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Inaugural preparations
Preparations for the inauguration ceremony tomorrow for the 44th President of the United States of America have been taking place for months now. Security, transportation, logistics, sanitation, everything you can think of to accomodate the predicted millions of attendees descending on Washington, D.C. President-elect Obama arrived in Washington by train, starting in Pennsylvania, passing through Wilmington and Baltimore. Here are some photographs of the various events and preparations taking place heading into tomorrow. (31 photos total)
A US Capitol Police Officer keeps an eye on the VIP podium where Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President as the National Mall and Washington Monument are seen to the rear on January 12, 2009 at the US Capitol. This mall area is expected to fill beyond capacity with people during the presidential inauguration on Janurary 20. (PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images) #
A commuter uses her metro ticket featuring a picture of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2009. Obama and his family will check into Blair House, the historic US presidential guest house just across the avenue from their future White House residence. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) #
Los Angeles street artist Shepard Fairey poses for a picture with his Barack Obama Hope artwork in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Fairey is the designer of the famous Obama campaign poster and also the Obey-Andre the Giant poster of a few years back. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) #
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Brooks (L) and US Navy Yeoman First Class LaSean McCray stand in as U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House during a rehearsal for the inauguration parade for Obama in Washington January 11, 2009. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque) #
NASA astronaut Rex Waheim holds the flag while in a space suit outside the Small Pressurized Rover( SPR) during a demonstration Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA's moon buggy will participate in President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural parade with the crew of the latest shuttle mission and this small rover, that is the current design for a mission to the moon in about 12 years. It will be driven by astronaut Michael Gernhardt. (AP Photo/Chronicle, Nick de la Torre ) #
A Chinese woman reads U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's biography translated to Mandarin, at a bookstore in Beijing, China, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009. Interest has jumped in China as Obama is set to take office next week. Bookstores are selling his biographies and numerous articles have appeared in Chinese media addressing Obama and the impact his administration will have on China US relations. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Dalziel) #
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you rock the big top obama!!!!!!!!!!you have my vote !!!!!!!!
This is unbelievable people are drooling over Obama. Our country needs to wake up, maybe a 100 million dollar inaugaration isn't necessary if our economy is in such dire economic straits.
Don't you feel better that Sarah Palin is not the vice president today? Obama was not my first choice, but the prospect of Sarah Palin as potential president is just too scary! Obama should personally thank her for helping him win.
Now, aside from all the hoopla about the "first African American president" and the media circus to gain better network ratings, Obama has a tough road ahead of him. The media portrays him as the Messiah. But he has some very, very difficult issues to deal with. May God guide him through the challenges ahead of him and may he keep us from harm's way.
Many wise sages have lamented to the overly gullible "we are the world" types.
Don't just present problems...
Present solution to those problems...
To date including the Inauguration...
Lot's of problems have been listed....
NO SOLUTION HAVE BEEN PRESENTED....NO SUBSTANCE, JUST BLATHERING OF THE OBVIOUS.
Obama Talks the talk, yet has never in his entire Political life presented a "REAL" solution to any of our nations woes. If this "Star Search" society would only check the record and not believe the "Glam machine" that the media has turned this Inauguration into they would be very wary of what the future holds.
Well, he says he wants to take a 1.3 trillion dollar deficit and add another 800 billion dollars in spending to it that we don't have and will have to borrow.
Why is that greatness? Telling congress to spend spend spend is not greatness. Is this what he ran on, outspending Bush? Pelosi and Reid told us two years ago they would stop the spending to protect our children. Since then they have massively outspent the Republican congress.
This isn't change, it's corruption.
Where are the pictures of him walking on water?
to #103--Sorry but you're wrong. Obama lived in Jakarta, Indonesia with his mother and Indonesian stepfather from about age 6-10 and attended local schools there.
I think this only gives him a broader perspective on the world and especially on education.
John, #136. What do you mean "so far"? The man was only inaugurated three hours ago! In very basic and simple terms, the reason why I voted for Obama is because of his humility and his views of diplomacy, including the realization that the USA is a powerful country, but it cannot succeed by turning its back on other powers in this world and failing to listen to their voices. I voted for him because when Wall Street failed, he was the candidate that did not want to rush into a solution without thinking it through. He's always shown the utmost levelheadedness even though his country is crumbling around him. I voted for him because he's never afraid to admit "I don't know the answer to that." and always seeks advice from those who do know. To, me in every way, he has showed the makings of a great leader.
Personally I will never vote for someone that hasn't spent time in the military.
It's hard to believe the citizens of the US blindly jumped on his band wagon but at this point I'm going to be optimistic and hope for the best.
I love the anti-Obama posters. Thanks for reminding us all of what this nation is tired of. Thanks for reminding us why we elected this intelligent, mature, loving, evolving young man as our next leader in these perrilous times.
Keep reading your Coulter, sucking down your Rush mental oxycontin. That'll guarantee that we get 8 years of this wonderful man's leadership.
To all the complaints about spending money on an inauguration:
Standard Operating Procedure -- there is a way that things are done. There's a handbook on how a current administration (Bush in this case) is to run an inauguration and it doesn't change much. The cost from event to event probably pretty much tracks the rate of inflation.
Security/safety is a separate factor and not the place where you try to get by on the cheap. Let's say that YOU are in charge of protecting an estimated two million citizens who are coming to witness the event, and -- oh, by the way -- most of the leaders of all three branches of government. Why don't you start by poring through the accounts of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and then go protect people spread over a couple of square miles in the center of our nation's capital. Send me the bill and I'll pay it if you'll agree to pay the price if you screw it up.
One more thing that's a recurring feature each time an inauguration rolls around -- people complaining that the ceremony costs too much. Most -- but not all -- complaints come from people who did not vote for the individual being inaugurated.
Personally, I complain that too many government offices leave the lights on or let the water run or buy too many doughnuts. Over the course of four years that probably costs more than an inauguration.
President Obama is not the savior of America. He is a man, like any other man. He has his strengths and weaknesses. He will make mistakes as every other President has. He will do right things. But, to place so much hope in one man is dangerous and ridiculous at the same time.
Though I didn't vote for President Obama, I will support him as our President. Though I do not agree with much of his policy, I wish for the best under his leadership. But, America will not rise again unless we continue to pray to God and help those less fortunate.
#119:
If you're proud of the last eight years, its illegal torture, its illegal wiretapping, its illegal secrecy... its million dead civilians in Iraq, based on lies ("mistake" my ass - they cooked the intelligence through Feith in the Office of Special Plans)... then you are not a real American. America is not what you decide it will be, you old bigot, it will be what it always has been: against torture (Washington established this with the British), by and for the people (not spying on us and destroying records and emails and keeping energy policy and other meetings secret), and one would assume the truth (just for decency sake).
It is clear that Bush and others in his administration lied. At the very least, they have authorized torture, both Cheney and Bush have now admitted that. If Obama does represent a return to our moral, ethical roots, he will have to allow the prosecutions of Bush and the rest. If we are to remain a nation of law, it must apply to everybody. There is no exception for torture, in our laws or in the treaties we have signed. I am proud at the moment, but will lose my hope if Obama stands in the way of justice.
I think a lot of people are in for a big disapointment. Remember Barak has a father that is not an American and he spent most of his formative years in foriegn countries where the american way of life does not exist. He is no MLK jr. and certainly no Abraham Lincoln.
Posted by Tom
A father that is not American? Foreign Countries? American way of Life? OMG, like I never knew. Maybe he's also from Mars or Venus or....Oh Tom, really Z... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, .Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
god bless obama, and let freedom ring! we need all the help we can get right now, and i don't know how he will do it... but hopefully he can push us through this mess.
Even talk radio republicans said the government didn't spend too much on this, it was private money, except for security.
All I know is he has asked us to unite as people, that is what makes our country strong. I feel in the past we had more unity, it's time to bring it back.
@ 104: The most inexperienced person ever elected President of the US.
Give me a break, even if you were only smart enough to Google "inexperienced presidents" you'd be quick to find out you're full of it. http://www.usnews.com/articles/opinion/2008/09/12/5-inexperienced-us-presidents-and-presidential-nominees.html
Too bad the effect of the pictures had to be spoiled by the usual human nastiness and idiocy that we all feel so free to express on the Internet. Thank God we can't talk like this to each other in our daily lives. The pictures are great, the mean-spiritedness is not. Why do you need posts under these pictures?
luvly pictures,i pray d guy will prove d Change
Revisit your enthusiasm 12 months from now after the $2 trillion of spending created "out of thin air" causes inflation to skyrocket to double digits, you can't get a car loan for less than 18% and your Mastercard and Visa rates go to 32%. You cannot get something for nothing. But that would take brains ... which you Obamafanatics disengaged to create this guy ...
http://www.howobamagotelected.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=3205836&referralPlaylistId=undefined
Iknow that President BHO will work with the people to better this country and relations around the wourld. I also think he should weed out the bad ones in Govt. and stop the govt. people that commit crimes and go to jail from getting paid and getting the retirement for the rest of their lives. God Bless him and keep him safe.
the start is grand
the hopes raised
the battles are to be won
by the obama great
the world is watching with hope
the peace is to be restored
injustice to be killed
history has turned a page, still the America is great
Hello, Thank you very much for the beautiful photo,s. We from Holland and we saw every thing. Beste heer Obama, wij wensen u vanuit Nederland heel veel succes toe. Het zou niet meevallen. Maar met Gods hulp en de bevolking van VS moet het gaan lukken. We hopen dat de armen niet meer arm zijn. Dat daklozen een thuis krijgen. Dat de economie weer op gang komt, er banen komen. Een collectieve volksverzekering komt voor zorg. En vooral geen oorlog, geen terrorisme.
De hartelijke groeten aan uw vrouw en leuke dochters. We love you.
Regards, from the Netherland.
He's just a government employee. He's not the Messiah. You people are in for a rude awakening. He just going to raise your taxes, strip our military, and weaken this country. I didn't like Bush, but this guy could ruin us.
Yes, for the first time in my adult life(54), I am proud to be an American.
We, the people have spoken! Over 60 million voting Americans. Black, White, Latino, Asian, Italian, Mexican, the list of blood lines goes on....
YES WE DID! MY REASONS FOR VOTING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA BEGINS WITH THIS........
1) The man is an organizer. 2) Intelligent and common sense. 3) True, he didn't vote all the time in the Senate. ( A wise man waits his time while listening and studying those around him) 4.) Chose to turn to the people, via internet. 5) Patient.
Nowsss
Now Sen. Obama is President Obama. One of his first acts as POTUS, was to freeze Senior White House Staff wages. Sounds like a good start in DC.
We, the people made our choice. Proud that all races, religions, Gay, Straight, Dems and Repubs...We stood and said..Now is the time for change! Black and White stood together and WALKED/MARCHED decades ago. For that , and other progressions, so that today Mr. Obama could RUN! Now we are a country with blood of all races. The page hasn't quite turned, it has lifted. When a President succeeds, we all succeed. When they fail, we all fail. I will accept a great organizer , he appears to surround his adminstration with talent and leadership. God bless you, Mr. President. Just ask of me, how can I make a difference to help ourselves.
For those who are determined to be negative, despite the country's renewed sense of hope, determination, purpose, drive and elation; why don't you join in the process, instead of just wringing your hands and gnashing your teeth? There is soooooooo much to be done, so many tasks to complete, so much destruction to rebuild. Bush did not destroy the US reputation by himself and Obama will not be able to fix the mess by himself. We all know that a US president is not a rock star, but he symbolizes who we are as a nation. I see nothing wrong with celebrating the United States of America. After a long hard winter of discontent, everyone needs a party. But after the party, we need to begin the cleanup and EVERYONE needs to pitch in.
C
I think if Barack Obama, Oprah and the rest of the Afircan Americans all think that we should live up to Dr. Kings dream. Let live up to all of them. Dr. King said ",,,,,I have a dream that one day a person will not be judged by the color of his skin, but on the content of his charactor." I believe we should do that. First steps, get rid of all Affirmative Action plans and "quotas" for hiring that our placed on the employers. Also, on the Civil Service exams. Sound Good?
i just cant believe my eyes
POSESIÓN DE BARAK OBAMA
Por Héctor José Corredor Cuervo
Colombia
Entre las tormentas de odio
de violencia y recesión,
subió un gobernante al podio
de poderosa nación.
Su nombre es Barak Obama
de africanos, descendiente,
quien logró alcanzar la fama
para ser el Presidente.
Él juró sobre una Biblia
acatar la Constitución,
ante toda la familia,
y trabajar por la unión
Su promesa es trabajar
con los mejores amigos
para poder entablar
relación con enemigos.
“Remar todos en el barco
hasta llegar a la orilla”,
expresó en un tono franco
sobre la roja alfombrilla.
Patriotismo con lealtad
coraje y trabajo honesto,
son valores de heredad
en discurso manifiesto.
“Quien se obstina en el poder
como dictador funesto
su amigo no puede ser
por estar en lado opuesto”.
Al gran pueblo musulmán
lo exhortó con mucho ardor
a comprender con afán
que la paz es lo mejor.
Igualdad en los humanos
como predicó el Señor,
es un llamado a hermanos
para vivir con amor.
Para salir de hipercrisis
se tendrá que trabajar
sin nombrar Apocalipsis
y con la ciencia contar.
Palabras de Luther King
y de probos mandatarios,
se transmitieron por fin
en todos los escenarios.
Ayudar a los demás
y a tener una esperanza
es mirada perspicaz
para acabar la matanza.
En el mundo hay gran euforia
por los cambios prometidos,
mas no cantaré victoria
hasta ver hechos cumplidos.
“Si se pudo, si se puede”
son los gritos de placer,
que por las calles se sienten
en un nuevo amanecer.
Mañana será otro día
para ver la realidad,
de sueños y fantasía
de un Obama, de verdad.
Autor Héctor José Corredor Cuervo
© Copyright All Right Reserverd ©
Washington DC. enero 20 de 2009
Awesome. Thank you.
Good Start to the End(down fall) of US... Sad to See a nation Once Powerful and Godly but now under cults....
Barack Obama and family our love to you- and we believe in U Thank you !!
niet alleen belofte maar alle vertrouwen hebben wij in U. Rene and Ellen Michels Turnhout Belgium.
How do I get these photos?
TO ALL AMERICANS...PLEASE, PLEASE STOP THE BICKERING. NO MATTER WHAT COLOR YOUR SKIN IS...NO MATTER WHAT YOUR RELIGION IS...NO MATTER WHAT YOUR POLITICAL AFFILIATION IS...NO MATTER IF YOU ARE RICH OR POOR...NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE...THERES ONE THING THAT TRULY SHOULD UNITE US ALL. WE ARE AMERICANS! OF COURSE, AS AMERICANS, WE ARE FREE TO DISAGREE. BUT BEFORE YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO DO SO, PLEASE CAREFULLY THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SAY, AND BE CIVIL ABOUT IT. ABOVE ALL, BE PROUD THAT YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I THINK WE ALL CAN AGREE THAT IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT...ANYWHERE!
BILLY MAC COLUMBIA, SC
P.S. AS ALWAYS, THANKS BIG PICTURE FOR THE GREAT PICTURES!!!!!
I love America, my blessings to the Obama/Biden families I thank God for Obama
I am expected to sit in silence and listen to all the Bush Bashers and I'm tired of it. Each President comes into Office claiming to want to make a change. In my opinion, we're just going to have to make the best of the next 4 years and wait and see what happens. AND He is not the first African-American President - He is the first Bi-racial President.
Obama is awesome!!
To #104 - Who was more inexperienced than George W. Bush! Come on ,talk about the dumbest President ever. Face it for the next four years Obama will be our President! The President of the United States of America whether you like it or not! To #175 Obama is the first African-American President. Where have you been all these years, don't you know that anyone mixed with just a little bit of black in them is Black! The world will always see them as Black. Hail to the Chief! Yes we Can!
President Obama could have been the color purple...he is called African American because of his ancestry not because of the color of his skin. He is the Presidrnt of our nation and that is all that matters! He has every right to be respected and yet he doesn't demand it of us. History has been made whether or not people admit it.
#84.
"[...] the backwards flag symbolizes distress"
No wrong, it is called reversed field flag and is supposed to have the stars facing forward whichever uniform sleeve it is attached to, simulating a breeze as it is carried into the battlefield. It is military regulation.
I was there to witness history with my two boys. It was a beautiful ceremony; memories to last forever. Good luck President Obama and VP Biden and family! My prayers are with you.
alified abnd is an outstandind citizen in allo respects. He is and has showed tobe a truly leader and inspiring,intelectural individual poised with all the qualities and necesssary abilities to lead OUR COUNTRY INTO THE DIRECTION THAT WE HAVE BEEN STRIVING FOR THE LAST LAST (8) years or longer.
We must unite and make an all out effort to place all mistakes behind us and move forward to becoming a much better and unite AS A NATION TO BE UNITED AND PRACRICE WITH ASSUIDUITY WITHIN THE ORDER OF THE ORDER OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICS...
OUR 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
grâce à vos photos c'est comme si nous y étions nous aussi un peu...bonne chance au nouveau président et à tous les américains...
I'm an Iranian.I loved president Bush so much.Because he loved his country and he made some other countries free.However every president makes some mistakes and he also made his share of them.
And I love president Obama too because he loves his country like Bush and I wish him succes and an excellent presidency and having less mistakes than Bush.
God bless liberty and God bless liberty land 'The United States of America'.
Everyone Stop!
Pause....
Pray that God guide President Obama with wisdom to lead this country. You can see how it was handed over. The world thinks this mess is going to be fixed in 100 days.....NOT! Change will happen only when everyone embrace it. Besides, where were all these people that are complaining about the economy when the past President was still in. No one pressured him to clean up his mess. But they pressure the new guy to clean it up. We do need accountability like President Obama said!
I am so inspired By My New President and his family.President Obama bring so much PRIDE and JOY to our race and society as a whole. He is a God sent person.I wish him and his family blessings and my prayers for as much SUCCESS as God can give him.
Blessings and Love
God bless America. This is truly remarkable and this should serve as notice to the third world countries that there is no limit to what God can do for his people, all it is going to take is the right leadership.
May God bless our president Barack Hussein Obama.
Can anybody tell me why did they pass other countries flag during inaugural parade? Who does that? people? or it's just a tradition in inaugural parade. who choose to parrticipate which countries flag?!
e.g. in this link you can find they are passing Islamic Republic of Iran's flag during the inaugural parade in front of the White House http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/84379075/AFP
One more thing, I saw Obama's inaugural speech on TV and I am not sure how is he's going to deal with ayatollahs's nuclear issue in Iran and their tyranny. But here there is a good point though:
http://www.rottengods.com/2009/01/did-obama-addressed-dictatorship-regime.html
let me know what do yo uthink
Best Wishes and Good Luck. I have enjoyed all that has taken place. I know that you will do a great job. Continue to be who you are and may God's riches blessings always be with you, your wife, and your lovely girls.
(photo 13) No mention that the picture the "artist" used for that poster was stolen. Also, no pictures of the trash and garbage left behind by the Obama cult members.
I was born in Colombia, South America, raised in New York since I was 8yrs old. I became a citizen through my mom when I was 14. Although not American born, daughter of a Colombian mom and a German dad, I have loved this country as my very own. When I see our flag my heart fills with joy and pride, regardless of the times our nation endures. I have always loved the ideals and morals this country was built on. I have always felt pain about that history in our past with slavery. I have always felt profound pain hearing or reading about segregation. On January 20,2009 I saw an America I've longed to see in my lifetime. I thank God I did.
I AM A 73 YEAR OLD BLACK FEMALE, FROM TROTWOOD, OH. I THANK GOD FOR THIS DAY AND I KNOW GOD WAS IN CONTROL AND WAS MEANT TO BE. GOD WANT ALL HIS CHILDREN TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER. THIS IS THE CHANGE WE NEED AND GOD GAVE US THE RIGHT LEADER TO CARRY OUT HIS WILL. ALWAYS REMEMBER GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD.
MAY GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY, ALSO HIS VICE PRESIDENT AND
FAMILY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
HIS FAMILY
Je suis tres fiere du peuple américain qui se tourne vers son évolution positive. J'espère que le nouveau président va penser à sa grand-maman kényane.
For all those Obama haters, I say YESSSSSSSS WEEEEEEEEEEEE CANNNNNNNNNN! For the record I'm glad to see that BUSH BABY BOUNCE. He's on his ranch checking his accounts. He couldn't wait to get on thaat helicopter. So he could go back to spend those millions he stole from us. What millions or trillions? That oil is what I'm talking about. He was a big joke and unfortunately we all suffered. Even if you didn't vote for Obama, he is gonna be a better President than GWBush. He knows that we are counting on him, and he doesn't want to let us down. He won't be a miracle worker. hHERchange.JCHANCHANGE
I thank god for you and your family everyday. even before you knew it the lord was preparing you for this job. You give us hope and make us believe that anything is possible. You will be successful if you continue to seek wisdom from you heavenly father be true to yourself and the people and you will see the wonders of the Lord. God bless you and our wonderful country.
Most impressive series of photographs ever! YES WE DID!!!
Most impressive series of photographs ever! YES WE DID!!!
My Dearest Barack Obama
Wish you all success in your aim
For those commenting about taxpayers having to pay the bill for the inauguration, that is not entirely correct. Take the time to do your homework. Bush's inauguration came to $140 Million. Obama's came to approximately $150 Million, less than the rate of inflation over that span of years. The inauguration is paid for by donors. Security is paid for by taxpayers. Now ask yourselves why Obama's security costs would be so expensive and you will be forced to look at the history of bigotry in this nation. Extra precautions were taken as should be expected.
Dios te bendiga.... (God bless you)
I was taught that Government and God does not mix so for that reason I never
voted until now. I finally decided for myself that this is the will of God to vote. I
voted for President Barack Obama because that is was I heard in my spirit to do.
May God Bless All of us to do our part in America. I myself feel far behind but
better late than never.
Always with love,
Rosa sat..So Martin could walk
Martin Walked...so Obama could Run
Obama ran ....
So our childrencan fly
We voted...Obama won....
Let's Fly.....
Cause God don't make no mistakes.......
Jessica London
Well for the first time in my life.... i m very proud to be and american
President Barack, and First Lady Michelle Obama,
I must first say that I'm proud of you both! For you have demoonstrated the true meaning of being an African America in the United States of America.
You both were ordained for the positions you hold. No weapon formed against you shall be able to prosper. You positioned yourselves through hard work, and determination, and God did the rest. Don't let God down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
When will we ever stop using the word "promise" in government. The "hope" for this intelligent man is that "we" will act in a way to preserve what needs to be preserved in this world. Stop standing on the sidelines waiting for "promises" to be broken. Start "doing" for yourselves and others around you in an honest, respectful way and the world will become a better place. Heed the wisdom and intelligence of the new president and help solve the problems. He is not the God or the solution to all the world's problems, but he is a voice in the right direction. Do your part.
Hi there! Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 - We each have a special moment to share & we are all in this THANG together; let's make our President Barack Obama, First-Lady Michelle & First-children, Malia & Sasha proud - 'cas they can't do it alone!!
Talk to ya'
Dear President Obama,
Bless you and bless America. Please get us out of this economic mess. Please never forget that we need a cure and prevention for autism and other developmental disorders. I am a parent and teacher of these very special children.
Great Ride.!!!!
Dear President Obama,
Your Presidency has lifted the County's spirits up. Especially, the African American population. They are so happy and full of emotions and energy, that this alone will make them work so hard in order to make your plans work to lift this Nation up into the New Era of your Presidency. I am so happy for their happiness for you and for us as a Nation.
Dear President Obama,
Your Presidency has lifted the County's spirits up. Especially, the African American population. They are so happy and full of emotions and energy, that this alone will make them work so hard in order to make your plans work to lift this Nation up into the New Era of your Presidency. I am so happy for their happiness for you and for us as a Nation.
Dear President Obama,
Your Presidency has lifted the County's spirits up. Especially, the African American population. They are so happy and full of emotions and energy, that this alone will make them work so hard in order to make your plans work to lift this Nation up into the New Era of your Presidency. I am so happy for their happiness for you and for us as a Nation.
''we can do it we will do it''B.O.
good luck Obama:D
I AM SO GLAD TO BE ALIVE TO SEE A BLACK PRESIDENT. MAY BGOD BLESS YOU. --TENN.WOODY1949...
I think this the time to change to a new world, let we make a good condition, and situation in the world.
WHY MUST AMERICANS BE SUCH DOWN BREAKERS.
YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE A CRAPPY COMMENT ABOUT SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY PRETTY DONE GOOD!!!!! WHY CAN'T WE RECEVIE SOMETHING, WITH A WAIT AND SEE MIND, BEFORE OPENING UP OUR MOUTH'S WITH OPINIONS.
NOW, I DO UNDERSTAND WHAT MRS. OBAMA MEANT ABOUT FEELING AMERCIAN. THE COMMENTS OF "LOW THINKING"......
It's been a long time coming . . . The Change Is Now. . . We must love and work together and ask God how!
President Obama, Lady Obama and children. we are praying for you , Vice President and Dr. Biden and family also the Cabinet!
Sincerely,
It's been a long time coming . . . The Change Is Now. . . We must love and work together and ask God how!
President Obama, Lady Obama and children. we are praying for you , Vice President and Dr. Biden and family also the Cabinet!
Sincerely,
i lllllllllllllllllloooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee obama
Dope images; as grandiose as this turning point in history...
All the best for a new America...
& allow me to let go my frustration [in French] of Bush's time: Bon débarras, Connnard! & all the best to President Obama!
Salam from Beirut...
Yes We Can- This motto should encourage all people to strive and try to succeed in life-- God Bless You Mr. President Obama and Family. Change is coming for all people. We as a family watch first in a.m and last in the p.m. History was made and we saw it. .
Mr President u have made a history...blacks always suffered in America...n there was a urgent need to address this problem n i think u r the right person...WISH U VERY ALL THE BEST...
with regards,
Chintamani Patil...India.....
I think it is so sad, the people that speak against our new president we were forced to support a president who put this country into turmoil, I believe most of the people who are speaking against him and not for what he stands for are the people who still want us to be stuck in Slavery, it is not the man that they don't except it is the color of his skin, that they are not excepting. I see us as a nation overcoming all of the hate. I believe those of us that have gotten over prejudice, can make this country work, the way god intended it to be. We will overcome, not as black people only, but as a nation of one.
Change is good! Let's begin by asking all the members of the Supreme Court, the Senate and Congress to take a 20% pay reduction. I, along with many other Americans gave up my job in 2008 and not by choice! If they want to lead by example, then I think they should volunteer to give up 20% of their annual salaries. Their salaries are so astronomical, they won't even miss it and it probably will be a huge boost to our economy as well. Come on you top leaders of America, put your money where your mouth is...or become quiet as church mice.
I think it is so sad, the people that speak against our new president we were forced to support a president who put this country into turmoil, I believe most of the people who are speaking against him and not for what he stands for are the people who still want us to be stuck in Slavery, it is not the man that they don't except it is the color of his skin, that they are not excepting. I see us as a nation overcoming all of the hate. I believe those of us that have gotten over prejudice, can make this country work, the way god intended it to be. We will overcome, not as black people only, but as a nation of one.
Until TERM LIMITS are put on Polititions in Washington A Change will never happen.
I truly believe that Obama and Biden will Plan their Administrative strategy Just as carefully as this Inauguration was planned. They have started out carefully es-
tablishing priorities as well as positive relationships in congress. Team building
in this way will do much to make progress on Capital Hill and forestall the gridlock
which impedes progress. Pray that the "Extremists" will stop sowing evil seeds
over the airwaves. This Perpetuates Discord and Division among our citizens. Pray
also that our USA will become, again, the world leader it once was.
Fantastic pictures. But through the dust of glamour - the change will come only, if Barack Obama, his staff and all US Americans have learned that they are PART of the world and NOT the natural leader of Mankind and nobody really needs an American missionary who is not willing to pay his part - I believe the international community will welcome the US again.
The secret of success is cooperation NOT confrontation
Congradulations President Barack Obama for being our guide this nation will rise up and walk knowing that we have such a good leader I am glad that we all have this chance to feel like real americans The first lady Michelle Obama and your lovely children We can now sleep in peace and wake up joyful fill with laughter
you has made us proud
May God bless you as the President of the United States
TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN:
GREAT PICTURES, I HOPE TO RECEIVE MORE OF THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY PICTURES.
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICAN !!
To #166: Maybe we need to expand our affirmative action programs so that highly intelligent under-represented minorities can have more opportunities normally reserved for wealthy influential(and not too bright) families like the Bushes. The potential of our country is limitless if we exploit our greatest natural resource - our diverse people.
Dear Mr President,
Your election to the Presidency of the United States Of America, was long in the making.January 20, 2009 marks the end of this development. You have now
entered upon phase two of the path God has Divinely appointed for you.
I believe, as I have indicated in a previous e-mail, that like Queen Esther - " Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14b) May God grant you the wisdom, knowledge, understanding and humility, with longivity for you Presidency. God bless you and your family.
Rev.
To #177 - You Go! I couldn't have said it better.
It was TIME for a CHANGE! We needed a CHANGE!
That many people with that much love united together for our country all colors and happiness flowing everything was worth waiting a life time to see.
AT LEAST HE HAS IDEAS TO HELP OUR ECONOMY AND BRING IT BACK FROM EIGHT AGONIZING YEARS OF DESTRUCTION AND DECLINE.
I have followed President Obama last year. My hope lies with Jehovah God but I am amazed. I am a black educator. I must also teach history to my students so that they will have hope for better things to come for their families. If feel like i am in the movies.
It was great to see these pictures. An awesome and moving spectacle.
I am a great supporter of Obama. As I type this I happen to be wearing my Obama/Biden teeshirt. But may I respectfully request we lay off the prayers that Obama does well? If his successes can be chalked up to acts of God then it doesn't matter who is president, right? God can grant wisdom and guidance to anybody with equal ease. If Obama succeeds, please let him have the credit.
I BELIEVED ITS WONDERFULL TO HAVE A BLACK PRESIDENT IN UNITED STATE OF AMERICA! WISH HIM MORE LIFE AND PROSPERIOUS LIFE TIME IN HIS SEAT.
Beautiful pictures. I'm filled with hope for our Country and for a more peaceful World. God Bless America. God Bless President Obama.
Obama has a long road ahead of him. It is going to be an interesting four years...
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Obama scares the hell out of me, and has since before I knew who he was. I hope America survives Obamas 4 years.