Comments on: Yes, We Can!

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:06:10 +0000

Hey, he’s taking over such a mess… If he believes that hard work will get it done, I can believe that hard work will get it done. Even if he does have balls instead of a glittery hooha!

I’m breakin’ out the good stuff, crew! Spiced rum, all around! If yer unhappy, drown yer sorrows. If yer pleased as peaches, party down! Rum goes with all a’ it!

Likely our last sweet summer in the midst of winter days here. Walked along the beach, waves crashing in with a change in the weather, sun baking me face… 70 degrees. I know, I know, but don’t hate me because I live in paradise… Find a better reason!

By: Quantum

Quantum — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:00:56 +0000

There is enormous hope and expectation resting on Obama’s shoulders but I fear that no man can reliably divert the world toward good times.

To expect it is rather like asking king Canute to stop the tide coming in. It would take a woman president to do that! *grin*

We all wish him well though and if anyone can tweak the rudder in the right direction he looks the one to do it.

So Sin is aiming to break the sound barrier on a soap box tomorrow.I will be on the top deck wearing my water wings….just in case!

By: terrio

terrio — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:40:01 +0000

ITA about the putting aside differences and agendas thing. The bottom line is, no president can get anything done by himself. I don’t have as much faith in the rest of Washington as I have in him. But my fingers are crossed something good will happen.

By: Hellion

Hellion — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:36:59 +0000

I watched him get sworn in. It’s probably the first inauguration I’ve ever watched, that I’ve actually cared about. He does give great speeches. If his political career fizzles in 4 years, he could always go to pulpit.

I enjoyed his ideals expressed in his speech, but whether they can be accomplished is another kennel of dogs. Obama inspires, there is no doubt, but his dreams and ideals for America require a lot of work from the rest of us–and many of us would rather be cynical and prove ourselves right than pitch in and prove him right. His ideals and agenda also require putting aside their self-made agendas and deciding what is better for the Bigger Picture. That is clearly a hard thing for our Congress to do, esp when it might mean they won’t get re-elected.

It’s interesting. Only time will tell. In the meantime, I don’t think it’d hurt to be a little more helpful to our neighbors when we can.

By: terrio

terrio — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:27:17 +0000

I’m very excited about today. His speech was amazing. As Marn says, the man can speak. Will he fulfill all his promises? I have no idea. But I have faith that he’ll try and do it with an open mind. It may be naive, but it’s the Pollyanna in me I guess.

I think my resolution was to continue to think positive. It’s taken some serious hits in the last week. I’m holding on but by the thinnest of threads.

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:46:53 +0000

Can’t help it…left coast leaning happy dance, fist in the air! Whoohoo!

OK, I’m better now. Time to get to work writing!

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:45:11 +0000

Ah, but to watch all the excitement! I have a friend whose 17 year old daughter is there. Imagine! And she’ll be dancing at one of the balls tonight, in a pair of shoes I contributed! My small effort toward the trip…

It’s history, whether you adore the man or not. And that aspect is so sweet. To be alive to witness this…

Resolutions? Mine are still in some shape. I kept them nebulous enough. The writing is tottering along…

I like to write about the belief people can have in themselves, despite the obstacles. If nothing else, perhaps that is the lesson to be learned from today’s oath taking.

By: Marnee Jo

Marnee Jo — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:05:41 +0000

Maggie – here here!!

By: Marnee Jo

Marnee Jo — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:04:22 +0000

Hells, it is better to know sometimes. I think it’s strange that I set out two years ago to write a historical, then the paranormal stuff eeked in to it despite my efforts to keep it out and now I’m going to write a straight paranormal when I never ever would have expected that from myself.

By: Maggie Robinson

Maggie Robinson — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:03:03 +0000

No resolutions to break. No eye twitching either. I am excited for today, and truly wish President Obama all the luck in the world and access to a very large shovel. The inspiration factor alone has got to be worth something—let’s hope we can all pitch in and right the ship of state (not to be confused with the RWR, which should never be righted and will never be wrong).