Posted on 01/20/2009 9:29:06 AM PST by rabscuttle385
BY WILLIAM BRANIGIN
Barack Obama took the oath of office today as the 44th president of the United States and pledged to "begin again the work of remaking America."
Addressing a huge throng estimated at more than 2 million people on the capital's Mall and millions of others watching on television, Obama recognized the multiple crises now afflicting the nation at a time of war abroad and economic turmoil at home. But he sought to rally Americans to a "new era of responsibility" and the promise of a brighter future.
He cited a profound "sapping of confidence across our land -- a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights." The challenges are real, serious and many, and "they will not be met easily or in a short span of time," he said.
"But know this, America -- they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics."
Obama continued: "Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America."
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Where can I get a transcript of the speech?
exactly
this is all the Dems now so lets see if the media can actually stop being sheep now and actually do their job by reporting ,, investigating and asking tough questions, not like What meal do you think you will have in the white house?
“Klintoon didn’t have to show his health record”
Get real. Medical records and birth certificates are two different things. There was never a doubt as to Bill Clinton’s citizenship as there is with Obama’s.
When Clinton was elected I was mentally prepared for a military coup in the US. It didn’t happen.
Now with Obama in I am again mentally preparing for a military coup.
I hope it doesn’t happen but who knows what tomorrow may bring.
Opened speech with ok crackers listen up this is whats happening every one break out the shoe polish.
Following his own dictum, One president at a time, Obama should be given the chance to prove he REPRESENTS ALL OF US. When I see his actions don’t rhyme with that, then it is time to rise up in opposition. Until then, God speed.
I think someone posted it on the `Inauguration Watch’ thread.
ASAP, no. He will be voted out of office in 4 years and yes, we do want God to bless him and America.
military coup won’t happen at all.
Anyway the generals which disagree with the phony will now be put aside and the military will be chopped down.
Remember he has his civilian security force
I know it’s historic. It’s nice that we finally have a black guy as president. I wish I could be happy, I just can’t.
ALRIGHT!!! Time to check my bank account. Barack is certain to have taken some money from the rich and given it to me by now.
The speech was NOT good, and more accurate reviews are on the live thread.
check my tag
>>>Where can I get a transcript of the speech?
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/obama_inaugural_address.html?hpid=topnews
>>>do you have the part where he said something about stop blaming America etc etc please?
“To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”
Full text is here:
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/obama_inaugural_address.html?hpid=topnews
I was very impressed at the fact that Rick Warren’s prayer ended with the Lord’s Prayer.
Don’t like Obama obviously, but that was neat. I don’t normally like Warren, but good for him actually praying a Christ-centered prayer.
manc, ME TOO. I would like to see one person to stand up before the US and question his citizenship. But not one, justice, president, vice president, judge, secretary of state, NOT ONE.. They all are putting their heads in the sand. HOW DEPRESSING.
HE IS NOT MY PRESIDENT, HE IS AN ILLEGAL.
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