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« on: January 13, 2009, 04:48:55 pm » |
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I just wondered how many of you plan to watch Obama's inauguration both in the UK and US?
Is it a normal day at work for those of you in the US or is it a holiday?
I think I saw Clinton's inauguration on the news when he was sworn in, but haven't watched any live ceremonies.
Do those of you in the US celebrate or tend not to bother?
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diamondlady
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 05:32:56 pm » |
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Gee, Inaguration day is not a holiday here, it's a normal working day for us. I probably will not be watching it. There will be tons of coverage on the television, and I'm sure replays of it over and over on the news. That will be more than enough for me. Diamondlady Peer Moderator  |
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spitfire78
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 06:31:58 pm » |
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Amen, Diamondlady!
I will be at work that day. But even if I was home I would probably not watch, unless I was sick and looking for something to put me to sleep! Inaugural speeches tend to be long and boring - although I heard something about Obama wanting to keep it short - we'll see.
One thing I will say is that the man gives a good speech that can really excite a crowd. The question is whether or not he can do more than just speak. And that can only be detemined in time and certainly not on inauguration day.
I'm way too cynical about politics and politicians to get excited over any one person being the end all and be all.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 06:50:32 pm » |
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I'll be at work and likely only scan the highlights... Don't really care about inauguration speeches - never have watched them...
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009, 01:59:52 pm » |
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Not a big deal for me either. Our company's intranet will be running a live feed but I probably won't view it unless there is nothing else going on. I'm really against any sort of government waste, and a big ceremony just for one man to get to work on his new job doesn't sit well with me.
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gee4
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009, 02:25:37 pm » |
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I read yesterday there is a huge concert planned a day or so before hand with some very big names on the line up. Don't remember any other president-elect getting such treatment or maybe it's just me.
I will probably catch the highlights on the news.
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2009, 01:16:16 am » |
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No. It will be re-run "ad nauseum" on TV.
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chikky
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2009, 12:19:45 pm » |
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It is history in the making and I WILL be watching! Can't be complacent in this economy. The whole world will be watching this new preisdent.
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gee4
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2009, 12:40:19 pm » |
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Apparently his waxwork dummy is already in Madame Tussaud's in London!
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spitfire78
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2009, 04:55:20 pm » |
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Chikky I agree that we certainly can't be complacent. I hope no one took my comments to mean that I don't care, because I do. But in my own opinion, it is not what happens on inauguration day that means anything but what happens in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2009, 05:16:03 pm » |
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Touchy subject - politics. I will not be watching the inaguration- sour grapes here not my candidate! Not really, I didn't watch the inauguration for Bush who I did vote for, either. I'm more interested in results than who wore what to the party and what speeches are made.
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2009, 01:11:03 am » |
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I won't be watching the inauguration, but like everything else newsworthy, I will catch the highlights over and over again on all the news and entertainment stations. I did not cast my vote for President Obama, but I do hope he's got what it takes to help turn our country around and I wish him and his family all the best.
What amazes me is the rock star/movie star regime surrounding this inauguration -- all the actors, musicians and talk show hosts ready to put in their 2 cents worth. Their personal opinions do not influence me except maybe to sway my beliefs in the opposite direction because it gets so annoying.
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gee4
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« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2009, 03:42:17 pm » |
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I have to say it was great to see the crowds at the Lincoln Memorial for Obama's pre-inauguration concert.
I used to work for a US company whose headquarters are in Washington. We were lucky enough to be invited during our first year of employment to the company's Christmas party.
Looking back on all the attractions we visited during our time there, I appreciate seeing it on TV again over the past few days. I'm sure today will be a piece of history to be remembered.
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gee4
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2009, 09:09:33 am » |
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Hi, just want to say I got home in time yesterday to hear Obama's inauguration speech. What a fabulous ceremony and a great day to be remembered.
It was really enjoyable to watch it live and TV coverage lasted until well after the parades passed by the White House. It was so emotional to watch but fantastic that I was around to see history being made.
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2009, 11:06:07 am » |
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I watched it too Gee, and was very awed by it all. I just got annoyed by the constant references to the "first african-american" president. Don't get me wrong, I am genuinely elated that there is a black president finally but his potential and ability will be a bigger measure of success than his colour.
As I say I do understand the historic importance of his colour, but now focus on what he can do and make the changes!
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