Obama's Inaugural Address

Here's a link to the video and transcript. Any thoughts?

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/articles/2009/01/20/news/doc4975d464ad451955066930.txt

I haven't watched an inaugural event since 1981. It's 85% bs anyway.
Anyway, our economy isn't "failed," although it is going through a down cycle.

Failed economy? Multiple millions of people are going to work at this hour.

MarshallLaw wrote:

Failed economy? Multiple millions of people are going to work at this hour.

"Failed economy" was not in his speech. This is one of the quotes from his speech.
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

I thought it was a well written speech delivered by a superb orator. I was also impressed by the fact that Barack wrote the speech himself.

I liked this line...

Quote :

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.

ML88 wrote:

BigWhiteGuy wrote:

And for the first time in history, a President used the word Muslim.

You're going to keep dredging up those ridiculous pictures? How well did that work out for you in the election? :rolfcry:

Here is one of the sections of the address where Obama used the word Muslim. Later in his address,he directed remarks toward terrorists.I have posted both sections. His words are inspiring,to say the least.




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.
Further in the address,Obama said
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.

ML88 wrote:

BigWhiteGuy wrote:

And for the first time in history, a President used the word Muslim.

I liked this part of the speech. Some on this board might want to really think about what this means.



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.

[quote="BigWhiteGuy"]And for the first time in history, a President used the word Muslim.[/quot]


No but President Bush came pretty close when he said this during his speech in Jan. 2005.......





That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the koran, and the varied faiths of our people.

sparks wrote:

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.

This part can't bode well for the existing Lake County political structure, can it?

Of course, more than forty years of various degrees of corruption say he's wrong, at least locally.

He sure cleaned up Illinois, didn't he?

Bill B wrote:

He sure cleaned up Illinois, didn't he?

Exactly what are you referring to?

Ah, young kool-aid drinkers...

Johnny Stewart's show summed it up beautifully...

I for one was very disappointed. His speech was really a dud.

Face wrote:

I for one was very disappointed. His speech was really a dud.

What did you want to hear him address that he didn't bring up?

I recorded it since I was working at the hospital during the inauguration and did want to see it. I was surprised to see the way he flubbed the oath, but in a way thought it was somewhat sweet cuz it seemed like he was nervous.. but then I thought- crap what if HE GETS THAT 3 AM CALL????? Will he flub then too??

I'll tell ya what- the speech was great at getting me to fall asleep last night- thanks Obama!

I had no real expectations, execpt for the fact when he speaks, he does it well. I thought the speech had hit most of what he wanted to, but I don't feel it had the conviction that he normally speaks with. I have a feeling it was because he wrote the whole speech himself. Just didn't seem to have the "spark" that he speaks with.

sparks wrote:

Face wrote:

I for one was very disappointed. His speech was really a dud.

What did you want to hear him address that he didn't bring up?

Did you see Stewart's show how he compared Obama's speech to that of Bush's? Sounded curiously familiar...UH-OH, BUSH ALL OVER AGAIN!!

hahahahahaahahahahahaa

Ohhmama wrote:

I recorded it since I was working at the hospital during the inauguration and did want to see it. I was surprised to see the way he flubbed the oath, but in a way thought it was somewhat sweet cuz it seemed like he was nervous.. but then I thought- crap what if HE GETS THAT 3 AM CALL????? Will he flub then too??

I'll tell ya what- the speech was great at getting me to fall asleep last night- thanks Obama!

He was very nervous but he is not the one that flubbed. It was the Chief Justice that flubbed and it's been on the news all day. Turn CNN or any other news channel on and you will see what I mean.

party42 wrote:

Ohhmama wrote:

I recorded it since I was working at the hospital during the inauguration and did want to see it. I was surprised to see the way he flubbed the oath, but in a way thought it was somewhat sweet cuz it seemed like he was nervous.. but then I thought- crap what if HE GETS THAT 3 AM CALL????? Will he flub then too??

I'll tell ya what- the speech was great at getting me to fall asleep last night- thanks Obama!

He was very nervous but he is not the one that flubbed. It was the Chief Justice that flubbed and it's been on the news all day. Turn CNN or any other news channel on and you will see what I mean.

Was Justice Roberts not allowed to be nervous too?

ML88 wrote:

party42 wrote:

Ohhmama wrote:

I recorded it since I was working at the hospital during the inauguration and did want to see it. I was surprised to see the way he flubbed the oath, but in a way thought it was somewhat sweet cuz it seemed like he was nervous.. but then I thought- crap what if HE GETS THAT 3 AM CALL????? Will he flub then too??

I'll tell ya what- the speech was great at getting me to fall asleep last night- thanks Obama!

He was very nervous but he is not the one that flubbed. It was the Chief Justice that flubbed and it's been on the news all day. Turn CNN or any other news channel on and you will see what I mean.

Was Justice Roberts not allowed to be nervous too?

Of course he was. Just setting Ohmama straight.