I wasn't too excited. They were playing during school and I was almost thrown out due to a comment about them showing Kenya. No amazing lines or anything memorable.
Obama's Speech
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As a person who despise about 95% of the USA(I'm not going to write my nationality like some of you have, because I do not think nationality is important, 'couse in the end, were all just humans(and that's bad enough if you ask me). And the reason that I despise the USA is because it's fucked up to much and think to highly of itself.), I got to say that Obama seems to be able to talk pretty. I just hope he keeps his promises somewhat, at least.
Actually, he was wrong.Anton P. Nym said:[Nope. Obama had already taken the oath at the time of his speech, so he's correct. (Edited to addDarkside360 said:All those taking the office take the oath, even Veeps stepping up to replace the incumbant; remember the famous oath-swearing by LBJ after the Kennedy assassination.
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He is the 44th president. However, Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the US, so only 43 people have taken the Oath.
And as a side note, the Oath has only been taken 65 times: 220 years is 55 elections, plus the first, plus 9 people who left office early: 4 deaths, 4 assassinations, and Nixon.
Ye but then he did follow Maggie, who lets face wasnt dull, but was considerably more insane!The_root_of_all_evil said:
Dont belive most of what any of our politicions say, though as Cameron is a Tory its a safe bet that hes not to be trusted.Wasder said:
It was a little strange that the guy got it wrong when he was reading the oath, you would have thought that it being a pretty big job and all he would have memorised/read it correctly.
Obama doesn't have a grudge against a race, religion or anything else, isn't a stupid bastard that wants to kill everyone he doesn't like, is not going to start wars with every possible and impossible country like McCain would, and his speeches don't say Americans are a superior race and they should rule the Earth.Xorghul said:
They have just a bit more in common than that.Abedeus said:
Coming to take power in a time of economic troubles (though Obama came when the economy hit a speed bump and Hitler came when the economy crashed into deep shit), supporting socialistic policies, being looked at as some sort of messiah by their people...
They have their fair share in common.
Hah, I see what you did there, lolKayevcee said:
Cameron is indeed completely untrustworthy - all politicians lie a lot, but Cameron? Everything about him screams smarmy falsity :OWasder said:
Seriously people - just because Obama gives a speech some idiot thinks he can compare him to Hitler?! Be honest here - I'm pretty sure Bush was the one that started the last war, which already makes him a much more viable candidate, despite the complete lack of speaking skills. Just for one second consider the ideology involved here - no parallels.
Obama made a very powerful speech, and very eloquently too. This is an important time for the United States and he could be the one to guide them through it.
Who can blame him for messing up his oath? Thats a mouthful to say. That black priest who gave the benediction was really good. The poet was the biggest timefiller ever, I think everyone in the VIP section was trying not to laugh.
Who can blame him for messing up his oath? Thats a mouthful to say. That black priest who gave the benediction was really good. The poet was the biggest timefiller ever, I think everyone in the VIP section was trying not to laugh.
At the end of the day, just words. I laugh at these people comparing him to JFK and FDR and Lincoln. Can we wait for him to have a legacy before we compare his legacy to such great men? I hope he does what is right. We need action, not words.
Exactly I flipped off the Satellite after this and started killing Blacks in Far Cry 2.Damien the Pigeon said:
I stayed up to watch the inauguration, and I've got to say it was very meh.
I mean, it treaded themes of hope, hard work and was delivered with passion, conviction, clarity and inspiration. Pretty standard from Obama really.
That's what struck me about it. That it was so brilliant and eloquent, and yet I expected no less from the man. I think we're in for some great speeches over the next four years.
I mean, it treaded themes of hope, hard work and was delivered with passion, conviction, clarity and inspiration. Pretty standard from Obama really.
That's what struck me about it. That it was so brilliant and eloquent, and yet I expected no less from the man. I think we're in for some great speeches over the next four years.
Be happy you guys don't have to deal with Steven Harper....the man is little more than a cardboard cut-out.The_root_of_all_evil said: