1-20-09 Anyone taking the day off?

[QUOTE=Chubminnow;351839]Contrary to what we think or want to believe...a lot of people voted for Obama who are not thugs or wino's living on the streets. I think a lot of women (white women too) voted for him, plus I remember being out on the road one day last year coming back from a job site...Driving down I-65 south in Indiana I saw a pickup truck similar to my own (97 Chevy) and I always check out vehicles that are similar to mine, compare how much rust they have compared to mine, etc...well, we were driving in the passing lane and as we got closer to this truck I saw it had an Obama bumper sticker. Me heart really sank at that moment because despite all the hype I had heard about Obama and his so called popularity, etc...I just didn't believe what the media was telling me. But when I saw that Obama bumper sticker on that particular truck my heart sank. As we sped along I had to look over to see what kind of person would display such a sticker...fella's, the guy driving the truck was a 40-ish white guy, probably very similar to me. Now, not only had my heart sank, but I knew the United States as we all know it (typical run of the mill white men) was about to change.

I don't think about who's heading up our country a lot now because honestly I don't have time...but when I do think about it all it does is raise my blood pressure. I have nothing good to say about this situation, except for one thing...I truly do hope Obama does well because this country needs him too.[/QUOTE]

I am Welsh and that's about as white as I can get and I am a woman...a Republican woman. I am an oddball who doesn't follow the masses but will stand back, observe and listen.

My prediction is that tomorrow's excitement will lead to next month's chaos, and next year's disaster. We will see greater agression from the desert lizzards and ragheads as they are embraced by an "all loving" inexperienced President. When terrorist organizations speak well of Obama, it is a clear indication that they know he isn't politically or militarily experienced for the job and he WILL face their trap.

A hidden microphone has already revealed that he has no pity or mercy for the poor or working middle class. I believe that "change", to him, means that things will go from bad to worse for most of us. I pray to God that I am wrong but that remains to be seen.

[QUOTE=Devils Horse;351846]I'd rather have cigar with Bill Clinton than either.[/QUOTE]


You my friend have just crossed a line and there is no going back.

What's so important about this date? Never have cared about this date every 4 years.....Just know that all the peeps who voted for Obama, might have a big time backlash coming real soon.....:(

I saw on the channel 4 news this morning at 4:45 am that people were already lining up on the streets in Washington D.C. for the Messiah swearing in.......Give me a break...I hope they freeze waiting for him.....I feel no mercy for stupid people waiting in the cold.....

This years inauguration has drawn more attention than any that I can remember...and any that my 80-something year old parents can remember too.

Today is a sad day in American history in my own personal opinion.

[QUOTE=Chubminnow;351997]This years inauguration has drawn more attention than any that I can remember...and any that my 80-something year old parents can remember too.

Today is a sad day in American history in my own personal opinion.[/QUOTE]

Are we about to see another version of MLK come on the scene? Remember that Jesse Jackson was a hanger-on with MLK during his days of marches and "We Shall Overcome." That is the same Jesse that 'criiiied' when Obama won the election; the same one who can't wait to go before the cameras to proclaim that he blazed the trail for Obama. I'm sure that he is secretly waiting for some type of presidential reward for all his efforts.

Last night I heard Larry King tell Jesse Jackson and Ralph Abernathy III that Jesse was the first black politician to run for president and that it had a great influence on politics and Obama's election. Abernathy's father was a cohort of Jackson and MLK. It looks like we have come full circle and that's what worries me. I'm not playing the race card here, I'm just stating the facts.

We've made a lot of progress in the last 40 years, particularly with race relations, so I suppose a celebration is in order. All things considered however, it is a shame it costs 170 million dollars to put it on. The government spending 170 million more of our dollars on a party is yet another insult to U.S. taxpayers.

[quote=Devils Horse;352012]We've made a lot of progress in the last 40 years, particularly with race relations, so I suppose a celebration is in order. All things considered however, it is a shame it costs 170 million dollars to put it on. The government spending 170 million more of our dollars on a party is yet another insult to U.S. taxpayers.[/quote]

Like you said before he has a free ride on anything he does. Heck, it could have been 2 billion and noone especially the media would have said a thing.
I'm already sick of hearing him speak. I wish him well (because we need a leader) but HATE his speaking style, the short stops at the end of each sentence and the condescending manner in which he presents himself is stomach wrenching. I'm glad I still have the right to turn the t.v. off when this nimrod is preaching whats best for me.

[QUOTE=DJD;352020]Like you said before he has a free ride on anything he does. Heck, it could have been 2 billion and noone especially the media would have said a thing.
I'm already sick of hearing him speak. I wish him well (because we need a leader) but HATE his speaking style, the short stops at the end of each sentence and the condescending manner in which he presents himself is stomach wrenching. I'm glad I still have the right to turn the t.v. off when this nimrod is preaching whats best for me.[/QUOTE]

I agree when he tilts his chin skyward and throws his 'presidential' look it's hard not to feel it's a little too rehearsed. But you have to keep in mind who he's really speaking to. The majority of people seem to want a star instead of a president. Clearly enough the media pays little attention to what he actually says, and focuses mostly on his race and style.

I'll be glad when the show's over and we see how he's going to lead. Hard to see how he's going to pull off the anticipated centrist style of leadership when surrounded by the likes of Clinton, Emmanuel, Pelosi, Reid, Franks, etc.

Wouldn't it be great if we had a Repocrat party? Special interests and political pundits have polarized the 2 viable political parties to the point where there is little moderation. Any move toward the center from either right or left is seen as weakness and waffling instead of common sense.

[quote=Devils Horse;352027]I agree when he tilts his chin skyward and throws his 'presidential' look it's hard not to feel it's a little too rehearsed. But you have to keep in mind who he's really speaking to. The majority of people seem to want a star instead of a president. Clearly enough the media pays little attention to what he actually says, and focuses mostly on his race and style.

I'll be glad when the show's over and we see how he's going to lead. Hard to see how he's going to pull off the anticipated centrist style of leadership when surrounded by the likes of Clinton, Emmanuel, Pelosi, Reid, Franks, etc.

Wouldn't it be great if we had a Repocrat party? Special interests and political pundits have polarized the 2 viable political parties to the point where there is little moderation. Any move toward the center from either right or left is seen as weakness and waffling instead of common sense.[/quote]

Yep a third party is whats needed since the country is held hostage to choose between the two evils. For Example....I liked McCain but he really wasn't my choice and I would never have voted for Barry so I was stuck. A viable 3rd party candidate would have been nice to consider.

[QUOTE=Chubminnow;351997]This years inauguration has drawn more attention than any that I can remember...and any that my 80-something year old parents can remember too.

Today is a sad day in American history in my own personal opinion.[/QUOTE]

AND the 150 million bucks being spent...100 million of which is your TAX dollars, is close to the amount of the last 4 combined........

* 04 Million for Carter
* 12 million for Reagan
* 12 million for Bush 1
* 33 million for Clinton 1
* 38 million for Clinton 2
* 40 million for Bush 2 Number 1
* 40 million for Bush 2 Number 2


You gotta LOVE it...........

Glad to see B Hussein Obama putting our money to good use.

Later,

Geo

Don't you all get it..That was part of the money spent on the ( NEW ) 3 million jobs Obama is going to create....See how much he's paying the help for his big day today.... You got to read between the lines peeps.....:(:eek: