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01/13/2009 10:33:53 AM · #5

I'm going. I'll be in D.C. for a week. How did you get tickets!?! I applied to my congresspeople with no luck.

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01/13/2009 10:37:30 AM · #6

Like any other mob scene event, the best seat is at home.

Obviously, I didn't support Obama in the election, but I wish him all the best and so far he has gone against appearances and seems to be making reasonably intelligent decisions. So I hope he does well, and some nutjob (right or left) does not cause him any harm. I do know that the news reports as we get closer and closer to his term have become more "positive" in general, more proof that the media is biased (as if we needed any more).

But no. I would not have gone for Bush either. Too much crowd and chaos. But I guess many want to be there for the swearing in of the first semi-black (Halfrican-American) president like it's a special event.

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Bugzeye

01/13/2009 10:39:54 AM · #7

Definately going to be a historic event. I have a front row seat right here in my living room and with every network providing coverage will have 100's of viewing angles to enjoy. However I wouldn't turn down the oppertunity to be there live had it presented itself even in the cold. Actually very cold here right now supposed to be below 0 the rest of the week with nasty windchills so I would be well adapted to the cold by then.

Originally posted by AndyMac24:

Yup! It's been 10 years sense I've been to DC. I love the area. I figured this would be a cool event to catch. You know .... history.

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Dang, you're going all the way from Arizona to stand in bitter cold to watch an inauguration? You ARE crazy!

R.

Chinabun

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01/15/2009 11:20:17 AM · #8

This guy i'm working with got called in for guard duty and is supposed to regulate the crowds. He said his group was told that there will only be 30,000 people there because they only sold 30,000 tickets. Isn't there going to be 100's of thousands of people in that vicinity watching? Bush had like 400,000 didnt he? I believe clinton had more then that.

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01/15/2009 11:23:47 AM · #9

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

But I guess many want to be there for the swearing in of the first semi-black (Halfrican-American) president like it's a special event.

If you don't think it's historic that a "person of color" is being sworn in as President of the United States, then your perspective control is in need of adjusting. Sheesh.

R.

01/15/2009 11:31:37 AM · #10

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:
But I guess many want to be there for the swearing in of the first semi-black (Halfrican-American) president like it's a special event.

If you don't think it's historic that a "person of color" is being sworn in as President of the United States, then your perspective control is in need of adjusting. Sheesh.

R.

No I don't. Because I'm not racist. Like MLK, I think Obama should be judged on the content of his character and not the color of his skin. He was more unqualified to be president than Sarah Palin was to the be vice-president, but you never once heard the media state that indisputable fact.

But, he *IS* our new president and will give him the respect he deserves for winning that office in a fair election (like the last two were).

I'm color blind. Shame you're not.

JimiRose

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01/15/2009 11:40:47 AM · #11

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

I'm color blind. Shame you're not.

Wow - that's quite the statement, you're implying that because Bear can a) see that Obama is of African decent and b) understands the historical importance and relevance of that fact he could be considered racist.

Nice.

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01/15/2009 12:04:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

But I guess many want to be there for the swearing in of the first semi-black (Halfrican-American) president like it's a special event.

...

I'm color blind. Shame you're not.

For someone who's color blind, I find it odd that you brought his race into this conversation in the first place.

I voted for Obama based on the content of his character, and I also appreciate the historical importance of this election.

Bugzeye

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01/15/2009 12:14:47 PM · #13

This is a historic event because this is the first time in history that our new president is not going to be a white guy, This is historic because 200 years ago, 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 20 years ago and even 10 years ago it seemed imposible that America would vote for someone other than a White Male. This recent election was historic because There was a Black Person and a Female on the Ticket. Either outcome of the election would have made this more historic than any other Inauguration.

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01/15/2009 12:18:45 PM · #14

I didn't watch Clinton's, because I didn't support him. Why should I watch Obamas?

The only reason given for historicity is his skin color (not by me, but by everyone fawning over him). In 2009, I would think civilized people would be beyond that.

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rj324

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01/15/2009 12:22:14 PM · #15

I live in Northern Virginia and commute to work close to DC (Rosslyn) using the Metro bus and rail everyday. The commute is terrible already everyday and a lot of times unbearable, what more come inauguration. I have work that day but skipping it. Good luck to all that are going but I'll be watching first class seat at home on my large HDTV. :-)

Btw, went out for lunch yesterday and took some shots of the US Capitol where Obama will be sworn. If you are going, bundle up... its really cold...!

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Bugzeye

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01/15/2009 12:23:32 PM · #16

They are, that is why we are about to inaugurate a black president You said you are color blind, Color isn't the only thing you aren't seeing.

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

In 2009, I would think civilized people would be beyond that.

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01/15/2009 12:24:25 PM · #17

We've been invited to watch it at work and "brown bag it" in one of the conference rooms.

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01/15/2009 12:35:28 PM · #18

OMG OBAMA!!! WOOOOOOOOOO

JimiRose

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01/15/2009 12:38:05 PM · #19

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

I didn't watch Clinton's, because I didn't support him. Why should I watch Obamas?

The only reason given for historicity is his skin color. In 2009, I would think civilized people would be beyond that.

This reeks of bitterness and contempt - "civilised" people? Surely the epitome of civilisation is recognising and appreciating advances in our cultural understanding and acceptance. In my opinion people who don't feel the need to acknowledge this is GREAT step forward in political and sociological attitudes are contemptuous of the fact it happened in the first place.

This is history, and we're living it. Wake up.

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01/15/2009 12:45:03 PM · #20

Originally posted by JimiRose:

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:
I didn't watch Clinton's, because I didn't support him. Why should I watch Obamas?

The only reason given for historicity is his skin color. In 2009, I would think civilized people would be beyond that.

This reeks of bitterness and contempt - "civilised" people? Surely the epitome of civilisation is recognising and appreciating advances in our cultural understanding and acceptance. In my opinion people who don't feel the need to acknowledge this is GREAT step forward in political and sociological attitudes are contemptuous of the fact it happened in the first place.

This is history, and we're living it. Wake up.

But again, it's ONLY history because he's half-black. Do we care about skin color or do we not? You cannot have it both ways. Otherwise he's just another democrat president being sworn in. That's how I choose to see it, checking his race at the door. I would have gladly voted for a qualified black candidate had one been running. There is no bitterness or contempt at all in what I'm feeling or saying.

The other party won, may they serve this country well. I'll be pleasantly surprised. But why would I suddenly watch his innaugural over any other?

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01/15/2009 12:49:28 PM · #21

ill be down
there saturday morning till wednesday night, lucky me my girlfriend goes to GWU and has an apt 5 miles away from all the action and excitment,
i know its going to be crazy but i cant wait i think i need to pick up a nother memory card just to be safe lol.

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JimiRose

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01/15/2009 12:50:59 PM · #22

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

But again, it's ONLY history because he's half-black. Do we care about skin color or do we not? You cannot have it both ways.

Of course we care! It's very important - just because you notice the historical relevance of someone's skin colour doesn't mean that you're discriminating against them, in fact quite the opposite.

This is becoming more and more like the "Tolerance Camp" episode of South Park so I'm bowing out here. Happy ranting.

chromeydome

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01/15/2009 12:55:26 PM · #23

If one chooses to introduce the vile "halfrican" term into this thread while claiming to "give respect", and then claim to pay no attention to race/color, and then further claim that people who are interested and excited about this inauguration can only be so enthusiastic because of a racial component says a LOT about the individual making such posts, and not much else. Not being interested because one did not vote for the winner is just narrow-minded sour-grapes.

There are MANY reasons to be interested in this or any inauguration, and many reasons why any inauguration is historic. A new President means new leadership--important, historic. This new President brings many new things to the Office compared to the outgoing President. Important, historic. The list goes on and on....

And, whether one likes him, as I do, or one does not, the most important thing about Inauguration Day, to me, is the Peaceful Transfer Of Power. It is easy to forget just how beautiful and wonderful a thing this truly is--but look around the world at what can happen in governments without such a thing. It is a celebration of Democracy and the Constitution that is far larger than any elected official, and the narrow-minded will miss out on the best part.

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Chinabun

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01/15/2009 01:03:24 PM · #24

It happens on both sides though. Most republicans who didnt vote for Obama, are judged by the people who did by them saying that we didnt vote for him because he was black. I'm black, I didnt vote for him because I dont agree with his plan. I do find this event historical, but I wasn't going to vote for him just because of his color. If you hear people on TV most of them are talking about how historic it is instead of how and what he will do for us. It just seems most people were more worried about making history then anything else.

Originally posted by JimiRose:

In my opinion people who don't feel the need to acknowledge this is GREAT step forward in political and sociological attitudes are contemptuous of the fact it happened in the first place.

This is history, and we're living it. Wake up.