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By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 10:14 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:14 am EST)

To the new President and Vice President as well as their families.

It is going to take all of us together to help strengthen our economy.

Together we can change this world. - President Barack Obama

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By CompassionateObama Supporter Jan 21st 2009 at 10:20 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:20 am EST)

I second the motion Carey. Congrats to our new First Family.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states Jan 21st 2009 at 10:57 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:57 am EST)

Congrats and on the day of prayer:

Debbie’s daily prayer for P.E. Obama
By: Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Daily Prayers For President Obama!

I pray that Jesus Lead and Guide President Obama in the right direction, I pray that he gives him wisdom, knowledge and understanding on the issues he will face. I ask that He help him make the right decisions during the most difficult times and crisis. I also pray that you lead and guide all of his cabinet members and member in his Administration in the right direction. All these things and more I ask in Jesus Name!

Love, peace, joy, health, hugs, and hope!!

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:58 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:58 am EST)

We miss you Debbie

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By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:05 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:05 am EST)

Amen and yes, we do.

To a new day!! | Report to Admin

By Celtic Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST)

VIDEO- Obama arrives at prayer service Link

Obama musical planned in England Link

VIDEO- First Lady Fashionista Link

Man Receives Historic Haircut After Inauguration Link

VIDEO- FOX's Wallace: Is Obama Really Prez After Bobbled Oath? Link

Chinese media censors Obama's speech Link

VIDEO- The Daily Show With Jon Stewart- Changefest '09 - Obama's Inauguration Link

VIDEO- President Obama & First Lady At The Inauguration Youth Ball Link

Obama Inauguration International Front Pages Link

Whoops of joy from the U.S. military over President Obama Link

Astronauts Watch Obama Inauguration From Space Link

VIDEO: Al Roker's first presidential interview in 12 years... with President Obama Link

Obama tattoos in D.C. Link

First press gaggle: "Oh my god, they're at work!" Link

In case you missed it: Chief Justice slipped up Link

Original Political Carnival VIDEO: Buh-Bye Bush, Hello President Obama Link

Guide to Watching the Inauguration Online Link

VIDEO- Michelle Obama at the Kids Inaugural Ball Link

Barack Obama and a plunger Link

The mystery of the Obama Hope photo source Link

Black Iraqis inspired by Barack Obama Link

VIDEO- Cheers for Obama! Link

Please help us keep up with the Obama news Link

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By Roger from Dallas, TX Jan 21st 2009 at 11:59 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:59 am EST)

How do you rate President Barack Obama's Inaugural speech?

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By Celtic Jan 21st 2009 at 1:51 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:51 pm EST)

Obama speaks: Transparency Link

Whatnots and poll-itics Link

VIDEO: A Letter to My Unborn Children on Inauguration Day Link

Two million people, zero arrests Link

Obama calls Middle East leaders Link

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By Celtic Jan 21st 2009 at 6:04 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 6:04 pm EST)

VIDEO- Limbaugh: I Fear That Obama's FOIA Order Makes It Easier To Hold Bush To Account Link

Obama Keeps His Blackberry Link

Michelle's hairstylist cuts tv deal Link

VIDEO- Obama: Transparency Will Be Touchstone Link

VIDEO-- Biden: "My memory isn't as good as Chief Justice Roberts'" Link

President Obama's new Oval Office dress code Link

Please help us keep up with the Obama news Link

Thursday Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic Jan 22nd 2009 at 11:46 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 11:46 am EST)

5 Hottest Inauguration Day Google Searches in the U.S. Link

VIDEO- Cheering Crowd Greets Hillary At State Deptartment Link

Beanie Babies maker sells Sasha, Malia dolls Link

Poll-itics: Watching history edition Link

"Impeach John Roberts" Link

Donna Brazile Swipes Obama's Blanket Link

Obama Open House: 'Don't Break Anything' Link

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jan 22nd 2009 at 1:59 pm EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 1:59 pm EST)

NEW THREAD Link

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:14 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:14 am EST)

Amen.

Where is Debbie??

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:17 am EST)

Couple of weeks back a troll was mocking Debbie by impersonating Debbie's posts even when she asked them to stop. She has not been back since then.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:21 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:21 am EST)

I hate trolls!!!! Enjoy eatin' em for lunch though so Debbie if you listening come back and send all trolls to me!!

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By isaiah Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:21 pm EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:21 pm EST)

Say it ain't so! We are family here and no troll can come between us. Debbie, if yoy are out there pjease sign in and speak out.LOVE IS A MANY SPLINTERED THING!!! I for one miss your posts.

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By Cindy Jan 21st 2009 at 10:03 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:03 pm EST)

I haven't been on the blog for a while. What happened to Debbie? I hope she's ok!!

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By DELORES from Richmond, VA Jan 21st 2009 at 6:08 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 6:08 pm EST)

I hear these words every day and I would like to know what we, personally, should do to help our economy grow. Someone please give me some ideas because I am eager to start! ty

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:23 am EST)

Happy New Obama Year!

Best Wishes to the Obamas and the Obama Administration!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:43 am EST)

Congrat!!!!

NEW VIDEO UP FAM!

Link

Let me know what you think ;-)

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:49 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:49 am EST)

:)

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:24 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:24 pm EST)

Many pics I love so much in your video, Reggie ! For example this one with the Hope signs with the rainbow.

And that hot pic of yesterday of Barack wanting to kiss Michelle, so hot, with the music perfectly on time with it, lol ! I did'nt catch of the words, but I caught "kiss".

Great job, particularly as it has been done in a short time.

Is this the video I interrupted the creation of yesterday, I think ?

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By Mary Bailey Jan 21st 2009 at 7:36 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 7:36 pm EST)

REGGIE, marvelous simply marvelous.....

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By IA for Obama ☮ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:32 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:32 am EST)

Good morning, Carey, on this bright and beautiful new day! So glad to see you! Wasn't it a joy and a marvel? We celebrated last night by throwing a huge bash for the kids at the science center, with the inauguration replaying in the star theater (kinda like a planetarium theater). It was so wonderful to see the kids connect to the event in such a meaningful but super fun way, and it was awesome to be able to say thanks to the Iowa families who worked very hard and made a lot of sacrifices to make this day possible. But most meaningful for me was when I was cleaning up afterwards and the custodian asked where he could get one of the yard signs (which we had used as decoration). I said, here you go, and gave it to him. Tears came to his eyes, as he was overwhelmed by what this day meant. He told me how he remembers those dark days all too well, he has known great prejudice and discrimination (he's in his 60s and from MO, not IA), but now he has hope that maybe we can truly get beyond that, for everyone, so no one will be discriminated against, for any reason. It was such an honor meeting him, the perfect end to a perfect day.

And seeing you here this morning as I briefly pop in is the perfect start to this one!

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By Stanley H. Krute Jan 21st 2009 at 12:54 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:54 pm EST)

What a lovely story.

In all of our hearts, Iowa will always hold a most precious spot. You're the folks that got this ball rolling. Bless you all.

-- stan

WEDNESDAY POSTS | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Jan 21st 2009 at 11:48 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:48 am EST)

Today's Obama-Related Posts

Justice Roberts Stumbles Barack Is Cool Link
Is a Credit Card Crash Next? Link
Barack Takes First Step to Closing Gitmo Link
CSPAN 21 Minute Inaugural Video Link
WhiteHouse.Gov is Up and Brand New Link
Barack’s Inaugural Address Full Text Link
Selma, Alabama, to DC, Jan. 20, 2008 Link
Why Appointing Caroline Will Help Paterson Link
Barack: Work in Progress Link
The Song That Didn’t Make the Concert Link
In 2004 Bush Misread an Obama Button Link
Hillary’s Tough Line on Afghanistan Link
Barack Will Emphasize Responsibility Link
Barack's Renewable Energy Trip Link
Michelle Obama Surpasses Past First Ladies Link
Sex Trade Facts from 3 Quarks Link
Malia Obama -- Photographer Link
All The Sunday Talking Heads Link
Barack Observed: The Best Story Won Link
Mr. Obama Goes To Washington Link
Obama Movement’s Future — Barack’s Video Link
Recovery Myopia: What Barack May Not See Link
Barack's High-Tech Glass Shield Link
Discussing Bank of America Bailout Link

ALL POSTS: Link
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RSS COMMENTS: Link

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER Link

Huffington Post Bio/Menu Link

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By Lucyna from Garfield, NJ Jan 21st 2009 at 6:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 6:49 pm EST)

Go !!!! Mr. President !!!! We pray for you and GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!

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By Colby from San Luis Obispo, CA Jan 21st 2009 at 8:41 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 8:41 pm EST)

I'm traveling through New Zealand and I got up at 5:00 A.M. to try and be as part of the celebration as I could. I heard today that our President is sticking to his word about corporate lobbyists. I, like most Americans am proud of our new president. I hope that he continues for change, but I'm wondering if our freedoms are going to be given back to us? I ask my new president:

Is there going to be a repeal on The Patriot Act?

Is it right for companies to start putting RFID chips in the products we buy?

Why do we need them in our new Passports?

I hope that this is real change all the way down the line. There are some really appalling information that I have been hearing about and frankly I'm scared of what is to come. I hope.....CHANGE.

Congrats

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By Dave Jan 22nd 2009 at 12:37 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 12:37 am EST)

For some reason I don't think the Patriot act will completely be repealed...I think it will just be replaced with something else that is in line with the constitution...

Basically the Patriot Act was the sole bill written in and for the post-9-11 world...

The replacement needs to deal with how we will deal with these threats....

We also have to know the extent of these abuses in dealing with them, so once the Patriot Bill is gone we are able to go to these agencies, go to each individual program and make sure they are in compliance...

Unique Beginning | Report to Admin

By private Jan 21st 2009 at 10:26 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:26 pm EST)

We are the beginning of what we ended or we are the beginning of what we start now.

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By italian_jonny Jan 22nd 2009 at 11:03 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 11:03 am EST)

Congratulation mr President.

Like in USA, also in this district of Rome (Italy), many people have expected this moment for a long time. You have given us hope to live in a better future. Say this, because everything you do, will affect the whole world (Italy too).

I do my very best wishes.

A young italian student, Gionatan.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:17 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:17 am EST)

Bookmarked Whitehouse.gov and look forward to visiting the site every single day and doing my part to bring this country the change it needs.

Love you guys! :o)

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 10:30 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:30 am EST)

signed up yesterday and added it to my toolbar. going off now to look for the DM register article that they interviewed me for. if i find it, i'll post!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 10:42 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:42 am EST)

didn't take nearly as long as searching the DM register usually does. and after 20 minutes and an entirely different focus of the interview, i have no idea why i'm still surprised that he took one obscure statement. my broken viewing revealed to me that he was asking us to hearken back to moral values that have been forgotten of late as we move forward to be ultimately very inclusive. but i got more paragraphs than the political talking heads @ least lol. Link

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By IA for Obama ☮ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:47 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:47 am EST)

Hey Mary! They interviewed me as well, but decided not to use anything I said--probably a small blessing, as the number of inaccuracies in the article is all the more remarkable for its brevity: Link . It gets the name of our event wrong, which I specifically told him was the First in the Nation's Inauguration Celebration--I guess he felt renaming it the Family Friendly Inauguration Celebration was simpler and more descriptive. And he says our appetizers were "purposefully diverse" like we went out of our way to include different cuisines to make some kind of statement, and threw in pigs in a blanket to intentionally "represent the comfortable cultural stew that is America." As the person who made the selections, I can assure you we were just thinking of what was good, tasty, and easy to eat, especially from a kid's point of view! I guess as some will look at Barack Obama and see simply a black President, some will look at quesadillas and see simply a Mexican food! At any rate, though, we had an absolute blast. Hope your celebrations were wonderful as well.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 11:08 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:08 am EST)

Maeve!!!

yeah, i have long given up on the media getting what i said right.....i was first quoted when i was in my twenties for an article, and told her she could use my words if i was allowed to approve what she said first, as it was a sensitive matter and emotionally charged. of course that was NOT what happened, the article wasn't even about what she said it was, and since then....lol but still it surprises me....i know it shouldn't by now.

Jonas Brothers Surprise First Tweens with White House Visit | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:21 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:21 am EST)

Jonas Brothers Surprise First Tweens with White House Visit

January 21, 2009 7:48 AM

ABC News has learned that after their scavenger hunt last night, First Tweens Malia (10) and Sasha (7) Obama were paid a surprise White House visit by the Jonas Brothers.

The visit came after Malia, Sasha, and some of their friends from their new school Sidwell Friends saw two new Disney movies -- High School Musical 3 and Bolt -- and participated in a scavenger hunt in which they ran around their new home, learning about this history of the White House. White House ushers had organized a similar scavenger hunt for a young Chelsea Clinton when she first moved into the White House in 1993.

At the end of Malia and Sasha's scavenger late-night hunt, they opened a door to discover their favorite musical performers: Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas -- the pop boy band sensation who first exploded on the Disney Channel and also appeared earlier this week at the Kids' Inaugural Concert.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:49 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:49 am EST)

Uh Ohhh Don't let Josie hear that!!! I'll never hear the end of it LOL

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:51 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:51 am EST)

:D

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:16 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:16 pm EST)

Wooo Oooo ! I can imagine their faces !

THANK YOU | Report to Admin

By meta Jan 21st 2009 at 10:22 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:22 am EST)

Christopher, thanks so much to you and all your colleagues for all your work. The seamless transition from change.gov to whitehouse.gov was seamless. We appreciate your dedication to open communication!

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By Hussein The Hope Monger Jan 21st 2009 at 10:28 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:28 am EST)

Thanks, Christopher. Of course that will be a governmental web site.

What are the plans for this community, if any? It seems to be deteriorating rapidly...

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:47 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:47 am EST)

This site was priceless days like yesterday !

Please, let it remain !!!!

NATIONAL PRAYER SERVICE | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:37 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:37 am EST)

WITH BARACK AND JOE, JILL AND MICHELLE, BILL AND HILLARY

STARTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN.COM LIVE

Link

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:43 am EST)

Hello Hélène!

I am enjoying watching the ceremony at the National Prayer Service. What a nice way to begin our day! :D

We had a good time at the Inaugural party last night! About 250 people attended. My husband promised me that he will download the pictures from the event tonight.

I HOPE that you have a good day!

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 10:52 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:52 am EST)

"Love of God and love of neighbor"

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:59 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:59 am EST)

Yes !

I enjoy it also, and yes it's a nice way to start the new day.

I want to see the pics !

I'll post later something on my yesterday night.

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:04 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:04 am EST)

A man is singing "Amazing Grace"; I am crying!

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Jan 21st 2009 at 11:08 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:08 am EST)

Me too. He was awesome.

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By ☮ CR ❤ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:30 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:30 am EST)

finis

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:12 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:12 am EST)

Amazing voice huh Cheryl?? Barack and Michelle were also fighting to keep control ... as was Bill ... Me too!!! LOL

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:00 pm EST)

Me too !!!! I always loved Amazing Grace, but this one was beyond words... When the singer starded mouth closed, it gave me a start. I hope there will be a video to keep the moment.

To see Barack pray is something to share (it's far beyond to watch, it's to share). You have the impression he really lives the moment, completely concentrated, and centred, and at the same time completely present to what happen around him, really being with the other people.

I several other times had this impression. And it was the same during the Inauguration ceremony yesterday.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:07 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:07 pm EST)

Heyy Helene how are you today. ;-)

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST)

Tired, went to bed at 6:30 am, to watch all the Barack and Michelle dances. Still felt sick when I woke up, with lungs protesting, but it's almost OK now.

Did you see the dances ? It was HOT !!!

At the end, they were tired.

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By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 12:06 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:06 pm EST)

Here he is singing it: Link

God Is A Poet!!! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 10:41 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:41 am EST)

It is something that I never fully recognized nor for that matter even considered while working so hard for this man to be our President.

I worked for him not because he was Black, although it filled me with enormous pride, but rather because I was convince he was the one we needed at this time.

Now that I am at last able to take a step back and gain some semblance of perspective, I had to smile today at the poetry of God.

God could have chosen any AA to bless with the abilty to make this Journey and reach this goal. Yet he chose a man who has roots in both America and Africa who's very name has not been co-opted

Barack Obama is as African as Kunte Kinte yet he is as American as Steven Jones.

It is as if God said for the FIRST of them it shall be so that he embody both there from which came and there of which he wound up. That he shall bear the name of those who built this house.

What a beautiful poem ... Thank you God!! ... Thank all of you here for being God's pen!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 4:23 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 4:23 pm EST)

Very beautifull, Reggie, very moving...

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By Bettye (IAG) Jan 21st 2009 at 4:27 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 4:27 pm EST)

Hi Reggie! Your post is poetry!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 4:46 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 4:46 pm EST)

Thank you Bettye and Helene, I only wish more would read it and share their thoughts.

I found it beautiful in it's perfection once blessed with the insight to see it.

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By Jan R in SC Jan 22nd 2009 at 1:21 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 1:21 am EST)

Reggie,

Beautifully said! Thank you for sharing this very moving insight with us.

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By Jenn from New York, NY Jan 21st 2009 at 10:42 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:42 am EST)

Hey I figured maybe you'd be interested in an artist I am featuring on my site. He's an amazing sculptor/painter who uses modern US coins as his medium. His latest work is a portrait of Barack Obama made up of pennies and nickles.
Link

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By sheilasnewyork Jan 21st 2009 at 10:57 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:57 am EST)

it all began here on this website

with the election of Obama it is time for renewal and regeneration, a time for moving forward

I look forward to the new website, to new voices, new choices, a new expanded community

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Jan 21st 2009 at 11:38 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:38 am EST)

You're a liar pure and simple. You have a very small mind. The troops were laughing and very happy to be talking to the President. He said he will be in Afghanistan again. He said nothing about "I might go." Every network commented on how well he was received by the military men/women at that ball. It's going to be hard for you to keep up your loser mentality for the next 8 years. Everybody understood him except people with little minds. Your jealousy is showing.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:50 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:50 am EST)

Tory, This blogger is a disgrace to his mentor, Ronald Regan, a man who knew how to be civil and to have a civil discourse...The above blogger only cares about destroying our democracy....So sad and

It's too bad ignorance isn't painful..

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Jan 21st 2009 at 9:38 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 9:38 pm EST)

Ronnie, since you seem to know just how the troops feel, perhaps this means you've been to Iraq and/or Afghanistan? If not, I suggest you suit up and go over. THEN you'll know how hard and loudly the troops cheered when Pres. Obama was inaugurated.

My son who's sitting in Baghdad emailed me telling me how the troops cheered as they watched. He should know; ge's there, you're not.

There are a few uneducated ones who still don't know what a draft dodging Nat'l Guardsman Bush was, despite his swagger and hawkishness. They'll eventually learn the truth.

BTW, didn't you start these negative posts during the GE? Don't you get it by now? Barack Hussein Obama not only won but has now been inaugrurated. Like it or not he's YOUR president. Hell, if I had to live with Bush for 8 years, surely you can live with a man who hasn't even been in office 2 days yet.

Check back if he screws up then spew your venom.
Better yet, get some friends to communicate with.

p.s. NO ONE could possibly screw up worse than Bush, BTW.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST)

Please go light a candle for our President and First Lady

Link

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant Jan 21st 2009 at 12:56 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:56 pm EST)

If you'll never cheer for a party that welcomes socialism, then why in hades did you support the Republican party? They voted for the bank bailout which, anyone with half a brain knows, is about as close to socialism as you can get. I voted for Bush, okay? A mistake I'm still living with, but at least I can admit the truth. Get past your biases and prejudices and see how ridiculous you sound. You poor, poor dear.

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By _Stacey_ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST)

getting scared of the lady preaching right now...

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By _Stacey_ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:00 am EST)

getting scared of the lady preaching right now...

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By sheilasnewyork Jan 21st 2009 at 11:07 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:07 am EST)

I find it all a little boring

Too long and over the top

I am an advocate of separation of church and state

Rick Warren really disturbed me yesterday by invoking the name of Jesus

What about those of us that are not christian?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:21 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:21 am EST)

For the first time in the history of presidential inaugurations the new president included "non believers"...I think there is room for everyone in the Obama tent...If you don't enjoy the "good feelings" and song of the the prayer service it is easy enough to turn it off...And I don't mean for that to sound snarky, but it is true we can't deny that over 90% of our democracy believes in a Supreme Being so a prayer service is not out of line...It is when people (like Sara Palin) want a theocracy to govern by that is when you will hear me screaming...Enough! But until then an hour prayer service of brotherhood and sisterhood, and of peace is not objectionable to me.

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By sheilasnewyork Jan 21st 2009 at 12:21 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:21 pm EST)

I did turn it off

it was a snooze fest

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:47 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:47 pm EST)

Good...that's what I want to keep...choice.

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By _Stacey_ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:26 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:26 am EST)

you are right that gov and state should be separated. though most people believe in GOD and feel the need to pray on special occasions. as long as they don't interfear in policy i see no big deal...

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By BarakaWolf the GREEN WOLF Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:13 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:13 am EST)

"Rick Warren really disturbed me yesterday by invoking the name of Jesus"

I'm glad to find I'm not the only one that was put off by that. I'm still bristling over it.

At the very least, he alienated half the country, never mind hundreds of millions of the estimated billions of people watching the Inauguration. At the worst, it was an insult to separation of church and state. I felt awkward and put off.

Yeah, most of the US is Christian. Let's swing it the other way: Imagine that the majority were Pagan, the cleric invoked Mithras, or Dana, or Wotan, there were bonfires burning throughout the crowd and we passed jugs of wine around. Say the Mormons in the crowd objected to the decidedly Pagan activities and being "expected" to break their vows to not consume alcohol. Say the atheists smirked and made snide comments about "imaginary friends."

There's a reason we keep church and official state functions separate, other than keeping the IRS's mittens out of the collection plate and prevent the rise of a homebrewed Taliban-style theocracy.

The Obama campaign was all about inclusiveness and riding our differences into a stronger collective. Reverend Warren snubbed those of us who aren't Christian by his invocation; and it disturbs me that Barack knew he'd say that. Either that whole "unity" and "celebrate our differences" zeitgeist was window-dressing and the assault on our religious freedom is continuing, or Warren was being a dunder-headed jerk.

When I first heard he was being tapped, I thought, "Okay, it's an invocation, it's not a cabinet position. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and let him speak his piece." I believe in the power of words because I pray to Djehuty (Thoth, the Divine Scribe), and absolutely uphold Freedom of Speech.

By ending out the invocation with the Our Father, Rick Warren told half the country that Whoever they prayed to didn't count, and told the country and the world that America is a Christian nation. It is NOT. The Constitution doesn't mention God or Jesus anywhere in it; that was the Declaration of Independence. America is a secular state, and the Constitution is the overriding scripture in the land.

Re: REDUCE THE SCOPE OF GOVERNMENT? Not Likely | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST)

It's too bad ignorance isn't painful...

You obviously don't respect your mentor Ronald Regan, he would never approve of your ignorance nor your lack of civility...

Re: REDUCE THE SCOPE OF GOVERNMENT? Not Likely | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:30 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:30 am EST)

Ronnie,

I'm going to give you a piece of advice. For 8 years, George W. Bush was our President. I didn't vote for him and like you feel about President Obama, I didn't agree with Bush's stances at all.

What I didn't do was troll around on Bush-related websites dissing him and complaining. I didn't listen to right wing radio. I didn't drive myself crazy obsessing over him and spoiling other people's moods with my negative feelings toward him.

What I did do was find and support people I felt could provide the type of leadership I could get behind. People like our new President. I volunteered. I worked hard to do good in my own life and in the lives of those around me. I focused on things I could positively affect. YOu should try that instead of what you're doing now.

Re: REDUCE THE SCOPE OF GOVERNMENT? Not Likely | Report to Admin

By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:35 am EST)

Ronald Regan would be insulted by your use of his name. Please crawl back in to the ignorant cave you crawled out of.

This is a new day with a government of the people for the people by the people.

President Obama has an inclusive vision for this country and the world and huge challenges ahead of him to get this country back on track for which he will need the help of all of us to do our part.

What a Wonderful Sermon | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:01 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:01 am EST)

I am so sorry I don't know the name of the Female Misiter now speaking however she is giving such a powerful sermon

Absolutely the best today!!!

Link

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By Strong Heart Jan 21st 2009 at 11:03 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:03 am EST)

To Serve...

Link

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 21st 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

hey Strong Heart!!!

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 12:12 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:12 pm EST)

Good morning everyone, enjoyed the video posted Strong Heart. Thanks.

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By Lois in VT, who's got hope~ Jan 21st 2009 at 6:10 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 6:10 pm EST)

So nice to hear from you again, Strongheart. Hope you'll stick around. I LOVED the video of Dr. King's words. Jazz was in his soul.

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By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 11:06 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:06 am EST)

Sharon Watkins.............and she was stepping all on my toes and up my spine.....you know what I mean Reg :)

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:23 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:23 am EST)

I know Cary mine too!!! ;-)

Re: What a Wonderful Sermon | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:07 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:07 am EST)

Rev. Sharon Watkins....powerful sermon!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:10 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:10 am EST)

And that was one of the best renditions of Amazing Grace that I have heard in a long time...beautiful and strong.

I urge anyone who missed Rev. Watkins sermon to go look for it on line...The story of the two wolves was powerful and prophetic...and a glimpse at what government should do, but does not always do (i.e. Bush legacy)...Barack was listening very intensly to this sermon...Well worth hearing again...

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:49 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:49 am EST)

Amazing Grace was beyond words... Barack reacted at once, intensly.

In fact, Barack was listening intensly to everything.

Is was very impressive.

I enjoyed this ceremony.

Re: What a Wonderful Sermon | Report to Admin

By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:11 am EST)

Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 11:29 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:29 am EST)

must be why she couldn't get it ready in time for last sunday, had to give it half a week late ;) took some time and thought and divine intervention on that one.

Ombama election team in Temecula doesn't quit now does community work thru Inland Valley People helping People | Report to Admin

By Daisy from Lake Arrowhead, CA Jan 21st 2009 at 11:05 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:05 am EST)

This week an organization I had contact to help get me food donations for disabled low income seniors came with 8 vans carrying food, clothing and books. They were called the Obama Team.

I asked why they were called that. They had all worked in Temecula as an election team for Obama and when they tried to disband they were told by Obama's staff ---no this is time to go out in the community and serve---.

They looked for an organization and chose Temecula Valley People helping People.

They brought over ----$400- dollars worth of food to each family and other items to 42 families. Delivering it directly door to door in a low income housing complex. Milk, bread, fresh produce, canned and boxed items for future use, new clothing, books, gift certificates for special items, paper goods, household goods and more.

They did not give just stuff they gave themselves.
They promised to help us more with specific needs aand be there for us long term. How wonderful.

Wouldn't it be great if every team that worked towards our President's election went out in the community and did work for children, parents, seniors, and animals. Wow the impact would be far reaching.

Even if you did not work on the election team please go out and help. There is abundance in our county we just need distribution channels--you and our great companys, businesses and manufacturering companys to get what is needed directly where it is needed and when it is needed.

May this new President continue to inspire and ask for people to reach out into our communities.

Poor Barack | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 11:06 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:06 am EST)

He is having a hard time sitting still. His old church services were much livelier. LOL

This guy sing Amazing Grace is, well amazing.

Re: Poor Barack | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 11:15 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:15 am EST)

LOL............we are used to shouting and getting our praise on :)

Obama and Vermont : | Report to Admin

By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 11:13 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:13 am EST)

Obama and Vermont :

Link

Vt. celebrates Obama from up close and afar

By Kevin O'Connor Herald Staff - Published: January 21, 2009

Independent U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders sat on the inaugural platform and marveled at a crowd he pegged at three times the population of his 624,000-person Green Mountain State.

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The capital crowd included Green Mountain politicians from across the political spectrum, including outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean (seen on C-SPAN taking his seat at 10:21 a.m.)

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Re: Obama and Vermont : | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:15 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:15 am EST)

Love Bernie Sanders....

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By Strong Heart Jan 21st 2009 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:17 am EST)

How Long???

Link

Thank You | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 11:16 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:16 am EST)

Thank you Mr. President for sharing yesterday with the world. What an honor it was to watch you and your family. To the glee in your eye during the swearing in, to the moment Malia knew she was in trouble for taking pictures during Rev. Lowery's Benediction, to see you walking with Michelle during the parade to dancing the night away; it was extremely exciting and endearing to see. I cried a lot, smiled and laughed yesterday but mostly, I was hopeful that America is getting back on track after a long hiatus.

To see how much we are alike, was awesome. You were concerned when the lion fell ill, your message was captivating and moving, your smile was infectious but most of all, you were calm, cool and collected when you needed to and were as giddy as a couple fresh from a honeymoon.

You called us to continue to do the work that we pledged we would do and I am ready to take on that task. You have empowered many of us with grace, intellect and more importantly with your deed.

The world now can see that anything truly is possible. Your life hasn't been a cake walk. Growing up in Hawaii and Kansas of a mixed race and a funny name, had to an overwhelming experience but instead of being cynical, you choose to chart a course, unlike any other. And after all of the "No's" you endured, the now infamous slogan of, "Yes We Can" truly has laid the foundation for generations to come.

Carey P
Kentucky

Obama and Sierra Leone | Report to Admin

By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 11:18 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:18 am EST)

Obama and Sierra Leone :

Link

Roaming the Mall: T-shirts, tourists, no feds

January 20th, 2009

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In Georgetown, I met a group of tourists from London who flew in for the inauguration. They were literally running towards the Mall (again: this was still before sunrise). One of them was born in Sierra Leone; he said the excitement over Obama’s inauguration wasn’t just an American phenomenon.

“All the world is excited about this! My family can’t stop talking about it,” he said, running off to catch up with his girlfriend before I could get his name.

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Re: Obama and Sierra Leone | Report to Admin

By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 11:24 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:24 am EST)

My wife Vicky is from Sierra Leone and she was a strong supporter of Obama (along with me) since Obama's declaration to run, on that cold January Springfield, IL morning.

In the Name Of Love | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Jan 21st 2009 at 11:28 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:28 am EST)

There are a lot of Presidents but only One King!!!

Link

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:38 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:38 am EST)

It's a pleasure to see you here !

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By Strong Heart Jan 21st 2009 at 11:45 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:45 am EST)

It's pleasure to hold the Pen of History with so many Pleasant Friends...

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:03 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:03 pm EST)

:))

You made the French blogger (Paris, France) happy !

The Pen of History signed his first proclamation yesterday. I'll post it below.

WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 11:31 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:31 am EST)

Hey O Family & Friends!

Been over to new WH web site several times already. It needs a little work and expansion but very easy to use. I have already sent several e mails out.

I like the way you can e mail every cabinet member. Something lacking on the Bush WH web site. I like the daily blog keeping us informed on the daily issues. They haven't posted todays yet but I'm hopeful they will.

I still want this one to stay. I've developed an attachment to it and withdrawal will not be fun.

Has everyone recovered from yesterday? I'm still trying to wake up. .... yawning :-)

Re: WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:44 am EST)

Good morning Marilyn...said hello on the earlier thread..still not good at figuring out when there is a new thread on...Also, still thawing out...lol

But on to more important issues...I urge everyone to write these Republican senators who are "raking Geithner over the coals"...these guys want to drag out these hearings....Business as usual..,.nothing gets done..

The Senators fiddle while Rome burns...

Re: WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST)

Good Morning Suzanne,
I thought I caught you on the old thread. Sorry.

These Republicans better watch it. My congressman in my town is Republican and you better believe I have already written to him this morning.

It seems as if the 2 most important cabinet positions are the very ones they want to hold up. As far as Geithner, as I told my husband, it's like they refuse to give up the checkbook. And on SOS, while many may not like Hillary, it is vital she get to work restoring our reputation around the world. It's like they want us to look bad. These guys are despicable!!

Re: WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:03 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:03 pm EST)

Exactly...It is like these Senators just want to feel self-important and hear their own voices...Why are they raking Geitner over the first half of the tarp...He had nothing to do with how that first half was spent...They are the ones who gave the money to Paulson, without accountablity....Politics as usual in the Senate!!

Re: WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By V-Day Jan 21st 2009 at 9:52 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 9:52 pm EST)

350 billion and they could not purchase an accounting software program. Makes go Ummmm.

Re: WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE ... | Report to Admin

By isaiah Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:49 pm EST)

Way to go Marilyn. WE should all do the same thing. The neocon-republican-obstrutionis t will not give up easily. WE THE PEOPLE Have to let them know their time is over. Like Barack said during the campaign,"NOT THIS TIME"!All of us should write, call,email, and/or, pay a visit to our representatives and let them know it is time to get on board the "people's" agenda and start solving some of these problems facing our country, instead of acting like spoiled childrens.And let none of us forget, there are elections coming up in 2010. IF THEY DON'T COOPORATE, THEY MUST ABDICATE,... THEIR SEAT. Pouting and whining is not going to solve anything.

GEITHNER | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:36 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:36 am EST)

Geithner Confirmation Hearing

on cnn.com live

now

Link

Re: GEITHNER | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 21st 2009 at 11:49 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:49 am EST)

The senators are really trying to get clear answers as to HOW this TARP money is being spent...When will there be transparency and What to do about the bad mortgages. DAMN,COMPLICATED CRAP! No clean cut answer since it is a MAZE of complication.

Re: GEITHNER | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 11:59 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:59 am EST)

I understand but where the heck were they on the first $350 billion, or for that matter the last 8 years??

Re: GEITHNER | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:00 pm EST)

Fine but let's not keep raking Geitner over the coals over a tax mistake....Let's get this guy confirmed...and get some work done!

And exactly why did the Congress give the okay to Paulson and Bush without knowing where and how it was going to be used....Don't get it.

Geitner confirmation | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Jan 21st 2009 at 11:39 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:39 am EST)

Is anyone watching this hearing? It's getting ugly with the senator from KY. Yikes, glad it's not me!

Re: Geitner confirmation | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST)

Mitch McConnell? Ugh!!!

Re: Geitner confirmation | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 12:11 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:11 pm EST)

obstructionist in chief? he needs SO badly to come home to you Carey!!

Re: Geitner confirmation | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 12:14 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:14 pm EST)

lol..........he looks like a puppet. I so wanted to ditch him in November. Maybe this next go around, someone from Kentucky will go up againist the machine and send him home.

Re: Geitner confirmation | Report to Admin

By BarakaWolf the GREEN WOLF Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:51 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 6:51 am EST)

Yeah, he didn't pay his taxes. I'll bet everyone here knows at least one other person who didn't, either, for whatever reasons. Given the way our taxes have been spent during the last administration, can ya really blame him?

But, he paid them back, including interest. That puts him ahead of the tax evaders' curve, IMO.

Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:41 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:41 am EST)

The Geithner hearings are on...and OMG! The senate is back to dragging their feet...Write this guy (I know he is a republican) who wants to drag this hearing on for a lot longer...Talk about "fiddling while Rome burns"...

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST)

What's going on? I knew it would be ugly. How's he handling it all?

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:05 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:05 pm EST)

Heyyy Vero, it's really just one Sen. from KY who is being a D-Head. But it's not going to be a problem they all know he will be cinfirmed. In fact they all admitted as much.

Except of course the KY Sen.

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:31 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:31 pm EST)

Hey Reggie! Thanks for the update. I hope the confirmations get finalized soon.

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:08 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:08 pm EST)

Geithner is calm and direct...I think the Repubs just want to see him squirm, so they can feel like "big men"...what ego maniacs some of these senators are.....While Rome burns we are going to just keep dragging out these hearings...Just like Hillary not being confirmed yesterday...I think we need to let all these obstructionists know we are NOT going to allow "politics as usual"....Sick of this inaction...

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:33 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:33 pm EST)

It is sickening. I don't mind politics, but I wish the Republicans would at least be mature in their obstruction.

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST)

Vero..exactly. Think it is time "we the people" are paying attention and will not tolerate business as usual...Time to get things done, now!

Re: Write this senator | Report to Admin

By Dave Jan 21st 2009 at 11:58 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:58 pm EST)

What they are accusing him of is something very serious.......I agree with Geithner's explanation, and the context that this is a common mistake by Americans working abroad, but if you leave out the whole context we are talking about evading $34,000 in tax..by someone in an organization that oversees the IRS.....They are removing the context..It was the Obama team's fault for not just coming out with this earlier so it wasn't a surprise and they could explain it......They sort of screwed this up..Look, these Senators have to represent their constituents, and you just have to respect that..a lot of Americans see the news on Geithner and are upset...they have to resolve it.....

TEARS | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST)

They just showed a still picture, on MSNBC, of Barack sitting at his desk in the Oval Office, talking on the phone.

Will these tears ever stop????

a family from Vermont | Report to Admin

By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:52 am EST)

a family from Vermont :

Link

Published 1/21/09

One Plainfield Family Takes the Long View

By Mark Davis
Valley News Staff Writer

Washington -- Doug Cogan and Susan Williams and their two boys spent six hours shivering at the foot of the Washington Monument yesterday

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The couple got involved in Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign

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Good Morning from Arizona | Report to Admin

By Michaele Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST)

I watched the inauguration at a small gathering in Chandler, AZ sponsored by a volunteer social service organization. We started with breakfast before the swearing in and the party was still going on when quests came in for dinner.

The crowds in Washington were amazing and the events were inspiring. We have come a long way over the past two years and now we can help the Obama administration deliver on the change that we need as a nation.

I remain fired up and ready to go change the world.

RealityChex.com | Report to Admin

By Marie from Fort Myers, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 11:56 am EST)

If, like me, you still can't quite believe it, take a look at the first photo of President Barack Obama at work in the Oval Office -- at RealityChex.com (in today's news in the left-hand column) at the Link -- I'm looking for a bigger image I can direct users to, but I haven't found one yet.

Re: RealityChex.com | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:55 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:55 pm EST)

Check CNN NOW!!! GREAT OVAL OFFICE PIC

C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 21st 2009 at 12:04 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:04 pm EST)

Taking place on C-Span2 is a 3 hour debate to nominate Hillary Clinton for SEC.OF STATE.

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:10 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:10 pm EST)

Link please Cilla for some reason when I go to C-Span I never find the proper links ..... And NO don't say it .... I not THAT stupid!!! LOL

How you doin' Home Girl?? ;-)

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST)

Reggie,

I am having problems today with my connection,this is also on MSNBC right now.

Try C-Span.org and log on.

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:07 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:07 pm EST)

Maybe it's because we are abroad, as I have the same problem, Reggie.

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 12:20 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:20 pm EST)

Yeah all because of the egotistical John Cornyn from Texas!!!!!

She should have been confirmed yesterday.

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:30 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:30 pm EST)

Vicki...I think it is time we "flood" Sen.Cornyn's office with email...He is acting like an egomaniac and an obstructionts....Typical ego maniac...

Everyone on the blog, I urge you write Sen. Cornyns office to let him know we have had enough of "politics as usual"...

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST)

Suzanne I wrote him last week. I will write him again.

Everybody says they are not going to stand in the way of Clinton or Geitner. They are just so full of themselves.

I find this exactly what Barack asked them not to do.
Here is Cornyn's address:
Link

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:03 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:03 pm EST)

Vicki...thanks for the link..So sick of this. McCain just objected to Cornyn wanting another 3 hour grilling of Hillary this afternoon...Good for John McCain.

Re: C-Span2- Vote for Sec. Of State | Report to Admin

By Dave Jan 22nd 2009 at 3:40 pm EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 3:40 pm EST)

Look, everyone knew that Clinton had the qualifications for the job, and would win the vote with an overwhelming amount of support....

Nonetheless they had to resolve certain things like her husbands foundation so it was clear those in other countries can't donate to the foundation to gain favor with the secretary of state...this needed to be resolved...I'd much rather have it resolved now then a year into Hillarys run at SOS some allegation is made and turns into a fake scandal..

Geithner had a reasonable explanation for his mistake that added context with it...without context it should have disqualified him...but he had legitimate reasons..

With Holder there are legitimate concerns with him not having shown independence working under Clinton...so much so that Holder himself assumed he would never return to public office when he left the white house in 2001....

Obama's message of change puts him under scrutiny...

With Geithner it seems it was a mistake on the transition staff to not to put this out in the press earlier, be open about it and present their side instead of wait for it to be uncovered...

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Jan 21st 2009 at 10:13 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:13 pm EST)

Done. I know this is late but I just got back from MD. Didn't go down to the inauguration but was just glad to be in the area! I babysat my 2 grandbabies so my daughter, sister and other family memebers could go.

They were caught in the "Purple Tunnel" and after leaving home at 4 AM, arriving at 4:30 AM, were trapped in the tunnel and turned back!!!

I don't know how people who got there (to the mall) at 7 AM got in AND back to their rooms or area homes by 5 PM. It took my family almost 3 hours to come from the metro in DC to Silver Spring! (SS is only about 5 miles from DC).

I loved watching it in the warmth and just feeling the excitement in the atmospere. I also watched all the balls until midnight! At least they got back in time to watch in real time on TV followed by lots of food and fun.

So happy for everyone who was able to attend, and even luckier to get in!

p.s. Can someone periodically post the site which lists all the addresses of the congress? Thanks.

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By Manal Jan 21st 2009 at 12:04 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:04 pm EST)

but I will write it anyway!

Dear Mr. Obama,

I am a Palestinian Israeli. I feel bad for my Palestinian people in Gaza and what happened there. This war was pointless and increased the hate between the two people but then who am I to have a say on this.

When I first heard on the news that you were running for president I supported you although I am not an American. But I read so much about the Black American history and I found the resemblance between the struggle of your people for freedom and the struggle of my people in the West Bank. The fact that you were elected made me believe in America more.

I live in Israel. I believe in co-existence. My best friends are Jews and I still believe in peace. Although the previous president did his best in making America looks bad in the world. But I still believe that you will make a change and bring peace to the region.

It is true that you are only the president of the United States of America and you are committed to your people and to the promises you made for them. Yet you are now the strongest man in t he world you made a hope for all of us to believe that there will be a change for the better. I expect from you so much!

Congratulations!
I wish you good luck, success and making a real change (for the better) in the world.

Best
Manal

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By Peachmom, one of 2 million on the Mall for " President Barack Obama" Jan 21st 2009 at 12:11 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:11 pm EST)

I was on the Mall in DC and it was unbelievable. People excited while they waited our President to take the oath of office. The crowd, the cheers, the applause,the hope, the atmosphere.
I am so glad that I was there.
Yes, this is is the beginning of new leadership.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:20 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:20 pm EST)

Happy you were there...the pictures of the "mass of people" was inspiring..But I must ask...how was the port a potty situation..They made such a big deal about on tv, I am curious whether all the concerns were warranted.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST)

Hi, Leithia ! Happy you finally could go there !

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By Peachmom, one of 2 million on the Mall for " President Barack Obama" Jan 21st 2009 at 1:06 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:06 pm EST)

Hi Helene, Suzanne

Sorry I did not reply immediately as I stepped away from the computer for awhile.

From where I was near the Monument I did not see any long lines for the porta toilets. I even heard some people saying there were too many of them.
It took over 2 hours to walk from the Mall to places that it would normally take 10-15 minutes.
However, people were patient and mostly well-behaved. All in all a wonderful experience.
Helene, you know how I was hoping I would go. It worked out well.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 8:59 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 8:59 pm EST)

Yes, I know, Leithia ! Now I'm sure your daughter is quite happy to have done this with you. Maybe my support help you to convince her, lol ! When you'll be back, tell us more.

(BTW, there is never too much porta toilets. I hate to have to queue in front of them)

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST)

Hi Leithia, I was glued to the TV all weekend starting with the Whistle Stop Tour. Wow, it must have been amazing to witness this historical moment up close. We had a watching party starting with a champagne breakfast and ending with dinner. Now the hard work begins thank godness we finaly have a leader to lead our nation back to greatness. We all made a pledge to stay involved.

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By Peachmom, one of 2 million on the Mall for " President Barack Obama" Jan 21st 2009 at 1:19 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:19 pm EST)

Hi Karen,

It was truly amazing; strangers smiling, chatting even hugging. It was just great. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.

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By Carey from Kentucky Jan 21st 2009 at 12:16 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:16 pm EST)

Yesterday, Rev Lowery was on fire during the benediction. If you missed it, here it is: Link

He was ready!! Go Rev!!

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By Sweet Peg Jan 21st 2009 at 12:18 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:18 pm EST)

I think Michelle could have picked something more casual for a National Prayer service. She does not need to wear full dresses all the time, does she not know what a suit is. Michelle I think you need a little help, you can't dress bold every day!

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST)

Give me a brake. I thought she was dressed very appropriately.

In two years time I have never seen Michelle in a suit and I hope I don't start now.

Michelle has her own style and I love it. :)

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 12:40 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:40 pm EST)

Whoops Give me a break not brake. :)

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST)

Vicki GREAT OVAL OFFICE PIC ON CNN NOW!!!1

Go Quick Before the Change It!!!!

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:00 pm EST)

Thanks Reggie.

Wouldn't you like to know when Barack was in the Oval Office alone for the first 10 minutes what he was thinking?

I bet he was praying and reveling and visualizing our future. :)

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:39 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:39 pm EST)

Heck Yeah!!! What I would have given to be a fly on the wall for that ..... except Josie of course!! LOL

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST)

LOL

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:25 pm EST)

I loved what she wore. She is real. Suits are a nice alternative - yet so are dresses.

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By Lydia from Durham, NC Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST)

This is a day of prayer. What clothing you wear to pray in does not matter!

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By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST)

With everything that's going on in this country right now, you're complaining about what someone else wears to a prayer service?

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST)

This is how she dresses. She was not wearing a low cut top, she's not showing a bunch of leg. I don't know what you're talking about.

Give her a break.

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST)

She's the First Lady. She can wear whatever she wants to wear. I think it's great that she has the confidence to wear what she likes, and I hope she's not paying any attention to the critics.

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By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:38 pm EST)

I did not get see the service but I hunted down a photo and the first lady looks lovely. So not sure were your criticism is coming from? Sounds a bit sour to me sweet peg. Our First Lady has shown her self to have great fashion sense and wears what she likes and feels right to her.

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By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) Jan 21st 2009 at 12:40 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:40 pm EST)

I disagree. If she's comfortable and happy with her outfit choices, then she can wear whatever she likes.. She looks great to some and not so great to others. You can't win over everyone all you can do is dress for yourself and forget about all the critics..

I love her dress choices, she looks great. It is refreshing to see the bold colors and clear love of fashion from a First Lady after the last few decades of playing it 'safe' (read boring)...

You go First Lady Michelle!!!!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST)

More casual ??? Please, no !

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST)

Personally, I thought it was a perfect church dress...and exactly why is it necessary for her to wear suits? Did I miss that meeting for how women should dress?

I think we have a lot more important issues to put our energies into...Just saying.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:53 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:53 pm EST)

Aye yo Peg, I was gonna say somethin' but I think the Ladies got this one covered, so I'm just gonna chill.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:00 pm EST)

Reggie as my husband would say...You are a wise man to stay out of that one!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:37 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:37 pm EST)

Hahahahaha Tell your husband, I hear him!!! LOL

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 12:55 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:55 pm EST)

I'm not a religious person so I didn't see the prayer breakfast. Having said that I love the first lady, but that dress she had on last night was soooo ugly.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:04 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:04 pm EST)

SAY WHAT!!!

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:14 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:14 pm EST)

Makes ya' want to stick to some religion doesn't it? lol

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 1:15 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:15 pm EST)

Good morning Vicki. Say what is right, what was she thinking when she chose that dress? just sayin. But it was a great day.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:26 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:26 pm EST)

To each his own Karen.

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 1:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:49 pm EST)

Yep, you're right to each his/her own. It's just my opinion that the gown she chose for the inauguation dance was ugly.

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jan 21st 2009 at 2:19 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:19 pm EST)

You and Peggy need to buy that same gown and post your picture with you wearing it wearing so that we can critique you !!!

In regards to the dress, she always wear dresses to church( she wore dresses in all of the church pictures that I have viewed).

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By Stanley H. Krute Jan 21st 2009 at 1:15 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:15 pm EST)

She was lovely. Her dress was lovely.

Try not to be a fool over fashion.

-- stan

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:21 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:21 pm EST)

Peggy...Please stop this I am the "CHOSEN-ONE" who is going to tell Michelle Obama how to dress mess.

Thank You!!!!!!

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By DuckfromacrossthePond Jan 22nd 2009 at 9:45 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 9:45 am EST)

The white dress Michelle wore for the dance was...AMAZINGLY BECOMING. Made her look like a young girl.
Loved the colour
Loved the fabric
Loved the 1 strap

She looked STUNNING.

But you know that everybody has a different taste.
I could eat her up though!

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By Lydia from Durham, NC Jan 21st 2009 at 12:22 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:22 pm EST)

Congrats and on the day of prayer for the nation and the world!

FROM WHITEHOUSE.GOV | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:23 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:23 pm EST)

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation

Moments ago, in his first official act since taking the oath of office, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation, calling on Americans to serve one another and our common purpose on this National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation. Check it out below, or read it on the WhiteHouse.gov proclamations page.

NATIONAL DAY OF RENEWAL AND RECONCILIATION, 2009

- - - - - - -

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As I take the sacred oath of the highest office in the land, I am humbled by the responsibility placed upon my shoulders, renewed by the courage and decency of the American people, and fortified by my faith in an awesome God.

We are in the midst of a season of trial. Our Nation is being tested, and our people know great uncertainty. Yet the story of America is one of renewal in the face of adversity, reconciliation in a time of discord, and we know that there is a purpose for everything under heaven.

On this Inauguration Day, we are reminded that we are heirs to over two centuries of American democracy, and that this legacy is not simply a birthright -- it is a glorious burden. Now it falls to us to come together as a people to carry it forward once more.

So in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, let us remember that: "The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 20, 2009, a National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation, and call upon all of our citizens to serve one another and the common purpose of remaking this Nation for our new century.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST)

And do you know which part I prefer ???

This one :

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America

That really the best !!!

Looking up | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Jan 21st 2009 at 12:24 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:24 pm EST)

Not sure if this has been posted already, but's it's a collection of beautiful photos from CNN:

Link

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By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:35 pm EST)

and some photos from MSNBC :

Link

quick poll | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:27 pm EST)

9/11 poll, if you dare....

Link

thanks

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By joe ruwe Jan 21st 2009 at 12:43 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:43 pm EST)

it's okay! Cheney's not in charge anymore. We're almost a free country again.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Jan 21st 2009 at 1:02 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:02 pm EST)

Exactly, Joe.

Flipped on Fox News for as long as I could stand it. In addition to criticizing our new secretary of the treasury, they are doing a post-mortem on Bush, reporting how the party flight back to Texas went.

Bush was asked during the flight for his "sense of the man" relating to our new president. Bush apparently said, paraphrased, that he admires President Obama, thinks he's a good family man, and a good man. Probably the only "sense" Bush has shown in eight years ...

OK, let's get on with taking back our country now.

TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK .... | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 12:29 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:29 pm EST)

These morons up on the Hill need to hear from us. They just can't continue as they have in the past. Bush is gone, no more ignoring Middle Class America. We put them in office, we have the power to remove them. We proved what we can do on November 4th.

Link

http://www.senate.gov/

Let your voices be heard.

YES WE CAN!

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By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST)

We have three things going on here, am I correct?

1) "The GOP Policy" group that insists they have to meet with the President to provide input on the Stimulus Package.

2) Confirmation vote for SoS designate HRC.

3) Confirmation hearing for SoT TG.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST)

I think if Cantor wants to crawl to the White House with the other Republicans, per President Obama's invitation, they should be allowed to do so.

Why?

They will all be sprinkled with Obama Dust, crawl back to Capitol Hill, and then our president can get on with leading our wonderful country.

Maybe they could meet him on his coffee break. That oughta take about 10 minutes.

:)

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST)

You got it.

This morning I have already e mailed the new WH site to several departments, House Speaker Pelosi and my state Rep.

We gotta stay on it.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 21st 2009 at 12:42 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:42 pm EST)

It is time for the E-MAILS to start going out to these REPUBLICAN Senators who are OBSTRUCTING!!!

ERIC CANTOR(HOUSE MINORITY WHIP) Is at it again.
He found something in Pres. Obama's speech yesterday that he is bringing out AGAINST the TARP money. ENOUGH! Our country CANNOT go on like this.

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By Dave Jan 21st 2009 at 2:32 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:32 pm EST)

I am so fed up with the Republicans.....make a deal with them.....we won't use TARP funds to buy up a single mortgage in ANY of the red states, or invest money in these road projects and healthcare in these states as part of Obama's $825 BILLION bailout..No money will be loaned to their state goverments..They can just get that share of the money back on the taxes of their constituents....Let these politicians bankrupt their states but not the others if that is what they want..

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:44 pm EST)

Here's the other link .... sorry about that.

Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:45 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:45 pm EST)

Thanks for the link Marilyn...time to let these ego maniacs (both dems and repubs) that we are tired at this kind of obstructionists governing...

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By Milieunet Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:41 pm EST)

Like to thank everybody here for information, discussion, et cetera.

Yes he can, yes we can. Let's do it.

Link

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By Ethel Jan 21st 2009 at 12:42 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:42 pm EST)

Please call

The Congress Member from Texas was just on the floor repeating the lie about the cost of the inauguration. He sited an editorial in the NYT as his proof. Take the time to call him and put this lie in the dirt before everyone is repeating it 4 years from now just like the W's on the keyboards.

Here's his number, just in case you need it:

Washington D.C. Office
2409 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
ph: 202-225-4236
fax: 202-225-8628

Stop this lie.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:49 pm EST)

If each of us wrote a letter to the editor of our local newspaper I bet it will stop. No one likes to see their name splattered all across the nation is every paper.

I'll be doing it myself in just a little while.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:51 pm EST)

Ethel could you please explain what lie you are speaking of? I had not heard of this...What are these repubs trying to do now?

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jan 21st 2009 at 1:04 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:04 pm EST)

Hey Suzanne,

The spin actually started on Saturday when MSM were saying the Inauguration cost $160 Mil, not so. By today I think they have it somewhere close to $2 mil, wrong again. They are including figures from regular every day expenses that are already there every day, like Secret Service Protection, Homeland Security, etc. These expenses are already allocated elsewhere and had nothing to do with Inauguration costs. If one wants to go back a put all these things into Bushes 2005 Inauguration it would add up to more.

MSM refuses to report the real news, like we now have a President Obama so they make up s _ _ _! That's all there is to it.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:11 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:11 pm EST)

Thanks Marilyn...this is just the kind of "garbage" that drives me and the American people crazy...Much ado about nothing...I swear these people need to be taken to the wood shed..Again like I wrote earlier.."The senators fiddle while Rome burns"...Wake Up Congress we are watching!!!

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By Dave Jan 22nd 2009 at 12:43 am EST (Updated Jan 22nd 2009 at 12:43 am EST)

First off, the inauguration was privately funded, so really it cost nothing, if you are referring to the cost that tax payers would bear.

The Secret Service Protection Obama had no choice on, and just to clarify a misconception...all that security, and all that secret service was not just for Obama....Every single member of the US Senate and House of Representatives, every cabinet member was there, Obama, the VP, as well as almost all of our nations Governors....If there was a threat there it wouldn't be just a loss of our newly elected government, but of the whole United States Government...I don't think most people understand that...

On another note, you have 3 million people heading to DC from all across the country, then probably a few million residents celebrating.....say that is 6 million people...Think of the boost for the DC economy having those extra 3M people brought...food, housing, etc....

Another thing, the costs of these balls are irrelevent...the people attending paid $1000 or however much to go to them and that paid for the food/entertainment, etc...

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By CompassionateObama Supporter Jan 21st 2009 at 2:26 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:26 pm EST)

Is there an email address where this bozo can be contacted also?

CIC | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Jan 21st 2009 at 12:47 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:47 pm EST)

There's a very nice special report on our new "Commander in Chief" at the Department of Defense website:

Link

At LAst | Report to Admin

By pgoCapeCod Jan 21st 2009 at 12:50 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:50 pm EST)

Just watch

Link

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By Stanley H. Krute Jan 21st 2009 at 1:02 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:02 pm EST)

Now you've gone and gotten me cryin' again !!!!

We are so blessed.

-- stan

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:14 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:14 pm EST)

O.....M.....G!!!!! Thank you so much for that link. Guys you need to see this.

I Don't want to spoil it but I will say the the Prez and 1st Lady love the moment so much they even got their grind thing on for a minute there (Some of y'all under 25's don't know nothin' bout that!!)

Prez is setting all kind of first!!! never seen a Prez grind before LOL

But seriously this is an amazing moment that has to be seen. Beyonce is barely holding it together at the end

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By Lace; Yes We Did Jan 21st 2009 at 3:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:00 pm EST)

yeahhhhhh whatever....

sure, we know nothing about that...lol...

Re: At LAst | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:27 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:27 pm EST)

Nawwwww Y'all to busy jumpin up and down. LOL

Check out the new video Lace

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Re: At LAst | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Jan 21st 2009 at 9:30 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 9:30 pm EST)

In Europe maybe, lol...

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Jan 21st 2009 at 10:36 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 10:36 pm EST)

Yeah, Beyonce's rendition of "At Last" was something. However, any of us "mature" people who ever heard and remember the original by Etta James wished we could have heard it even once.

Etta started her career in Chicago at about 13!! I think she was only 15 when she recorded "AT Last" and it was a hit! She really knew how to put the real 'feeling' into it! (I thought she was a grown woman until I was in my thirties! That's how powerful and mature her voice was).

p.s. I've owned several Etta James "Greatest Hits" type collections for years. Check HER version out. Beyonce's version was pretty; Etta's? RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!1 lol

HAPPY OBAMA DAY! | Report to Admin

By Adrianne Jan 21st 2009 at 12:53 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:53 pm EST)

I guess everyday is Obama day now!

Please vote for my "poor baby moose" obama shirt if you haven't already. It has not got any votes for a couple days. THANKS!

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Re: HAPPY OBAMA DAY! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:32 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:32 pm EST)

Already did Adrianne ;-)

Amazing Grace | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Jan 21st 2009 at 12:58 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 12:58 pm EST)

The singer of 'Amamzing Grace' this morning
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made me think of

Paul Robeson singing Amazing grace
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Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson (1898 – 1976) was a multi-lingual American actor, athlete, Basso cantante concert singer, writer, and civil rights activist.
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By Marbwi Jan 21st 2009 at 1:16 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:16 pm EST)

Native American - Amazing Grace (in cherokee)
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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Jan 21st 2009 at 1:54 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:54 pm EST)

Hey thanks for this. Cherokee was one of my languages for my Ph.D., many, many years ago. We didn't learn this song. :)

CONGRATULATIONS Mr President OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Jan 21st 2009 at 1:08 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:08 pm EST)

Hello Mr. President Obama and Family.

First: Congratulations Mr President Obama.

I am writing from the Metropolitan France where I live (in family with my husband, who is french "white" of France, and me, I française "black woman" born in French Guiana, between Surinam and Brazil. We have a daughter Mélanie 12 and a half years and, who has as a small confidente at home since 3 years now, despite her allergies and asthma, a small pedigree dog "Jack Russell" her name is "Altesse"); and I work since for 13 years in Metropolitan France. And I loved always the USA, I was born on the continent of South America, but since yesterday, Tuesday 20 January 2009, after your investiture ; I like even more the U.S..

May God bless and protect you, and your wife and your two nice daughters, and also, the people of your country. May God help you to brave all the steps that wait you. Good courage and good luck.

S. GLOVERT, France.

Re: CONGRATULATIONS Mr President OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:12 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:12 pm EST)

Thank you for your kind words.

How to fix our ECOMONY!!! | Report to Admin

By alpha Jan 21st 2009 at 1:12 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:12 pm EST)

Attention: To the American People

Learned how to fix our ecomony!!!

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Barack Speaking shortyly | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:17 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:17 pm EST)

MSNBC: Barack speaking to white house staff shortly.

Barack freezing salaries of white house staff, on anyone making over $100,000.

BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:18 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:18 pm EST)

BARACK LIVE

NOW

ON CNN

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

Pres Obama | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:19 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:19 pm EST)

President Obama on NOW first press conference as president...Oh, how I love the sound of that!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:23 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:23 pm EST)

It's FANTASTIC !!!

No gift from lobby, etc...

BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:21 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:21 pm EST)

ALSO ON CNN.COM LIVE

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NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ADDRESS HIS STAFF

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By chabranate 4 OBAMA Jan 21st 2009 at 1:38 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:38 pm EST)

It was a good swearing in of the staff. I loved it when Biden made the comment about Roberts when it came time to swear the staff in.

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 2:32 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:32 pm EST)

And when Joe wanted to help the secretary to pass the books to sign and made people laugh...

goodbye to Howard dean | Report to Admin

By rich Jan 21st 2009 at 1:22 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:22 pm EST)

goodbye to Howard Dean :

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Dean Congratulates Gov. Kaine on DNC Chairman Appointment

Posted by Matt Ortega on January 8, 2009 at 03:30 PM

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Hi everyone & Happy New Year. Howard, I just want to say not only were you the best DNC Chairman we democrats ever had but you was also a champion for the grassroots along with your outstanding 50 state strategy idea.

Thank you for your years of leadership and service for the DNC and for the good of the country and i wish you all the best in the future.

And to the incoming chair of the DNC Tim Kaine, welcome aboard to the team sir and i wish you the best of luck in your new role as chairman of the DNC.

1ap2152002 on January 8, 2009 at 04:58 PM

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The Democratic Party is better due to Governor Dean. The 50-state strategy is working and I hope that it will be continued.

I appreciate the hard work of Governor Dean.

9MedinaDem on January 10, 2009 at 02:38 PM

The difference for us here in Montana under Howard Dean's leadership is that we've had 6 to 15 DNC full-time staffers in Montana during the last two election cycles and that has meant that tasks that previously had not been done were getting done, that we now have two Deocratic Senators from Montana, and that, with the great help of Obama team as well, we now have excellent voter lists going forward and a team of newly trained, and MUCH younger, volunteers in at least twenty towns in Montana.

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Thank you, Howard Dean.

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10GardenEarth on January 10, 2009 at 10:25 PM

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Anyone have Pictures on Flicker? | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Jan 21st 2009 at 1:26 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:26 pm EST)

Anyone have any real pictures from regular people from the inuguration posted on flicker anywhere?

Re: Anyone have Pictures on Flicker? | Report to Admin

By Cynthia, TX Jan 21st 2009 at 2:01 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:01 pm EST)

no Dan I don't have a link I did a search and found a ton of them. I know CNN Ireport.com has a ton of them as well. hope that helps.

BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:29 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:29 pm EST)

WATCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Link

JOE NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SWEARING IN THE STAFF

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jan 21st 2009 at 1:35 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:35 pm EST)

I just heard Andrea Mitchell say that there was not ONE single arrest yesterday...2 million people in D.C and not one arrest...Wow...

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jan 21st 2009 at 1:39 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:39 pm EST)

Isn't that awesome Suzanne!!

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST)

Thanks Helene,

Heyyy have you guys seen my "God Is A Poet" post??

I'd really like to get some feed back on that

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:55 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:55 pm EST)

It's the video you were making yesterday ? I'll go and watch it.

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 2:52 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:52 pm EST)

I can't find it, Reggie, where is it ? I want to watch it yesterday night, but the balls always interrupted me, and then at 6:30 am I was worth nothin anymore.

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:22 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:22 pm EST)

Here you go Helene

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Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 3:31 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 3:31 pm EST)

I finally found it above of my own and posted my comments there, Reggie :))

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Peachmom, one of 2 million on the Mall for " President Barack Obama" Jan 21st 2009 at 1:45 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:45 pm EST)

Suzanne & Helene,

I posted earlier up the thread. It took over 2 hours to walk from the Monument where I was to the nearest Metro. Usually a 10-15 minute walk. Everybody was patient, no ugly scenes.

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:53 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:53 pm EST)

I saw it and answered you there, lucky you !

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:46 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:46 pm EST)

Great !

Did you watch Barack addressing his staff, reading them the rumes of his governement, signing them, and then Joe swearing the team in ?

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:51 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:51 pm EST)

Dang!!! I missed it!!!

Re: BARACK LIVE !!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 2:08 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:08 pm EST)

Certainly there will be a video, Reggie !

lmbo | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:42 pm EST)

takin names and kickin butts. obama talks to his staffers. bam!! and these aren't the folks these rules are intended to affect, tho so glad he's signing it RIGHT NOW!!!!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:49 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:49 pm EST)

LOL !

That was so great !

Re: lmbo | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 1:53 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:53 pm EST)

I missed it Mary!!!!! Dang!!!

Heyyy have you sen my new video???

I would also like your feed back on my "God Is A Poet" post ;-)

how are feelin today???

Re: lmbo | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 21st 2009 at 1:58 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:58 pm EST)

reggie!!! i was thinking reggie is a poet, but then that's already clear thru your music. inspirational. i'll have to scroll for your video tho. fired up, ready to go!!!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Jan 21st 2009 at 2:16 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:16 pm EST)

Thanks for the feed back Mary ... Hope you like the video ;-)

Re: ETHICS REFORM | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Jan 21st 2009 at 1:54 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:54 pm EST)

One of the very first things Barack Obama tackled in Illinois senate, US senate, and now the White House.

Re: ETHICS REFORM | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Jan 21st 2009 at 2:00 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 2:00 pm EST)

ethics
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BTW, just saw a tv ad by President Obama RE: USAservice

In trouble | Report to Admin

By Bubba from Anchorage, AK Jan 21st 2009 at 1:44 pm EST (Updated Jan 21st 2009 at 1:44 pm EST)

Everyone has said that this is an historic moment because we have elected the first black president. Everyone seems to forget it is not about his skin color but about how he will govern. His choices and associations have shown that he is not going to be a leader of transparency but of hidden agendas and bad choices. He picks a governor for Commerce Sec. that has to withdraw due to being investigated, his Treasury pick failed to pay taxes and had an illegle immigrant working for him, his past ties have shown that he has bad judgement. He is being treated like a god by some of you, you need t owake up and smell the coffee. He wants to close GITMO, where are those terrorists going to go? 70 recently released prisoners are back in terrorist cells plotting again. Do we really need this kind of judgement being taken? We as Americans need to question our elected officials no matter what party they belong to and hold them accountable and not just let them slide by. God bless America.