The Changes Begin........

Thank you Sparky. Today I am so freakin PROUD to say I'm an American. I was tired of hanging my head in shame of thing we have done. One of the best things about being an American is waking up every morning on edge wondering what the hell we will do next!!! I believe that President Obama can do for the whole world what he will be doing for the US. There are GREAT days ahead my friend!!!

I did watch this inauguration, nor have I ever watched one. They seem so boring and, well, simply a waste of taxpayers money The only part that truly matters is when his hand is on the Bible and he takes the oath. That part I can see on the nightly news

I hadn't intended to watch it but was ready for a break from work when he gave his inaugural address. I didn't vote for him based on his politics, but I wish him well. He is our President. I don't know if the change he spoke of is good or bad for the US. Time will tell. I am proud that we could elect an African American and keep racist attitudes (on both sides) at a very low level. We've come a long way as a nation, but there are those among us who haven't. Obama has courage and for that, I respect him.

well, i am canadian as well. it will be interesting how his election will effect us canadians. will things change? it will be interesting to see over the next few months.

I took the day off today. As a private business owner and independent contractor it was a costly proposition, but worth it. I watched at home with a Mimosa in one hand and my Bahamian husband next too me. I was moved, to say the least. My tears flowed freely as Barack H. Obama took the oath of office. I laughed aloud as he spoke about the change that was needed. I was moved again as he spoke to the world and the nation. I remember the Civil Rights movement, I was young but because of what and who I am was affected deeply. I remember the South as it was and the division even within my own family. I am prouder today of America than I have been in a very long time.

It made me feel hopefull, not because he's bblack but because he seems so centered and able, I will give him all the support I can. One one can do much but each can do a little.

I am so sick of all that bull crap! All I ever hear is: An African American, an African American, A black man as president, give me a break! Not one single person EVER mentions his WHITE side! He is NOT an African American! He is mixed, half and half, but all they ever say is: An African American!

i don't have the chance to watch the inauguration in my country because the TV station here is broadcasting it at 3 am which is my sleeping time... anyway, i also would like to congrats america for their new president and hopefully a new era... take care and have a nice day...

Sparks I watched very little of it as I am having my own problems right now in this world of no jobs and little prospects out there to count on. But then these are things I have to deal with. I won't bore you all with the details. I just don't know what to think about the changes going on other than they must get better and if Obama can do it then he should.

[i]Hi sparks, I missed it, thanks for giving us here a little overview about that! I hope I will be able to find it at you tube! I am hoping also for the changes in this Country and for sure, when people are united and will cooperate, change is very attainable. It will be a huge challenge for the new President but a lot of people are supporting him![/i]

It actually p1ssed me off. I'm doing a post on it. I think Obama should have made better choices at who spoke at this event. There were some things said that were not the change I can believe in. You'll see what I mean after I write this next discussion.

Nope, I didn't watch it. The US got a new president. Yep, I knew that. I think it is great that they elected an African-American though. But I fear for him, with all the bigotry out there. I'm somewhat despondent about it, really, since if he turns out to be a really good president, that wants to right wrongs and make change for good, then those ones usually get assasinated. I will make a wish here that that doesn't happen to him, though. I really wish the US would get a president in that would make the changes necessary to bring more peace and less wars. Bush just disgusted me completely. I swear he made up reasons to have wars with anyone possible and blocked so many peace efforts. But then, I tend to stick my head in the ground and hope that things just don't get worse. I can't change anything that US politics is doing from Canada, after all. But unfortunately we are so tied to them, that we end up being mirrors to each other on certain issues.

I voted for him. I am glad he is there. And I want to party to celebrate the end of the Bush bullcrap! WooHoo!! He's gone!! The next "bush" in office better have boobs, too.! Now, for a little inaugural humor....Do you know why it has been so cold this winter? It is the fault of all us Caucasians and our talk of "It's gonna be a cold day in hell when a black man becomes president of the US." lol Have a great day, Sparks!!

Hi sparky, I watched it on the news and what a crowd there were and yes I found that is history in making and his speech was great, I hope the world would be a better place but he will have to clean up a lot of mess which as been in a mess for over eight years. Lets hope that he can. Love and hugs. Tamara xxx

Hi Sparks I did not watch and have never watched them. In all my 26, almost 27, years I have never seen so much median attention as I saw with this one. I tried to watch the CANADIAN news last night and that was not happening because of the whole inauguration thingy LOL So I flipped to smallville. Until this guys proves what he has been saying I really don't care much about him coming into office. When he proves to all the Americans that he can undo what bush did I don't think many non believers will care too much. I hope for the best and pray we don't see the worst.

Nope didnt watch it have never watched any before so didnt start now!. Yup and it cost 43$million dollars! !0 million more than CLinton. They said he was doing it the way Lincoln did. Do you think it cost Lincoon this much!. With teh way the econoy is I think the price is really out of place!

I guess the whole world was watching him in his inauguration day. I think the world is really impressed by what he has accomplished and also amazed at how people supported him on this day. It was indeed a show that Americans are starting to realize that racial discrimination is starting to evolve into something more positive than it was before.

As it all happened at about 2am in my morning I missed the coverage, I am yet to turn the TV on but something tells me there will be plenty of repeats throughout the day so I won't miss out on the good bits! I did actually get a transcript of his speech, I started reading it and then unfortunately I lost interest, but I have bookmarked it for a rainy day! It is great that at long last colour seems not to make a difference to people anymore. This certainly is a great step forward for the human race. Let's hope he knows what he is doing!

I did not watch the coverage BUT I heard bits and pieces from everybody who did. I have to say one thing that really bothers me is all the hubbub and fuss about 'America's first black president'. WHY can't people just be excited that we finally don't have to deal with Bush? The whole campaign was smeared with racial and gender things.... if it wasn't about 'black' it was about HILARY or SARAH PALIN which meant it was about 'women'. Blah. Are we all THAT narrow minded and I guess prejudiced to fixate on those things? Why couldn't we just NOT bring those up? I cringed EVERY time I heard mention of those things and I still do. I think it is petty and ridiculous to mention them even once, and to use those over and over in relation to the candidates for 2 years made it even worse. We are not blind or stupid, we can see and we know. Doesn't mean it's even one of the 3 most important things about the candidates. In my opinion many other things were MUCH more important and THOSE should have been what was talked about, NOT race or gender. People need to remember, Obama is HALF WHITE too. Does that mean nothing? Gosh, he is just a man and he is hoping to do his best. I don't know if that means the right sorts of changes, if anything I just want relief from this global economic crisis and some research into all the corruption in government.

Don't ask and you will not be disappointed. I sat in the hospital while my sister-in-law was being operated on with a blasting TV over my head, then I got a seat where I could see some of it, but I got up and walked out half way of his speech. Couldn't take it anymore.