01-20-2009, 12:24 PM
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#221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FanIn80
"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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I just read the speech because I only caught the last few minutes at lunch when I went home.
This line jumped out at me. I thought it was said perfectly.
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01-20-2009, 12:36 PM
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#222
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Uncle Chester
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I like this part also:
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For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.
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01-20-2009, 01:01 PM
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#223
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One of the Nine
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Two senators have fallen ill during/after the lunch.
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01-20-2009, 01:02 PM
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#224
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4X4
Two senators have fallen ill during/after the lunch.
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Must have had the orange milk.
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01-20-2009, 01:05 PM
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#225
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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"We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders".
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01-20-2009, 01:05 PM
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#226
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Clinching Party
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It's Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd
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01-20-2009, 01:06 PM
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#227
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Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
"We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders".
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Yup, that was the part that got me too, brought it up during the speech, will obviously make many here happy.
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01-20-2009, 01:09 PM
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#228
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
It's Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd
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When Obama said he was going to weed out old Washington ideologies - I didnt think he would act this fast!  
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01-20-2009, 01:10 PM
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#229
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Norm!
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He should have announced the porn industry bailout.
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01-20-2009, 01:11 PM
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#230
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It is a great day for Hawaiians to finally see a president from their state!
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01-20-2009, 01:16 PM
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#231
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Actually, I think it's just Kennedy now. Some sort of "seizure" (this from non-medical people). He was conscious when they put him in the ambulance.
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01-20-2009, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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What an awesome picture.
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01-20-2009, 01:28 PM
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#233
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n00b!
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From CNN: "The new Presidential limo is essentially a tank on wheels with windows."
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01-20-2009, 01:33 PM
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#234
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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans
From CNN: "The new Presidential limo is essentially a tank on wheels with windows."
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GM should mass market those, would sell great here in Calgary!
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01-20-2009, 01:33 PM
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#235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan
I am speechless.
I am now more than inspired to be a better person and to do more for this world.
Wow. What a great speaker.
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He is a great speaker, however, in my opinion, this speech was neither very good nor very bad. Kinda ho hum, a few good lines, I expected more.
As far as I am concerned, the person with the greatest delivery of any today was the last minister who gave the Benediction.
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01-20-2009, 01:37 PM
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#236
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Originally Posted by Canada 02
CNN saying John Roberts screwed up and gave Obama the wrong words  |
Too many lines and words to repeat were given out at once. On a day of such significance, in front of basically the whole world, the oath should be broken down into very small parts, so bungling does not occur.
I don't blame Obama for appearing nervous during the oath portion of the day.
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01-20-2009, 01:39 PM
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#237
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by North East Goon
GM should mass market those, would sell great here in Calgary!
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Minivan/SUV moms driving armored tanks....
There's a peaceful thought.
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01-20-2009, 01:53 PM
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#238
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans
From CNN: "The new Presidential limo is essentially a tank on wheels with windows."
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It's a pretty cool ride.
http://jalopnik.com/5131380/obamas-n...ially-unveiled
And an article about some other nifty Presidentmobiles.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4300349.html
I saw some little feature on this guy who now owns both Carter and Reagan's limo. He removed the glass to lower the weight on one of them and with regular glass the car was 5400 pounds lighter or some crazy number.
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01-20-2009, 01:55 PM
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#239
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FanIn80
"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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This part stood out for me as well. Well said!
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01-20-2009, 02:04 PM
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#240
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Originally Posted by redforever
He is a great speaker, however, in my opinion, this speech was neither very good nor very bad. Kinda ho hum, a few good lines, I expected more.
As far as I am concerned, the person with the greatest delivery of any today was the last minister who gave the Benediction.
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I agree 100%, that was unique for the day.
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