Barack Obama inauguration thread

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

I don't have any problem with religions and religiosity, but I don't see this the forum for it, secular or not. This isn't a religious ceremony, it's a ceremony to bring in the head of state for everyone in the US, whether religious or not.

Agreed. Weirdly, when I first came down here, I wondered aloud why we didn't get Good Friday off at the U of Iowa. I was informed, indignantly, that it's because "we have separation of church and state!"

Canada effectively has far more separation of church and state. And I like getting a long weekend at Easter, thanks very much!

[Coach]

Yo-Yo's rockin' it

[Incogneto]

THis is boringly interesting.

[Daradon]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

I don't have any problem with religions and religiosity, but I don't see this the forum for it, secular or not. This isn't a religious ceremony, it's a ceremony to bring in the head of state for everyone in the US, whether religious or not.

I do agree, I was just mentioning it didn't bug me THAT much.

I don't follow a faith anywhere near to that, but stuff like that doesn't really bug me, I don't feel like I'm being excluded. Sometimes I think the atheists take it a bit too far. Like hearing a prayer is going to cause them harm, or infringes on their rights.

Don't confuse religion with laws, with rules, I agree. Keep it out of the courts, the congress, the laws, etc. But is there really anything wrong with a prayer here and a statue there?

[Incogneto]

Done deal!

[flylock shox]

Shoulda practiced that oath a wee bit more.

[Daradon]

Heh, Barrack is nervous, wow. Never seen him like that.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by troutman

I'm a bit surprised at the level of grouchiness in this thread. This day is no media invention - something very profound is happening here.

Totally agree. The 'hype' and 'celebration' is due to a number of things happening all at once today when power is handed over to Obama. If you believe the polls, this is the unhappiest Americans have EVER been with their leadership. It's a turning over of a new leaf for the country when they can start over, and to the general population, it's a time for celebration. Thus, the dramatic hype today.

Add to that, the other aspects like Obama being the first black president given their people's history in the US and the level of celebration to me is clearly warranted.

[JohnnyB]

Oh that feels great!!

[The Goon]

I was getting an oil change earlier and I started getting misty-eyed watching coverage in the waiting room. I'm so pathetic.

Now I'm sneaking in streaming coverage, and trying not to get too emotional at the office!

[Incogneto]

The world is standing still right now.....6 billions people listening to this speech!

[flylock shox]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

The world is standing still right now.....6 billions people listening to this speech!

Pardon?

[Daradon]

Hmmm speech a little of a downer so far... lol

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

The world is standing still right now.....6 billions people listening to this speech!

HUh? My world is rolling along just fine, speech or no speech

[flylock shox]

So far, a great example of how practice and technique play a key role in delivering a great speech - more so than natural ability.

He is nervous up there. But only the throat gives it away.

[JohnnyB]

Guy is a hell of a speaker. Must be damn tough to stand in front of that many people, in his position and make a speech like that.

[Daradon]

Ooh, 'raise science back to it's rightful place.'

That's gotta have a few people on this site excited!

Oh thank god Bush is gone...

[FlamesAddiction]

I didn't even realize it was today.

I'd be very proud if I was an American.

[JBR]

Can't get CNN at work. Did he mention anything about the first executive order being to institute a college football playoff?

[TheyCallMeBruce]

44th in chinese is not good.