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In reply to the discussion: ******** Official President Barack Obama Second Inauguration Thread - PART TWO ******** [View all]madokie
(51,076 posts)201. Thank you
I really do think he is the right man for the time. I love my President as if he was my brother, as he is
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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