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Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2429529)

In particular, when President Obama speaks to us that we need to ban together and work as a group for the betterment of all citizens makes me stand up to listen. I have tried to raise my children by this creed by my example. If more people lived by "we" instead of "me" this would be a much better world to live in. WE should all pray for this change.

If everyone exerted the effort and lived by that mindset, it would be a much better place. To achieve the betterment of all citizens requires effort being put forth by all citizens. The only way "we" can become better is if everyone strives to achieve more and better themselves first, thus bettering everyone in the big picture. :) Hopefully EVERYONE will follow his example in this and strive for betterment.

Since Obama is working so hard at turning red and blue into purple, can't we do the same? Two words: Unity and civility. This is a new America.

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006 (Post 2429547)

Since Obama is working so hard at turning red and blue into purple, can't we do the same? Two words: Unity and civility. This is a new America.

I agree...that's the same thing I was preaching through the last 8 years with Bush in office. :p

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Originally Posted by LuvmyYorkies2 (Post 2429334)

I just got home not too long ago from the inauguration...still trying to thaw out. It was an incredible experience and I am so glad I was able to take my son down to experience it. Yes, I was freezing my butt off and am tired as heck but it was all worth it. It was so refreshing to look around and be among people from different backgrounds, religions AND political parties who came together as 1 Nation. I think our president is someone refreshing and new who has brought back a sense of togetherness no matter who you are or where you come from, there is no "us" or "them". The screams and emotions at the moment he was officially sworn in was a sight to see, hear & be a part of....

We went down to the mall then over to the parade route. Then while we were at it, I took my son to the Lincoln House for a tour. I met so many people from everywhere....what an experience! :D

You're so lucky. I almost missed watching it live!!! I wish I attended one of the balls. I should stop watching them because it makes me want being there even more:(

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2 (Post 2428797)

It's a good day!

it SURE is!! :cheer:

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2428886)

No president has EVER been able to deliver on all the promises made during a campaign.

and the mess he was left with.. well, it isn't exactly the EASIEST TASK!!:rolleyes: haha.
but i KNOW he has gotten off to an AMAZING START & has really excited A LOT of people!! to me, that is the first step in a "change"!
also.. i really don't see him NOT giving it everything he's got to make his promises a reality! :)

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2428886)

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How about for ONE DAY, we just allow the folks here at YT who want to celebrate this day, celebrate it?
And when the next Republican president comes along, those opposed can offer the same to those who want to embrace the day of that inauguration? Is that possible?

well said, Ann. you would think that even if people didn't agree with his policies, etc. that they could see what a great day in history this is!
some people get so angry when they talk about Obama, as if he is a bad person.. :confused: i think he is very smart man who deserves respect! :)
this is a very exciting day for many!! :)

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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2429045)

Oh I am just *so* excited!!! I was able to watch the Inaurguration after all. I cried.
No one knows for sure that he will be amazing, but at the same time, no one knows for sure that he won't be. It is so much better for your health to keep your head up and hope for the best, so that is EXACTLY what I intend to do! I believe President Obama is going to do everything he can to make this a better country for us, and for our future generations.
President Obama is only one man...and he is only human. We cannot expect him to change the world...especially not over night. But he can bring hope back into the American hearts and restore faith in our beautiful country and our government. President Obama cannot solve our problems by himself, but if we come together as one nation - the United States of America - then, really, anything is possible.

woo hoo Megan!! :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by emilyann (Post 2429284)

I'm really glad that everyone has their different opinions and they obviously know how to voice them. However, I don't understand why people can't just suck up their pride and SUPPORT the president of THEIR country instead of being so negative and whining about what he most likely won't do. I'm just curious as to what organizations you run or what you do to make this such a better country? Because, obviously the whining isn't helping anything.
I'm off my soap box now and this is the first and last comment I'm going to make, I'm just sick of everyone being so pessimistic and not even trying to support and believe in our new president.

:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006 (Post 2429547)

Since Obama is working so hard at turning red and blue into purple, can't we do the same? Two words: Unity and civility. This is a new America.

:) :thumbup:

I watched with my children and could not have been happier. They understand what a historic day this was for our nation and they understand the pride felt by so many Americans both black and white.

While no President has ever been able to stand by every promise they made, many Americans need to feel like we have hope right now and no matter what you feel about President Obama what we witnessed today was the hope of Millions of people for a better America.

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Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2429529)

This was the first election that my 19 year old son and his friends were eligible to vote in. We live in Chicago and after they voted they all headed downtown to be part of the celebration in Grant Park. They came back that night and were awe struck at the energy and excitement in the crowd and I can just imagine what it must have been like today. Again he sat, watched and listened to Obama's speech and looked to me and said he really liked what he had heard. The fundamentals of our new President are the way that I have tried to raise my children. In particular, when President Obama speaks to us that we need to ban together and work as a group for the betterment of all citizens makes me stand up to listen. I have tried to raise my children by this creed by my example. If more people lived by "we" instead of "me" this would be a much better world to live in. WE should all pray for this change.

:thumbup: I would have loved to be in Grant Park that night...that was another emotional & exciting day!

what a historic and beautiful day!!! Good luck President. Obama!!:thumbup:

We need Obama to build a new US.

I am happy we have him.

Personally, I am so glad that the election process is over with. Whether or not I supported President Obama while he was campaigning is irrelevant - he won the election and is now our new President. I hope with all my heart and will pray daily that President Obama will bring us out of the economic slump, create new jobs, and bring our men and women home from war victorious. You can be sure that the President, his family and all of our leaders will be in my daily prayers.

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Originally Posted by emilyann (Post 2429284)

I'm really glad that everyone has their different opinions and they obviously know how to voice them. However, I don't understand why people can't just suck up their pride and SUPPORT the president of THEIR country instead of being so negative and whining about what he most likely won't do. I'm just curious as to what organizations you run or what you do to make this such a better country? Because, obviously the whining isn't helping anything.

I'm off my soap box now and this is the first and last comment I'm going to make, I'm just sick of everyone being so pessimistic and not even trying to support and believe in our new president. :rolleyes:

The same reason people couldnt support and believe in Bush!

I think this is great we have made history today!And everyone is right saying he can't do everything thing he said(Bush did hardly nothing he said he would do)and Im sad caz i missed it but i love my job at the spca

We watched the inaugeration all day and are so Very Happy and from what we see the whole world is looking to ur New President ***OBAMA*** with Great Respect ! You are all so Lucky !
We only wish we could have someone as him here as our Prime Minister:D

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Originally Posted by Yorkie-girl (Post 2429753)

Are you serious? Bush promised us that we will never be attacked on our soil again after Sept 11th when he was president and he kept that didnt he?

They are only human......they are only men......and it's the woman behind the man that will make the man....just my opinion:D