The 2008 Presidential Inauguration

[Kelly]

a nice paycheck will do that.....


The individual stars signed on knowing that they would not be the center of attention. "These kinds of events require sacrifices from the talent," Mischer said. "Nobody will be coming here and being paid what they're normally paid, or bringing their glam squads or their entourages."
...

[BlackLantern]

Producers lie....you know Beyonce had her hair and makeup people and at least one of her 3 personal assistants...

[Malice]

Check out the schedule of events:
LINK (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSBfplgKCknSYrBU6lZTENGAmfFwD95QAA0O1)

alot of "balls" around tomorrow.

[redfirebird2008]

Check out the schedule of events:
LINK (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSBfplgKCknSYrBU6lZTENGAmfFwD95QAA0O1)

alot of "balls" around tomorrow.

And what's your point? It's no different than past Presidents. Obama is spending approximately the same amount that Bush spent on his second Inaugural ($150-160 million). Bush spent $115 million on security alone. Obama's Inauguration is not "change we can believe in." It is more of the same. It's not shocking though. He's been triangulating out the ass during the Presdiential campaign. But it's also unfair to single him out as if he's doing something worse than other Presidents when he really isn't. Bill Clinton had 13 Inaugural balls. Obama is scheduled to have 10, the same amount as Reagan and both Bushes.

[Kelly]

Producers lie....you know Beyonce had her hair and makeup people and at least one of her 3 personal assistants...


Or he told the truth, and they did not bring their entourage because of security reasons....

[Kelly]

2005 Inauguaration was $115.5 million, this is for the celebration itself, as in Day of.

The $150 million, that is being put out there for 2009 is for the celebration itself. They have not included the front end celebrations of the train, and concert yesterday.

[BlackLantern]

Or he told the truth, and they did not bring their entourage because of security reasons....

ahh Teachers....eternal optimists....

[Kelly]

ahh Teachers....eternal optimists....


No, just not cynical enough to not be able to take people at their word for the most part....I'm actually a realist....:cwink:

[redfirebird2008]

2005 Inauguaration was $115.5 million, this is for the celebration itself, as in Day of.



Kel, incorrect. The 2005 Inauguration cost roughly $157 million, not $115 million. $42 million of it was raised from private donations by Bush. The other $115 million were tax dollars from Maryland, Virginia, and the rest of the country. The estimated private donations for Obama are around $45 million, which leaves, once again, $115 million in tax dollars from Maryland, Virginia, and the rest of the country.

[Marx]

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO AN INAUGURATION? HAVE YOU BEEN TO ANY OF THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THIS INAUGURATION?

Post your experiences and crowd reports!

[Marx]

OBAMA: POLITICIAN, POP ICON, OR BOTH?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/obama-politician-pop-icon-or-both/

In a framed photo for sale at one of the many souvenir shops in Washington, Barack Obama looks more like a movie star than a politician as he exits a vehicle in a black suit, red tie and sunglasses.

The caption of the image, showcased in the front window of the store, reads, "Presidential Cool."

"He's a man of the people," said Vicki Starcher, who traveled from Norfolk, Virginia, to help set up the temporary store during the inauguration.

"I think the difference is with Obama, he has so much of the younger backing, BET … and the hip-hop community," co-worker Jasmine Robinson chimed in.

Ebony magazine listed Obama was as one of the "Top 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time," alongside Tupac Shakur, Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye.

The memorabilia decorating the streets of Washington and the images on magazine covers are a symbol that, to much of America, Obama is more than just the next president. He's also cool.

Cool enough to attraction millions to the Capitol; cool enough to have designers release a special line of inaugural items; and cool enough to have stars such as Beyonce, U2 and Stevie Wonder perform at a free concert to kick of the inaugural events.

[redfirebird2008]

OBAMA: POLITICIAN, POP ICON, OR BOTH?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/obama-politician-pop-icon-or-both/

He's both.

[chamber-music]

They sell Obama t shirts in shanghi

[souvlaki]

OBAMA: POLITICIAN, POP ICON, OR BOTH?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/obama-politician-pop-icon-or-both/

Yeah, I'd say both.

[Kelly]

They sell Obama t shirts in shanghi


They probably make them there also...

They showed a couple of things yesterday being sold in Washington.....one was made in China, the other Thailand.....

Go America....

[BlackLantern]

No, just not cynical enough to not be able to take people at their word for the most part....I'm actually a realist....:cwink:

Really...I wasn't aware people still did that

[Marx]

They probably make them there also...

They showed a couple of things yesterday being sold in Washington.....one was made in China, the other Thailand.....

Go America....

There is a 'Political Americano' store in DC that is supposed to be inauguration merchandise central. I'd really like to go there! I would imagine that it's quite a mad house!

[Kelly]

Kel, incorrect. The 2005 Inauguration cost roughly $157 million, not $115 million. $42 million of it was raised from private donations by Bush. The other $115 million were tax dollars from Maryland, Virginia, and the rest of the country. The estimated private donations for Obama are around $45 million, which leaves, once again, $115 million in tax dollars from Maryland, Virginia, and the rest of the country.


That is including ALL days, we do not have those numbers yet for this year. $115.5 for the day of.


Some have private donorship for this year around $50 - 60 million.....we won't have a true cost for awhile.


Whatever the cost, its too much, and really not needed.....people were having this same discussion in 2005. The cost of these things is just too much.

There are some sources that have this year's party will cost 4x that of 2005......so who knows.....

[souvlaki]

They probably make them there also...

They showed a couple of things yesterday being sold in Washington.....one was made in China, the other Thailand.....

Go America....

Ugh... This really pisses me off.

[Kelly]

Really...I wasn't aware people still did that


Well, my generation is probably the last to do that, but yeah, it still happens occasionally.:o:word:

[Marx]

SECRET SERVICE 'COUNTER-SNIPERS' TO BE OUT IN FORCE
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/secret-service-countersnipers-hunt-for-real-snipers/

Look up at any presidential event and you're likely to see them: men dressed in black, armed to the teeth, looking back.

It's no secret; they're with the Secret Service.

On Tuesday at the inauguration, members of the U.S. Secret Service's elite countersniper unit will be out in force, taking roof-top positions along Pennsylvania Avenue and elsewhere as the presidential motorcade glides past throngs of people for the swearing in of Barack Obama.

The Secret Service doesn't mind you knowing they are up there. In fact, their mere presence at the inauguration has a deterrent effect, they say.

But they are mum about many other details, including how many teams will be deployed, how long they work and about their custom firearms.

Unit commander Lt. Bernard Hall jokingly calls the weapon a JAR — "Just Another Rifle."

Since the unit formed in 1971, the unit has never had to fire a JAR to safeguard a person they are assigned to protect.

"When you look at that parade on the day of the inauguration, every building that we will pass by … has been surveyed, and that is done by the Countersniper Team," said Secret Service director Mark Sullivan. "They will be familiar with every building; they will be familiar with every potential threat."

But the absence of gunfire — a welcome absence in this line of work — doesn't mean they have never identified or mitigated a threat, Sullivan says.

This whole thing just makes me so nervous! Do you guys think that he'll get out of the car and walk a portion of the parade route? Or remain in the car the whole time?

[redfirebird2008]

There are some sources that have this year's party will cost 4x that of 2005......so who knows.....

That's because it's misleading, irresponsible and partisan attacks. The comparison is $160 million to $40 million. The problem with that is they aren't including the tax money spent for Bush's. They're only talking about the private donations. You can't get any more misleading than taking tax expenditures out of one but including them in the other. In order to spend 4 times as much as Bush, Obama would have to spend $620+ million.

[Kelly]

SECRET SERVICE 'COUNTER-SNIPERS' TO BE OUT IN FORCE
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/secret-service-countersnipers-hunt-for-real-snipers/



This whole thing just makes me so nervous! Do you guys think that he'll get out of the car and walk a portion of the parade route? Or remain in the car the whole time?

I doubt it......

But, he's young and sometimes stupid in these instances....(and I don't mean that as an insult, he just goes off the cuff sometimes), so hopefully he will listen to the Secret Service and stay in the car.

[souvlaki]

SECRET SERVICE 'COUNTER-SNIPERS' TO BE OUT IN FORCE
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/secret-service-countersnipers-hunt-for-real-snipers/



This whole thing just makes me so nervous! Do you guys think that he'll get out of the car and walk a portion of the parade route? Or remain in the car the whole time?

I'm praying he doesn't step foot outside that car tomorrow. Every time he appears in front of a large crowd I get nervous.

[Marx]

I doubt it......

But, he's young and sometimes stupid in these instances....(and I don't mean that as an insult, he just goes off the cuff sometimes), so hopefully he will listen to the Secret Service and stay in the car.

I hope that he does stay in the car...but he has this thing for wanting to interact with crowds. Yesterday, he and Michelle were hugging people in the crowds!

[Kelly]

I hope that he does stay in the car...but he has this thing for wanting to interact with crowds. Yesterday, he and Michelle were hugging people in the crowds!

That is true....


alittle bit of history....

No president walked until Jimmy Carter, since Carter all have walked except Reagan (which was strange, since loved going into the crowds), in his 2nd parade he did get out at the end.

So as much as it has become tradition, I just don't think its a good idea.

[redfirebird2008]

I doubt it......

But, he's young and sometimes stupid in these instances....(and I don't mean that as an insult, he just goes off the cuff sometimes), so hopefully he will listen to the Secret Service and stay in the car.

I saw one of the black commentators on CNN a couple days ago say that Obama must get out of the car and walk. That he must not be afraid of the threats.

[Kelly]

I saw one of the black commentators on CNN a couple days ago say that Obama must get out of the car and walk. That he must not be afraid of the threats.


He must not be stupid......

*sighs*: and yeah, he'll probably walk. His wife is a hugger, I'm not sure she could stay still in the car.

[Marx]

I'm praying he doesn't step foot outside that car tomorrow. Every time he appears in front of a large crowd I get nervous.

Me too, Souv.

[redfirebird2008]

Me too, Souv.

Me three.

[souvlaki]

I hope that he does stay in the car...but he has this thing for wanting to interact with crowds. Yesterday, he and Michelle were hugging people in the crowds!

Some idiot on the Politico messageboards yesterday kept saying he couldn't wait until President Biden is sworn in. I've been debating whether or not I should tip off the feds or dismiss it as some loser on a messageboard, but the fact that people are even joking about it makes me nervous as hell. It's admirable that Obama wants to shake hands and speak to large crowds but I really hope he cools off on the large crowds until 2011.

[Marx]

Some idiot on the Politico messageboards yesterday kept saying he couldn't wait until President Biden is sworn in. I've been debating whether or not I should tip off the feds or dismiss it as some loser on a messageboard, but the fact that people are even joking about it makes me nervous as hell. It's admirable that Obama wants to shake hands and speak to large crowds but I really hope he cools off on the large crowds until 2011.

Hatred and ignorance are everywhere man. I was at a car repair place the other day and there was two guys talking about how 'the n***** is going to paint the White House brown'! It's disgusting.

[redfirebird2008]

Some idiot on the Politico messageboards yesterday kept saying he couldn't wait until President Biden is sworn in. I've been debating whether or not I should tip off the feds or dismiss it as some loser on a messageboard, but the fact that people are even joking about it makes me nervous as hell. It's admirable that Obama wants to shake hands and speak to large crowds but I really hope he cools off on the large crowds until 2011.

The jokes are pretty despicable. I remember earlier this summer I was sitting in a board room and my Republican co-workers were talking about the election. One of them was complaining that the RNC sent him a letter with really presumptious language about him donating to their organization. He kind of had the attitude that they need to stop biting the hand that feeds them. Apparently the letter came across pretty arrogant to him. Anyway, another guy randomly chimed in with a joke that "Obama will be alright if he gets a bulletproof vest..." and he laughed at his own joke. The guy who was complaining about the RNC quickly scolded him and told him not to even joke about it because the Secret Service takes it seriously.

[BlackLantern]

Has anyone even bothered to think of the millions lost in productivity with all these people calling out of work and such??

[Addendum]

As long as the employees requested the days off in advance, I don't see a problem

[BlackLantern]

a sick or vacation day is one thing.....thousands upon thousands is another issue all together, especially for small or medium sized companies.....I work for a company that has about 330 employees total

[redfirebird2008]

a sick or vacation day is one thing.....thousands upon thousands is another issue all together, especially for small or medium sized companies.....I work for a company that has about 330 employees total

Perhaps in the future we should change the January 20th rule to "the Saturday closest to January 20th." Seems ridiculous that it's happening in the middle of the week. Or even better, get rid of the celebration altogether and simply have the swearing-in in the Oval Office.

[Malice]

I will be setting my DVR to record it.
But I work from home on Tuesdays, so I will end up going out to the TV, as well watching online while working

[Addendum]

a sick or vacation day is one thing.....thousands upon thousands is another issue all together, especially for small or medium sized companies.....I work for a company that has about 330 employees total

And I'm sure the only way a person gets a vacation at your company is if they quit or are fired

[BlackLantern]

Perhaps in the future we should change the January 20th rule to "the Saturday closest to January 20th." Seems ridiculous that it's happening in the middle of the week. Or even better, get rid of the celebration altogether and simply have the swearing-in in the Oval Office.

that would have been perfect...Obama could have given a speech, talking about how times are tough and having a big stupid party is unnecessary and that he'll be sworn in the Oval Office and get to work....

[BlackLantern]

And I'm sure the only way a person gets a vacation is if they quit or are fired

These days, it seems that way....I don't want to give my company any excuse to cut me loose....I'm not even taking my vacation this year

[Malice]

If it was my Inauguration.
I would have a Bar-B-Q....

And then get to work after Food Coma was setting in ;)

[redfirebird2008]

that would have been perfect...Obama could have given a speech, talking about how times are tough and having a big stupid party is unnecessary and that he'll be sworn in the Oval Office and get to work....

Technically he is getting to work. CNN has an article that says 20 of his senior staff are going in vans to the White House as soon as he is sworn in to start working. But symbolically he's not getting to work because he will be partying even if his staff is working.

[Addendum]

But if you put in your vacation time well in advance, they can't let you go for that. If you slack off and put it in a week before, then they can.

That's why I request my vacation time after I come back from my vacation. I took my vacation last year the last week of July. 2 weeks later, I put in a request for the same week in July '09. That way I know for sure I have that time off and it gives my boss more than enough notice.

[Captain Planet!]

Me three.
Me four, sadly.

[BlackLantern]

But if you put in your vacation time well in advance, they can't let you go for that. If you slack off and put it in a week before, then they can.

That's why I request my vacation time after I come back from my vacation. I took my vacation last year the last week of July. 2 weeks later, I put in a request for the same week in July '09. That way I know for sure I have that time off and it gives my boss more than enough notice.

I'm the same way as well....but if it comes time to cut people loose, they'll always look at who has taken a lot of time off first.....im just paranoid that way....

[Addendum]

Yeah, they'll go after the person who takes a week off annually instead of the person who routinely shows up late, or the other person who always has a reason for why they're "sick".

And if any business actually does that, they really aren't as reputable as they claim

[p4poetic]

I just hope he has a bullet proof vest. While all presidents need security (and their relatives) it saddens me that he needs double the force because of his skin color.

[Addendum]

Huckabee had Chuck Norris.

Maybe Obama needs Mr. T

[redfirebird2008]

I just hope he has a bullet proof vest. While all presidents need security (and their relatives) it saddens me that he needs double the force because of his skin color.

He resisted a bulletproof vest until he was nominated despite the Secret Service's insistence on it. From my understanding, he first wore one at the Democratic Convention and has been using it ever since.

Speaking of this, I think it is idiotic that they enacted a law in 1997 that says no former President will having protection beyond 10 years, starting with George W. Bush. Anyone think Obama will be an exception to the rule? For crying out loud, he can't even go to public events including that concert yesterday without bulletproof glass around him.

[p4poetic]

He resisted a bulletproof vest until he was nominated despite the Secret Service's insistence on it. From my understanding, he first wore one at the Democratic Convention and has been using it ever since.

Speaking of this, I think it is idiotic that they enacted a law in 1997 that says no former President will having protection beyond 10 years, starting with George W. Bush. Anyone think Obama will be an exception to the rule? For crying out loud, he can't even go to public events including that concert yesterday without bulletproof glass around him.

I know :( I remember in an article during the campaign he kept on telling his supporters to stop worrying, that he'll be fine and has the best protection. Still, I'm so nervous.

But on a lighter note, you reminded me of this Eddie Murphy stand up skits in Delirious in 1984 :oldrazz:

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[Addendum]

And then there was Richard Pryor

-_cdbByTeNE

[Matt]

He resisted a bulletproof vest until he was nominated despite the Secret Service's insistence on it. From my understanding, he first wore one at the Democratic Convention and has been using it ever since.

Speaking of this, I think it is idiotic that they enacted a law in 1997 that says no former President will having protection beyond 10 years, starting with George W. Bush. Anyone think Obama will be an exception to the rule? For crying out loud, he can't even go to public events including that concert yesterday without bulletproof glass around him.

I think its a good idea. Who really wants to **** with Bush Sr. or Jimmy Carter now-a-days? But yeah, Clinton will be the last president to have life time protection.

[redfirebird2008]

I think its a good idea. Who really wants to **** with Bush Sr. or Jimmy Carter now-a-days? But yeah, Clinton will be the last president to have life time protection.

That's the interesting thing. I would assume that for most Presidents 10 years is plenty of time. I'm not sure about Obama though.

[Kelly]

He resisted a bulletproof vest until he was nominated despite the Secret Service's insistence on it. From my understanding, he first wore one at the Democratic Convention and has been using it ever since.

Speaking of this, I think it is idiotic that they enacted a law in 1997 that says no former President will having protection beyond 10 years, starting with George W. Bush. Anyone think Obama will be an exception to the rule? For crying out loud, he can't even go to public events including that concert yesterday without bulletproof glass around him.

After his 10 years? No, he won't need them.....and if he continues to give speeches, etc.....he will be able to afford personal protection, live behind a security gate like George #1......

The one that blows my mind is George and Laura's house in Dallas. I grew up in Dallas, I know exactly where they will be living.....it looks like the houses down the street from me. THERES NO SECURITY GATE. It's in a regular neighborhood. It blows my mind...lol

[redfirebird2008]

After his 10 years? No, he won't need them.....and if he continues to give speeches, etc.....he will be able to afford personal protection, live behind a security gate like George #1......

The one that blows my mind is George and Laura's house in Dallas. I grew up in Dallas, I know exactly where they will be living.....it looks like the houses down the street from me. THERES NO SECURITY GATE. It's in a regular neighborhood. It blows my mind...lol

Actually that's one of Bush's final controversies as President. He is using federal tax dollars to build a gate around his neighborhood so that it's blocked off from the public.

[Kelly]

Actually that's one of Bush's final controversies as President. He is using federal tax dollars to build a gate around his neighborhood so that it's blocked off from the public.

Well, if I were in that neighborhood.....and with those houses, they would never be able to afford that type of thing as a neighborhood.....so hell yeah. I'd be happy. The house where his dad lives is a freaking mansion, and those people CAN afford it.

So hey, the people of that neighborhood will have extra security, good for them.:yay:

[redfirebird2008]

Well, if I were in that neighborhood.....and with those houses, they would never be able to afford that type of thing as a neighborhood.....so hell yeah. I'd be happy. The house where his dad lives is a freaking mansion, and those people CAN afford it.

So hey, the people of that neighborhood will have extra security, good for them.:yay:

That "neighborhood" didn't allow blacks until the year 2000. It sounds pretty upscale to me if they are allowed to tell people whether they can move in or not.

[Matt]

That's the interesting thing. I would assume that for most Presidents 10 years is plenty of time. I'm not sure about Obama though.

As Kel said, if he really feels he needs it, I'm sure he can pay for it instead of tax payers. Hell, just one of his six figure speaking engagements will be able to pay for an entire year's of bodyguards.

[redfirebird2008]

As Kel said, if he really feels he needs it, I'm sure he can pay for it instead of tax payers. Hell, just one of his six figure speaking engagements will be able to pay for an entire year's of bodyguards.

This is true. The problem is he tends to be ultra naive about it all.

[Kelly]

That "neighborhood" didn't allow blacks until the year 2000. It sounds pretty upscale to me if they are allowed to tell people whether they can move in or not.


Nah, it's Preston Hollow, I lived right down the road. They are nice homes, yes....but alot of retired people live there. They have homes that run from millions all the way down to $200,000 homes......his home is very modest......In comparison to River Oaks area here in Houston where his dad lives.....this is upper middle class, extreme high end.

It's a ranch style home, not a mansion by any means. Several neighborhoods are a part of this area, and it would just be for their neighborhood....The gate will be built (If the Dallas city council votes for it, which they will) at the road that meets the main road, its not all the way around the neighborhood. Hell, take a few earmarks off of any bill, and that would pay for it. lol

[Marx]

WALL STREET'S INAUGURATION RALLY
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/19/wall-streets-inauguration-rally/

Optimism about Barack Obama's first 100 days as president is running high, but Wall Street's post-inaugural celebration may well be short-lived.

"I think there's going to be something of an Obama honeymoon for a few weeks," said Terry L. Morris, senior equity manager at National Penn Investor Trust. "But I think there's still a lot of pessimism out there about the economy."

Since 1932, stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, have gained an average of 1.6 percent in the first 100 days of a new president's term regardless of the party.

The S&P 500 has gained 0.9 percent on average under a Republican president and 2.2 percent under a Democrat like Obama, according to research by Standard & Poor's chief investment strategist Sam Stovall.


While a gain is a gain, a 2.2 percent rise following a year in which the S&P 500 lost 38 percent - and saw its worst year since the 1930s - does not suggest the rallying cry of a new bull market.

In fact, Wall Street could very well see the same market reaction that briefly followed both the November election and the start to 2009, said
Joe Arnold, wealth manager at Dawson Wealth Management.

"Both times, the optimism had an emotional effect on the stock market for a few days or weeks," said Dawson. "But then the happiness wore off and people returned to the reality that we are still in this crisis and we don't know when it's going to end."

Similar to the first 100 days, stocks tend to perform better for the rest of the year when the Democrats are in power, according to S&P. In the subsequent eight months, stocks on average lose 7.7 percent under
Republicans and gain 4.8 percent under Democrats going back to 1932.

"Election year history favors a Democratic president, but nothing is certain in this world except death, taxes and volatility - of share prices and emotion," wrote Sam Stovall, S&P's chief investment strategist in a recent note.

[p4poetic]

And then there was Richard Pryor

-_cdbByTeNE

Speaking of, why does Michelle Obama's prom date look like a young Pryor?

http://www.nationalenquirer.com/images/ne/209648/60703.jpg

anyway, nice legs.

[StorminNorman]

I look at that picture of Michelle and think "Vanessa Huxtable".

Does that make me racist?

[redfirebird2008]

I look at that picture of Michelle and think "Vanessa Huxtable".

Does that make me racist?

No, it makes you a geezer (or a TV watcher). :hehe:

[Matt]

Speaking of, why does Michelle Obama's prom date look like a young Pryor?

http://www.nationalenquirer.com/images/ne/209648/60703.jpg

anyway, nice legs.

He actually looks like a young Eric Holder to me.

[BlackLantern]

He actually looks like a young Eric Holder to me.

Conspiracy!!!!

[Addendum]

Dude in the tux looks like Superman

[p4poetic]

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[Sebastos]

I watched that on HBO. Totally awesome.

[p4poetic]

I watched that on HBO. Totally awesome.

My mom canceled HBO for me last year :o

[Sebastos]

My mom canceled HBO for me last year :o

LOL. :lmao:

It was cancelled for me too a few months ago but I was able to get it back.

[StrainedEyes]

My mom canceled HBO for me last year :o

HBO allowed the concert to air for free on all providers. So you didn't have to have HBO to see the concert.

[Kelly]

My mom canceled HBO for me last year :o

It didn't matter, HBO was free for that day to all cable users.....


What did we tell you about that latenight watching of HBO...*wink*

[p4poetic]

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how did I miss it omfg...

i was like, sleeping all day yesterday.

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[Matt]

Conspiracy!!!!

:wow: I'm skird!

[Matt]

So apparently the theme of Obama's speech tomorrow, is according to the news, "Responsibility." Am I the only one who sees the irony of this with a 150 million inauguration and ten different balls?

[Marx]

Thank you for posting those pictures p4poetic! :yay:

[Marx]

So apparently the theme of Obama's speech tomorrow, is according to the news, "Responsibility." Am I the only one who sees the irony of this with a 150 million inauguration and ten different balls?

You just never quit, do you?

[redfirebird2008]

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ghaeXCgmC2CH/610x.jpg

I don't know about y'all, but McCain's bowtie is really strange. LOL.

[redfirebird2008]

HBO allowed the concert to air for free on all providers. So you didn't have to have HBO to see the concert.

Unless you're in conservative parts of the country. My cable provider did not have it. I'm in Midland, TX...aka George W. Bush worship land. They're having an event for him here this week.

I was able to watch the concert on HBO's website though.

[Sebastos]

It didn't matter, HBO was free for that day to all cable users.....


What did we tell you about that latenight watching of HBO...*wink*

That's why I lost it the first time. That and the Ondemand features....some convincing got me it back. :o

[Marx]

Did anyone else see any of the Kid's Inaugural that played on Disney? I was flipping through between The Big Bang Theory and 24. It was nice to see Michelle and the kids dancing, jumping around, and having a good time. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[Sebastos]

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ghaeXCgmC2CH/610x.jpg

I don't know about y'all, but McCain's bowtie is really strange. LOL.

A caption could be done with that pic.

[Kelly]

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ghaeXCgmC2CH/610x.jpg

I don't know about y'all, but McCain's bowtie is really strange. LOL.

No, looks like every other stupid bow tie....I hate those things. His has an Irish touch though...which is cool.

[redfirebird2008]

No, looks like every other stupid bow tie....I hate those things. His has an Irish touch though...which is cool.

Irish or Scottish (like a kilt)?

[Matt]

You just never quit, do you?

When I heard responsibility was the theme of his speech, I couldn't resist. Especially after reading about Wilson and FDR's inauguration yesterday. I mean, how do you really use a 150 million dollar party, followed by 10 other parties that cost millions upon millions of dollars in a time of great recession, to lecture people about responsibility?

[danoyse]

Did anyone else see any of the Kid's Inaugural that played on Disney? I was flipping through between The Big Bang Theory and 24. It was nice to see Michelle and the kids dancing, jumping around, and having a good time. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

I was watching a story about it on Charlie Gibson's show when they took a few of the military kids backstage to meet Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. It was really sweet - the kids were stunned.

[Matt]

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ghaeXCgmC2CH/610x.jpg

I don't know about y'all, but McCain's bowtie is really strange. LOL.

He's just really trying to drive that senile old man point home, isn't he?

[redfirebird2008]

When I heard responsibility was the theme of his speech, I couldn't resist. Especially after reading about Wilson and FDR's inauguration yesterday. I mean, how do you really use a 150 million dollar party, followed by 10 other parties that cost millions upon millions of dollars in a time of great recession, to lecture people about responsibility?

In the same way that Reagan did the exact same thing? [and mind you, he's remembered as a great President] :hehe:

[Marx]

When I heard responsibility was the theme of his speech, I couldn't resist. Especially after reading about Wilson and FDR's inauguration yesterday. I mean, how do you really use a 150 million dollar party, followed by 10 other parties that cost millions upon millions of dollars in a time of great recession, to lecture people about responsibility?

I concede your point man. I'm just saying that you might want to let go of some of that cynicism and just enjoy the fact that we will have a new president after EIGHT LONG YEARS!

I was watching a story about it on Charlie Gibson's show when they took a few of the military kids backstage to meet Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. It was really sweet - the kids were stunned.

It's just really nice to see how human they are. They aren't a bunch of stuck up snobs. It's refreshing.

[Matt]

In the same way that Reagan did the exact same thing? [and mind you, he's remembered as a great President] :hehe:

Reagan is horribly overrated (second most overrated president of all time, in fact). But again, Reagan's mistakes do not justify Obama's. Nor do Bush's, or Clinton's, or anyone elses'.

[redfirebird2008]

Reagan is horribly overrated (second most overrated president of all time, in fact). But again, Reagan's mistakes do not justify Obama's. Nor do Bush's, or Clinton's, or anyone elses'.

Who is the most overrated to you, JFK?

[Matt]

I concede your point man. I'm just saying that you might want to let go of some of that cynicism and just enjoy the fact that we will have a new president after EIGHT LONG YEARS!


Different side of the same coin, IMO.

[redfirebird2008]

I concede your point man. I'm just saying that you might want to let go of some of that cynicism and just enjoy the fact that we will have a new president after EIGHT LONG YEARS!

I think he views it as more of the same.

[Marx]

Different side of the same coin, IMO.

I'll wait until he takes office to make that judgement.

[BlackLantern]

I'm still with Matt on this....this whole thing is entirely overblown and unnecessary....

[Matt]

Who is the most overrated to you, JFK?

Yes sir.

[Marx]

I'm still with Matt on this....this whole thing is entirely overblown and unnecessary....

And both of you are completely entitled to your own opinion. I'm just saying that you guys might want to lighten up a little and just enjoy the fact that there will finally be a new president.

[Matt]

I'll wait until he takes office to make that judgement.

His cabinet choices are pretty indicative of what we will be looking at, to me.

[redfirebird2008]

And both of you are completely entitled to your own opinion. I'm just saying that you guys might want to lighten up a little and just enjoy the fact that there will finally be a new president.

What is there to enjoy for them if they think it's not actually a new president but rather more of the same?

[BlackLantern]

If he decided to staff the Cabinet entirely with newcomers....that would be change...but having a number of former Clinton staffers on the team just means same beat with a different colored drum....

[danoyse]

I still say the amount of money being poured into the DC-area businesses this week with the tons of people there - I've heard people are staying in hotels in PA who are attending the inauguration - is a good thing. No one asked all these people to show up, they all wanted to be there for this.

I just got an email from Michaels craft store with an offer for $99 custom framing if you bring in your inauguration front page newspaper this week. Everyone is getting in on the act. :cwink:

[Marx]

His cabinet choices are pretty indicative of what we will be looking at, to me.

I only have a problem with a couple of those cabinet choices. (You know which ones.) That being said, I will wait to see how they do in office before I make any kind of judgement. Just because we may not like a particular choice, doesn't mean that they cannot excel in the post they were chosen for.

[Marx]

If he decided to staff the Cabinet entirely with newcomers....that would be change...but having a number of former Clinton staffers on the team just means same beat with a different colored drum....

This country was very profitable under the Clinton Administration. (Unless you've forgotten.)

[redfirebird2008]

If he decided to staff the Cabinet entirely with newcomers....that would be change...but having a number of former Clinton staffers on the team just means same beat with a different colored drum....

And if he'd brought a bunch of inexperienced people in during a time of crisis, he'd get criticized out the ass for that too. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. :hehe:

[BlackLantern]

I haven't....the word Change to me means new, completely new.....this isn't change....it's just sewing up the hole in your pants when you've split them

[Marx]

And if he'd brought a bunch of inexperienced people in during a time of crisis, he'd get criticized out the ass for that too. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. :hehe:

I could provide you a list of Politicos who would be condemning Obama had he chosen an all 'inexperienced' staff.

[Kelly]

I haven't....the word Change to me means new, completely new.....this isn't change....it's just sewing up the hole in your pants when you've split them


I think true change comes from a change in mindset....not necessarily about change in faces.... IMO, if the people were efficient, effective, and proven.....why would you change that, for the sake of change?

If he can change the mindset of Washington, from a city of power seekers, into a city of hope and heart of service....THAT, does much more IMO than change of the people in the seats.

[BlackLantern]

Washington will always, always be about power....

[redfirebird2008]

I think true change comes from a change in mindset....not necessarily about change in faces.... IMO, if the people were efficient, effective, and proven.....why would you change that, for the sake of change?

If he can change the mindset of Washington, from a city of power seekers, into a city of hope and heart of service....THAT, does much more IMO than change of the people in the seats.

And a city of civility. Bitter partisanship is one of the things the public is sick of. We are all Americans. What the hell is wrong with having civil disagreements rather than this insane need by the extremes of both sides to demonize other Americans?

And I really do think that if he's transparent in how he governs, that will be a pretty big change. The last two administrations seemed to be kind of secretive.

[Kelly]

And a city of civility. Bitter partisanship is one of the things the public is sick of. We are all Americans. What the hell is wrong with having civil disagreements rather than this insane need by the extremes of both sides to demonize other Americans?

And I really do think that if he's transparent in how he governs, that will be a pretty big change. The last two administrations seemed to be kind of secretive.


True...

But everyone knows the biggest change I wish would come about....and if he can do it behind the scenes....I will vote him again in 2012, without a doubt.

[Marx]

True...

But everyone knows the biggest change I wish would come about....and if he can do it behind the scenes....I will vote him again in 2012, without a doubt.

I shudder to think of the path that the GOP will have taken. I honestly hope that I'm proven wrong but I see a candidate pool of right-wing extremists.

[redfirebird2008]

Olbermann made an ass of himself tonight. I hope Obama isn't listening to people like him. So far he's indicated that he's not. I hope he sticks to that word.

[danoyse]

I think true change comes from a change in mindset....not necessarily about change in faces.... IMO, if the people were efficient, effective, and proven.....why would you change that, for the sake of change?

If he can change the mindset of Washington, from a city of power seekers, into a city of hope and heart of service....THAT, does much more IMO than change of the people in the seats.

I agree. There's a college professor on another board I read who was commenting that he's never seen his students so excited about a new president who now want to get involved in things that they weren't six months ago. He said it was a sense of community that he hasn't seen since JFK took office when he was a kid, and that he's praying that it doesn't end the same way it did for him.

Honestly, I think he's just going to be a fairly average president. But if him being there inspires people to get involved in their communities, or inspires someone to reach heights they didn't think they could reach until they saw him do it and realized that they could too, then I see nothing wrong with all of this.

[Marx]

Olbermann made an ass of himself tonight. I hope Obama isn't listening to people like him. So far he's indicated that he's not. I hope he sticks to that word.

It's Keith Olbermann!?!?! He has a tendency to do that. (More often than not.)

[danoyse]

Olbermann made an ass of himself tonight.

He does that on most nights.

[Kelly]

I shudder to think of the path that the GOP will have taken. I honestly hope that I'm proven wrong but I see a candidate pool of right-wing extremists.

I don't know....but I don't think they will put a throw away candidate like Dole was......IMO, whoever they choose will be simply getting ready for 2016. Mainly because in 2016, the Democrats will probably have someone new. It won't be Biden, and I don't think Hillary will run again, unless the Republican candidate is very weak in 2012. So who knows....

[Matt]

Olbermann made an ass of himself tonight. I hope Obama isn't listening to people like him. So far he's indicated that he's not. I hope he sticks to that word.

What did he say tonight?

Anyhow, on the plus of this ridiculously elaborate and oversaturated inauguration, there are some really good documentaries on the history channel because of it :up:

[Kelly]

Olbermann made an ass of himself tonight. I hope Obama isn't listening to people like him. So far he's indicated that he's not. I hope he sticks to that word.


What's new......

[redfirebird2008]

What did he say tonight?

Anyhow, on the plus of this ridiculously elaborate and oversaturated inauguration, there are some really good documentaries on the history channel because of it :up:

He was pleading with Obama to investigate/convict Bush administration officials for torture. Typical partisan BS.

[redfirebird2008]

I don't know....but I don't think they will put a throw away candidate like Dole was......IMO, whoever they choose will be simply getting ready for 2016. Mainly because in 2016, the Democrats will probably have someone new. It won't be Biden, and I don't think Hillary will run again, unless the Republican candidate is very weak in 2012. So who knows....

Ahem...Bobby Jindal.

[Matt]

Ahem...Bobby Jindal.

I actually think we'll see a military man like General Petreaus as the Republican candidate.

[redfirebird2008]

I actually think we'll see a military man like General Petreaus as the Republican candidate.

I thought he didn't want to get involved in politics? Jindal will be running at some point in the future for sure. Not sure when though. 2016 is probably more likely than 2012.

[Marx]

Ahem...Bobby Jindal.

Bobby Jindal scares me. Alot.

[redfirebird2008]

Bobby Jindal scares me. Alot.

The only thing scary about him that I've seen is that he believes he participated in an exorcism.

[StorminNorman]

He scares me too. I don't think his closet will allow him to run nationally and win, though.

[StorminNorman]

He scares me too. I don't think his closet will allow him to run nationally and win, though.

[redfirebird2008]

He scares me too. I don't think his closet will allow him to run nationally and win, though.

Is there more in his closet than the exorcism thing? That's really all I've heard about him. Otherwise he seems like a well spoken Republican.

[Holiday]

What did he say tonight?

Anyhow, on the plus of this ridiculously elaborate and oversaturated inauguration, there are some really good documentaries on the history channel because of it :up:

I'm gonna tape the "1825-1849" one later. :up:

[Marx]

BREAKING NEWS!

CHENEY WILL APPEAR IN WHEELCHAIR FOR INAUGURATION
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/19/cheney-in-wheelchair-for-_n_159255.html

Vice President Dick Cheney pulled a muscle in his back while moving boxes and will be in a wheelchair for Tuesday's inauguration ceremony.

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said Cheney was helping to move into his new home outside Washington in McLean, Va., when he injured his back.

His doctor recommended that he needed a wheelchair for the next couple of days.

Perino said that Cheney is OK otherwise.

"The vice president is looking forward to being there for tomorrow's historic inaugural activities."

[tzarinna]

The volunteer thing fell through, now I'm trying to decide if I want to brave the weather and the tourists. I've really had my fill of tourists for the past two days.

I did RSVP for a small gathering to celebrate tomorrow, I can walk there. I still feel like bailing on that.

[Marx]

The volunteer thing fell through, now I'm trying to decide if I want to brave the weather and the tourists. I've really had my fill of tourists for the past two days.

I did RSVP for a small gathering to celebrate tomorrow, I can walk there. I still feel like bailing on that.

You'll be kicking yourself if you have the opportunity to go...and don't.

[BlackLantern]

The V word (volunteer) scares me

[StorminNorman]

BREAKING NEWS!

CHENEY WILL APPEAR IN WHEELCHAIR FOR INAUGURATION
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/19/cheney-in-wheelchair-for-_n_159255.html

LOL, this is kinda amusing really.

[redfirebird2008]

LOL, this is kinda amusing really.

Yes, yes it is. :hehe:

[Nirvana]

The Inauguration is at noon tomorrow, yes?

[Marx]

The Inauguration is at noon tomorrow, yes?

I believe that Obama is scheduled to take the oath of office at 1130am.

[redfirebird2008]

I believe that Obama is scheduled to take the oath of office at 1130am.

He takes the oath just before 12 PM EDT. His speech is scheduled from 12 to 12:20.

[Marx]

He takes the oath just before 12 PM EDT. His speech is scheduled from 12 to 12:20.

I've heard a few different times.

[tzarinna]

You'll be kicking yourself if you have the opportunity to go...and don't.

After being on the train today and yesterday, I'm not seeing it. I thought about riding my bike. I've dealt with close to 2K tourists today and yesterday just at work, I'm very tired and close to punching someone in the head.

The V word (volunteer) scares me

The last job interview I went to was very impressed with all my volunteer work, plus I'm big on community, somebody has to be. This was going to be a paid volunteer gig, a first for me.

[Paradoxium]

Marx is right, Matt needs to lighten up.

This is going to be the peak of Obama's administration; that is, doing something of any substance and meaning (albeit blowing 150 million during some of the worst economic times, on top of which looks like a deflationary period which is even more ill advised). So enjoy it while it lasts.

After this, ****, it's going to be a fun little roller coaster ride of economic hell :woot:

[gap5ewl]

Well tomorrow's the big day! I'm going to be waking up early to see it on TV since I live in Cali. But wow what an incredible even that will be happening tomorrow. And I can finally let out a sigh of relief knowing that The Bush Administration will be leaving in the coming hours. The joy's going to be short though since there is so much that need's to be done now. Let's hope the Obama administration is up to the task and aren't just full of hot hair.

[Marx]

TODAY is the day!

[Marx]

ARE YOU ATTENDING AN INAUGURATION WATCH PARTY? Tell us all about it!

[kane9321]

And here we go!

[Sebastos]

Watching now. :up:

[CFE]

So basically I'm leaving the apartment with President Bush in office...and then getting to school with President Obama in office.

That's so many kinds of bad ass...I just cannot believe that the reign of Bush has finally come to an end.

YODA: "And not short enough it was..."

[Marx]

Michelle Obama brought Laura Bush a present as she and Barack arrived at the White House. Nice touch! I don't believe that's ever been done before.

[Sebastos]

^ I was saying the same when I saw that.

[redfirebird2008]

I can't get any of the webstreams I've tried to work. They're clogged and keep freezing up, etc. They need to have these events on a damn Saturday so that people can actually tune into it without skipping work. This sucks.

P.S: I work for a bunch of Republicans who hate the guy so I do not talk politics with them. Taking off work today would be a dead giveaway and could potentially cost me my job.

[Marx]

AS THOUSANDS CROWD DC'S METRO SYSTEM, WOMAN HIT BY TRAIN
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/20/as-thousands-crowd-dcs-metro-system-woman-hit-by-a-train/

A woman was hit by a train at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop at 9: 25 am by a red line train headed towards Glenmont. “Reports are that the person is still alive but we don’t have any indication as to how badly hurt they are,” said Metro spokesman Doug Karas.

He did not know how she ended up on the tracks, and he had no reports yet as to what happened to cause the accident.

Right now, red line trains are stopping at Judiciary Square and Farragut North, and turning around. Red line trains are not stopping at Gallery Place and Metro Center, the two downtown stations that serve as the hubs of Washington's Metro system.

[Marx]

I can't get any of the webstreams I've tried to work. They're clogged and keep freezing up, etc. They need to have these events on a damn Saturday so that people can actually tune into it without skipping work. This sucks.

P.S: I work for a bunch of Republicans who hate the guy so I do not talk politics with them. Taking off work today would be a dead giveaway and could potentially cost me my job.

:csad:

I hope you get the links to work Firebird...

[danoyse]

My office has a giant screen set up in our conference room they've ordered a ton of food. It's incredible!

Also my boss's husband is there, since he works for one of the networks, and he just sent pictures from his phone. He is right near the podium! :wow:

[redfirebird2008]

I would be fine with an audio stream. I just want to listen to it. And yet it seems that the only thing I can find are video streams and none of them work correctly due to the logjam of people trying to watch it.

[Ace of Knaves]

Good luck Obama :up:

Let's hope no one tries to assassinate him at the Inauguration. It's obviously a target.

[Marx]

I would be fine with an audio stream. I just want to listen to it. And yet it seems that the only thing I can find are video streams and none of them work correctly due to the logjam of people trying to watch it.

Have you tried CNN, MSNBC, or FOX News?

[Christmas]

GODSPEED Barack Obama

[Sebastos]

Good luck Obama :up:

Let's hope no one tries to assassinate him at the Inauguration. It's obviously a target.

I think it'll be fine.

[Marx]

GODSPEED Barack Obama

Welcome to Politico Christmas! I don't believe I've seen you here before. :yay:

[Ion Kenshin]

Hello all. How is everyone enjoying the Inauguration thus far?

[redfirebird2008]

Have you tried CNN, MSNBC, or FOX News?

I've tried MSNBC and Fox with no luck. I've tried effing NPR just for the radio link and it won't work either. And now I'm connected to CNN which keeps freezing up. This damn thing should have been moved to a Saturday or Sunday.

[Marx]

Hello all. How is everyone enjoying the Inauguration thus far?

Hi Kenshin! :yay:

[Ion Kenshin]

Hello Marx

[Sebastos]

Hello all. How is everyone enjoying the Inauguration thus far?

Loving every minute of it.

[danoyse]

My god, Cheney looked just like Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life when they rolled him out of the White House.

[chamber-music]

Good luck Obama :up:

Let's hope no one tries to assassinate him at the Inauguration. It's obviously a target.

what they don't realise is that he isn't stuck in there with them, they're stuck in there with him. Obamas gonna make it rain on the haters!

Who's house is it? Obamas house thats who! :woot:

[Sebastos]

They're rolling out. :up:

[Sebastos]

what they don't realise is that he isn't stuck in there with them, they're stuck in there with him. Obamas gonna make it rain on the haters!

Who's house is it? Obamas house thats who! :woot:

Cosigned. :bow:

[redfirebird2008]

FINALLY, I found an audio stream on the Senate's website that actually works. NPR is freakin' pathetic. I don't care how much traffic there is, it shouldn't take much server space to keep a low bitrate (say 32 kbps) stream running.

[Marx]

FINALLY, I found an audio stream on the Senate's website that actually works. NPR is freakin' pathetic. I don't care how much traffic there is, it shouldn't take much server space to keep a low bitrate (say 32 kbps) stream running.

That's great Firebird! :applaud

[Ace of Knaves]

what they don't realise is that he isn't stuck in there with them, they're stuck in there with him. Obamas gonna make it rain on the haters!

Who's house is it? Obamas house thats who! :woot:

Deadpool reference? :hehe:

[chamber-music]

Deadpool reference? :hehe:
Watchmen reference:up:

He should enjoy his knees up because after this the real hard work begins.
Security is tighter than a ducks butt.

[[A]]

warning: outsider post --> I'll be watching this (I'm watching it right now, as a matter of fact). Just came here to say that this thing makes me.. hmm not happy but I'm glad to see something like this happening*. You can almost relate to the hope people must be feeling right now. I hope Obama makes a hell of a job :up: :up:





*I'm known because of my naiveness :o :O

[terry78]

what they don't realise is that he isn't stuck in there with them, they're stuck in there with him. Obamas gonna make it rain on the haters!

Who's house is it? Obamas house thats who! :woot:

I'm in this ***** for terror got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, (I make it rain)
i make it rain on them haters i make it rain (I make It rain)
i make it rain on them haters i make it rain (I make it rain)
i make it rain on them haters i make it rain (I make it rain)
i make it rain on them haters

[redfirebird2008]

So apparently Hillary isn't going to be confirmed by the Senate today because of the jerkoff Senator from my state, John Cornyn. He is forcing it to go to roll call despite the fact that she received a 15-1 vote during her confirmation hearing. Talk about partisan politics. If this guy ever wants to run for President (I've heard he does), he better be prepared to have this bite him in the ass.

[Marx]

warning: outsider post --> I'll be watching this (I'm watching it right now, as a matter of fact). Just came here to say that this thing makes me.. hmm not happy but I'm glad to see something like this happening*. You can almost relate to the hope people must be feeling right now. I hope Obama makes a hell of a job :up: :up:





*I'm known because of my naiveness :o :O

Welcome to Politico Aekhyron! :yay:

[Malice]

So apparently Hillary isn't going to be confirmed by the Senate today because of the jerkoff Senator from my state, John Cornyn. He is forcing it to go to roll call despite the fact that she received a 15-1 vote during her confirmation hearing. Talk about partisan politics. If this guy ever wants to run for President (I've heard he does), he better be prepared to have this bite him in the ass.

I didnt think congress was even open for business today...

[Sebastos]

Bush was an odd number, Obama is an even number. :up:

[Ion Kenshin]

my pc is acting stupid and i cant get the live viewing to come up again :csad:

[Malice]

So apparently Hillary isn't going to be confirmed by the Senate today because of the jerkoff Senator from my state, John Cornyn. He is forcing it to go to roll call despite the fact that she received a 15-1 vote during her confirmation hearing. Talk about partisan politics. If this guy ever wants to run for President (I've heard he does), he better be prepared to have this bite him in the ass.

I will be honest hear...not sure what that means

[Marx]

I didnt think congress was even open for business today...

Congress will officially go into session after the Presidential luncheon this afternoon.

[terry78]

In a few minutes, it is on like mother****ing Donkey Kong...believe dat.

[Sebastos]

The crowd is amazing.

[Malice]

Where are you guys watching it?
I dont have a TV in my home office, so I am watching it on HULU...which looks to be the Fox News stream...

[Marx]

It's nice to see that Ted Kennedy was able to make the ceremony! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

This is actually kinda exciting. (mainly because the chances of an act of terrorism or an assassination attempt is much higher).

[Marx]

Where are you guys watching it?
I dont have a TV in my home office, so I am watching it on HULU...which looks to be the Fox News stream...

I'm off today, so I'm watching ABC News on tv at home.

[Sebastos]

Where are you guys watching it?
I dont have a TV in my home office, so I am watching it on HULU...which looks to be the Fox News stream...

CNN for me.

[Ion Kenshin]

If anyone would try something today they must literally have a death wish. the must truly want this to be their last day of life

[Malice]

If anyone would try something today they must literally have a death wish. the must truly want this to be their last day of life

Remember, if someone wants to give their life in the attempt....it wouldnt be that hard....the hard part is escaping..

I cant remember which president said that..

[Marx]

Al Gore!!! :applaud

[SuBe]

Bush and Obama just arrived to the Capitol Building.

[chamber-music]

Its being watched in over 240 countries and territories. It may be one of the most watched events in tv history.

I imagine somewhere out there Memphis Slim is angerly crying and shaking his fist at a TV.

[Marx]

George H.W. Bush is not moving around very well...

[Sebastos]

Its being watched in over 240 countries and territories. It may be one of the most watched events in tv history.

I imagine somewhere out there Memphis Slim is angerly crying and shaking his fist at a TV.

The poor fool. :hehe:

[Ion Kenshin]

Clintons just arrived

[Marx]

Clintons just arrived

:applaud

[Malice]

George H.W. Bush is not moving around very well...

He is in his 80's I believe...

I am amazed at Carter, he looks damn good for his age

[Ion Kenshin]

what time exactly does the swearing in start?

[Paradoxium]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. But as I predicted a few weeks ago the market is starting to plunge - aka the fool's rally. If anyone saw this coming, great $$$$ :grin:

Now all he has to do, sign that stimulus and we are set.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Clintons just arrived

Wonder if he brought his cigars.

[SuperJediHero]

This Inauguration is Really the Super Bowl of Politics!!!

INCREDIBLE EXCITEMENT!!!

[Sebastos]

10-20 minutes probably. Could be more.

[Ion Kenshin]

There is a lot of purple being worn. is there any significance to that?

[Malice]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. But as I predicted a few weeks ago the market is starting to plunge - aka the fool's rally. If anyone saw this coming, great $$$$ :grin:

Now all he has to do, sign that stimulus and we are set.

Typicaly, when a new pres takes office the markets plunge

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. But as I predicted a few weeks ago the market is starting to plunge - aka the fool's rally. If anyone saw this coming, great $$$$ :grin:

Now all he has to do, sign that stimulus and we are set.

I think we know what's giong to happen in a few weeks.

MALICE EDITED THIS OUT

We had it coming.

[Havok83]

I really reget that I didnt try harder to get there. Watching on tv and seeing so many people there, Im a bit jealous

what time exactly does the swearing in start? Constitution says at noon but they are running late

[ih8nyy]

It's a 45 Million Dollar Bush Elimination Party!

[Marx]

There is a lot of purple being worn. is there any significance to that?

I think we know what's giong to happen in a few weeks.

http://i43.tinypic.com/125pcoy.jpg

We had it coming.

That's really inappropriate. :dry:

[Paradoxium]

Typicaly, when a new pres takes office the markets plungeTrue, but I think this little plunge will be special - save for a dead cat bounce here and there, it won't be recovering anytime soon. Unless he backs out on the stimulus or something, but if he signs it.... :csad:

[ih8nyy]

There is a lot of purple being worn. is there any significance to that?

It's the color that is created by combining Blue and Red. It's ment to be neutral.

[Malice]

True, but I think this little plunge will be special - save for a dead cat bounce here and there, it won't be recovering anytime soon. Unless he backs out on the stimulus or something, but if he signs it.... :csad:

I am willing to bet, in a few days, it will rise gradually till the summer, where the REAL plunge will occurr...

[Marx]

He is in his 80's I believe...

I am amazed at Carter, he looks damn good for his age

They said that H.W. Bush has a bad hip problem. Carter, on the other hand, looks great! And moves around great!

[Havok83]

It's the color that is created by combining Blue and Red. It's ment to be neutral.
thats good to know. I didnt even realize that

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Is Sarah Pain there?

[Malice]

I think we know what's giong to happen in a few weeks.

MALICE EDITED THIS OUT

We had it coming.

Kez, I dont think that is appropriate

[Marx]

Is Sarah Pain there?

I am respectfully asking you to not troll this thread. :dry:

[SuperJediHero]

The Obama Kids are Adorable! :D

[Malice]

Carter sucked as a President, was great since then.

[ih8nyy]

thats good to know. I didnt even realize that

All the Political TV folks where wearing it on Election Day too. They don't want to be seen as leaning one way or another. Although we know most of them were leaning to the left.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Kez, I dont think that is appropriate

Ok, sorry, just joke.

I am respectfully asking you to not troll this thread. :dry:

Huh?

[Malice]

Is Sarah Pain there?

I imagine she is, seeing how she was a candidate in the election

[Sebastos]

Obama chants. :bow:

[Paradoxium]

I am willing to bet, in a few days, it will rise gradually till the summer, where the REAL plunge will occurr...
If Obama take's his time to deal with the stimulus, then you would be correct. But if he okays it asap, we are done. Remember ALL BEAR RALLIES end in good news.

[chamber-music]

they are running late

[Ion Kenshin]

ugh cnn is lagging for me :csad:

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Bush looks pretty cool in that coat.

[ih8nyy]

ugh cnn is lagging for me :csad:

Is it really that shocking though?

[Wolfwood]

Can someone remind me, aren't there certain people that are not allowed to attend the inauguration for safety reasons in case something happens?

[Ion Kenshin]

Is it really that shocking though?
no just kind of a pain

Michelle Obamas outfit is lovely

[chamber-music]

I'm watching CNN International and my god please tell me all you guys news isn't like that?

[Malice]

Can someone remind me, aren't there certain people that are not allowed to attend the inauguration for safety reasons in case something happens?

Gates was sent someone....since he is already in office (and didnt need to be sworn in) he was the logical choice.

He is sitting somewhere underground right now

[Havok83]

I imagine she is, seeing how she was a candidate in the election
its odd that I havent seen her. I could be wrong but I dont think she's there

[BlackLantern]

Ive decided to watch on CSPAN...no talking heads making noise....I see Bill Clinton up there, he's probably checking out the audience for chicks...."How YOU doin?"

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

She hasn't been seen on this uk channel either.
Bush looks badass, I want a similar coat as that one probably costs a bomb.

[Malice]

no just kind of a pain

Michelle Obamas outfit is lovely

Gimme 10k to buy and an outfit and mine would be lovely too :)
(not picking on her...just all people at that level)

[terry78]

As soon as a black dude gets office, we gotta start on CPT. We can't do nothin' on time, damn. :o


:oldrazz:

[Sebastos]

Cheney is no more. :lmao:

[ih8nyy]

Can someone remind me, aren't there certain people that are not allowed to attend the inauguration for safety reasons in case something happens?

Yes, but I am forgetting who.

[ih8nyy]

Gates was sent someone....since he is already in office (and didnt need to be sworn in) he was the logical choice.

He is sitting somewhere underground right now

That's the one.

[Paradoxium]

Malice, we at wave 4 of the Elliot wave. Maybe some miracle will happen but we have been trending along it so far.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3121/250pxgbpjpyh4wave4xl9.jpg

[BlackLantern]

As soon as a black dude gets office, we gotta start on CPT. We can't do nothin' on time, damn. :o


:oldrazz:

We do how we do, Terry:oldrazz: at least Marion Berry is nowhere to be seen, so no crackheads will taint the moment

[Wolfwood]

Ive decided to watch on CSPAN...no talking heads making noise....I see Bill Clinton up there, he's probably checking out the audience for chicks...."How YOU doin?"

Probably looking for Sarah Palin as well lol.

On ABC they're showing the different places watching this Inauguration, there's a school in Indonesia watching right now. It's a little exciting knowing that the world is watching.

And here he comes...

[Sebastos]

Obama. :bow:

[ih8nyy]

I think the person most relieved that Bush is leaving office today, is Bush himself. He looks giddy, to just get the hell out of dodge.

[Malice]

[QUOTE=Paradoxium;16301585]Malice, we at wave 4 of the Elliot wave. Maybe some miracle will happen but we have been trending along it so far.

For some reason...
I believe the Cult of Personality will have a little effect on the markets...they will rise a bit...then the real bad news starts hitting in the middle of the year, and we will see the real tanking..

just my postulation on this one...we shall see.

[Franklin Richards]

Gimme 10k to buy and an outfit and mine would be lovely too :)
(not picking on her...just all people at that level)

That dress goes straight to the archives. It better be 10K.


:doom: :doom: :doom:

[terry78]

Look at that swag. Obama = pimp of the year.

[Malice]

I think the person most relieved that Bush is leaving office today, is Bush himself. He looks giddy, to just get the hell out of dodge.

Honestly...8 years is a LONG time...
Especially in a job of that pressure...

I imagine MOST people would want out at that time