Well, that's where the hope thing comes into it.. as I recall from my social history, Richard Nixon was viewed with much of the same idealism and hope, and look how he turned out. But Obama gives off a different.. vibe would be the right word. All I can do is hope and pray(and I'm allowed) that he does what he said he was going to do. Now, that shows two things inherent in my nature: I'm hopeful, and naive. But rather that, than jaded. I hope for a better tomorrow every day. Just who I am.
The ceremony itself struck me with two images, one real, the other celluloid: A Nuremberg Rally and the closing in of the army of V's in Vendetta. I'm not comparing the people there to Nazi's(may all of them receive their just reward in whatever is after life), but the formation in the front rows was just about perfect. And as for the army of V's, well, there was a sense of revolution in the air yesterday. We kicked ole "W" out, and now have a complete unknown running the show. Granted, he's made some very savvy decisions on Cabinet posts and the like, but as a President, he is just as naive as we are for that job.. I shudder to think what his acclimation to the Secret part of the job is going to be like. And for that, I envy him. After all, he knows if aliens are really here now. And the true extent of the conflicts we are in. Maybe I don't envy him, now that I stop to think..
Anyhow, off track. I'm pleased to read all of the replies to this thread. It showcased a wide range of ideas and emotions, and that was what I was hoping for. Keep on this thread, though. View it as Inauguration Day +1. I love hearing from all of you, so keep it up! Keep up the dialogue, and not just stuff from here in the States. If you find interesting things from overseas, such as that AJE article, talk about it. Again, if it's inflammatory, PM me. I just want all of us to keep up the dialogue, it's good for us to keep things in perspective, and it takes MANY sides of the perspective to get a true bead on the Real of it.
I'm proud of all who were involved in this. I thank all of you. Good Luck, and Good Night(or Day) to all!