U-S-A! U-S-A!
One thing I absolutely love about the United States is the peaceful transition of power we have every election cycle.
I watched the entire inauguration on CSPAN, as well as the following parade. As I’ve mentioned here before, I’m an independent politically. That sometimes gives my friends and family heartburn, as I’m neither a liberal nor a conservative. That doesn’t mean I don’t care about politics and issues – it’s exactly the opposite. I care deeply, and am involved as much as is possible for someone with my limiting disabilities. None of the political parties, however, large or small, have platforms that match my personal beliefs. For example: I abhor abortion and believe a life begins at conception. Yet I care deeply about the proper stewardship of the environment, and strongly support organics, wind power and the value of the “precautionary principle.” So much for ‘fitting’ in with either of the major political parties. Both seem to believe that you can’t feel that way about those issues concurrently.
Seeing President Obama take his oath of office was deeply moving. Whether or not I agree with Mr. Obama’s stance on issues (some I do – some I don’t), to see an African-American take office as the President of the United States in a peaceful transition of power was awesome.
God Bless America!
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January 20, 2009 8:53 pm
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By Dan, January 21, 2009 @ 9:09 am
If only we could elect someone with all RIGHT (e.g. MY) ideas!
All joking aside, I think we can all agree that no matter who is in the Office we all have at least one common goal – peace and prosperity for the world.
It’s nothing small Mr. President, so Good Luck. You are going to need it!
By JAS, January 21, 2009 @ 11:35 am
LOL – exactly, we need someone with the RIGHT (your) ideas! We could start with campaigning for a chicken in every yard!
(upon which Michael would kill you, me and Diana – and the chicken!).
On a serious note, President Obama has more on his plate than I would ever wish to tackle myself. I can’t begin to imagine. He is indeed going to need lots of luck and lots of people praying for him, and his safety and his well being.
By Kris, in New England, January 22, 2009 @ 7:07 pm
I couldn’t bring myself to watch any of it. I just couldn’t set aside my politics. I acknowledge that it’s an historic moment for our country – but the hoopla, the fawning adoration – was just a bit too much.