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In reply to the discussion: ******** Official President Barack Obama Second Inauguration Thread - PART TWO ******** [View all]Politicub
(12,165 posts)58. This is the greatest speech of his life
I truly believe that we can make progress in the continuing struggle to perfect our union over the next four years, and I'm happy that the man leading the way is committed to the cause.
He outlined a liberal vision for America. And it's on all of use to bring it to fruition.
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******** Official President Barack Obama Second Inauguration Thread - PART TWO ******** [View all]
ellisonz
Jan 2013
OP
Your Puritan ancestors were not living in the USA, they invaded the Native Nations!
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#187
As I saw it, his voice kinda broke. Am I the only one who's ever had that happen?
classof56
Jan 2013
#204
Our generations task....gay equality, women's rights, right to vote, immigration
Lars39
Jan 2013
#44
I love his speeches - he really has a sense that he is speaking for posterity and not just for us,
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#45
Our journey is not complete as long as people have to wait for hours to vote! (rough quote)
Botany
Jan 2013
#50
Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Patsy Cline, Christina A., Linda Eder,......Yep, not "musicians."
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#176
Right. When Kelly runs a large band, writing arrangements, running her own company
lindysalsagal
Jan 2013
#190
I am no great fan of Ms Clarkson, but that was wonderful and she was obviously SO excited to be
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#78
I held it together till Blanco mentioned his mom working years so he could be here today!
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2013
#197
Agree. Watched the 2009 Inauguration on Sat on CSpan. This was better. n/t
Misskittycat
Jan 2013
#89
This is a wonderful poem. No further comments. Just listening to this true poet. nt
patrice
Jan 2013
#96
The Benediction will be delivered by Rev. Luis Leon of St. John’s Church, Washington.
ellisonz
Jan 2013
#106
A beautiful beautiful line that. I also like the images of his father's hands. Made me cry ....
patrice
Jan 2013
#132
It is a craft & like some particularly true crafts, there is "magic" in it, or what others call
patrice
Jan 2013
#159
Not so fond of the benediction -- excluding rationalists and nontheists comprehensively.
politicat
Jan 2013
#115
I learned it on that esteemed source of information, The History Channel the other night
ellisonz
Jan 2013
#167
I tuned in to watch the Inauguration, but all that was on TV was a church service.
stopbush
Jan 2013
#133
have you ever seen or read about an american presidential inaguration?
arely staircase
Jan 2013
#145
The church service is tomorrow in the National Cathedral. (Are you new to this?)
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#179
a little more hard nosed here, but definitely choked up. All of it was authentically from
patrice
Jan 2013
#168
Thank you CSPAN for creating the opportunity for us to have this inauguration to ourselves, without
patrice
Jan 2013
#161
YES!! This -like other events they covered- is night and day to the network chatterers. History as
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2013
#213
The presumption of the other networks in so automatically and completely assuming that they
patrice
Jan 2013
#214
The President has signed the Inaugaration Commemoration Act and Four Nominations
ellisonz
Jan 2013
#165
What's next? Is this a good time to walk the dogs??? I don't want to miss anything!!!
jillan
Jan 2013
#174
GO! the parade starts after 2pm, and there's nothing but a few speeches at end of their lunch in an
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#177
PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE PART THREE
ellisonz
Jan 2013
#178
So many wonderful moments...but for me this one was overwhelming:
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2013
#222