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Kjesse · 01-20-2017, 01:14 PM

Here's a link to the complete speech:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politi...ess/index.html

Items I find appalling:

"Today's ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another, or from one party to another -- but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American People."

Reason: Suggests Obama and prior presidents' power did not originate from democracy. A smear on Obama that is not warranted. Take the high road at least once in your life Trump. This was that opportunity.

"For too long, a small group in our nation's Capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished -- but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered -- but the jobs left, and the factories closed."

Reason: Too harsh on all prior administrations, including Obama

"The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories; their triumphs have not been your triumphs; and while they celebrated in our nation's capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land."

Reason: Again, an attack on the four Presidents sitting there.

"What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people. January 20th 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again. The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer."

Reason: WTF? Is Trump the first democratically elected president or something? Does he not realize he lost the popular vote while still winning the electoral college?

"The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed across the entire world."

Reason: This is a billionaire who among other things has left a trail of unpaid middle and lower class workers.

"America will start winning again, winning like never before."

Reason: Charlie Sheen said it better.

01-20-2017, 01:14 PM	#170
Kjesse Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Exp:	Here's a link to the complete speech: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politi...ess/index.html Items I find appalling: "Today's ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another, or from one party to another -- but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American People." Reason: Suggests Obama and prior presidents' power did not originate from democracy. A smear on Obama that is not warranted. Take the high road at least once in your life Trump. This was that opportunity. "For too long, a small group in our nation's Capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished -- but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered -- but the jobs left, and the factories closed." Reason: Too harsh on all prior administrations, including Obama "The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories; their triumphs have not been your triumphs; and while they celebrated in our nation's capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land." Reason: Again, an attack on the four Presidents sitting there. "What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people. January 20th 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again. The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer." Reason: WTF? Is Trump the first democratically elected president or something? Does he not realize he lost the popular vote while still winning the electoral college? "The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed across the entire world." Reason: This is a billionaire who among other things has left a trail of unpaid middle and lower class workers. "America will start winning again, winning like never before." Reason: Charlie Sheen said it better.