I do not remember ever watching one in the past. I guess I never was a fan of George W. and maybe wasn't intrested when I was younger.
However I am excited to see the whole pomp and circumstance of the day. Luckily for me at work I have the ability to watch it. I even have the Today Show on now, so I can see whats going on.
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I think it is strange that we get off for funerals of former presidents but we dont get off for this. . . I wonder what the reasoning is.
Oh yeah that is weird. I didn't even think of that. I do think if we can get off for every presidents inaugeration that would be great. It definitely is something that people should tune into and experience viewing. However, this might sound ignorant of me...but I wonder if as many people would watch it etc. next election (if it is not Obama) or the election after that etc if they had the day off. I don't know I don't mean to sound stupid or anything but that is just how I feel.
but I do think it is an important event in all our lives and we should all be able to watch it without being told NO etc.
It's not stupid...you're probably right. Think about it, how do most people spend Memorial, Labor, Veteran's and President's Days? I remember seeing Veteran's at one of the parades and they were sad that people seem to have forgotten the true meaning of the day. Most people mark it with barbecues, shopping sales or just another day off. So it would probably be the same with this day...it's just that this is history making. ;)
Thanks, you made me feel better. I didn't want to get flamed for saying that people are only watching it today since it is our first African American President- which is making history definitely. But it's true many people would probably just make it another holiday where they can have shopping sales etc. and that is sad. But what can ya do.
I didn't take it that way...hope no one else did because I don't think you meant anything out of the way. I have a feeling even it wasn't history making it would've been pretty exciting. With the state of our economy and eight years of the same, I think most people are just excited for a change and are hopeful someone new can make things better.
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The real stuff is starting now!
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I am watching it through the courts network. I agree that this is a memorable , historical day. The first black president is a big thing for us. It shows how far we have come as a nation, and as people. I don't know if I would express my complete views on the situation as I may get some flack for it, but I will say it is a great day in history. I just hope that , black, white, hispanic or chinese, our president can get the job done, and get our country back in order and actually try to help the American people, first, this time.
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The real stuff is starting now!
SO exciting!!!!
Malia and Sasha are so cute!!
SB7308
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This is so exciting!!
SFAR89
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HE looks like he has seen a ghost lol He must be scared out of his mind!
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ID BE NERVOUS TOO!!! AHHHHHH! LOL
The whole world is watching!!
Iam so excited!!
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Sing it ARETHA!!!!
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wow, this is incredible! John Williams composed this just for the election!
I'm so excited that we have a new president. No more Bush!!!
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who is talking now?
US Navy Band is singing the Anthem
thanks!
Kimbalina
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I enjoyed it. I am happy Obama has such a NICE speaking voice!
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I enjoyed it. I am happy Obama has such a NICE speaking voice!
I thought the whole event was great as well. And yes i could listen to him speak all day!
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Of course I was watching. What a historic day. FINALLY!!
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I'm happy, I ended up being able to watch most of it. The office manager and his assistant took it upon themselves to find a way to pull up the video. We were all standing around her desk watching on her computer. He is a very good speaker.
