The Inauguration Thread

It's the dawning of a new era in politics.The old a disastrous is being ushered out. The National Mall is already filling up. People are exited; the optimism is palpable. This could be the biggest event Washington has ever seen.

We need this release after all the years of feeling frustrated and like we were excluded from the political process.

Let's share our thoughts on the inauguration, ancillary events, and the transfer of power to the soon to be 44th president and the citizens.

Washington D.C. is one giant meat popsicle right now. I heard on NPR this morning that the Potomac River is frozen solid.

Let's hope that the throngs provide one another with body heat. That's what happens at summer outdoor concerts, anyway.

It's got some ice on it, but it's not really.

It's too cold and there are too many people here. I'll be watching on tv from my living room, though I can hear the sirens and stuff from my window. I live just down the street from the Capitol.

It's a happy day.

Well done, San Fransisco Boy's Chorus and San Fransisco Girl's Chorus.

I'm a sucker for that stuff.

DC is difficult to maneuver on a good day, but with all the people and streets closed down, it's crazy!

I hope you're stocked up on goodies.

Olbermann and Matthews are dumbstruck by the energy in the Mall.

I wonder how the meeting between Bush and Obama is like..

Yesterday I realized there is a certain awesomeness to the fact that we're celebrating the inauguration of the first black president on the day after we celebrate one of the greatest civil rights activists who's hard work made it possible for this to happen.

I'm also glad I'm 4 hours away from there. I'd much rather be in a place where I can sit and enjoy the speech that signifies the end of one of the worst periods in American History.

I woke up late and was going to head to a friend's place to watch, but now I'm afraid to go anywhere and miss anything.

I'm going to slip into my classroom early and make sure I can get a stream up to watch. The speech and the class should start at the same time. TIGHT SCHEDULE!!!

Was I hearing things, or was there a chorus of boos as soon as W. was announced?

-TM

I was wondering the same thing....

The Mall looks incredible!


The Man is about to arrive!

And here comes our man!

*cries*

Me too.
*Hands you some tissues*

Thanks. Got a box?

Stocked up last night... between the bronchitis and the Inauguration I knew I would need it.

I can't imagine how i'll feel when he speaks.

Too weird: I've bronchitis too!

I can't believe it. I've only had six colds in my entire life.

Best sign EVER:

"Can you say 'bigot?' YES WE CAN. Rick Warren"

-TM