Comments on: Watch Inauguration Video Of Obama, Biden Taking Their Oaths Of Office

By: Belle

Belle — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:05:12 +0000

Trent, I agree that the president doesn’t just deserve respect for his title. That’s the whole point of America, the prez isn’t some supreme ruler that everyone shows support just b/c of his title, he works for us.

With that said, I still thought it was tacky. The man is a hot mess (thanks to his fam) but he is a man with feelings. I found it just as tacky as McCain’s supporters chanting “Sarah, Sarah” as he gave his very gracious concession speech. (and remembering that, all I have to say is the people above trashing Obama voters should keep their mouths closed, McCain’s voters weren’t always the epitome of classy behavior either.)

By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:09:38 +0000

I was at the inauguration yesterday and people were actually chanting the “na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye” song every time Bush’s face was on the jumbo tron screen. They also boo’d him continuously. While I voted for Obama and strongly dislike Bush and what he’s done to the country, I was embarrassed that people would act this way. The fact is, we should still show respect to the position of The President and while he’s in office, at least be mature enough not to taunt and harass him.

By: Lady J

Lady J — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:00:45 +0000

whoops, that’s attitude not attidue

By: Lady J

Lady J — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:59:51 +0000

I don’t know what you all were watching, but the crowd was singing the na-na-na-na song when they ANNOUNCED former President Bush! Call First Amendment all you want-it was super disrespectful!!

I voted Obama, support Obama, and am extremely happy to see Bush leave office. But singing that was so embarassing to me; and frankly, I don’t think that action reflects the type of attiude that Pres. Obama has. He wants everyone to work together!! Seriously, act like Pres. Obama and have some class!!!

By: ARod

ARod — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:51:47 +0000

Nice pic…for some reason, I’ve always thought leftys were kind of hot….oooh, I could TOTALLY be the new Obama-girl! :)

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:53:31 +0000

I think it’s absolutely ridiculous how childish people have been acting about President Bush leaving the White House. He was the leader of our country. Have some respect people. I don’t agree with a lot of the decisions he made in office, but I do believe that with every decision he made he was doing what he believed was right for our country. No president has had as much happen during his time in office than President Bush. And I understand that people are excited about a new president, but the Obama has no real experience. He promises change. I hope he can bring wonderful changes for our country. I will keep him in my prayers. I hope God blesses Obama and his presidency.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:50:25 +0000

I have now seen four different Presidents sworn into office (and a few Presidential funerals too :( ) and I’ve never seen anything like what was on my tv today. Absolutely amazing. I’ll never forget what I saw today. I’m a staunch Dem and while I wanted Hillary to win the Primary, I quickly climbed on board the Obama train when she didn’t. I think he’s got some great ideas and I hope that his administration gets to see most if not all (hey we can hope) of them be acted out. Truely amazing day. And the whole Bushy leaving? It doesn’t bother me that everyone sang the way they did. It hasn’t been a very good 8 years. And to correct Matt I believe, we did in fact get attacked while he was in office, right under his nose pretty much. Our economy fell apart and half our country was left a distater area after the hurricanes and what did he do? I can’t blame him personally for everything because I understand that there are many people involved in the process but he’s the face of all of them. Let’s see what Obama can do for us in the next four years before we start arguing!

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:53:07 +0000

I was only able to watch part of the ceremony due to class and I recognize the historical significance of this day. I wish President Obama well with everything he wishes to do, he has some high expectations to live up to! I was thoroughly disappointed in the reaction of the crowd in DC and of those peers I watched this with and how they reacted to former President Bush. Whether you like the guy or not or agree with his decisions or not the guy deserves our respect. He just spent 8 years doing a job that I think the majority of the country does not have the ability to do. I challenge any one of you out there to do that job and not completely lose it under all the pressure and stress. I personally did not vote for President Obama and did not like how he came across in the interviews but I respect what he has achieved and I will keep in my prayers and I wish him well. That is what being an American is about. Americans should not only be proud of this day but they should also be able to be respectful of former leaders.

By: Whitt

Whitt — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:46:45 +0000

Gah! Why can’t some of you people just handle the fact that people have different opinions than you and get over it?! It’s the American way to have your own opinion! I don’t agree with half of what some of y’all are saying, but do you really think that an argument on a blog is gonna fix what they think or believe?.. No! So don’t waste your time it’s ridiculous just reading all of this.

By: Bess

Bess — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:41:21 +0000

I’m sad to hear that people chanted like it was a football game when President Bush left. President Bush was so accomodating to the Obamas. He always spoke of them with respect and kindness. We should all wish him well as we wish our new President well.
History has not been written about President Bush yet. Who knows how we will look back in 20 years? I will always think of him as a kind man who tried his best to do what was right for our country in very tough times.
I wish Obama well. I hope he is able to live up to the high expectations everyone has for him. If he can live up to his press, then we will be lucky indeed!