God Bless President Obama...

[Voyager]

Well, what does that 330 point drop in the Dow today mean?

It means the unprecedented recession we have been in is still taking its toll on the markets.

[conversationpc]

read what the good dr. fu has written!! right on

president obama said it in his address this morning- we have to work, each one of us are responsible for restoring the nation and can not expect the government to do it for us.

i truly believe we have a man in office that will inspire many more americans to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and work to improve their lives. At the same time he seems to be compassionate and understands some need help in getting those bootstraps. i voted for barack obama and i am feeling very good today. i am not one that lives with her head in the clouds and will absolutely hold this president, as i have others before him, accountable for his actions. for today i will float on the historical and monumental actions that i have witnessed.

He thinks government is the solution. That is the main problem. Listen to his speech. Government this...Government that. Government isn't the solution, it's the problem.

[conversationpc]

Well, what does that 330 point drop in the Dow today mean?

It means the unprecedented recession we have been in is still taking its toll on the markets.

If we are still having economic problems later this year, since libs held Bush responsible for the economic problems after he first took office, I want to see those same libs hold Obama accountable for this one.

[Rockindeano]

This entire Inauguration, which is still going, is inspiring and flat out awesome to watch. For you jerkoffs who are bitter, let me use your own words against you: Get over it.

The most beautiful picture/video I have seen in a long time was Executive 1 flying out of the City.

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

We will see.....

oh shit wrong thread and thats someone elses line.....

[Uno_up]

Good luck to Barack, BUT...

Four days and 150M taxpayer dollars for an inauguration??? Are we kidding??? I wonder if the President-elect understands that we are in a recession and that 150M might be better spent on struggling taxpayers instead of Springsteen/U2 concerts. Just my opinion...

[Lula]

read what the good dr. fu has written!! right on

president obama said it in his address this morning- we have to work, each one of us are responsible for restoring the nation and can not expect the government to do it for us.

i truly believe we have a man in office that will inspire many more americans to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and work to improve their lives. At the same time he seems to be compassionate and understands some need help in getting those bootstraps. i voted for barack obama and i am feeling very good today. i am not one that lives with her head in the clouds and will absolutely hold this president, as i have others before him, accountable for his actions. for today i will float on the historical and monumental actions that i have witnessed.

He thinks government is the solution. That is the main problem. Listen to his speech. Government this...Government that. Government isn't the solution, it's the problem.

i disagree dave. in many of obama's speeches he has pointed out the need for the individual to work and not rely on the government to provide everything. he does point out the need to have an effective government and that is where politics come into play and we will be labeled as conservatives, liberals, etc and disagree. he has never made it seem as though government is the solution to all problems.

[Rockindeano]

Good luck to Barack, BUT...

Four days and 150M taxpayer dollars for an inauguration??? Are we kidding??? I wonder if the President-elect understands that we are in a recession and that 150M might be better spent on struggling taxpayers instead of Springsteen/U2 concerts. Just my opinion...

Get your facts straight. U2 and Springsteen, along with every other entertainer performed for free. The costs associated are due to security, ballroom rentals and hotel beds associated with the biggest event to ever occur in Washington DC. 150 Million is pocket change to what the event entails. Your country is on stage showing itself to the rest of the world. You prefer it be non televised, no video monitors, no crowd interaction, no celebration? The majority of the Country are ecstatic. The Country is experiencing a euphoria for the first time in at least a decade. 150 million? That's approximately 10 hours worth of "war buy" in Iraq. And yes, I did the math.

[epresley]

I'm proud to say I voted for President Obama. Though I wasn't able to view the events today, I listened to them and was moved. It is indeed a historic day for America-

[Rockindeano]

He thinks government is the solution. That is the main problem. Listen to his speech. Government this...Government that. Government isn't the solution, it's the problem.

Well let's see here Dave. Government, the all forever entity that you Neo Cons refer to as evil, created this mess we are in. Government created the Fake War. Government created this complete whack job mentality of tax cuts during war, tax cuts for the wealthy and rebate checks, thus resulting in the closures of business almost every day. Government, in the form of a now ex president, created this. Now you Cons want private industry and commerce all by themselves to dig out of this colossal hole? The only entity that can save us now is the Federal Government. Obama hasn't a choice but to utilize the sheer size and power of the government to help us all out and rerail the train. $825B will go a long way to help that cause, taxes be damned. Get ready to pony up, because it's time to pay for the last eight years of Bush.

[Uno_up]

Good luck to Barack, BUT...

Four days and 150M taxpayer dollars for an inauguration??? Are we kidding??? I wonder if the President-elect understands that we are in a recession and that 150M might be better spent on struggling taxpayers instead of Springsteen/U2 concerts. Just my opinion...

Get your facts straight. U2 and Springsteen, along with every other entertainer performed for free. The costs associated are due to security, ballroom rentals and hotel beds associated with the biggest event to ever occur in Washington DC. 150 Million is pocket change to what the event entails. Your country is on stage showing itself to the rest of the world. You prefer it be non televised, no video monitors, no crowd interaction, no celebration? The majority of the Country are ecstatic. The Country is experiencing a euphoria for the first time in at least a decade. 150 million? That's approximately 10 hours worth of "war buy" in Iraq. And yes, I did the math.

Sorry Deano...Whether it's McCain or Obama, I don't see the need for such pomp at OUR expense. A tuned-down version of this would be appropriate during these times. Doesn't make me any lesser of a true American in saying so either.

[conversationpc]

i disagree dave. in many of obama's speeches he has pointed out the need for the individual to work and not rely on the government to provide everything. he does point out the need to have an effective government and that is where politics come into play and we will be labeled as conservatives, liberals, etc and disagree. he has never made it seem as though government is the solution to all problems.

He did say...

Only government can break the vicious cycles that are crippling our economy – where a lack of spending leads to lost jobs which leads to even less spending; where an inability to lend and borrow stops growth and leads to even less credit.

I can't disagree more with this statement. Government was one of the main problems that got us into this mess to begin with.

[conversationpc]

Well let's see here Dave. Government, the all forever entity that you Neo Cons refer to as evil, created this mess we are in. Government created the Fake War. Government created this complete whack job mentality of tax cuts during war, tax cuts for the wealthy and rebate checks, thus resulting in the closures of business almost every day. Government, in the form of a now ex president, created this. Now you Cons want private industry and commerce all by themselves to dig out of this colossal hole? The only entity that can save us now is the Federal Government. Obama hasn't a choice but to utilize the sheer size and power of the government to help us all out and rerail the train. $825B will go a long way to help that cause, taxes be damned. Get ready to pony up, because it's time to pay for the last eight years of Bush.

And this changes what I said how? I never said government didn't cause the problem. Everything you just said above is making my point.

[Rockindeano]

Well let's see here Dave. Government, the all forever entity that you Neo Cons refer to as evil, created this mess we are in. Government created the Fake War. Government created this complete whack job mentality of tax cuts during war, tax cuts for the wealthy and rebate checks, thus resulting in the closures of business almost every day. Government, in the form of a now ex president, created this. Now you Cons want private industry and commerce all by themselves to dig out of this colossal hole? The only entity that can save us now is the Federal Government. Obama hasn't a choice but to utilize the sheer size and power of the government to help us all out and rerail the train. $825B will go a long way to help that cause, taxes be damned. Get ready to pony up, because it's time to pay for the last eight years of Bush.

And this changes what I said how? I never said government didn't cause the problem. Everything you just said above is making my point.

Ok, I omitted a line-

Government is the ONLY solution.

How's that?

[Lula]

He did say...

Only government can break the vicious cycles that are crippling our economy – where a lack of spending leads to lost jobs which leads to even less spending; where an inability to lend and borrow stops growth and leads to even less credit.

I can't disagree more with this statement. Government was one of the main problems that got us into this mess to begin with.

he also said-
"for as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the american people upon which this nation relies..."

the wrong government got us in this mess, maybe we have the right one in place to get us out

[Voyager]

the wrong government got us in this mess, maybe we have the right one in place to get us out

Exactly. Bush was more focused on wanting to control the Middle East than he was on making America greater. Barack seems to have the proper perspective, and that's why I supported him financially from the day he came to my hometown (Springfield, Illinois) to announce his candidacy. I weathered 10 degree temperatures to hear him give a speech that day. I was surrounded by thousands of people all huddled together... white, black, hispanic, asian, etc., and the mood was ecstatic. I felt hope for our country for the first time in years.

I even got an invitation to his inauguration in the mail a few weeks ago... from the fricking President!

[Tito]

Good luck to Barack, BUT...

Four days and 150M taxpayer dollars for an inauguration??? Are we kidding??? I wonder if the President-elect understands that we are in a recession and that 150M might be better spent on struggling taxpayers instead of Springsteen/U2 concerts. Just my opinion...

Get your facts straight. U2 and Springsteen, along with every other entertainer performed for free. The costs associated are due to security, ballroom rentals and hotel beds associated with the biggest event to ever occur in Washington DC. 150 Million is pocket change to what the event entails. Your country is on stage showing itself to the rest of the world. You prefer it be non televised, no video monitors, no crowd interaction, no celebration? The majority of the Country are ecstatic. The Country is experiencing a euphoria for the first time in at least a decade. 150 million? That's approximately 10 hours worth of "war buy" in Iraq. And yes, I did the math.

I think it's ridicolous. Reagan did his second innagural inside (because of the weather) and I don't think anyone thinks less of his presidency because of it.

[Onestepper]

Good luck to Barack, BUT...

Four days and 150M taxpayer dollars for an inauguration??? Are we kidding??? I wonder if the President-elect understands that we are in a recession and that 150M might be better spent on struggling taxpayers instead of Springsteen/U2 concerts. Just my opinion...

Get your facts straight. U2 and Springsteen, along with every other entertainer performed for free. The costs associated are due to security, ballroom rentals and hotel beds associated with the biggest event to ever occur in Washington DC. 150 Million is pocket change to what the event entails. Your country is on stage showing itself to the rest of the world. You prefer it be non televised, no video monitors, no crowd interaction, no celebration? The majority of the Country are ecstatic. The Country is experiencing a euphoria for the first time in at least a decade. 150 million? That's approximately 10 hours worth of "war buy" in Iraq. And yes, I did the math.

I think it's ridicolous. Reagan did his second innagural inside (because of the weather) and I don't think anyone thinks less of his presidency because of it.

No president is worth this type of pomp and circumstance. Don't come to us saying that you'll be a change agent, and then raise nearly $200 million for your little party from foreign interests, lobbyist groups, etc. Especially given what is going on with this country. No one will ever convince me that this is a good use of time and/or money.

[Tito]

This entire Inauguration, which is still going, is inspiring and flat out awesome to watch. For you jerkoffs who are bitter, let me use your own words against you: Get over it.

The most beautiful picture/video I have seen in a long time was Executive 1 flying out of the City.

Heed your own advice. Also, I see that Bush got booed during his entrance. So, the people who say lets come togther and support this guy, boo the opposition. Great example they set. Again don't get me wrong, Bush blows donkey dick but lets be consistent (like me, I would boo both).

At least there was some good news today: http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/01 ... llaps.html

[treetopovskaya]

best wishes to the obama family. }:C)

[TRAGChick]

Satellite pic from today.....

the dark-puddle-looking things are PEOPLE

Stage to the far right; Wash. Monument to the far-left:

[Rockindeano]

This entire Inauguration, which is still going, is inspiring and flat out awesome to watch. For you jerkoffs who are bitter, let me use your own words against you: Get over it.

The most beautiful picture/video I have seen in a long time was Executive 1 flying out of the City.

Heed your own advice. Also, I see that Bush got booed during his entrance. So, the people who say lets come togther and support this guy, boo the opposition. Great example they set. Again don't get me wrong, Bush blows donkey dick but lets be consistent (like me, I would boo both).

Fuck you Tom. I didn't see Obama or any of his cabinet booing. I would never boo a president publicly and I too thought it was classless as was the na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye chant by 2 million people. While no excuse, it's fair to say these same people were pissed and shit on the last eight years. They had to let it out, but I do agree with you, that was in bad taste. I have even taken my anger away from Bush and put it more squarely on that evil sonofabitch Dick Cheney. In a wheelchair, lol. Yeah, ok dude. You wanted us to believe the lies to go to war, and we did. Now you want us to believe you personally were moving boxes? LOL, what an asshole!

At least there was some good news today: http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/01 ... llaps.html[/quote]

Without even opening this link, I can say unequivocally, you are a complete asshole. To heap praise on a fallen American is just sick. Go fuck yourself.

[Journey/Survivor]

When Obama said the part about choosing hope over fear in his inauguration speech, how many of you started hearing Journey's song "Frontiers" playing in their head?

[RossValoryRocks]

At least there was some good news today: http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/01 ... llaps.html

Pretty fucking classless.

I can't stand his politics, but to take enjoyment from a persons tragedy or pain in just sick.

I would hope conservative minded people wouldn't indulge in tit-for-tat and show such dispicable behavior as the liberals did for 8 years.

President Bush showed class when he made sure none of his staffers did what Clinton's staffers did in 2000.

You and Fact Finder should show the same attitude. Sinking to the level of those whose behavior you dispise doesn't bring them up, it only brings you down.

[Rockindeano]

When Obama said the part about choosing hope over fear in his inauguration speech, how many of you started hearing Journey's song "Frontiers" playing in their head?

You have got to be fucking kidding?

[Rip Rokken]

As most of you know I am a conservative independent, and did not vote for the President, never the less, I pray for him to be successful, and safe.

I believe the election of Barrack Obama is a defining point for our country, not because of his policies and agenda, but because of what it truly represents: There is no barrier, obstacle or challenge that we as a nation cannot overcome.

God Bless you Mister President, may you guide us well and true and live up to the promise of you convictions and achieve much.

We are from the same side of the fence ideologically, and I agree completely... been thinking the same thing since the election. I'm actually glad he won over McCain. We did need something different. And I've been pleasantly surprised that he's showing signs of being much more centrist than the flaming liberal everyone made him out to be. I'll take my tax cut anytime, Sir.

[Jana]

This entire Inauguration, which is still going, is inspiring and flat out awesome to watch. For you jerkoffs who are bitter, let me use your own words against you: Get over it.

The most beautiful picture/video I have seen in a long time was Executive 1 flying out of the City.

Heed your own advice. Also, I see that Bush got booed during his entrance. So, the people who say lets come togther and support this guy, boo the opposition. Great example they set. Again don't get me wrong, Bush blows donkey dick but lets be consistent (like me, I would boo both).

At least there was some good news today: http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/01 ... llaps.html

Karma's a bitch, Tito. What a classless remark. Joking about someone with terminal cancer . . . . . wow, a new low.

[Rockindeano]

You and Fact Finder should show the same attitude. Sinking to the level of those whose behavior you dispise doesn't bring them up, it only brings you down.

Dude, let me assure you, I will never sink to level of the people I "dispise" (hint: I don't despise anyone), they are the ones who treated this man like dirt for the last 6 years. May they reap what they have sowed. Now they want to talk all lovey dovey and shit. I ain't buying into their bullshit and I suspect neither are you. Now as of tomorrow, I expect you to get off of that fence lest you get a splinter in your nuts. Pick a fucking side and stick to it. I am an American and I wish Mr. Obama nothing but success for the better of our Country, but the gall of some of these people spewing their "past" hatred has left a taste that 6 shots of Jack will not kill. I am a conservative at heart and I shall fight for my principles here as long as Andrew allows.

And yes, Tito, wishing ill on ANYONE is in bad taste, period. Case closed. Osama Bin Laden and his lunatic friends et al.. excepted.

And a BIG FUCK YOU to you as well.

The hatred, yep, I threw a bunch of it at Bush, was deserved. He stole an election, I hated that. I still supported the man through thick and thin until it just became too much corruption and too much lying. I would say I supported that slimy lying pile of shit for two years. You on the other hand waited at least 2 minutes to blast the new president. Take your failed conservatism and shove it straight up your ass.

[RossValoryRocks]

You and Fact Finder should show the same attitude. Sinking to the level of those whose behavior you dispise doesn't bring them up, it only brings you down.

Dude, let me assure you, I will never sink to level of the people I "dispise" (hint: I don't despise anyone), they are the ones who treated this man like dirt for the last 6 years. May they reap what they have sowed. Now they want to talk all lovey dovey and shit. I ain't buying into their bullshit and I suspect neither are you. Now as of tomorrow, I expect you to get off of that fence lest you get a splinter in your nuts. Pick a fucking side and stick to it. I am an American and I wish Mr. Obama nothing but success for the better of our Country, but the gall of some of these people spewing their "past" hatred has left a taste that 6 shots of Jack will not kill. I am a conservative at heart and I shall fight for my principles here as long as Andrew allows.

And yes, Tito, wishing ill on ANYONE is in bad taste, period. Case closed. Osama Bin Laden and his lunatic friends et al.. excepted.

And a BIG FUCK YOU to you as well.

The hatred, yep, I threw a bunch of it at Bush, was deserved. He stole an election, I hated that. I still supported the man through thick and thin until it just became too much corruption and too much lying. I would say I supported that slimy lying pile of shit for two years. You on the other hand waited at least 2 minutes to blast the new president. Take your failed conservatism and shove it straight up your ass.

He didn't steal an election Dean and you KNOW IT...every conceivable type of count was tried, including the one Al Gore want to use, by independent organizations and they showed Bush legitimately won.

As for failed conservatism, Bush was FAR FAR FAR from a conservative. The people calling themselves conservatives, may have fail at BEING conservative, but that isn't a fault of the philosophy, it is a failure of the people purporting to be conservative.

And yes you spouted off (and still do) with a ton of hatred...when you don't even know what is really lies and what isn't. None of us do. We are only allowed to see a certain amount because the rest is classified and only the upper levels of our government really know and even then not all of them.

I would suggest to you that if you want your side to be treated with respect that you at least shut up about Bush for 5 minutes.

I will give the President the benefit of the doubt for now, and UNLIKE you or other liberals I will never spew the rancid, vile, and hateful things about the President that you did about President Bush NO MATTER what President Obama does or doesn't do.

[stevew2]

As most of you know I am a conservative independent, and did not vote for the President, never the less, I pray for him to be successful, and safe.

I believe the election of Barrack Obama is a defining point for our country, not because of his policies and agenda, but because of what it truly represents: There is no barrier, obstacle or challenge that we as a nation cannot overcome.

God Bless you Mister President, may you guide us well and true and live up to the promise of you convictions and achieve much.

WHO THE HELL IS THIS AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH ROSSVALORYROCKS???

LOL Regardless of which side of the isle I happen to sit on, the election of Barrack Obama to the Presidency is an amazing thing and should be celebrated. IMHO!

Not this guy. I'll hate him just as I hate the other 99.9% of politicans. Everyone is equal in my eyes.

He will do a good job Tito. Im so glad the old fart and hillbilly Sarah lost and my man one. Make and sandwich, get a glass of milk and watch the inaguaration with me numb nuts. I told you he was goin to win.