As for Obama himself, I think he’s great at what he does, politics, and thats just fine. But no politician, not Ron Paul or any who promise my political desires could seduce from me such sanctity by my worship, as so many have for Obama and for that matter Ron Paul.

Let me first say that there is a big difference between acceptance of a new president that I may not have chosen but who is indeed, the president and deserves to be respected as the leader of the free world. We know that his success means our success and the nation’s success.

If I was going to watch the inauguration yesterday, it would have been for one reason and one reason only. For the fact that our country so effortlessly transfers power to the next elected leader with no struggle and completely accepts this amazing democracy that we have come to love, trust and cherish in this great land. For our country to so freely, without restraint be able to elect our first Inter-racial President; only 40 years after Rosa Parks moved from the back of the bus is truly remarkable!

However, there is a big difference between accepting, respecting and praying for a new leader and celebrating a new leader. To celebrate this event would mean that I had some sort of joy about this choice; and I’d be a hypocrite to say that I do.

After the Inauguration ended, I did read up on the highlights of this infamous day in our history. I felt reassured of my decision to not have my son watch the days events after seeing the following yesterday:

The unprecedented number of private jets that were flown to this inauguration in a time where I am supposed to be teaching my son about a very troubled economy and more importantly how “Global Warming and pro-environmentalist thinking” are some of the very issues that got this president elected. To explain this article below to my 8-year old would have shown him a lot of hypocrisy!

http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2009/01/20/obama-inauguration-sets-record-for-private-jets/

Then, I read the benediction given by Reverend Joseph Lowery:

Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man, and when white will embrace what is right. Let all those who do justice and love mercy say amen.

Didn’t we just accomplish that day that he is speaking of? Were blacks asked to get in back as a result of this inauguration?

How would I explain to my son that this was a celebration to show how we have grown from slavery and from racism when the Reverend speaks the most inappropriate racist words in the form of a prayer to our nation? And if you think that this speech was not scanned first by our newly elected president, you are truly naive.

Lastly, I’m glad my son didn’t hav eto watch the incredible disrespect shown to the our outgoing president.

As the outgoing president stood on the capitol steps, crowds began to boo him loudly singing “na na na, hey, hey, goodbye!” (see full article below)

http://www.scoopthis.org/2009/01/president-bush-mocked-at-inauguration/

How would I explain to him that we are asked to respect and honor our newly elected president regardless of whether or not we agree or disagree with his plans for the future; however, it’s okay for liberal America to treat our outgoing president like garbage!

We will continue to lift up our new president in prayer as often as we can. We pray that God’s hand be on his life with every difficult decision that he will have to make. We pray that God’s voice be clear to him at times when many voices are shouting their demands and requests at him, that he will do what it right and what is just.

Although we were not called to celebrate the day; we are called to pray and be respectful of our leaders!

I said almost exactly the same thing 3 weeks ago. Specifically, “And The Money Kept Rolling In” seems to be Obama’s mantra.

“They equate Peron with Mussolini, can’t think why.”

Now, what was, or is, Mr. Obama’s equivalent list, hhmmm? (And keep it Constitutional, please. On second thought, betcha can’t.)

Obama’s coronation as the second U.S. Emperor (FDR was the first)
lacked only the equivalant of ‘Sieg Heil’, whatever that might be
in ‘Americanese’.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=216538&title=changefest-09-obamas-inaugural

I must say I’m surprised at your choice in the Obama-McCain, either-or, head-to-head matchup. McCain would seem, to me, to have a much better history of fighting government expansion. On the other hand, maybe your choice is based more on foreign policy preferences, or social policy, or other preferences.

As far as the racial issues go, those who push the racial-activism agenda will not be satisfied with Obama … he’s not black enough. I just heard the other day that they’re already saying that he’s got no Slave Blood in him so he “owes us nuthin’”

Wake me when it’s over.

then, they get elected and cannot deliver.

take a look at this history of post war presidental approval ratings:

http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-presapp0605-31.html

in nearly every case, they spike right near the beginning of the term and then drop the longer a candidate stays in office.

this time around is just a particularly potent example as the new president has the thinnest CV in a hundred years and has made more sweeping promises than most.

that said, he also has the advantage of massive negativity at the moment (and he has done his share to enhance sentiments of impending economic doom and gloom) this has set the bar very low. so if the world turns out not to end (or to be as badly off as described), he is poised to take the credit. disingenuous? perhaps. but certainly shrewd. obama did not get to the top of the greased pole of chicago machine politics by accident.

really? i’d have drawn my own gun.