh. This is going to be a LONG four years.

re: #115 lifeofthemind

That really was offensive. Insulting to Asians and threatening to Caucasians. By "yellow will be mellow" just what in hell was he implying? By "white will embrace what is right" he is revealing his deep prejudicial bigotry towards all white people.

A question for the MSM to ask?
/

164 midwestgak  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:20am

Rush is mocking one of the poets. Says she sounds like his GPS system.

Prepare to turn right. Good 400 ft. Turn left. LOL

165 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:23am

re: #149 lifeofthemind
Uh, could y'all see my #132 above?

166 quickjustice  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:31am

"G-d takes care of fools, drunkards, and the United States of America."

Anonymous-- 19th Century

167 Texas Heathen  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:39am

OT
What do you suppose the secret service codenames will be for the one and mrs?

168 SpartanWoman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:44am

re: #161 faraway

So Jackson got him?

169 sffilk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:45am

I missed the whole thing, as I'm at work. I read the part posted above, and am cautiously hopeful. However, with Hamas being Hamas, I don't think anything will come from it, because it's Hamas.

170 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:53:53am
171 subsailor68  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:54:01am

re: #158 yma o hyd

Yep - and note the well-structured sentence. No brief, one-clause mini-statements for him.
Whats more, people actually were able to follow said sentences.
Today?
If its more than S-P-O, their brains switch off.

It is a well-structured sentence, isn't it? And, if you read it aloud, it has a very poetic feel about it. Great stuff.

172 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:54:03am

re: #108 MandyManners

I think it's the classic "Tall-Girl Defense" that many learn at a young age.

Its a rubbish defense - and she's of an age where tall girls were not uncommon any longer.
It does indeed lead to back trouble later in life.
What she needs is a good Pilates instructor!

173 Vicious Babushka  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:54:35am

Barack is now the President of the United States of America, so let's give him a chance, like "peace."

174 DaddyG  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:54:37am

re: #80 Let's Roll

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right."

Sigh. This is going to be a LONG four years.

I heard more than a little ethnic and class warfare today. That was the single most disturbing part of the whole inagural ceremony. Perhaps I'm just defensive being white and male and all but when did
Hope and Change
turn into
Soak and Blame?

175 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:02am

I'm glad I was not in the crowd. I would have punched the nearest "boo-er" the eff out!.

176 lincolntf  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:09am

re: #163 unrealizedviewpoint

If that doddering old fool is any indication then this will be the most race-obsessed Administration in history. And I include the Administrations that served during the abolition movement and the Civil War.

177 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:10am

Look at Me. It's all about me.

disgusting.

178 gearhead  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:16am

Liked his speech, esp. the part addressing Muslims.

The poem afterwards was a bit of an eye-roller, but I'm not much for poetry.

179 babes  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:17am

re: #164 midwestgak

Rush is having a ball with 'the poet' and 'the poem' - he is going over it line by line!

180 Vicious Babushka  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:30am

re: #151 LC LaWedgie

Marigolus Menningitus - classy to the end.

The ultimate loser. Now that he has nothing to whine about.

I expect BDS to persist for the next four years.

181 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:51am

re: #161 faraway
Yea!

182 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:55:52am

To those who say we should give him time, give him a chance, just remember what forces shaped him and what forces he reached out to embrace.

183 Daisy  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:00am

re: #172 yma o hyd

Its a rubbish defense - and she's of an age where tall girls were not uncommon any longer.
It does indeed lead to back trouble later in life.
What she needs is a good Pilates instructor!

And an attitude adjustment ..

184 Buck  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:01am

I would have liked to hear:

The force of human freedom will stop the rise of tyranny, and that the United States must eliminate the conditions that feed radicalism and the ideologies of murder.

Parts of the Middle East have been caught for generations in a cycle of tyranny and despair and radicalism.

Parts of the Middle East have been further suppressed through dictatorship.

To defeat the extremists there needs to be a transition to free nations, which requires the full participation of women, new thinking, the encouragement of democracy, economic progress, political modernization, honest representative government, the rule of law, and patience and resolve.


I mean it certainly sounds like Obama? Right? It sounds like something the left would believe?

5 silver stars to anyone who knows who really said it.

185 SpartanWoman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:07am

re: #179 babes

The chick tried to be Walt Whitman and ended up with second rate Hallmark

186 Giya  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:07am

Kudos to Obama. He did not win my vote he has at least won the tip of my hat. An excellent acceptance speech. I dare say it almost bordered on a sermon. All the talk about tough times and how the American people are source of America's greatness, good stuff. He may have even said something about how government is not the answer to all of life's problems - I'm not holding my breath though.

187 ZenLizard  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:16am

re: #105 buzzsawmonkey

A lump of clean coal, properly placed....

HA! Took me a far to long to figure that out, I hate to admit... (but then I LOL'd.) "In the rough" indeed!

188 Honorary Yooper  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:23am

re: #161 faraway

WaPo Notes Obama Balls Gone Flat

Just like a can of generic cola.

189 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:24am

re: #117 MandyManners

I really hope they don't give her a pass but, I think they will. They'll be met with cries of "RACISM" after their first broad-sides.

Don't think so - look at how they lay into actresses when they choose something awful, Hale Berry included.
Fashionistas can't be racists, ayway, their preferred colour is black!

190 opnion  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:26am

re: #154 doppelganglander

So I've heard. To be honest, I've got a sneaking admiration for Rahm. I just wish he were on our side.

Emanuel is like a Chicago enforcer. If Pelosi opposes Obama, she gets a visit from Rham & she will then understand perfectly.
They say noone in the history of humanity has ever dropped more F bombs than him

191 Amer-I-Can  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:40am

re: #130 buzzsawmonkey

Metamorphosis we can believe in!

LMAO!

192 avanti  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:48am

re: #161 faraway

WaPo Notes Obama Balls Gone Flat

Not the Obama balls, just some of the unofficial wanabe balls.

193 Golem Akbar  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:52am

re: #148 Dainn

There is a huge problem looming for the Obama administration. Their brilliant tactic of giving nothing but glittering generalities, never being specific, and allowing the media and the electorate to project onto him their hopes and dreams, works great for a campaign. But presidents get nailed down, have to make decisions. Eventually his views will be exposed, and a large number of "voters" will realize that he doesn't believe what they believe at all, that his change is not their change.

I have no clue where he will come down, really. His voting record says "liberal." His rhetoric and cabinet choices say "moderate." Once he starts making real decisions the dream will falter and the bubble will pop.

The rhetoric of Hopenchange will be an SNL joke in 4 years.


Worst-case scenario: he'll get eaten alive by the disullisioned far-lefties
who have their dreams and hopes shattered by his inability to deliver on his electioneering promises. Best-case scenario: reality shows him Bush actually had the right ideas all along. Most likely he'll take a middle road (only road ever available to a president) and will muddle along taking potshots by media and his (former) allies.

194 vapig  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:54am

re: #80 Let's Roll

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right."

Sigh. This is going to be a LONG four years.

Anybody know what this guys name is?

195 gearhead  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:54am

re: #130 buzzsawmonkey

Metamorphosis we can believe in!

Would that make it a 'Hope' diamond?.

196 Rides A Pale Horse  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:56:57am

"My fellow CITIZENS"

"Citizens" of WHAT? The fucking world?

'Scuse me, Mr. Hussein..........I'm an AMERICAN citizen. Might want to reconsider your verbiage.

(spit)

197 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:08am

re: #167 Texas Heathen

OT
What do you suppose the secret service codenames will be for the one and mrs?

Unicorn and Sunshine?

198 catttt  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:18am
...we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

Reminds me of this quotation: "We will have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us." ~Golda Meir

199 Killian Bundy  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:20am

re: #167 Texas Heathen

What do you suppose the secret service codenames will be for the one and mrs?

The new First Family has been issued code names by the Secret Service. Barack Obama's is "Renegade," Michelle Obama's is "Renaissance," Malia Obama's is "Radiance," and Sasha Obama's is "Rosebud." Joe and Jill Biden also received code names, though it's tough to top "Renegade" and "Renaissance." Joe Biden's is "Celtic," and Jill Biden's is "Capri."

/Obama Family Secret Service Code Names

200 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:34am

re: #180 Alouette

I expect BDS to persist for the next four years.

Yes, every time the 0ne's policies don't work, it will be because those policies were messed up by Bush's legacy, not because they were stupid to begin with.

201 Opinionated  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:36am
To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.

A glimpse into Obama's lack of understanding of the World.

The tyrants that lead the Islamic counties and/or the terrorist groups that control other areas there, don't give a damn what their people think. And if their subjects- and captives- do speak out concerning their leaders, judging those leaders, they will be quieted or worse.

202 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:45am

re: #188 Honorary Yooper

Just like a can of generic cola.

Obama: the fizz is gone

203 realwest  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:48am

re: #174 DaddyG
When did Hope and Change
turn into
Soak and Blame?
November 5th, 2008.
Y'all think we should remind them that 70% of all Americans are white?!

204 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:55am
205 Ceemack  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:57:59am

Transcript of Obama's speech:

Americans have been hoping for change. And the change taking place today is bringing new hope to Americans. We hope that the changes we make turn out to be the changes that you all hoped they would be.

And we hope to bring change to people around the world. We hope to change the world toward hope.

And I hope I don't screw this all up.

206 MJ  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:58:04am

Jimmy Carter, the antisemitic worm from Georgia, can't let Obama have the spotlight to himself today. Nope. Today Carter releases his newest attack on Jews and Israel. Basically, it calls for recognizing Hamas, recognizing the Palestinian 'right of return" to Israel, and blames Israel for everything.

But what would anyone expect from the piece of crap?

"But it is not until the final chapter that Carter provides a basic framework, returning largely to pre-1967 borders with some sort of sharing of Jerusalem, a measure of rights for Arab refugees to return to the occupied territories and an end to settlement expansion."

[Link: www.google.com...]

207 opnion  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:58:08am

re: #167 Texas Heathen

OT
What do you suppose the secret service codenames will be for the one and mrs?

Thing One & Thing Two?

208 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:58:33am
209 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:58:47am

re: #192 avanti

Not the Obama balls, just some of the unofficial wanabe balls.

So, you can confirm that obama's balls are not flat?
:)

210 gearhead  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:58:56am

re: #194 vapig

Anybody know what this guys name is?

Dr. Joseph Lowry - contemporary of MLK, Jr.

211 Creeping Eruption  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:16am

re: #206 MJ

Jimmy Carter, the antisemitic worm from Georgia, can't let Obama have the spotlight to himself today. Nope. Today Carter releases his newest attack on Jews and Israel. Basically, it calls for recognizing Hamas, recognizing the Palestinian 'right of return" to Israel, and blames Israel for everything.

But what would anyone expect from the piece of crap?

[Link: www.google.com...]

POS!

212 mattm  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:24am

re: #177 faraway

Look at Me. It's all about me.

disgusting.

AKA Campaign Site, minus the "donate now" button.

213 lawhawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:27am

re: #114 Kosh's Shadow

As long as the shells keep landing in Palestinian areas, fine with me.
Of course, if anyone is injured or killed, they'll blame the Jooos even if it is due to their own weapons.

The intention was to kill Israelis. Doesn't matter that they fell short.

214 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:32am

re: #172 yma o hyd

Its a rubbish defense - and she's of an age where tall girls were not uncommon any longer.
It does indeed lead to back trouble later in life.
What she needs is a good Pilates instructor!

She and I are about the same age, and I remember all too well that many tall girls were picked on.

215 dhg4  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:38am

re: #70 Dainn

Yeah. I kind of reminded me of Reagans Inauguration, when the Embassy hostages were released. It makes me wonder what was said in the back channels that caused Israel to be before Barrack was in for his first executive decision.

Back channels? What about this:

The appointment of Mr. Mitchell would be a strong suggestion “that Obama is going to free himself of the exclusive relationship that we’ve had with the Israelis,” said Aaron David Miller, a public policy analyst at the Woodrow Wilson International Center.

“This is the clearest indication to me that they’re trying to inject more balance into the Israeli-U.S. relationship,” he said.

I also realize the Miller unlike his former colleagues Ross, Indyk and Kurtzer doesn't seem to be in line for a post in the Obama administration. I realize that this is Miller's wet dream, so maybe this is wishful thinking. On the other hand Mitchell - though he shouldn't have been - seemed rather evenhanded in his assessment of the Aqsa intifada.

If this is indicative of President Obama's thinking, I imagine Israel's capacity to strike back against terror will be curtailed over the next 4 or 8 years. Remember Defensive Shield took place during the Bush administration. And only after Israel showed that it had been patient beyond reason.

Over the next nine months, Israel held its fire, and the world indeed condemned terrorism. But the attacks only increased. In the heart of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, suicide bombers blew up coffee shops, buses and hotels. Nightlife ground to a halt, tourism was decimated and hotels had to release most of their workers. One of my colleagues in the government, Rehavam Zeevi, was gunned down by terrorists. In the meantime, the U.S. suffered its own terror attacks on Sept. 11 and put intense pressure on us not to retaliate against the Palestinians, for fear of complicating its own war on al-Qaeda.

The situation came to a head in March 2002, when more than 130 Israelis were killed in a single month alone -- most infamously on March 27, Passover Eve, at the Park Hotel in Netanya. The next day, the cabinet convened -- again, in an extraordinary meeting during a religious holiday. The meeting started at 6 p.m. and lasted the night. This time, however, the government decided to launch Operation Defensive Shield -- the same plan the Israel Defense Forces had offered the previous year.

There will be no limit on the reasonable bounds of Israeli patience during the Obama administration. Again, I think that's obvious.

216 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:42am

re: #182 MandyManners

To those who say we should give him time, give him a chance, just remember what forces shaped him and what forces he reached out to embrace.

We should give him a chance. That doesn't me to stop watching critically.

I think we'll be fighting through the cloud of rhetoric on this site for the next 4 years, trying to show the world what is really happening behind the facade of Hopenchange. But we should be fair and give him the chance the liberal left never gave Bush.

We sacrifice nothing in doing so.

217 gop_patriot  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:58am

re: #147 faraway

TOM BROKAW: It's unfortunate for Vice President Cheney to have had this accident obviously, because there will be those who don't like him, who will be writing tomorrow that he had a Dr. Strangelove appearance as he appeared today in his wheelchair.

Did he really say that? Son of a B****!

218 LC LaWedgie  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 10:59:59am

re: #180 Alouette

No doubt - but he doesn't have an edge anymore. Unless he can "reinvent" himself, his ratings will hopefully tank.

219 brookly red  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:12am

re: #174 DaddyG

I heard more than a little ethnic and class warfare today. That was the single most disturbing part of the whole inagural ceremony. Perhaps I'm just defensive being white and male and all but when did
Hope and Change
turn into
Soak and Blame?

the moment he decided to run...

220 redc1c4  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:32am

re: #148 Dainn

The rhetoric of Hopenchange will be an SNL joke in 4 years.

no it won't..... the mob will never admit they were wrong.

221 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:35am

re: #189 yma o hyd

Don't think so - look at how they lay into actresses when they choose something awful, Hale Berry included.
Fashionistas can't be racists, ayway, their preferred colour is black!

They're the entertainment wing of the MFM, and I don't see them going after her.

222 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:38am

re: #167 Texas Heathen

OT
What do you suppose the secret service codenames will be for the one and mrs?

Tele and Prompter.

223 faraway  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:44am

re: #217 gop_patriot

Did he really say that? Son of a B****!

[Link: newsbusters.org...]

224 subsailor68  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:48am

re: #184 Buck

I would have liked to hear:


I mean it certainly sounds like Obama? Right? It sounds like something the left would believe?

5 silver stars to anyone who knows who really said it.

I'm guessing it was George W. Bush?

225 avanti  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:00:53am

re: #163 unrealizedviewpoint

A question for the MSM to ask?
/

I think it was a lame attempt to find words that rhyme with yellow, brown,red, white and black. It was worth a giggle at most, but not racist.

226 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:01:22am

re: #206 MJ

Jimmy Carter, the antisemitic worm from Georgia, can't let Obama have the spotlight to himself today. Nope. Today Carter releases his newest attack on Jews and Israel. Basically, it calls for recognizing Hamas, recognizing the Palestinian 'right of return" to Israel, and blames Israel for everything.

But what would anyone expect from the piece of crap?

[Link: www.google.com...]

I am surprised that Carter had such great timing.
Releasing this on the day NO ONE is paying attention. I hope he feels like the less-than-worm he is.

227 vapig  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:01:36am

re: #210 gearhead

Thanks!

228 newsjunkie_ky  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:01:38am

the zero wants to 'remake America'. These are the words that scares me the most.

229 Kenneth  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:04am

re: #186 Giya

It was not an "acceptance" speech. It was an inaugural address. Different event, and a very different tone required.

230 NelsFree  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:06am

I think Obama (sorry, President Obama) should have used the teleprompter for the Oath.

231 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:19am

re: #216 Dainn

We should give him a chance. That doesn't me to stop watching critically.

I think we'll be fighting through the cloud of rhetoric on this site for the next 4 years, trying to show the world what is really happening behind the facade of Hopenchange. But we should be fair and give him the chance the liberal left never gave Bush.

We sacrifice nothing in doing so.

Bullshit. I know where he came from and I know where he's going.

232 Wishing  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:24am

re: #188 Honorary Yooper

Just like a can of generic cola.

If he has flat balls...well, America is in deep doodoo.

233 Creeping Eruption  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:28am

re: #226 Kosh's Shadow

I am surprised that Carter had such great timing.
Releasing this on the day NO ONE is paying attention. I hope he feels like the less-than-worm he is.

All the more reason to see what vitriolic, anti-Semitic tripe he has penned this time.

234 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:35am
235 Texas Heathen  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:40am

re: #199 Killian Bundy

ahhh.
I liked mandys choices better.
Unicorn and Sunshine but i'd change Sunshine to Rainbow

236 newsjunkie_ky  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:49am

re: #186 Giya

Kudos to Obama. He did not win my vote he has at least won the tip of my hat. An excellent acceptance speech. I dare say it almost bordered on a sermon. All the talk about tough times and how the American people are source of America's greatness, good stuff. He may have even said something about how government is not the answer to all of life's problems - I'm not holding my breath though.

Did you actually listen to it. The mfer wants to 'remake America'. Get a CLUE!

237 tokyobk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:02:55am

re: #225 avanti

I think it was a lame attempt to find words that rhyme with yellow, brown,red, white and black. It was worth a giggle at most, but not racist.

Its from an old civil rights era statement about color, inverted:

If you are white, allright,
Brown, stick around,
Black - get back.

But the days of needing to invert white racism are over. Obama knows this. Lowrey looked like a dinosaur. The torch has been passed.

238 NelsFree  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:03:20am

re: #184 Buck

Reagan?

239 yma o hyd  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:04:09am

re: #214 MandyManners

She and I are about the same age, and I remember all too well that many tall girls were picked on.

To be sure - it happened. Parents should still have told the girls to disregard it, its the envy of the lengthwise-challenged.

There are bullies about at any age - doesn't matter if one's too short/long/thin/fat. Gotta stand up to them, and notegive in, its bad for one's health.
But above all - parents must look out for their children!

240 gop_patriot  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:05:23am

re: #223 faraway

[Link: newsbusters.org...]

Thanks for the link. What a hateful, immature thing to say.

241 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:05:24am

re: #216 Dainn


But we should be fair and give him the chance the liberal left never gave Bush.

We sacrifice nothing in doing so.


I consider offering him the opportunity to consolidate and expand his power a sacrifice. I believe we should be pushing back at the earliest possible opportunity.

242 jcoffman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:05:55am

ok, great he's President now. Can we all move past the Jim Jones mania.. or at least encourage them to drink the cool-aid and get it over with so the rest of us can get back to normal life?

The few minutes I caught of the speech was this part, which actually gave me hope, opened my eyes to the change in the country, paid my mortgage, and gave me a free rectal exam which I didn't even need. wooohoo...

seriously though, this part of the speech did seem pretty good though I don't trust his sincerity, and have yet to read the rest of the speech.

243 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:06:17am

Stuff coming in via twitter: (Unconfirmed)

"DC is a zoo. Huge angry mob crowded against gait at 8th and D. I can't get from 601 to 701 Pennsylvania. Basically trapped where I am"

244 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:06:35am

re: #237 tokyobk

Its from an old civil rights era statement about color, inverted:

If you are white, allright,
Brown, stick around,
Black - get back.

But the days of needing to invert white racism are over. Obama knows this. Lowrey looked like a dinosaur. The torch has been passed.

Yet Obama chose him. Everyone knew Lowry was going to be controversial. That is his thing. There was a bone for every potential demographic, from the religious right to the radical left.

245 Honorary Yooper  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:06:52am

re: #174 DaddyG

I heard more than a little ethnic and class warfare today. That was the single most disturbing part of the whole inagural ceremony. Perhaps I'm just defensive being white and male and all but when did
Hope and Change
turn into
Soak and Blame?

Did you expect anything less from a Chicago Machine Democrat?
Soak and Blame is the name of the game. Hope and Change has always been a cover for it. I can't wait until BHO has to stand before the cameras and do his best Mayor Chucky* impression.

*Mayor Chucky is a name given to Mayor Daley when he goes off on a rant or is excessively pissed off before the cameras, appearing like Chucky in the Child's Play movies.

246 brookly red  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:06:53am

re: #228 newsjunkie_ky

the zero wants to 'remake America'. These are the words that scares me the most.

scary yes, but I have faith in my neighbors...

247 Ceemack  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:07:25am

re: #206 MJ

Jimmy Carter, the antisemitic worm from Georgia, can't let Obama have the spotlight to himself today. Nope. Today Carter releases his newest attack on Jews and Israel. Basically, it calls for recognizing Hamas, recognizing the Palestinian 'right of return" to Israel, and blames Israel for everything.

But what would anyone expect from the piece of crap?


[Link: www.google.com...]


Certainly not any introspection as to his own role in creating the mess that is the current Middle East.

If he hadn't abandoned the Shah, Khomeini would have lived out his days glowering in Paris. There'd be no Hezbollah, there'd be no Hamas. There might not even be an Al Qaeda.

The situation in Gaza isn't Israel's fault...it's Jimmuh's fault.

248 Rides A Pale Horse  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:07:28am

"............We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth.........."
".......Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America........."

Into WHAT? A socialist, nannyist, third world shithole?

Thanks but no thanks.

249 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:08:00am

3 Tweets from a Dr. friend of mine in DC:

I'm in a big building on Pennsylvania Ave. Can see snipers perched on buildings across the street. Throngs of cold, irritable people below.

Saw a small fight break out at a gate/check point because they weren't letting more people through to Pennsylvania ave to see parade

Tried to escape my building through the kitchen of Capitol Grill. Entrance was packed with people pushing and trying to get in.

250 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:08:24am

re: #241 Boxy_brown

I consider offering him the opportunity to consolidate and expand his power a sacrifice. I believe we should be pushing back at the earliest possible opportunity.

Don't get me wrong. I'll be first in line to push back on his policies. I'm just not ready to demonize before his first real decision. My guess is that I'll be doing a lot of that soon enough, but he may surprise me.

I just don't want to contract our own brand of BDS. ODS is not better.

251 samsgran1948  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:08:54am

re: #119 reine.de.tout

I'm not as tall as the WAB, but I'm a few inches taller than average and I always, always stood tall and was proud of my height.

My daughter is just short of 6', and always stands straight and tall -- thanks to six years of dance lessons. The minute we realized she was going to be really tall, we started her in dance class.

252 LC LaWedgie  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:09:37am

re: #243 SteveC

Rush: right mood, wrong city

253 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:09:54am

Another tweet... from a moron, possibly:

"we have snipers on the roof whr we r - that's good, right?"


/Usually, but if they are aiming their rifles... maybe not!

254 Kosh's Shadow  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:10:16am

re: #247 Ceemack

Certainly not any introspection as to his own role in creating the mess that is the current Middle East.

If he hadn't abandoned the Shah, Khomeini would have lived out his days glowering in Paris. There'd be no Hezbollah, there'd be no Hamas. There might not even be an Al Qaeda.

The situation in Gaza isn't Israel's fault...it's Jimmuh's fault.

And Carter wrote the speech Arafat gave at the UN, and otherwise helped Arafat seem respectable.
I put all the Israeli and Palestinian deaths on his head, because the local Palestinian leaders were pragmatic; bringing Arafat back radicalized the whole thing. And I'm sure Carter did it to get rid of Israel.
There are a whole bunch of demons sharpening their pitchforks for him.

255 RoughRider  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:11:12am

re: #175 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'm glad I was not in the crowd. I would have punched the nearest "boo-er" the eff out!.

They were clearly saying "Boo-urns."

256 Texas Heathen  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:11:13am

re: #222 CyanSnowHawk

Tele and Prompter.

Hammer and sickle(sp)

257 twincitiesgirl  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:13:01am

re: #214 MandyManners

She and I are about the same age, and I remember all too well that many tall girls were picked on.

Where did you grow up? I'm tall, just under 5'8", and never had that experience.

258 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:13:13am

Truth, via Twitter:

"...what a clusterfuck getting out."

259 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:14:14am

re: #184 Buck

I would have liked to hear:


I mean it certainly sounds like Obama? Right? It sounds like something the left would believe?

5 silver stars to anyone who knows who really said it.

Was it Shah Pahlevi?

260 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:15:41am
261 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:16:39am

Classy Tweet! :

Exhausted from masses, enjoyed post inauguration Irish pub. Along with someones digital camera.

/Come to DC get a free camera!

262 tats66  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:17:26am

Although I have always known that the United States wasn't a racist country and any creed or color would have the opportunity to excel here, I hate the feeling that we almost HAD to elect Obama to somehow prove that fact.

I am proud that we could elect a minority to the office of the President, but I am left with the frustration that the person in question is so unworthy of the honor. Just like I felt OJ was such an unworthy candidate to represent injustices minorities face in the judicial system.

Fortunately, I love my country MORE than I hate the opposition, so unlike the KoS kidz, liberals, and so called progressive elites, I will hope the opposition, Obama, at least succeeds in managing and defending my country. I will not root for the failure of my country to score political points. I wish the opposition had been as gracious.

263 Dasher  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:18:21am

re: #37 Amer-I-Can

Is this "extend a hand" going to cost us another Trillion?

That is just the downpayment.

264 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:19:00am

Twitter reports Metro's Red line shut down -- somebody stepped in front of the train.

/Hope and Change doesn't extend to the lays of physics, baby!

265 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:19:57am
266 Globular Cluster  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:20:32am

All in all, a good speech -- very centrist. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Obama made many positive references to our history, but then, what will he do to address the Leftist, revisionist histories that permeate our high schools and colleges? Will he call Bill Ayers and Howard Zinn on their crap? Many Black historians think Lincoln was a self-interested Whitey who never really cared about slavery. Is he going to refute them? And what will he actually do when the Saudis extend their hand in "friendship", continuing the relationship as usual?

267 DaddyG  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:20:43am

re: #258 SteveC

Truth, via Twitter:

"...what a clusterfuck getting out."

That may very well be the ultimate commentary on the next two years of Democrat party rule in this country.

268 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:22:04am
269 june_july  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:22:32am

People have the infinite ability to put their spin, fear, and hope into any words anyone may say.

From my vantage, it was a good speech. No speech that long can ever be "great", but it was very good.

I'm rooting for the US. And because I do, I'm rooting for Obama to rise to the occasion.

270 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:23:00am

Wash post tweeter reports "moderate" traffic between Baltimore and DC right now. Sounds like it's a good time to git!

271 Optimizer  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:23:34am

* I found the speech to be self-contradictory, and generally pretty poor. Towards the beginning he extols our "founding documents", but later he gives a veiled endorsement of socialism.

* Of course, there was the obligatory (for him) narcissist "moment" crap, which didn't seem to fly well, IMHO. Has everybody (besides lizards) finally noticed how hollow that crap is?

* The civil rights reference struck me as anachronistic. If that stuff wasn't old news, you wouldn't be standing there, pal. Gimme a break.

* But notice the recurring theme for his administration (as was previously presented in Philadelphia). To paraphrase: "I am one of those great Presidents who pulled the country through a great crisis - and, BTW, that'll take eight years." (The "crisis" being claimed is three-fold: financial, the wars, and global warming.) "Start thinking about which dollar bill you're going to put me on, and where my monument will go." His unbridled narcissism never disappoints.

So the Iraq War (which is all but won) and the war in Afghanistan (which probably doesn't even qualify as a "major" war) represent a "crisis", and the recent financial meltdown ranks with the Revolution, the Civil War, and WWII. [BTW, Al Qaida was out-of-controll when Bush took office, but a mere shadow of its former self when he left, pal - no thanks to guys like you!]

As to global warming, this is where he's "saving the whole world", not just the US. I guess he's betting on everybody continuing in their denial about how the Earth hasn't been warming for about a decade, and is starting to cool - despite ever-increasing CO2 levels.

* Oh, and there were a number of places where I had to ask, "WTF is he even talking about?" Which kind of implies that it's moonbat code so far removed from reality that I haven't even caught wind of it yet.

* On the whole - as Rush put it - "nobody knew when to clap". There were no "big moments" to get excited about.

272 Globular Cluster  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:24:37am

re: #269 june_july

People have the infinite ability to put their spin, fear, and hope into any words anyone may say.

From my vantage, it was a good speech. No speech that long can ever be "great", but it was very good.

I'm rooting for the US. And because I do, I'm rooting for Obama to rise to the occasion.

I'm absolutely willing to give him a chance. I hope he does well, and if he does, I may vote for him next time around. But words are words, deeds are deeds. Maybe the teachers who feed our kids historical fictions will take heed, at least, from the speech.

273 MJBrutus  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:24:58am

re: #228 newsjunkie_ky

the zero wants to 'remake America'. These are the words that scares me the most.

I guess that's what happens when you hire a 27 year old speech writer from Starbucks.

Personally, I find that "remaking America" crap to be offensive. It's one of those gratuitous shots at Bush. You know, the dude who screwed everything up and I'm here to fix it nonsense. It's on par with the "repairing our image overseas," hogwash.

274 SteveC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:27:22am

Twitter: "Hubby is freezing his nuts off while Barack and the whole crowd goes off to lunch."

That's just classic!

275 Globular Cluster  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:28:53am
As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more

All good, until the last phrase. So Bush wasn't leading. He wasn't a friend to each nation that sought peace. He didn't respect the rule of law.

Aaargh.

276 Ojoe  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:35:03am

A good speech.

Now the pressures of the office will shape him.

We may see good things.

There is a vast difference between campaigning and incumbency.

277 UberInfidel67  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:41:25am

re: #66 reine.de.tout Yeah, her "back problem" is called a ghetto booty.

278 Boxy_brown  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:42:06am

re: #269 june_july


I'm rooting for the US. And because I do, I'm rooting for Obama to rise to the occasion.


I am rooting for the USA as well, which is why I hope he doesn't screw up anything that can't be easily undone, but it is also because I am rooting for the USA that I am also hoping that he is perceived to be a screw-up. We shall see.

279 restitutor orbis  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:45:56am
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

While I thought this was a powerful statement, I quickly was sobered by the thought that in some of these countries, the "people" are just as evil, if not more so than the actual leaders.

280 Basho  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:46:30am

Go Obama! Great start, IMO. I wish him well.

281 jpkoch  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:49:08am

I would love to be a fly on the wall in the Oval Office tomorrow -especially when he makes his first official call to Madame Pelosi.

The Prez: Hello, Madam Speaker. Where do we stand with the $750 billion stimulus?

Pelosi: Oh, I thought you said it was $900 billion.

The Prez: No, I proposed 750.

Pelosi: Well, I will let you know about the $1.2 trillion stimulus once Rep Waxman and I get done designing the 2010 Model Cadillac. Maybe we can do lunch next week.

The Prez: What?

Pelosi: You know we could probably get the $1.5 trillion stimulus package through next Friday if you let Rep Gonzales make a friendly visit to Eric Holder's office tonight. There's a little matter concerning Bush, Cheney, and war crimes....

282 PSGInfinity  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:51:13am

During his speech...
I heard former President Bush ruefully ponder misunderestimated eloquence.
I felt the plinking of popcorn bouncing off Michael Savage's TV.
And I saw Jack Kennedy looking down from Heaven, beaming with pride.

283 Cato the Elder  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:54:44am

re: #59 Golem Akbar

Wait until he has to pass legislation. Congress and the media and the world of bloggers will dissect everything. We're about to see what happens when the left thinks they have power, and discovers the real world of politics.
I predict the honeymoon will over very soon.

The president doesn't pass legislation - he signs it. Or not, as the case may be.

284 Nightwatch  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:56:34am

Well....on such a HYSTORIC day as this,,,glad I taped "24" to watch after me "nightwatch"...at least something "useful" to watch.....besides the birdy........

285 Dainn  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 11:57:40am

Looks like it was Ted Kennedy having a pretty long seizure at the luncheon. He was taken out of the room in a wheelchair, still seizing.

286 joan  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:00:26pm

I thought it was a great inaugural speech. It was true to his own view of reality and of America. It was strong in places that I had not dared to hope for strength. This President has potential, I will wait and see, and hope for his continued strength for America's sake. I'm surprised to hear so many media bashing his speech--and I am even more surprised to find myself defending it. Analogy: A stunning woman can look magnificent in a mediocre dress. President Obama has the gift of making an impact with speeches, whether inspired or mundane. You really don't get sound-bites from him.

Highlights that were very good to hear:

"We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waiver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations. "

Wonderful. As to the less wonderful--well, he was true to himself at any rate

287 vagabond trader  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:03:17pm

Just popped Fiddler on the Roof into the DVD player. 56 inch screen, now that's uplifting!

288 Seax  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:07:54pm

Pretty words...
Just like any politician - the speech writers
can turn a fancy phrase.
OK - democracy at work which is good.
Time to walk the walk Mr President.
"May you live in interesting times" said the
ancient Chinese sage.
But why do I do I have a horrible sinking feeling
in the pit of my guts....?

289 joan  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:10:00pm

re: #273 MJBrutus

I guess that's what happens when you hire a 27 year old speech writer from Starbucks.

Personally, I find that "remaking America" crap to be offensive. It's one of those gratuitous shots at Bush. You know, the dude who screwed everything up and I'm here to fix it nonsense. It's on par with the "repairing our image overseas," hogwash.

I'm not worried about President George W. Bush in terms of perception. The things W got wrong were not trivial. But he great thing, the prime directive of any President, he aced. He protected this nation from terrorist assault. He did not fear to call evil by its name and take the battle to the enemy, he did not flinch from necessity, or cave in to bad press, bad polls and vicious calumny. He is a brave and patriotic man, and the Good Lord alone will vindicate or understand him.

290 morning star  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:13:26pm

"To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy."

What about those who blame the ills on too little Islam?

"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

If the corrupt power clingers in Lebanon and Egypt unclench their fist and let democratic movements like Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood take over, we will extend a hand?

291 morning star  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:14:03pm

fist = fists

292 mindy1  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:20:08pm

I am not happy about this election, but if he does a good job, I will give him credit. I just hope he can handle this, it's a big job, and there are a lot of people who hate us.

293 Pastorius  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:23:59pm

It seems this is one time when both sides will seek to distort Obama's words. When I first heard him say the words, "To the Muslim world", I thought, "Uh oh, here we go ..."

But, I was pleasantly surprised with his statement.

If he carries out those words in policy, he will be much better than I thought, and maybe even great.

I pray that he will be a good President.

294 Dasher  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:38:02pm

re: #292 mindy1

I am not happy about this election, but if he does a good job, I will give him credit. I just hope he can handle this, it's a big job, and there are a lot of people who hate us.

And they are right here in America -- Starting with Bill Ayers

295 Dasher  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 12:38:57pm

re: #293 Pastorius

It seems this is one time when both sides will seek to distort Obama's words. When I first heard him say the words, "To the Muslim world", I thought, "Uh oh, here we go ..."

But, I was pleasantly surprised with his statement.

If he carries out those words in policy, he will be much better than I thought, and maybe even great.

I pray that he will be a good President.

Did he have his fingers crossed?

296 Maui Girl  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 1:01:53pm

re: #66 reine.de.tout

I also thought the dress was inappropriate for an afternoon event. And she does indeed need to stand up straight - but I can't help but wonder if she has some back issue that prevents it?

It may have something to do with size of her posterior. She has quite adamantly stated that SHE is her own wardrobe advisor and truly believes that she does a good job at it. Dillusion at its finest.

297 Dustyvet  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 1:16:09pm

re: #287 vagabond trader

Just popped Fiddler on the Roof into the DVD player. 56 inch screen, now that's uplifting!

Wow..."if I where a rich man..." big screen and surround sound...I'd get evicted!

298 Maui Girl  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 1:23:15pm

re: #225 avanti

I think it was a lame attempt to find words that rhyme with yellow, brown,red, white and black. It was worth a giggle at most, but not racist.

Lame? Lame? When "white will embrace what is right". Well pardon f*cking me but to me that asshole said that I've been wrong, all along. Stupid Ass. It was most certainly racist.

299 sffilk  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 1:34:50pm

re: #247 Ceemack

Certainly not any introspection as to his own role in creating the mess that is the current Middle East.

If he hadn't abandoned the Shah, Khomeini would have lived out his days glowering in Paris. There'd be no Hezbollah, there'd be no Hamas. There might not even be an Al Qaeda.

The situation in Gaza isn't Israel's fault...it's Jimmuh's fault.

You need to write a book explaining that. That'd go over really well, methinks.

300 thefallingman  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 1:40:40pm

Some good and some mediocre, but this:

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply.

and this:

As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.

appalled me. So because I'm don't believe that the government is panacea I'm a cynic, with no understanding, and my arguments are invalid? Because I don't view montioring communications coming from foreign bank transactions between terrorist cells as a violation of the Constitution my thoughts are worthless?

301 _RememberTonyC  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 2:44:46pm

Pardon me for seeking the silver lining ... but I do feel good that Prez Obama's number one guy (Rahm Emanual) actually served in the Israeli military. Does that impress anyone else?

302 victor_yugo  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 3:30:01pm

re: #265 Iron Fist

The opposition wants America to fail. That didn't start with George W. Bush. Some of them have been working at undermining the country since the early '70s 1900's. Bush just gave them a convenient target to express their hatred of America and all it stands for.

More accurate.

303 stranded conservative  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 3:41:58pm

My personal take:

I was on the mall next to the Washington Monument watching on the Jumbotron.

Those who were cheered by the crowd:
Al Gore (big cheer)
Jimmy Carter (warm cheer)
Bill Clinton (cheers plus various remarks of respect for his sexual prowess (seriously!))
Hillary Clinton
Howard Dean (surprisingly big cheer)
Michelle
Melia and Sascha
Obama (every second he appeared on screen)

Those who were booed:
Joe Libermann (calls of "traitor" etc.)
Dick Cheney (boos plus laughter that he was in a wheelchair)
Clarence Thomas (not loud boos but a definite undertone of unhappy muttering)
George Bush (every second he appeared on the screen. Shameful!)

My response:
Loud cheers for all those who were being booed. (Seriously, I was the only person cheering Bush and Cheney among thousands of people. Did all the Republicans stay home? Made my Democrat husband nervous but he stayed by me.)

Bright spot: High school student in front of me saying that no president deserved to be booed out of office on inauguration day.

Biggest wince from the crowd: the word "Jesus" in the prayer

304 SiddFinch  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 3:55:01pm

i gotta say, that was as offensive an inauguration speech as i could have imagined. he may as well have said "we are in charge now, you will do as i say. now i shall take a pound of flesh from anyone who voted against me."

305 Joyce  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 4:24:04pm

The Crisis by Thomas Paine during the American Revolution

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Crisis is a collection of articles written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolutionary War. In 1776 Paine wrote Common Sense, an extremely popular and successful pamphlet arguing for Independence from England. The essays collected here constitute Paine's ongoing support for an independent and self-governing America through the many severe crises of the Revolutionary War. General Washington found the first essay so inspiring, he ordered that it be read to the troops at Valley Forge.

December 23, 1776
THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
....
Quitting this class of men, I turn with the warm ardor of a friend to those who have nobly stood, and are yet determined to stand the matter out: I call not upon a few, but upon all: not on this state or that state, but on every state: up and help us; lay your shoulders to the wheel; better have too much force than too little, when so great an object is at stake. Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it. Say not that thousands are gone, turn out your tens of thousands; throw not the burden of the day upon Providence, but "show your faith by your works," that God may bless you. It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all.
....
Great job of quoting Paine as recommended by Washington with special importance for Vietnam Veterans. Stupid!

306 paplagr  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 6:18:12pm

Where is the New Ronald Reagan?

Anyone bother to listen to his inaugural speech?

Makes Ojama's speech look like something Stalin would have given.

Where are all the conservatives?

307 Ayeless in Ghazi  Tue, Jan 20, 2009 9:23:51pm

Great speech! Glad to see the mood around here has lifted. It begins to dawn that Obama might not be as awful as many had expected. Reminds me of the recent Obama South Park episode (minus the bit about stealing the big diamond of course) where the doom-laden republicans and ecstatic democrats eventually both calm down to a more reasonable assessment of the meaning of Obama's victory.


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