THE INAUGURATION
Well, it happened again! Watching the inauguration brought tears to Linden’s eyes. Not because it was a great spectacle but because of all those great and some not so great leaders of the past who have led our nation to this point. We are and we have been blest.
The TV was turned on at about the time three former Presidents, Carter, Bush and Clinton, were due to make their appearance. The camera shifted to an unloading moving truck and the announcer said that a 92 person staff would do the arranging of the Obama possessions.
Senator Feinstein delivered a great welcoming speech and Pastor Rick Warren was faultless in his delivery of the invocation. Aretha Franklin sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” and failed to impress with her ability. Then, the oath of office was administered to Senator Biden. Chief Justice Roberts administered the oath to our new President and he began speaking.
“Fear that the next generation must lower its sights” was one of his lines. Based upon the rapidly expanding federal spending which is taking place, it would appear that this is a reasonable fear.
“Begin the work of remaking America” was another line that was not cheered by Linden. “Thank You and God Bless America” were the great words that ended the speech. It was not uplifting or outstanding in any respect and most certainly was not a speech that should be chiseled in stone, as some had predicted.
The benediction was unimpressive but the most disappointing thing about the whole affair was the stupid rudeness shown by some of the attendees toward outgoing President Bush.
From Linden’s standpoint, perhaps the best thing was his increased regard for the poetry he writes. That which was presented can not be praised.
I hope the administration will be better than this writer’s opinion of the ceremony.
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The TV was turned on at about the time three former Presidents, Carter, Bush and Clinton, were due to make their appearance. The camera shifted to an unloading moving truck and the announcer said that a 92 person staff would do the arranging of the Obama possessions.
Senator Feinstein delivered a great welcoming speech and Pastor Rick Warren was faultless in his delivery of the invocation. Aretha Franklin sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” and failed to impress with her ability. Then, the oath of office was administered to Senator Biden. Chief Justice Roberts administered the oath to our new President and he began speaking.
“Fear that the next generation must lower its sights” was one of his lines. Based upon the rapidly expanding federal spending which is taking place, it would appear that this is a reasonable fear.
“Begin the work of remaking America” was another line that was not cheered by Linden. “Thank You and God Bless America” were the great words that ended the speech. It was not uplifting or outstanding in any respect and most certainly was not a speech that should be chiseled in stone, as some had predicted.
The benediction was unimpressive but the most disappointing thing about the whole affair was the stupid rudeness shown by some of the attendees toward outgoing President Bush.
From Linden’s standpoint, perhaps the best thing was his increased regard for the poetry he writes. That which was presented can not be praised.
I hope the administration will be better than this writer’s opinion of the ceremony.
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