Today a young man, who’s father abandon him when he was a young boy, who’s hippy mother takes him into Indonesia and into in harms way as a young man, who’s grandparents raise him as a youth and adolescent , who busted his ass and did it all himself, will be sworn in as our President today.
Such a great American story.
God Bless America.
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Is that the way you describe Obama?
Well it’s the truth isn’t it??
It sure is and that’s what’s so great about him. He didn’t pay himself into Yale or even pay himself to get anywhere. It was all him.
God Bless America.
he was a legacy at Harvard. Which does give you a leg up on admission I believe
Lets see what Obama can do to the economy! Then we are talking.
Yup! He’s definitely the man! Well done America, you’ve just scored yourself a brilliant president.
Actually the American tax payers paid his way forty years ago when they were on welfare. Do your research!
sure thing!
ya thats the true american way to describe him
yes , he describe Obama , this is a small words about him . thi is the truth , so we will see how he face the troubles.
Goooooo Obama. He is already shaking things up a little. But it’s nice to see a president that doesn’t owe all the big wigs everything…. just Facebook…lol just kidding.
Yes, indeed. What a great day. I will be following this event live on the internet via livestream from tagesschau.de (german television).
Internet is great! Sitting in the french countryside and watching the american President in the german TV
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Been a brit i don’t see what all the fuss is about to be honest.
I dont want to make this a race issue but would there be all this nonsense if he was white? No i dont think so.
I cant wait until it all comes crashing down and he becomes just another hate figure, mark my words..It will happen
Of course you would say that…you’re British…lol.
Being* Don’t* Can’t* Become* and use more commas.
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Some people will try to find the negative in anything. What a miserable person you must be. There is plenty of reason to be optimistic right now…
You make a good point James.
Would it really be different if he was white?
Would it really be different if there was no economic crisis?
Would it be different if there was no wars and terrorism?
Obama alone, is not able to change much, he can lead us into change. But that is totally up to is, if we are willing to get up and do something.
Not sit around and complain.
I think the fact here is that Obama accomplished something impossible according to American history. Note the fact that majority of voters are still white people.
White people voted for Obama, not black people or anyone else.
He won’t crash because he’s got more supporters than Tiger Woods.
Have we forgotten the lessons of the past? This man has not proved himself. Yet he is a smooth talker…I see a very bad situation coming…He does not get what He wants, and if you read his bio, he is Not bipartision, people will say, it is because of His color…I Pray, He puts this country first, over His own interests
Ha ha ha, James, I think we should give the fella some breathing space. He will do well, if not for himself but because so much confidence has been bestowed on him. Didn’t they say “to whom much is given, much is expected?”
yeah agree shoe
but lets see Obama’s policies if he can really bring change and make world a safe place
Amen to that!
I really like Obama, becoming president is nothing less than an awesome feat for a man in his position. I really hope he can live up to at least half his promises though. As they say only time will tell. 
Yeah, I really hope that he lives up to it too. But then, looking at how he performed before, I’m pretty confident that he will stay to his words.
Keep in mind all the money he raised, and that those people that supported him will come calling once he gets situated with the favors they expect, etc.
We shall see….
Keep in mind all the money he raised, and that those people that supported him will come calling once he gets situated with the favors they expect, etc.
LOL. I was one of those millions of people – where do I go to ask for my favors?
Will be watching it live over here in the UK.
That is the greatness of that personality. Anybody else in the same position as him would have given away long ago.
That is the greatness of democracy. Anyone determined, no matter he is popluar or got money, can make it to the top.
a great day for America indeed as well as a dawn for new hope in this nation with new found admiration from around the world. all the best to Obama in his quest to raise these United States of America even higher on the global stage.
His story just goes to show that there are no excuses on how far you can go in life.
It was a great day indeed, any place where we can download the videos of the day?
Lifehacker has a guide to who is streaming the inauguration online – http://tinyurl.com/7yl64y
It’s not broadcast yet. I think by 12 noon US time. You can check out any online broadcasting channels.
I am streaming it on my site right now
Shoe,
Yes, for someone to come from that background and become the president is impressive and yes it is a great country, but to think that he did it all himself is not realistic. Just read Outliers by Malcom Gladwell and it talks about the story behind the story of success, sometimes circumstances are more important than self reliance.
Well said Shoe.
Right on the money as always.
I’m nobody, but I’d just like to thank all American voters whom together gave a dream the guts to come true.
I hope he will be a good president for you americans….. And I hope that he will be able to end the recession which will be good for us over here too^^
I’ve gotta admit… I’m actually pretty psyched about this one…
Very well said. It is truly a great day! America and the world for that matter, can now reap the fruits of all the tears they have sown for the last eight years and to do so with such grace and hope – what a wonderful thing to experience.
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the respect of the rest of the world, in the usa, is being restored… for being big enough a country and people to elect obama as president…
my daughter, who is half black, can’t see what all the fuss is about – which is exactly the way it should be
peace
A true first in many ways. Obama is a snapshot of what America is. He truly represents the average American in so many ways. I can’t wait.
God Bless you all.
Hope Obama better than Bush.
Regardless of how you voted for, we all have to admit that this is an historic day.
Can anyone one explain to me, why everyone and their cat and dog think they are going to get free gas, and “not have to work no mo” after obama takes office?? Just wait till these interviews hit youtube. (And we thought the dont have to pay my mortgage lady was an anomaly.)
Lets see how Obama fares! He has a great story, great background and very well he’s been overall great. But its too early to say anything
Yes you are right – what a great day!!!
A great spectacle and something probably worthwhile watching on the telly!
As big a day as this is, I don’t know that I care about the beginning of the story as much as I care about how it ends.
I wasn’t for Obama in the beginning, but as I watch more and more, the things he’s been doing, and the actions he’s been taking, I believe this president will make a big difference in the way our country runs.
I look forward to the journey ahead.
The words “hope” and “faith” really don’t mix with politics…politics is a dirty business no matter who is playing. I’m glad Bush is about to be history, but to look at Obama as a savior is just wrong. I hope he does well, but we will see in a year or so.
Now lets see from here where America will move. As people have huge expectation from him and honestly speaking I do not want to see these hopes turned down.
But thanks god now we wont see George Bush face again.
so you think that by changing the person, it will change things?
You expect Obama to solve all your problems?
The message he is saying is to come together with a common good and individually make a difference, solve our problems to better the nation.
ya indeed its a great day for america. god bless america.
It is a historic day and I am glad to be around to see it happen.
Right now, my father is in the middle east, working for peace – and the group there is very excited about the change that today brings for the world.
Yes Obama may be proof that you can attain to any degree that which you desire in America.
The true measure will come after he is in the job role and the work has to start. It will come from how he runs this great country. Not from what he has done in his past to get to where he is now.
And with so much more focus simply given the situation and this country’s desperate desire for huge change given economy, Iraq and everything – I hope he lives up to be everything he promised and everything those desiring this change wanted….because if not, and mark my words, this country and the world will suffer much more. Already in a battered state, with high hopes and a lust for change – it won’t take much faltering to crush a million dreams hinged on one man and his will to attain this position of power.
Let’s see what happens to the economy.
It is a great day, it shows how great America is. I think Obama can turn things around too. It also shows all of us who weren’t born into a rich or powerful family that anything is possible.
I don’t know how people have such a faith in one man like you and me. He will do exactly the same as people with power do or politicians do. He said a lot of good things and he will complete nearly half of what he said. Then after a couple of years people will hate him and will look for a change. Same old story.
Ok I have two things to add.
1. Hope – what hope has Obama given us? By telling us we need change or we need to come together, etc. It’s all words
2. Expectations. Sure he is president but he can’t make everything happen. Are you doing to sit and expect others to do the work and make a change?
So you expect Obama to do something while you sit and do nothing?
People seem to be very delusional about this whole thing.
My major concern and prayer is that he succeeds, not for his sake, but for the sake of the rest of us. America, now more than ever, needs to overcome the present economic situations. We hope the new administration is able to, and soon!
He succeeds at what though?
You need to first understand how the system works before you can say that one person like Obama can change the economic situation.
Change does not come from one person. It is from all of us contribution. If he do what is right for America, but no one is doing anything on their part, how things going to change? I think it is a big move that everyone need to take some big steps to overcome it.
You said it Atniz.
Let each one of us be the change, we want to see in the world.
Yeah, the change will come from us making over 250k per year when he raise taxes.
He did not say he was going to do all the work by himself. Go listen to his speech when he won the election and go listen to his speech on January the 20th.
Yes, you are right there. In the whole of his speech, he didn’t say “I am going to” or anything like that. He kept saying “We are going to”. So, I guess, it’s OUR collective responsibility to improve things.
Very Exciting!
GOD BLESS AMERICA, THE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH!!!!!
Truly the American dream is ever there was one. Congrats President Obama. Man that sounds nice!
be good president…mr. obama….! make peace in the world
God Bless America!! Congrats President Obama..Yes We Can!!!
Today I am proud of my country the day has come for a true leader. One that has great knowledge of Social Networking and new media like twitter. Tonight at the party he set up a text line for those who wanted to say hi.
He is setting up a site where everyday people can showcase things that need change from their angle.
I agree with you, the day has come for a true leader. But you should be proud of your country since the day you were born.
One person should not make you be proud of your country. Your country will always be yours, no matter where you go, what you do and what you become.
Yea, keep on celebrating yourself.
You know actually I dont blame George W. Bush for anything but more the people that elected him in the first place…2 times.
Doubt anything will change now that Obama is sitting in the oval office.
No matter where he’s been, or where he’s at, no matter who does the dreaming, or how many times he says yes, just remember this..
Not all presidents are created equal. He’s fulfilled a dream, and a peoples dream at that, but can he inspire change beyond the podium ?
Are Americans held captive by a man of eloquent parables, aligned with a dream that permeates our sense of union in the face of terrorism ?
Can Obama truly address the needs of a nation financially at war with itself ?
There will be no easy fix. But hey, that’s tomorrow. May our deities of choice bless us one and all !
Happy Obama day
Mr. Shoemoney, Sir. As Indonesians we’re proud to witness Mr. Obama to be the 44th US president, may God bless him, America and Indonesia.
America is Back. Barack Here.
God Bless America!! Congratulation President Obama.
Trutly the American dream is ever there was one.
Yes We can
Obama will face big troubles in economy , and troubles in relations with others which Bush broke some of it .
New hope ! congrats Mr Obama ……GBU
I didn’t vote for him, but I wish him the best luck and hope he does well.
His inauguration speech was weak IMO. I took note of the part that said “The question isn’t whether or not government is too big or too small, but does it work?”
This is completely stupid. We know government doesn’t work. Both parties suck ass!
Since it has gotten larger, it has gone downhill dramatically.
Limited government and a rejection of the two major parties = the key to real change and success.
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If only someone as new and inspiring would become a candidate in the IsraeliElections. If only….
If only Bush or Clinton would immigrate to Israel and run in the elections there. If only…
If only you stopped wishing and dreaming and actually did something about it. The government or Obama will not save you or solve your problems.
Stop wishing and start doing something.
They seem to forget that President Obama is only one person and one person can’t do all the work by himself.
You are right there, Tom. It’s not what the government can do for us, but what we can do for our country, right?
Very well said Tom, The government tends to “bailout” those who refuse to bailout themselves Ronald Reagan once said “No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth! ”
and even back in the Reagan era when the Lame Stram Media was the Main Stream Media and actually was semi-unbiased…., Regan said “You know, if I listened to Michael Dukakis long enough, I would be convinced we’re in an economic downturn and people are homeless and going without food and medical attention and that we’ve got to do something about the unemployed”
In other words don’t believe the lame stream media, its only as bad out there as you want it to be, you control your own destiny.
Thanks for the reply BreeLee.
Just because someone else tells you its bad, it doesn’t mean it is.
Since when do we let words control our economy?
Let’s hope he can continue writing a great american story, with a successful presidency. He’s got his work cut out for him.
Great, so he has his work cut out, how about you do the same?
Wish obama best of luck, i know he will make a big difference. no thought about that.
If only someone as new and inspiring would become a candidate in the IsraeliElections.
If only Bush or Clinton would immigrate to Israel and run in the elections there.
Barack Obama is just another elite puppet:www.zeitgeistmovie.com
lol @ zeitgeist and its followers.
haha good one Jeremy.
I must admit I was fascinated by that movie at one point but I know better.
What I mean is that the zeitgeist movie to me at least puts people in fear, and you end up living in fear.
This is how my life was for a few weeks after watch that movie and others.
What I did instead was take that knowledge and bunch more and made my own conclusions.
Conclusion?
You need to first change your own life before you change the lives of others and the world.
I actually believed Zeitgeist for a while.
They are so much manipulative.
I am glad you bring this up because I just realized something very important.
Not everything that others say is true, especially those who claim to know it.
Take David Icke for example. I got great inspiration for him but to change myself. However, as I kept listening to his talks and reading his books, I still felt at fear.
And then it hit me, sure he is exposing the truth but his main drive or the fuel for his fire is fear. That’s right he get’s people hooked to him by fear and keeps them in fear.
if you ask me, you ain’t solving a problem by keeping people in your illusion (so to speak).
What i learned, listen to what others say but also question the motive they hold and take what you want from it and move on and make your own conclusions.
I’m sure things will change in United States in the future. We all want the good old days back!
Obama will be the catalyst of change in all aspects of the government. Hopefully he can/will live up to the Lincoln comparisons. Lincoln was unwavering in his beliefs even though they were not the popular choice at the time. True moral courage is when you can stick to your guns and not succumb to the pressure.
I’m wishing Obama and the rest of the U.S. the best!
Obama should not be in the same sentence as Lincoln. At least at this point.
That is almost as dumb as the Harold Minor/Michael Jordan comparisons that people made.
Yes, that’s the key – “did it all for himself” and overcame tons of challenges. That’s the American story. Unfortunately, now he wants to do it all for everyone else. Something for nothing is now called “change”
this man shoemoney is talking about is me!
All it takes is a dollar and a dream.
I think President Obama is going to be remembered for accomplishing far more than being the first black president.
How can you say that, he hasn’t done anything, just said a bunch of words.
Its great to see the first black president, America has come a long way as a country
yeah, the US president ever spent his kid in my country Indonesia
I had no idea about half of that stuff…
I agree with classifieds. He represents hope at a time when Americans need it most. Too many people would have been defeated in spirit had there been another 4 years of the same old thing. Let’s just hope that now he can live up to even a fraction of the expectations put on him – which is massive.
Obama rocks.
It’s great and all… I respect some of what he has to say. But I still can’t shake the feeling that this is just a good marketing ploy. The people working behind the scenes creating the need, then fulfilling that need with a product (ie Obama).
Am I just too jaded? My mama always told me “if it seems too good to be true it probably is”.
Not my president……..
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Really he is rock
How about, let’s see what each one of us can do?
I would say Amen to that, Dick. I sure hope he justifies the millions of hopes that have been placed on him. Oops, sorry – billions of hopes, when you consider that there were lots more all over the world that celebrated his victory.