A random fact worth noting:
In Obamas inaugural speech, the President only used the word I three times.
Twice in the opening:
In Obamas inaugural speech, the President only used the word I three times.
Twice in the opening:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
And once more just a minute later:
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real.
Im no historian, but I do remember learning that Teddy Roosevelt was the only president to never use I in his inaugural speech. Obama did a damn good job leaving himself out of the focus of his address.
necrosis:
Teddy Roosevelt is my favourite American president. The thought that Obama is taking inspiration from him makes me like him ever more - Obama, that is. Leave it to someone across the ocean to say something insightful about American politics; you're picking up the mainstream media's slack. 