Inauguration Thread

[Archangel]

If you want to suck cock,blow off steam, or spew hate, do it here.

Holy shit there's a lot of black people in DC.

[hatepoppy]

swing looooooowbamaaaa, sweet chariobama, comin fo'(bama) ta carry me hooooooomebama!

[ShitBreak]

Celebrate good times COME ON!

It's Obama, obama.

[hatepoppy]

i wonder if 'fortified limo' means he'll be bumpin NWA and ghostriding down the mall.

[Archangel]

Lulz Cheney in wheelchair.

[ShitBreak]

Obama should have a position in his cabinet for Snoop and Dre.

[nuclearjew]

i wonder if 'fortified limo' means he'll be bumpin NWA and ghostriding down the mall.
It'd be cool if he was ghostriding down the mall with some bulletproof glass, ghetto Pope style.

[Archangel]

i wonder if 'fortified limo' means he'll be bumpin NWA and ghostriding down the mall.

Bummer, it doesn't even have spinning rims. Wonder about the system, though.

[Archangel]

Obama should have a position in his cabinet for Snoop and Dre.

Pity you don't have a ministry of culture (lulz); they'd be prefect for that job. Failing that, drug czar.

"We have limited the sale of crack by Bloods by 95%!"

[nuclearjew]

Pity you don't have a ministry of culture (lulz); they'd be prefect for that job. Failing that, drug czar.

"We have limited the sale of crack by Bloods by 95%!"
Not only would they be prefect, but they'd be perfect as well!

[Archangel]

You try typing in a foreign language with the flu and back pain.

[Archangel]

Michelle be blinged out, yo.

[nuclearjew]

English ain't no furrin language!

[kid_vidrio]

Bummer, it doesn't even have spinning rims. Wonder about the system, though.
It has a 10 disc changer which is lame as hell imo. Should just have Aux In.
It has 5" of metal plating too fwiw.

[Will-Kill]

Obama needs to bust out with a Rap solo right after he is sworn in, that would be off the chain.

[ShitBreak]

His daughters are probably already trying to convince him to hire the Jonas Brothers as personal assistants.

[Archangel]

His daughters are probably already trying to convince him to hire Chris Brown and Usher as personal assistants.

[kid_vidrio]

Lulz Cheney in wheelchair.
The wheelchair and him twitching in it...I don't think it's appropriate that I take such joy in it.

[Archangel]

Did they hire the "lllllllllet's get ready to rrrrrrumblllllle" guy as announcer?

[Archangel]

Mother of God that's a lot of people.

[Snatch]

Barry is the smuggest motherfucker on earth. I guess I would be too. It's funny how Bush got a fucking golf clap.

[kid_vidrio]

Honorable Feinstein. I don't think so.

[heelsguy]

I KNEW they would say "Barack H. Obama"!!! I fucking knew it. what does THAT tell you?

and he sent his speech to presidential historian doris kearns goodwin for her thought before he even gave it....wow. someone is really concerned about his place in history

[Snatch]

Fuck you Feinstein. What do you know about liberty?

[Snatch]

Listen to this fucking speech. I feel like I'm watching Great White Hype.

[Desperado]

Haha man remember Ws inauguration...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAp6YAPtC2c

[NOTKyle]

anywhere other than cnn i can cop a live stream of dis business

[Snatch]

Was Jeremiah Wright busy?

[Snatch]

Are they praying to God or Obama? His eyes opened when "humility" was used.

[freegood]

anywhere other than cnn i can cop a live stream of dis business

http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/video/video-2009-obama.cfm

[heelsguy]

Listen to this fucking speech. I feel like I'm watching Great White Hype.

he is a better writer than a speaker

[Archangel]

and he sent his speech to presidential historian doris kearns goodwin for her thought before he even gave it....wow. someone is really concerned about his place in history

My old man was the personal aide and speechwriter to two German presidents, a chancellor, and two foreign ministers. The big speeches are prepared with a meticulous attention usually reserved for invasion plans: You do NOT want to fuck those up. If you can get St Paul's opinion on something as big as this, you WILL go get it.

[Claydon]

well I see the spirit of bullshit is alive and well on this very important day in the US.


go fuck yourselves, you fucking children.

[NOTKyle]

So the Detroit public transit system is being rerouted through Washington DC today?

[Snatch]

well I see the spirit of bullshit is alive and well on this very important day in the US.


go fuck yourselves, you fucking children.

Who are you talking to?

[Archangel]

Aretha's like the black Death Star nowadays.

[Claydon]

Who are you talking to?

everyone and yet....no one?!


arch states we can spew hate......so.....

[Archangel]

But damn if she still can't sang.

[Archangel]

everyone and yet....no one?!


arch states we can spew hate......so.....

Didn't you post a "I'll play nice" rant not too long ago?

Flopper.

[heelsguy]

My old man was the personal aide and speechwriter to two German presidents, a chancellor, and two foreign ministers. The big speeches are prepared with a meticulous attention usually reserved for invasion plans: You do NOT want to fuck those up. If you can get St Paul's opinion on something as big as this, you WILL go get it.


show me another U.S president who submitted them to historians before reading it. clinton did not. and to submit them to the same person who is going to be grading him is like asking your english lit teacher to come over to your house to proofread your term paper before turning it in to her the next day

he is good enough already to not have to do that...clinton was too.

[Snatch]

Where did the background singers come from?

[hatepoppy]

well I see the spirit of bullshit is alive and well on this very important day in the US.


go fuck yourselves, you fucking children.
you act like any of this is actually consequential.

[Archangel]

So three million people have come to jack off the Washington Monument?

[Claydon]

Didn't you post a "I'll play nice" rant not too long ago?

Flopper.

bah!

I am playing nice in the other thread :)

anyways, talk with you guys later im off to watch cspan

[Snatch]

He's being fucking annointed not inaugurated.

[Archangel]

Did Biden just forget the "solemnly"?

[kid_vidrio]

I KNEW they would say "Barack H. Obama"!!! I fucking knew it. what does THAT tell you?

and he sent his speech to presidential historian doris kearns goodwin for her thought before he even gave it....wow. someone is really concerned about his place in history
I heard this a few days ago as an official notice.
It's not like they dropped it as a surprise.

[Snatch]

Biden = "Line please."

[Snatch]

Obama dying would be the worst thing to ever happen in the history of the United States.

Yo-Yo Ma. How appropriate.

[Pox]

Has he unmasked his secret terrorist plans yet?

[hatepoppy]

So three million people have come to jack off the Washington Monument?more like jack off at the base of the washington monument.

silly goose, the obelisk doesnt need any help keeping it up, but its seed has long past dried.

this is but a red carpet season premiere of the world's greatest reality show.

what's michelle wearing btw? did she go w a delarenta like laura and hillary?

[Archangel]

John fucking Williams.

Wait for the Vader comparisons to start... now.

[Snatch]

John Williams is going to sneak Vader's theme in there.

[kid_vidrio]

Has he unmasked his secret terrorist plans yet?
That comes right after he reveals he put a Koran into Lincoln's bible.

[Snatch]

John fucking Williams.

Wait for the Vader comparisons to start... now.

Hey Yo-Yo Ma, stop beating me to the fucking punch.

[heelsguy]

aretha took a 3 minutes song and made the last line on it's own last 3 minutes. God I hate it when they do that, and you know what I mean by "they"

[Archangel]

John Williams is going to sneak Vader's theme in there.

Too late!

[Claydon]

John Williams?!

fuck yah!

[Snatch]

All the blechs in the crowd are really interested in this.

[hatepoppy]

aretha took a 3 minutes song and made the last line on it's own last 3 minutes. God I hate it when they do that, and you know what I mean by "they"
the gubmint?

[Archangel]

Hey Yo-Yo Ma, stop beating me to the fucking punch.
More like In Yo Ma.
aretha took a 3 minutes song and made the last line on it's own last 3 minutes. God I hate it when they do that, and you know what I mean by "they"
Fat people?

[Snatch]

aretha took a 3 minutes song and made the last line on it's own last 3 minutes. God I hate it when they do that, and you know what I mean by "they"

People that annoy you.

[Archangel]

John Williams?!

fuck yah!

Weren't you supposed to be elsewhere?

[Claydon]

where is pax when you need him for the john williams star wars lulz

[Claydon]

Weren't you supposed to be elsewhere?

meh, i turned the tv on in my office.

[Snatch]

Couldn't they have just gotten RZA to compose this shit.

[Snatch]

The motherfucking Oaf of Othice.

[Archangel]

"Presidential oaf of office"


Lulz.

[Archangel]

The motherfucking Oaf of Othice.

Dammit.

Oooh major slip up by Barry there.

[janois]

So when will I get my check?

[kid_vidrio]

done. with hussein.
nice except for the fuck ups.

[ShitBreak]

nomg nomg nomg

[Snatch]

HOLY SHIT, THERES A RAINBOW OVER BISCAYNE BAY! OH MY GOD! EVERYTHINGS DIFFERENT!

[Claydon]

fuck yah! 21 gun salute with howitzers!

[heelsguy]

screwed by the white man again!! roberts left-out "faithfully"

[Snatch]

fuck yah! 21 gun salute with howitzers!

They're giving my neighbors in Overtown ideas that I don't want them to have.

[Archangel]

Humbled my nuts. He feels like the king of the motherfucking world.


HNIC indeed.

[heelsguy]

he is speaking with his "sunday-going-to-meeting " voice

[Archangel]

Debbie Downerz?

[heelsguy]

Debbie Downerz?


"whaaaa-whaaaaaaa"

[Snatch]

Why does he keep taking shots at the other party?

"The time has come to stop talking shit." Right after you spend 2 minutes talking shit.

[Archangel]

Oooh quoting Corinthians now.

[Claydon]

Humbled my nuts. He feels like the king of the motherfucking world.


HNIC indeed.

US>>>EU...bow down before your King Obama!

[Snatch]

The Holy Obaman Empire.

[Snatch]

Our goods and services have no less demand? Really?

[Archangel]

Did Bush sr get his hat as a gift from Yeltsin?

[Snatch]

HE JUST SAID HES GOING TO HARVEST THE SUN THE EARTH AND THE AIR

[heelsguy]

he can certainly talk the talk......

maybe the best I have ever seen at that.

[kid_vidrio]

Was that the Wu guy from the Cisco ad?

[Snatch]

YES! SHOW THE BLECH YAWNING! HOPE!

[Snatch]

Wait, the small village your father was born in has what to do with America?

[ShitBreak]

His speech is giving me a woody.

The two main speeches he's given so far (this one and the one election night) are already better than anything W. ever did.

[kid_vidrio]

I'm getting phone calls and emails I'm ignoring at my work desk.
That's America for ya! Damn the most watched telecast in history, what about my ad campaign?!?

[Archangel]

Damn he's good.

[Snatch]

Why is he saying that his inauguration is the defining moment of a generation? Shut up motherfucker.

[kid_vidrio]

He invokes the demi-GOd!!

[Desperado]

60 years Ha! try 40 years

[Archangel]

Well, I'm moved.

When you're done with him, can we have him?

[ShitBreak]

I have chills. Good god that was awesome.

[Snatch]

Well, I'm moved.

When you're done with him, can we have him?

When the peak is the inauguration, what direction do we have to go?

[Archangel]

Elizabeth who?

You want to introduce an American poet, you'd better get Nas up on that stage.



...



Boy, does she suck. What is this, emo hour?

[Claydon]

Well, I'm moved.

When you're done with him, can we have him?

Ummmm yah... I must admit it is rather pleasant to have a great speaker as the President once again.


Reminds me of the days of Dutch.

[Claydon]

Elizabeth who?



Boy, does she suck. What is this, emo hour?

you know better than anyone that the US tends to be emo.

[janois]

This chick is a buzzkill.

[janois]

I do not like green eggs and ham!!

[Snatch]

This is the fucking point. Everyone saying that today is the day, bla bla bla. Leave it to the Americans to say that electing a president is the turning point. What the fuck has he done? We have all these fucking problems, I don't give a fuck about racial equality. Who the fuck cares?

The fucking Holy Obaman Empire better rule.

[Claydon]

well she sucked

[Archangel]

I do not like green eggs and ham!!

Style will hit ya, wham! Then, goddamn
You be like, "oh shit that's the jam!"

Yeah, Method Man would do nicely, too.

[Archangel]

Were Saul Williams, Gil Scott-Heron or Maya Angelou busy?

[Claydon]

i am pleased that the president made reference to the poor choices of the individual as part of the reason for our economic problems.

[Archangel]

What's Dumbo doing on stage?

[Snatch]

Well, the today is the day that the teddy bears have their fucking picnic. I just hope that he lives up to even 5% of the hype.

[Archangel]

"Yella will be mella"? The fuck? I thought Johnnie Cochran was dead.

[Candycane]

I'm going to ignore the racist and retarded comments that so many people on this forum and in life throw around without a second thought. Nothing can ever change if we keep acting like idiot feral animals. Today was amazing to watch the display of support on the TV. I didn't think I'd even get emotional even though I voted for him. I watched the inauguration 8 years ago with Bush and I have always thought no matter who won, it was a special day. But the volume of people in that city today really took my breath away. I'm proud to be a American and no not just for the display of today but for the fact that things can change and the future doesn't have to be bleak.

[Snatch]

6S_eKvc2PgQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S_eKvc2PgQ)

[Archangel]

Deutschland, Deutschland über all...


Oops, sorry 'bout that.

[Snatch]

Listen, what the fuck has changed? Nothing. A few hues of skin? Is there still a rich protestant in office? What has changed?

Just because some motherfucker with a D next to his name had a sweet marketing idea for his campaign means nothing.

[freegood]

I'm going to ignore the racist and retarded comments that so many people on this forum and in life throw around without a second thought. Nothing can ever change if we keep acting like idiot feral animals. Today was amazing to watch the display of support on the TV. I didn't think I'd even get emotional even though I voted for him. I watched the inauguration 8 years ago with Bush and I have always thought no matter who won, it was a special day. But the volume of people in that city today really took my breath away. I'm proud to be a American and no not just for the display of today but for the fact that things can change and the future doesn't have to be bleak.

Every 4-8 years one politician hands over the keys to the most powerful nation on earth to another politician without a single gunshot.

It's pretty amazing what we take for granted.

[NOTKyle]

I'm going to ignore the racist and retarded comments that so many people on this forum and in life throw around without a second thought. Nothing can ever change if we keep acting like idiot feral animals. Today was amazing to watch the display of support on the TV. I didn't think I'd even get emotional even though I voted for him. I watched the inauguration 8 years ago with Bush and I have always thought no matter who won, it was a special day. But the volume of people in that city today really took my breath away. I'm proud to be a American and no not just for the display of today but for the fact that things can change and the future doesn't have to be bleak.

Exactly. People actually can pull together over something other than the hatred of a president. I thought the entire thing was beautiful, no matter what the man does in the next 4 years.

[Claydon]

Deutschland, Deutschland über all...


Oops, sorry 'bout that.

your inner nazi coming out!?

[Morfin]

Deutschland, Deutschland über all...


Oops, sorry 'bout that.

Hey. This is America's day. Go watch Korea get nuked.

[Snatch]

Every 4-8 years one politician hands over the keys to the most powerful nation on earth to another politician without a single gunshot.

It's pretty amazing what we take for granted.

BFD, Putin handed over the keys.

The political machine behind the candidates, and the major parties still control everything.

There is absolutely no change.

[NOTKyle]

Listen, what the fuck has changed? Nothing. A few hues of skin? Is there still a rich protestant in office? What has changed?

Just because some motherfucker with a D next to his name had a sweet marketing idea for his campaign means nothing.

I don't understand people like you. "OHHH BOYY NOTHING WILL EVVEERRR CHANGGEE BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAJKSD;FLKASJFD"

What the fuck are you doing to help change things? Or are you happy with the way things are headed?

[Candycane]

I didn't say anything has changed yet I'm saying things need to change no matter which "side" you claim to be on. I'm also not here to argue you with you . You're like fucking Scrooge on Christmas. It's kinda a big deal as he said that not that long ago white and black kids couldn't even go to school together. I am allowed to believe that is huge.

[Claydon]

BFD, Putin handed over the keys.

The political machine behind the candidates, and the major parties still control everything.

There is absolutely no change.

i will choose to ignore this at this time, as I am filled with nationalism, and the feelings of patriotism.

[Archangel]

your inner nazi coming out!?

Monarchist, actually.

[Snatch]

I understand that it was great and wonderful, but the point is, if he doesn't deliver on at least some of his hype, think about the hangover and the disappointment.

Think about the disillusionment. Think about the bitterness and the "I told you so's." It's just going to be more bullshit, except magnified, because supposedly it's this defining racial moment.

[Snatch]

I guess I like results better than pageantry.

[Penguin Rick]

Obama fucked up the Oath. Lulz.

But still, good fucking speech.

[Candycane]

I guess I like results better than pageantry.


Can you give the man a week or two for shits sake?

[NOTKyle]

I understand that it was great and wonderful, but the point is, if he doesn't deliver on at least some of his hype, think about the hangover and the disappointment.

Think about the disillusionment. Think about the bitterness and the "I told you so's." It's just going to be more bullshit, except magnified, because supposedly it's this defining racial moment.

It is a defining racial moment, nothing "supposedly" about it. This mans grandparents would not have been allowed to sit with their white peers in class, or drink from the same drinking fountain as them. How is this not a huge step in the right direction?

And people are going to praise Obama for taking this country in just a small facet of the right direction, since we've been shit on for the last 8 years.

[Morfin]

Snatch, you've made what, 10 posts in this thread, all whining about how nothing's gonna change? Well, fuck you. Go whine in the thread about whether Obama can get the economy going or what he is going to do about Gitmo.

This is about the inauguration. And if your cynical, jaded, grinch-like heart can't even realize the importance of the moment, well, I feel sorry for you. And STFU.

[Archangel]

Politicians can't really do anything. The citizenry does. Presidents don't build countries, win wars, or fix economies; people do. So the best that a politician can actually do is inspire people to get off their arse and get to work. He cannot order, he cannot show how, all he can do is inspire.

So, at a time when people are supposed to be fed up with politics, disillusioned, apathetic, what have you, the ability to draw a crowd of millions and move billions more is pretty impressive in itself.

[Snatch]

Can you give the man a week or two for shits sake?

No, I'll give him 4 years. I want him to be the best president in the history of the United States. He basically has Carte Blanche, and pretty much complete support. Kind of like Bush after 9/11.... Let's just hope he does a better job with that power.

Now, if he does a good job, I'll be more excited about his re-election than this election.

But, why the fuck should I be this excited over a motherfucker that has never done anything? Just because he's black? What the fuck does that have to do with me?

[Snatch]

It is a defining racial moment, nothing "supposedly" about it. This mans grandparents would not have been allowed to sit with their white peers in class, or drink from the same drinking fountain as them. How is this not a huge step in the right direction?

And people are going to praise Obama for taking this country in just a small facet of the right direction, since we've been shit on for the last 8 years.

You mean his white grandmother, or his grandfather in Africa?

[freegood]

No, I'll give him 4 years. I want him to be the best president in the history of the United States. He basically has Carte Blanche, and pretty much complete support. Kind of like Bush after 9/11.... Let's just hope he does a better job with that power.

Now, if he does a good job, I'll be more excited about his re-election than this election.

But, why the fuck should I be this excited over a motherfucker that has never done anything? Just because he's black? What the fuck does that have to do with me?

New President, new beginning.

Gotta try out your Christmas present before you cry to Santa.

[Candycane]

No, I'll give him 4 years. I want him to be the best president in the history of the United States. He basically has Carte Blanche, and pretty much complete support. Kind of like Bush after 9/11.... Let's just hope he does a better job with that power.

Now, if he does a good job, I'll be more excited about his re-election than this election.

But, why the fuck should I be this excited over a motherfucker that has never done anything? Just because he's black? What the fuck does that have to do with me?


I don't know you from Dick and Harry down the street. But who would you be excited to see up there? I have no clue who you support or would think is worthy of an "Amen". Some Athlete? Some movie star? Some obscure artist? Some Author no one has ever read? Joe the Plumber? Who Snatch ?? Who would be worthy of you getting a little excitement in your heart?

[Archangel]

Me.

[Snatch]

I don't know you from Dick and Harry down the street. But who would you be excited to see up there? I have no clue who you support or would think is worthy of an "Amen". Some Athlete? Some movie star? Some obscure artist? Some Author no one has ever read? Joe the Plumber? Who Snatch ?? Who would be worthy of you getting a little excitement in your heart?

I would've given an Amen if Ron Paul was elected. THAT would be change.

[Archangel]

Rejoice, America! Now, finally, you have something in common with Zimbabwe!

[Snatch]

I guess I don't share Obama's ability for making a point.

Obama could be amazing. Obama could be a complete bust. We really have very little information either way. There are a ton of good points for him, especially work ethic, determination, and charisma.

But, I'm not going to go ape-shit, give complete immunity, and write a blank check to someone, just because he's black. I'm not going to treat his inauguration like white smoke is coming out of the Capitol. If I did that, and this is only personal, but I would be setting myself up for grave disappointment when he doesn't meet an impossible standard that people are setting.

[Archangel]

What's with the purple ties and scarves?

[kid_vidrio]

Obama fucked up the Oath. Lulz.

But still, good fucking speech.
SCJ Thomas fucked up the oath.
Well done!!

[Snatch]

What's with the purple ties and scarves?

Doesn't purple signify royalty and Christ's resurrection?

[janois]

What's with the purple ties and scarves?
Pimp colors.

[freegood]

I guess I don't share Obama's ability for making a point.

Obama could be amazing. Obama could be a complete bust. We really have very little information either way. There are a ton of good points for him, especially work ethic, determination, and charisma.

But, I'm not going to go ape-shit, give complete immunity, and write a blank check to someone, just because he's black. I'm not going to treat his inauguration like white smoke is coming out of the Capitol. If I did that, and this is only personal, but I would be setting myself up for grave disappointment when he doesn't meet an impossible standard that people are setting.

No one's giving him that much. Not with America losing 750k jobs last year.

But what idiot wants to be a downer on inauguration day? Just so you can say "I told you so!" if shit turns out wrong. Of course if things do pick up, none's the wiser....

[Claydon]

can we ban snatch for one day.....

[Morfin]

Purple = Gay Pride. That's to give the rednecks a double kick in the chunkies.

[Le Goat]

There goes the neighborhood.

[Snatch]

Fuck you Claydon. You have been bashing Obama the entire election season, and now your fake little show of fucking unity can suck my dick.

In two days you're going to be back to talking shit. It's people like you that are the reason why I'm saying what I'm saying.

[mongo]

so, when does this thing get started?

[satandole666]

Hahaha...hope, change, and confusion.

More proof that they don't know what they voted for.

[Hanover Fist]

I personally must say I was pretty impressed with the inaugural speech. I disagree with the pundits and others who say his speech was lacking, I found it very uplifting and positive. I can only hope that his presidency can match his address.
The only parts I really had issues with were probably Aretha Franklin, she is horrible, fat and sounded like shit. The other part I thought was fail was the benediction. It seemed to be somewhat contradictory to the message Obama gave in his speech.
All in all, out of all the inaugurals I have witnessed it was probably one of the top 2.

[Morfin]

so, when does this thing get started?

Tomorrow. Go back to bed.

[Claydon]

Yah snatch I have, but the election is over, and he is the president, and as an american I was extremely pleased by yet another seamless transition of power that has occurred in this nation for 2 centuries.

next week my bashing of his administration will continue, but today it is a glorious day and truly defines the greatness of America.

Take that EU.

[Snatch]

Obama definitely killed it compared to the rest of the coronation.

[Le Goat]

The ******* loot DC yet? I'm not near a TV... I NEED UPDATES!

[Claydon]

What's Dumbo doing on stage?

If you are referring to President Bush, it is because he is the outgoing president.

[Pax Britannia]

Obama spectacularly fucked up the swearing in. The speech was very average, he once again had to resort to reciting someone elses inspirational words. The delivery is flawless but he needs to get better writers.

[Claydon]

Obama spectacularly fucked up the swearing in. The speech was very average, he once again had to resort to reciting someone elses inspirational words. The delivery is flawless but he needs to get better writers.

You are just jealous that the people/college get to choose our executive branch as opposed to the parliament majority choosing yours!

[Void]

That poet bitch sucked ass.

Otherwise, not too bad.

[POO POO CANNON]

Obama spectacularly fucked up the swearing in. The speech was very average, he once again had to resort to reciting someone elses inspirational words. The delivery is flawless but he needs to get better writers.

Actually, if you were paying attention, the guy telling him what to say fucked it up. Obama realized that and gave him a chance to fix it before continuing.

[Pax Britannia]

You are just jealous that the people/college get to choose our executive branch as opposed to the parliament majority choosing yours!

Thats got to be the first time anyones ever said that to anyone before. We're making history today my friend. I prefer my leaders to have control of Parliament or nothing gets done. Worked pretty well for the last 400 years.

Actually, if you were paying attention, the guy telling him what to say fucked it up. Obama realized that and gave him a chance to fix it before continuing.

I obviously wasnt paying that much attention cause as I saw it Obama kept forgetting what to say even after it was read out to him. I'll have to watch it again.

[Claydon]

Thats got to be the first time anyones ever said that to anyone before. We're making history today my friend. I prefer my leaders to have control of Parliament or nothing gets done. Worked pretty well for the last 400 years.



A democratic dictatorship eh pax?!

I prefer the rule of law vs. a government that is merely limited by physics and finance.

[Pax Britannia]

A democratic dictatorship eh pax?!

I prefer the rule of law vs. a government that is merely limited by physics and finance.

What?

[Claydon]

What?

Her majesty's government is not ruled by a constitution, you do not have an independent judiciary. The only thing that allows for say.....the right to protest is basically tradition and quite frankly the parliament would be tossed out if it attempted to limit such abilities.

so basically the british parliament is limited in what it can do by money...ie if you do not have the money you cannot do whatever, and physics, ie if the parliament wants to outlaw gravity....well it cannot.

although I would not put it past labour to attempt to outlaw gravity.

[POO POO CANNON]

I obviously wasnt paying that much attention cause as I saw it Obama kept forgetting what to say even after it was read out to him. I'll have to watch it again.

Yeah, what was read out to him was wrong... which was why he paused.

[ShitBreak]

US > EU

Suck it, Trebek.

[Pax Britannia]

Her majesty's government is not ruled by a constitution, you do not have an independent judiciary. The only thing that allows for say.....the right to protest is basically tradition and quite frankly the parliament would be tossed out if it attempted to limit such abilities.

so basically the british parliament is limited in what it can do by money...ie if you do not have the money you cannot do whatever, and physics, ie if the parliament wants to outlaw gravity....well it cannot.

although I would not put it past labour to attempt to outlaw gravity.

Have you been drinking?

[Claydon]

Actually, if you were paying attention, the guy telling him what to say fucked it up. Obama realized that and gave him a chance to fix it before continuing.

that 'guy' is Chief Justice Roberts of the Supreme Court of the United States. Basically the most powerful Judge of the United States.

He was appointed by President Bush, thankfully.

Go back to playing with your dissolved parliament now.

[Claydon]

Have you been drinking?

no more than usual :)

[redsox39]

Yeah, what was read out to him was wrong... which was why he paused.


And the excuses for Obama's mistakes begin!

[Claydon]

And the excuses for Obama's mistake begin!

haha

[Claydon]

Have you been drinking?

So, when will her majesty be hosting the President?

[POO POO CANNON]

that 'guy' is Chief Justice Roberts of the Supreme Court of the United States. Basically the most powerful Judge of the United States.

Yep, and you will also notice, if you look outside, that the sky is blue. Also, statistics indicate that it gets dark at night time. Thanks, Captain Obvious.

Also, it's reassuring to know the most powerful judge in all of the United States can't recite 5 lines of text without botching it. Way to go, champ.

[Claydon]

Yep, and you will also notice, if you look outside, that the sky is blue. Also, statistics indicate that it gets dark at night time. Thanks, Captain Obvious.

Also, it's reassuring to know the most powerful judge in all of the United States can't recite 5 lines of text without botching it. Way to go, champ.

let us see you get up in front of 2 million people and see how well you do. oh wait, thats right, your majority party merely annoints some MP.

(slow clap)

Justices are not known for their public speaking, they decide how to interpret the law.

[Pax Britannia]

no more than usual :)

If I ever get into Parliament i'm going to recommend we outlaw gravity. In your honour.

I think you should have gone for Hillary though. Female leaders have worked out pretty well for us.

I1v8OfsEqKM

[POO POO CANNON]

let us see you get up in front of 2 million people and see how well you do. oh wait, thats right, your majority party merely annoints some MP.

(slow clap)

Justices are not known for their public speaking, they decide how to interpret the law.

Reciting 5 lines of broken text with huge breaks in between (which should allow you to prepare for you next line...) shouldn't be hard for someone who interprets the law, right? I'd like to think that hardly qualifies as public speaking.

[Claydon]

http://inaugural.senate.gov/luncheon/

california wines were served at the luncheon.

Reagan started the tradition of California wines being served at the white house, and other political gatherings.

Thanks Gipper!

[Claydon]

If I ever get into Parliament i'm going to recommend we outlaw gravity. In your honour.

I think you should have gone for Hillary though. Female leaders have worked out pretty well for us.

I1v8OfsEqKM

EPIC FAIL PAX.


H. Clinton is NOT anywhere near the greatness of Lady Thatcher.

HOW DARE you put them in the same sentences.

Report to the tower NOW!

[Hanover Fist]

Actually what looked like happened was that Obama began to recite his part before Roberts was done with the whole part. That threw Roberts off and from that point on they were both fucked up. \
Of course that is completely irrelevant and any argument about it completely ignores the message that Obama was trying to get across in his inaugural. The fact of the matter is whether he fucks up a speech or doesn't, he is still the president for at least the next 4 years.
I will oppose him when I disagree and give him kudos when I agree with him, but I will not call him stupid, argue petty bullshit that has no bearing on his presidency, or demean the office of the President by displaying the sort of disrespect that Bush was subject to for 8 years.
I simply look at it the same way I did with senior officers in the military. You salute and show respect to the rank and office not the man.


As far as Pelosi goes though, fuck her.
I still don't understand how the Senate majority leader is Reid and not Feinstein. I may not agree with her one iota, but she seems not only light years smarter than Harry Reid, but she acts like she has at least one more ball than him.

[Pharon]

I'm not gonna go back and read 18 pages of this thread to see if this stuff has been mentioned before. Because I'm lazy. And fuck you.

At any rate, I thought his speech was excellent, as I expected it would be. A few random thoughts:

1. I appreciated that he thanked George W. Bush's years of service, but at the same time excoriated several of his most damaging policies during the speech.

2. I thought it was very classy of him to walk the old first couple to their helicopter. I don't remember - did Bush do this with Clinton in 2000? Is such a gesture typical during a transition of power?

3. What blew me away the most was when Obama said, "we are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers." Has any President EVER included non-believers in that kind of statement? Talk about a far cry from our former President, Bush senior, who said once when interviewed, "I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."

4. I am moved by the prospect of seeing young children living in the White House for the first time in almost 50 years.

5. I can't believe Justice Roberts screwed up administering the oath. It's only 35 words long, and you should know it backwards and forwards, you dolt.

6. While I sympathize with Mr. Cheney, who hurt his back while moving boxes recently and is now confined to a wheelchair by a doctor's orders, I couldn't help but recognize the symbolism and the irony that it represented during this transition of power.

7. Unless my math is wrong, Obama used the word "I" three times, and "we" sixty.

[Pax Britannia]

EPIC FAIL PAX.

H. Clinton is NOT anywhere near the greatness of Lady Thatcher.

HOW DARE you put them in the same sentences.

True true.

Report to the tower NOW!

It's a gift shop now :(

[Claydon]

True true.



It's a gift shop now :(

yah i know....get to work!

[brentblack]

Did Bush get booed at one point?

[TylerDurden]

Obama definitely killed it compared to the rest of the coronation.

i disagree. the fumbling of the swearing in lightened things a bit. it wasn't a perfect ceremony, but it was an honest one.

people are celebrating today because a black man (halfsie, whatever) now holds the highest office in the land. that's great progress.

furthermore, whether he's done anything or not, he's become the symbol for this country's general populace banding together to incite change. unlike previous presidents the things that he says feel sincere, he's sure of himself, and he's strong. thus he's a popular president; a rockstar.

there's nothing wrong with people being happy and excited about an event that could very well be a great turning point in getting this country back on track both domestically and within the global community. and if he turns out not to be everything the people expected of him then we'll head back to the booths in 2012 to cast a new vote for someone else.

let this day be what it is: a possible turning point.

[Claydon]

Did Bush get booed at one point?

given the lack of civility by most people I would not be surprised.

[Pox]

Just watched it. That was a very good speech, and anybody whining about him already should go eat a dick. As long as he remains as pragmatic and sensible as he has sounded since the election, you guys can deal with 4 years of center-left rule.

Considering that most of Bush's important speeches were mainly about foreign policy and democratization, I found this part the most interesting:


Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.
We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort—even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.
For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus—and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. 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.

Thats good shit, right there.

The part about "not missiles or tanks" is bullshit, though

[Rover]

I love that Obama felt it necessary to pander to the 3% of the country who doesn't believe in god.

[Void]

The part about "not missiles or tanks" is bullshit, thoughYeah, we used guns, ships, and aircraft, too.

[Claydon]

I love that Obama felt it necessary to pander to the 3% of the country who doesn't believe in god.

i do not believe in god, and I was happy he mentioned it.

[Pharon]

I love that Obama felt it necessary to pander to the 3% of the country who doesn't believe in god.
Especially since we are neither citizens nor patriots, right?

[TylerDurden]

I love that Obama felt it necessary to name a few common religions as well as those who have none.

fixed.

it wasn't pandering. it was a tip of the hat to those who believe in a god (any god), and those who don't. it was another statement of unity. there was nothing stated in that speech that i would consider pandering to anyone. it was a firm, resolute speech that didn't get on its knees in front of our detractors but didn't try to make us sound like billy badass scouring the neighborhood looking for someone to beat.

[Void]

i do not believe in god, and I was happy he mentioned it.As was I.

[TylerDurden]

Actually, if you were paying attention, the guy telling him what to say fucked it up. Obama realized that and gave him a chance to fix it before continuing.

boom chaka laka (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28753348/)

[Claydon]

Gents, let us not forget.....the founding fathers were not christian, they were brilliant men born of the enlightenment. They were deists, in particular Jefferson and Franklin.

[Soup Nazi]

Down goes Senator Byrd?

[Le Goat]

Poo, you're 12yrs old, gtfo of this thread.

[Morfin]

Down goes Senator Byrd?

No, down goes Ted Kennedy. At the luncheon afterwards.

[Hanover Fist]

Wow, shitty Senators are dropping like flies today. Too bad Stevens isn't here to die at the lunch as well. (Thanks Bush for not pardoning that piece of crap like I thought you might)

[Soup Nazi]

No, down goes Ted Kennedy. At the luncheon afterwards.

Apparently both needed immediate medical attention.

[Rover]

Is there a Kennedy left to be appointed to his seat?

[kid_vidrio]

Is there a Kennedy left to be appointed to his seat?
Perhaps not, but I'm willing to drive off a bridge drunk. I just won't leave my piece of ass to die there.

[Da Raider]

hello? I'm looking for some CHANGE.

[Void]

hello? I'm looking for some CHANGE.Here you go: http://www.macjams.com/filemgmt_data/snaps/9226_spare%20change.jpg

[Da Raider]

So how long into this administration is John Stewart going to wait to slam Barak? A day? A week? A month? A year? A full term? Longer?

[Archangel]

I love that Obama felt it necessary to pander to the 3% of the country who doesn't believe in god.

Oh yeah? How large is the percentage of Hindus, Muslims, Jews or Buddhists in America?

Either you include everyone, or you can forget about that "unity" stuff. Also, I thought it was a pretty good diplomatic move: With a church visit, two reverends giving speeches, and all that brouhaha about Lincoln's Bible and what not, that little bit will be seen my moderate atheists (we all know that the fanatical ones are retards anyway) as the sign of somebody who does have the strength of his faith, yet respects extends an olive branch to those who don't have any.

[Archangel]

I mean, with half a sentence, he silenced a shitload of political critics who, with all the quoting of Scripture and MLK (who, let's not forget, was a man of God) on this day, would have been quick to brand him as just another Jayzus freak, without alienating the vast Chrsitian majority.

I believe the word here is "adroit"...

[Pax Britannia]

I mean, with half a sentence, he silenced a shitload of political critics who, with all the quoting of Scripture and MLK (who, let's not forget, was a man of God) on this day, would have been quick to brand him as just another Jayzus freak, without alienating the vast Chrsitian majority.

I believe the word here is "adroit"...

"These arent the adroits your looking for. Move along"

[Archangel]

"These arent the adroits your looking for. Move along"

Obama's a Jedi? Well, that does explain things.


Oh, and Jesus. You'd think that the Redskins had won the Super Bowl or something.

[Genius]

Hail to the Chief, he's the chief and he needs hailing.

[Rover]

Oh yeah? How large is the percentage of Hindus, Muslims, Jews or Buddhists in America?Jews - 2%
Muslims - 1-2%
Hindu - 0.5%
Buddists - 2%

Either you include everyone, or you can forget about that "unity" stuff. Also, I thought it was a pretty good diplomatic move: With a church visit, two reverends giving speeches, and all that brouhaha about Lincoln's Bible and what not, that little bit will be seen my moderate atheists (we all know that the fanatical ones are retards anyway) as the sign of somebody who does have the strength of his faith, yet respects extends an olive branch to those who don't have any.But he didn't include everyone. He left plenty of religions off the list. I missed the shout-outs for Scientologists, Wiccans, and Taoists. He excluded those groups. Why? Because none of those groups are prominent in the far left of his party. Hence, his mentioning of atheists is simple pandering. Why didn't he say that the pagans are all in this together? You know, for the sake of unity

I'm not saying pandering is bad. All politicians pander, I was just surprised that he chose the atheists.

[ShitBreak]

Not picking anyone out...but I find it funny that conseravtives bitched daily about how unfair Bush was treated by the "liberal media" and all this and that...and yet here we are basically a handful of hours into Obama's presidency, and those conservatives are nitpicking at shit.

Pot. Meet. Kettle.

[Morfin]

Talk about damned if you do, damned if you don't. He tosses a bone to the atheists and is criticised for pandering; he says nothing, he gets branded as a Jesus guy.

OMG, Obama got sworn in with his right hand raised. Bastard hates lefties. Impeach now!

[Morfin]

I mean, with half a sentence, he silenced a shitload of political critics who, with all the quoting of Scripture and MLK (who, let's not forget, was a man of God) on this day, would have been quick to brand him as just another Jayzus freak, without alienating the vast Chrsitian majority.

I believe the word here is "adroit"...

How gauche.

HaHA. I made a french joke.

[Hodge]

Oh, and Jesus. You'd think that the Redskins had won the Super Bowl or something.
RACIST!!!!





Oh...

[Alcestis]

Apparently both needed immediate medical attention.

Sen Kennedy may have suffered from a seizure.

www.msnbc.msn.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28755439/)

Kennedy, 76, reportedly suffered convulsions at the luncheon. A Capitol police officer stood up and said medical attention was needed.

[taters]

Actually what looked like happened was that Obama began to recite his part before Roberts was done with the whole part. That threw Roberts off and from that point on they were both fucked up. \
Of course that is completely irrelevant and any argument about it completely ignores the message that Obama was trying to get across in his inaugural. The fact of the matter is whether he fucks up a speech or doesn't, he is still the president for at least the next 4 years.
I will oppose him when I disagree and give him kudos when I agree with him, but I will not call him stupid, argue petty bullshit that has no bearing on his presidency, or demean the office of the President by displaying the sort of disrespect that Bush was subject to for 8 years.
I


Its because Roberts fucked up the recital. Obama quoted responded tot he correct version of it, Roberts mixed it up (as explained when he reworded it).

[vasili denisov]

he sent his speech to presidential historian doris kearns goodwin for her thought before he even gave it....wow. someone is really concerned about his place in history
Or really doesn't trust microsoft spellcheck.
What's with the purple ties and scarves?
During the campaign, he talked about purple america, a mix of the red and blue divisions of the country.
I love that Obama felt it necessary to pander to the 3% of the country who doesn't believe in god.
He cited the three major monotheisms, a major non-monotheism, and those who may have no religious belief, but can still contribute, and have contributed as secular citizens. That's not pandering, that's making clear that the common cause of the country may share some of the ideals of some faiths, but it does not lie with any faith.

But, why the fuck should I be this excited over a motherfucker that has never done anything? Just because he's black? What the fuck does that have to do with me?
At the time he was born, his father might have been killed in some areas of the country for exercising the right to vote. Only fifty years on, he managed to become president, as much, if not more, a testament to his abilities as it is the openmindedness of the citizenry.

He managed to attain the highest office of the land despite belonging to a race that's often been persecuted. You've had the privilege of being white all your life and you can't even come up with one interesting thing to say.

[Le Goat]

I want to murder all of these 'reputable' news organizations that fucking mention Michelle's dress. WE ARE NOT WATCHING A FUCKING AWARDS SHOW. God damn it.

Also, the only thing i'll give him credit for is calling out the muslims by name

[Genius]

Word is Obama has already raised taxes by 75% and increased the size of government 17-fold. Plus he has disbanded the military, aborted 30,000 fetuses, bombed a church, sold Alabama to Kenya, presided over eight gay wedding-orgies, and masturbated to a signed photo of Lenin.

[taters]

Word is Obama has already raised taxes by 75% and increased the size of government 17-fold. Plus he has disbanded the military, aborted 30,000 fetuses, bombed a church, sold Alabama to Kenya, presided over eight gay wedding-orgies, and masturbated to a signed photo of Lenin.


I heard hes legalized the white slave trade in America. No more craigslist dating listings!

[Le Goat]

Word is Obama has already raised taxes by 75% and increased the size of government 17-fold. Plus he has disbanded the military, aborted 30,000 fetuses, bombed a church, sold Alabama to Kenya, presided over eight gay wedding-orgies, and masturbated to a signed photo of Lenin.

Welcome to 9 hours ago, dipshit

[heelsguy]

Not picking anyone out...but I find it funny that conseravtives bitched daily about how unfair Bush was treated by the "liberal media" and all this and that...and yet here we are basically a handful of hours into Obama's presidency, and those conservatives are nitpicking at shit.

Pot. Meet. Kettle.

give me a fucking break. YOU try being pummelled for 7 years like Jerry Quarry was by Ali and see if you are eager to throw a punch back when it finnally stops.

[eleveneighteen]

Hey, shit - it's already Wednesday. Is the Country fixed yet?

[Morfin]

http://www.geoeye.com/CorpSite/gallery/image-viewer.aspx?m=l&iid=220&gid=1

This half-meter resolution image of the United States Capitol, Washington D.C. was collected by the GeoEye-1 satellite on Jan. 20, 2009 to commemorate the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. The image, taken through high, whispy white clouds, shows the masses of people attending the Inaugural Celebration.Link (http://www.geoeye.com/CorpSite/gallery/detail.aspx?iid=220&gid=1)

[Hanover Fist]

So how long into this administration is John Stewart going to wait to slam Barak? A day? A week? A month? A year? A full term? Longer?


If you guessed less than a day, you might be right....


http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=216538&title=changefest-09-obamas-inaugural

[}{arlequin]

is it just me or did he dance like a white boy?

[Claydon]

is it just me or did he dance like a white boy?

he is 1/2 whitey

[Pharon]

If you guessed less than a day, you might be right....


http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=216538&title=changefest-09-obamas-inaugural
This was hilarious - I gotta start taping that show again. I forgot how good it was.

[Claydon]

This was hilarious - I gotta start taping that show again. I forgot how good it was.

tape...hehehe


so 92 of you :)

[heelsguy]

that clip was spot-on. it is called BIAS. that works both ways. Bush people are already at 3rd base when Bush starts speaking and no matter what he says they are not going back to first. and it is the exact thing with Obama supporters.

[Pharon]

http://media.economist.com/images/na/2009w04/ChangeHope2.jpg

[Hanover Fist]

Well all doubts can be put aside. Obama was just readministered the oath by Chief Justice Roberts in the White House. So any doubts about his legality concerning the oath should be put to bed now.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D95RS3EO0&show_article=1

[Le Goat]

there was doubt?

[Hanover Fist]

there was doubt?

Yes, incorrectly reciting the oath means that it may not be valid. Obama isn't the first to retake the oath in private, he is at least the 3rd and there may be more.

[URFloorMatt]

Try as they might, this is never going away now:

How many members of the Harvard Law Review does it take to administer the oath of office? Apparently more than two.