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Well I've had a lump in my throat for about the last 45 minutes, how bout you?

I watched Obama get sworn in, stumbling over the precious words that were the Presidential Oath. Michelle Obama proudly (as always) beaming at her husband with admiration. The entire crowed silent, standing in the 30 degree temperatures of DC with wide smiles on their faces.

As much as I'd like to insert crude humor here, I'm totally glowing right now. Obama's speech was amazing. And even from the freezing cold, crowded streets of Times Square the emotions were unanimous with awe. I've never heard Time Square so quiet.

People stopped in the middle of the sidewalk to gaze up at one
of the many big screens that hang above Time Square.

Inaugural Masturbation

I'll be the first to admit, that I am totally dazzled by President-to-be Barack Obama. I think he's a cool ass dude and an excellent example to all of us (side from the smoking addiction). Here we are, at the dawn of a new era about to see the very first black man in history to ever become president of the US. I'm proud to have voted for him and proud to be able to tell my children one day that I was "there".

That being said.

There is WAY to much inaugural shit going on. Everyone is getting in on the action. Theres a billion concerts, parties, tee-shirts, photography exhibits, live broadcasts, and comic books. Obama's old 300 is on sale on ebay...and let me tell you....the Chrysler 300 is a roaring piece of crap...so good luck to whoever buys that thing.

This seems like the story of the chick who spends all her time and effort primping for her wedding day...she spends her life's savings on a dress she'll wear once, she fusses over her flowers and the hue of the seat cushions for the reception....and doesn't realize her fiance is screwing the maid of honor.

I mean, I think Obama will be an awesome president....but I think at some point people will have to un-Jesus-ify him and bring the expectations for his administration back down to earth. What happens when Obama has to make one of those "you can't please everyone" tough decisions..? Will people turn on him because he can't make water into wine?

I'm glad everyone is as excited as I am to have him in office. But once the nostalgia wears off I wonder if people will still be such active supporters..? I sure hope so.

...And So It Begins

Almost a month away is the official inauguration of President-Elect Obama, and my very own people are already nit-picking at him about his choice of invocation speaker, Rick Warren. Rick Warren is a pastor who although quite the liberal in other areas, is sternly opposed to same-sex marriage. Being that he is a religious man (to say the least) OF COURSE he's opposed to it...hello?

By "my people" of course I don't mean, the LGBT community, although some of my favorite people in the world are of that community...I mean Californians. Yes, we suffered a blow to our human rights, when among the excitement of our first Black President elect, the unsightly Proposition 8 (or "Prop H8 as it's widely referred) was passed which supported the ban on all same-sex marriages in the state. However, we all voted for a man, Obama, who not once denied his feelings regarding same-sex marriages. Politically he has supported same-sex couples and their fight for equal marital rights, however he has said several times that personally he is opposed to the idea.

So whats wrong with that? He is a public figure but also just a man. A man with opinions, thoughts and ideals that might not always revolve around what America wants as a majority (or a minority). I'm sure he supports the non-smoking laws, although he is a 20 year pack-a-day smoker. These are things we must accept when we elect a human being into office. He'll do human shit.

Aside from that point, the inauguration is not just for the American people, it's for the Obamas. It's like a person's wedding day, in that it should reflect who you are. I am a strong supporter of equal human rights, and I voted against Prop H8, but that doesn't mean I oppose people with opposite views. This is America, and we can't be upset just because someone doesn't have the same personal beliefs as we do. As long as Obama politically supports LGBT marital rights and does not oppose it, that's good enough for me. It's California we should be upset with, not our gleaming Prez Obama.

Just my opinion.

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Referenced Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081217/pl_politico/16693

The After Glow

I'm feeling awfully patriotic today....and for someone who is NOT patriotic, that's a pretty astounding feat.

A "Throw Back" If You Will

In honor of today's election, I am re-posting a post from June that I wrote about my thoughts of Obama running for Prez.

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Happy Vote Day!!!!