Comments on: Seeing Obama’s Inauguration Will Make You A Part Of History

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:49:47 +0000

I will most definitely voice my opinion on voting… although I’ve hinted at it, I haven’t actually gone out and actually made a whole post around it.

I should though.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:02:39 +0000

Why rob people of a chance to actually feel like they made a contribution to the political process and the desire to celebrate it by marking the moment with others? While its great that people like you who care about politics may watch every inauguration, I think the fact that people can even hold mass inauguration parties speaks to the fundamental way in which politics has changed.

and I want to see a blog about what you think about people who dont vote, mandatory voting, etc.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:18:58 +0000

Wow, what an incredible experience! I live near D.C. and as I looked on I thought holy crap those people are going through a lot just to be there. Sheesh it must have been PACKED.

It must have been well worth it to go and see this event and I sort of wish I could have been there, minus the traffic etc.

Oh and thank you for your comment! I appreciate it.

By: Whit

Whit — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:26:39 +0000

Witnessing the inauguration of Barack Obama was an overwhelming experience.I started out at 3:am to head to the National Mall,fighting freezing weather and masses of people. Almost nine hours before the
services,vendors lined the streets with everything from t-shirts,Obama
soup,and Barackulars(Barack Obama shaped Binoculars). The trains were
packed and we squeezed together like sardines. As we exited the Metro station cameras flashed over the entire crowd asonlookers tried to capture the sea of people on the way to the event.

Tambourines rang out joyously in the darkness and we chanted Obama as we made our way off of the packed escalator. It felt as though I
would never make it to the gate for silver tickets. I pressed my way
through as close as i could. And as Obama was sworn in people cried,cheered,embraced,while others only threw their hands up in the air. An indescribable feeling. Some people carried infants,some people were in wheelchairs,I even saw a woman with a seeing eye dog. Everybody wanted to be a part of this historical moment. As I looked over the multitude there were people there from all walks of life,religions,ages,and colors. I will forever remember that day as the day that one man brought all of our colors together,creating a rainbow. Though it has been much rain in the past, on January 20,2009 we were a rainbow of hope.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:39:32 +0000

I too will be watching it from the comfort of my home. It is an important event but yea, the crowds are going to be ridiculous. And yea, I know what you mean about Bush’s term… I do know about Grant and Hoover’s terms and I must say it’s somewhat comparable, although I feel Bush’s term probably feels as bad as those simply because we’re actually experiencing it.

Thanks for commenting, and I’ll be visiting your blog often.