[Not that it matters to me anyway since I want to stay in Europe for 12 more years but that's neither here nor there].
Anyway, here's a link to his speech. He truly is one of the best orators and most articulate President we've had in a while (don't get me started with Bushisms).
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKTRE50J5PS20090120?virtualBrandChannel=10112
The following is one of my favorite excerpts. I love his realism, simplicity, and conviction:
"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met.
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.
We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path toward prosperity and freedom"
I can tell from the many European people that have bombarded me with Obama questions that he's well supported here; let's hope we can say the same for Americans.
Also, enjoy Beyonce being all extra & over-dramatic for one of my favorite songs, "At Last" by the great Etta James. I didn't really like her version.. you could tell she was vying for the spotlight and trying to be all "soulful" but I think the song is better song softer, with less vibrato, hair flips, and man-voice. They should've got Christina Aguilera to do it cuz she did it way better or even Mariah Carey.. she's half Black.
