^ At the blue gate, or just at the inauguration in general?

 

i think near the blue gate yeah. he got to go to the ball as well.

^ Wow, I'm impressed that he survived! :P Apparently it was like mass chaos over there since they blocked people out. One of the people who stayed in my house had a blue ticket but wasn't allowed in :(

It's ridiculous how much of a fuss Americans make about this...

 

You wouldn't see any of this for a new prime minister

 

It reminds me of Fascism, with crowds of people chanting the leaders name, waving flags and being patriotic...

^ Again, I don't want people being negative on this thread... Go to the "Obama's inauguration, anyone?" thread if you want to start an argument, thanks! :)

It's ridiculous how much of a fuss Americans make about this...

 

You wouldn't see any of this for a new prime minister

 

It reminds me of Fascism, with crowds of people chanting the leaders name, waving flags and being patriotic...

 

Hush, no arguing! ;)

 

"Don't be stupid, be a smartie, come and join the **** party!"

^ Again, I don't want people being negative on this thread... Go to the "Obama's inauguration, anyone?" thread if you want to start an argument, thanks! :)

 

I wasn't starting an argument you moron, I was just saying it reminds me of Fascism.

I wasn't starting an argument you moron, I was just saying it reminds me of Fascism.

 

Okay, well go say it elsewhere. Bye!

 

And don't call me a moron.

Why say it elsewhere?

 

And I can call you a moron if I feel you are being one

Because, as I stated in the first post and my post to you, I don't want yet another thread about Obama becoming negative when people are just trying to celebrate. Coming here and posting an obviously opposing view is bound to piss people off, and I'd appreciate it if you could take it somewhere else. This is a thread for pictures and stories, not any political views that you might have. Go start a new thread if you need a soapbox.

 

And can I call you a complete asshole if I feel you are being one? Just checking...

@ HorrificAttack: Alright, Bully-boy, this is a thread for photos of the Inauguration and for those who enjoyed the events. Quite obviously, you're out of line saying such offensive things in this thread, and if you're unhappy with the whole thing, then simply go to a place where you can discuss your grievances with those who would be most interested.

I think the country in general was finally enjoying a moment of real change, and we're allowed to celebrate!! Personally, it comes as a relief to finally get rid of Bush, and get a President who is so refreshingly honest, level-headed, and willing to listen, reflect, and act thoughtfully in concert with others.

And people love him because he is so real! By actually having walked in the shoes of so many American's roles in life, and struggled with their every-day struggles, he has a sense of things few Presidents have had in recent decades, and he has the smarts to think on his feet; he's real. If I had had the funds, I would have gladly taken a train, bus, plane, ship, carpool, anything to be there, just because I sense this within his character, as it truly is his character. Now it's up to us to carry forth the reforms that will be necessary to truly create a government that works on our behalf, and for the best interests of the nation and the world as a whole.

But getting back to the Inauguration, there were how many Inaugural Balls? I had heard a figure of 11, but I'm not quite sure. Either way, it's a great excuse for a party, and to ring in the new changes we've all been yearning for. Hip Hip Hooray!!

His first executive orders today were so exciting! They were all about "transparency and responsibility in the government"- hallelujah! It's just so beautiful to be free of Bush after these past 8 years... It's like a breath of fresh air :wacky:

 

There were 10 official balls which President Obama & Michelle attended, and there were countless unofficial ones. I didn't try to get tickets to any since I knew that the inauguration itself would be exhausting (and it was).

I do think people should be a bit more objective. It is nice to see that a black man can become president of the United States but only time will tell whether Obama will actually be a good president.

LOL, I didn't even say anything bad though, some people are such fucking idiots.

 

I merely said the way people are going on reminded me of the fanaticism surrounding Fascism...

 

Exactly what Sally said as well, I love Obama as a person, I think he's great, but he's inherited the country in such a shit time, it's not gunna be rosey and people are gunna have to realise that he's not going to save the world

And can I call you a complete asshole if I feel you are being one? Just checking...

 

Of course you can, but it would be a bit silly as I've done nothing wrong

I would like a thread about what he changes. I'm interested to see what he does and if his worshipers follower his actions.

Can you please just leave? Anyone calling people "morons" and "fucking idiots" is not welcome on this thread.

 

And I'm really sick of all of you people thinking that we're naive or that we worship him. There's a difference between hope and naivety. I know that he's not going to magically change everything, nor is he some sort of mythical person. But I agree with his policies and I think that he will make a great president. I don't know what it looks like from outside the US, but we're all being very realistic about the whole situation, and so is Obama. Don't criticize what you don't know- you don't see me criticizing Gordon Brown.

 

I'm daring to be slightly optimistic for the first time in 8 years, so shoot me.

 

EDIT: For god's sake, MrNick, do you just go from thread to thread?! All of you get out of here, this is not the "discuss Obama" thread, it's a "share pictures" thread. And for the last time, no one is worshiping him.

Wow, you are unbelievable

And what was unbelievable? Get the fuck out of here.

We can debate on the other Obama thread, no need to ruin Zoe's new thread.

^ Even if that was sarcastic, I appreciate the gesture.

I am being serious. We have another thread on Obama where we can discuss politics. You created this to get away from that and we should respect your wishes.

 

I think I had a thread when Bush won the last election and was attacked a lot, so lets leave this one alone, it's not polite.

I figured you were being serious, but you can never tell over the internet ;)

 

Anyway, thanks a lot- I understand that politics is always a touchy subject (believe me, I've lived in DC my whole life), but I'd like just one peaceful thread!

This thread was peaceful until you told me to get out for daring to make an observation

I'm really fucking tired of hearing about gowns.

 

So that's why I came to the non-political Obama inauguration pictures thread. Because it obviously wouldn't have pictures of clothing or anything.