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**gerturiotf** · 01-20-2009, 07:36 PM

I just saw it. Very well done, Obama.

**MwhwF6bp** · 01-20-2009, 07:38 PM

Ewoks > Obama > Mobius.

**santorio** · 01-20-2009, 07:46 PM

Ewoks > Obama > Mobius.

Coming from you, that's a massive compliment - because usually the opposite of anything you say is true...

**abossakon** · 01-20-2009, 08:14 PM

I had no idea Ben was into Furries.

Eyuggggh....

**sterofthemasteool** · 01-20-2009, 08:17 PM

I went down to check out the scene. A good crowd.

**Suvuseh** · 01-20-2009, 08:22 PM

First time I ever watched an inauguration.

Of course, it's the first time I was working from a home office during the event.

**royarnekara** · 01-20-2009, 08:43 PM

OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!

Nuff said, really...

All will be right in the world now.

**allvideO** · 01-20-2009, 09:17 PM

Darius, context on the photo? What is he reacting to?

**AnetTeilor** · 01-20-2009, 10:26 PM

No parade for you?

**Quick$bux** · 01-20-2009, 10:30 PM

No parade for you?

You have to do one or the other. The parade route was full, and closed, by 10 am, so you could either see the parade but skip the Mall, or vice versa. We went with my daughter and 3 of her friends from college, and they're all headed back to school on a 5:00 bus, so it was the Mall for us; besides, I think we were all more interested in the inaugural address than in the marching bands.

**Hamucevasiop** · 01-20-2009, 10:46 PM

No clue, but I'm guessing it's directed at a GOP member.

I'd love Emanuel forever if it had been Cheney...

**juspimoubbodo** · 01-20-2009, 11:40 PM

Since the injury was minor, I feel no shame in gloating that glowering Dick Cheney had to endure this in a wheel chair, looking like Mr. Potter the whole time.

The minute we saw him, we began doing Potter impersonations. ("You're worth more dead than alive!") Glad we weren't the only ones!

**Starichok** · 01-21-2009, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Boris Godunov Roberts tried to sabotage Obama! ****ing up the Oath on purpose, no doubt!

actually a valid theory, IMO. Seriously, don't they usually pre-arrange where the pauses will be? Copies of what scripts they typically use would settle the question rather easily.

**tsaaapla** · 01-21-2009, 01:05 AM

I know they do, I mean the scripts would settle which one flubbed first.

Anyway about the whole inauguration thing, can someone explain to me what all the teary enthusiasm's about? So another blob of flesh transported itself to a spot, put a portion of itself on a rectangular prism of cellulose matter, moved over to a transducer device, and contracted vocal cords to convey to other blobs of flesh a bunch of sappy hokum that an army of speechwriters previously imprinted onto a piece of cellulose matter. Was there something more to it, like magical pixie dust in the air, or am I just cynical?

**markkisil** · 01-21-2009, 04:00 AM

Anyway, can someone explain to me what all the teary enthusiasm's about? So another blob of flesh transported itself to a spot, put a portion of itself on a rectangular prism of cellulose matter, moved over to a transducer device, and contracted vocal cords to convey to other blobs of flesh a bunch of sappy hokum that an army of speechwriters meticulously drafted in advance. Was there something more to it, like magical pixie dust in the air, or am I just cynical? You're pretty cynical. Good for you.

To your main question: I think a lot of people are hurting economically and can use a break in the action. And obviously, a lot of people feel that this election result is pretty historic. So there's a need for some sort of release. And this is it.

**erelvenewmeva** · 01-21-2009, 04:23 AM

Based on what I saw on the Mall today, I think it's also that folks actually are thrilled to feel like the government belongs to The People again. After 30 years of conservatives denigrating our government, and especially the last 8 years of Bush/Cheney telling people to shut up, stop asking questions, and just enjoy their tax cuts, people really feel excited about again be asked, even urged, to be part of the noble experiment that is American Democracy.

Yeah, I'm sure that'll last. Assuming it's even started in deed as much as word, which isn't a given.

I also find it supremely ironic that you say that while choosing to have Carlin in your sig...

**ZZtop** · 01-21-2009, 04:54 AM

Yeah, I'm sure that'll last. Assuming it's even started in deed as much as word, which isn't a given.

I also find it supremely ironic that you say that while choosing to have Carlin in your sig...

I've only told you what I've observed, Darius, not what I believe. After all, I work for the government; believe me, I quote Carlin for a reason.

**lopezsokero** · 01-21-2009, 05:03 AM

Omg! Omg! Omg! Obama!

**MaraReenece** · 01-21-2009, 09:02 AM

I hated the inauguration and all the security associated with it, mainly because I've had to work 12 hour tours since last week, standing by to assist in processing prisoners in case there were mass arrests. I would have much rather been sleeping in my bed than sleeping at a desk at my post.

Upside is that I've done at least $1500 in overtime.

**VIAGRA-** · 01-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Inauguration without any augurs

Obama

01-20-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
gerturiotf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Inauguration I just saw it. Very well done, Obama. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
MwhwF6bp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	Ewoks > Obama > Mobius. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
santorio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	Ewoks > Obama > Mobius. Coming from you, that's a massive compliment - because usually the opposite of anything you say is true... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
abossakon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	I had no idea Ben was into Furries. Eyuggggh.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
sterofthemasteool Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	I went down to check out the scene. A good crowd. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#6
Suvuseh Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	First time I ever watched an inauguration. Of course, it's the first time I was working from a home office during the event. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 08:43 PM	#7
royarnekara Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! Nuff said, really... All will be right in the world now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#8
allvideO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 665 Senior Member	Darius, context on the photo? What is he reacting to? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
AnetTeilor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	No parade for you? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#10
Quick$bux Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 571 Senior Member	No parade for you? You have to do one or the other. The parade route was full, and closed, by 10 am, so you could either see the parade but skip the Mall, or vice versa. We went with my daughter and 3 of her friends from college, and they're all headed back to school on a 5:00 bus, so it was the Mall for us; besides, I think we were all more interested in the inaugural address than in the marching bands. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#11
Hamucevasiop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 575 Senior Member	No clue, but I'm guessing it's directed at a GOP member. I'd love Emanuel forever if it had been Cheney... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
juspimoubbodo Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 372 Senior Member	Since the injury was minor, I feel no shame in gloating that glowering Dick Cheney had to endure this in a wheel chair, looking like Mr. Potter the whole time. The minute we saw him, we began doing Potter impersonations. ("You're worth more dead than alive!") Glad we weren't the only ones! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 12:20 AM	#13
Starichok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Originally Posted by Boris Godunov Roberts tried to sabotage Obama! ****ing up the Oath on purpose, no doubt! actually a valid theory, IMO. Seriously, don't they usually pre-arrange where the pauses will be? Copies of what scripts they typically use would settle the question rather easily. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 01:05 AM	#14
tsaaapla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	I know they do, I mean the scripts would settle which one flubbed first. Anyway about the whole inauguration thing, can someone explain to me what all the teary enthusiasm's about? So another blob of flesh transported itself to a spot, put a portion of itself on a rectangular prism of cellulose matter, moved over to a transducer device, and contracted vocal cords to convey to other blobs of flesh a bunch of sappy hokum that an army of speechwriters previously imprinted onto a piece of cellulose matter. Was there something more to it, like magical pixie dust in the air, or am I just cynical? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 04:00 AM	#15
markkisil Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	Anyway, can someone explain to me what all the teary enthusiasm's about? So another blob of flesh transported itself to a spot, put a portion of itself on a rectangular prism of cellulose matter, moved over to a transducer device, and contracted vocal cords to convey to other blobs of flesh a bunch of sappy hokum that an army of speechwriters meticulously drafted in advance. Was there something more to it, like magical pixie dust in the air, or am I just cynical? You're pretty cynical. Good for you. To your main question: I think a lot of people are hurting economically and can use a break in the action. And obviously, a lot of people feel that this election result is pretty historic. So there's a need for some sort of release. And this is it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 04:23 AM	#16
erelvenewmeva Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Based on what I saw on the Mall today, I think it's also that folks actually are thrilled to feel like the government belongs to The People again. After 30 years of conservatives denigrating our government, and especially the last 8 years of Bush/Cheney telling people to shut up, stop asking questions, and just enjoy their tax cuts, people really feel excited about again be asked, even urged, to be part of the noble experiment that is American Democracy. Yeah, I'm sure that'll last. Assuming it's even started in deed as much as word, which isn't a given. I also find it supremely ironic that you say that while choosing to have Carlin in your sig... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 04:54 AM	#17
ZZtop Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	Yeah, I'm sure that'll last. Assuming it's even started in deed as much as word, which isn't a given. I also find it supremely ironic that you say that while choosing to have Carlin in your sig... I've only told you what I've observed, Darius, not what I believe. After all, I work for the government; believe me, I quote Carlin for a reason. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 05:03 AM	#18
lopezsokero Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Omg! Omg! Omg! Obama! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 09:02 AM	#19
MaraReenece Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	I hated the inauguration and all the security associated with it, mainly because I've had to work 12 hour tours since last week, standing by to assist in processing prisoners in case there were mass arrests. I would have much rather been sleeping in my bed than sleeping at a desk at my post. Upside is that I've done at least $1500 in overtime. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#20
VIAGRA- Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 379 Senior Member	Inauguration without any augurs Obama Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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