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Yes We Can

January 20, 2009 by Nathan Bransford77 Comments

Whatever your politics or nationality and wherever you are and what you’re thinking and feeling, I think we can all agree that this is a big day for America.

The swearing in:

The speech:

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  1. Newbeesays

    January 21, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I’m proud that “anything” can happen in the United States of America. It gives me hope!

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  2. Damyantisays

    January 21, 2009 at 6:51 am

    I stayed up to watch his speech. In Malaysia, this was at 1 a.m.

    And Obama didn’t disappoint.

    I’m not an American, but I feel the hope and the promise.

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  3. Emily Crosssays

    January 21, 2009 at 9:52 am

    *whoosh*

    Thats the Sound of a few billion people’s collective sighs of relief around the world.

    Heres to Change

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  4. marye.ulrichsays

    January 21, 2009 at 10:44 am

    David F. I love your comment about how our country is founded on “ideas”–dangerous indeed.

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  5. Gwen Stewartsays

    January 21, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Our country is a great one; our peaceable process works. I’m proud that we have an African-American president.

    The bandwagon jumping frightens me though, as it seems to frighten President Obama. As easy as it is to jump on, shed tears of joy, and swell with pride, it’s just as easy to jump off in a month or two–or six–when we discover that President Obama cannot, in fact, “save” us.

    What I heard from him yesterday was not bandwagon jumping but an insistent resolve. That’s the foundation of our nation, and it’s what he wants and expects from us. Determination. Work. Purpose.

    God bless America.

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  6. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I have his autographed photo in my living room and when I look at it I can’t stop from getting all teary eyed and weak. I get that warm fuzzy feeling inside when I see him speak. He’s Abe Lincoln and George Washington and FDR, and he’s exceedingly and lovingly going to save our wonderful country. And luckily for us all he has come just in time.

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  7. Crimogenicsays

    January 21, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Harray for our country, our people and our government. Let us come together to improve ourselves and our presence in the world. We have a long way to go, but we’re in it for the long haul.

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  8. MzMannerzsays

    January 21, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Very big day! It was a great, energizing moment for all of us, I think.

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  9. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    In all of your celebration, don’t forget that half the country didn’t vote for him. It is harder to graciously win than lose sometimes and at work it’s more of a “We beat you” attitude.

    Have your day, we’ll have ours next, and so on.

    I’m tired of people either rubbing it in or trying to indicate that he is somehow more than human in his attributes. I’m more than sick of seeing the media cowtow to him in every way possible. If it’s a Republican, they will dampen even the inauguration. In fact they were decrying George Bush’s second inauguration for being $40 million but not a peep for $150-170 million here.

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  10. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    “He’s Abe Lincoln and George Washington and FDR”

    Someone is setting themselves up for a big disappointment if they really think about this statement.

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  11. The Last Witnesssays

    January 21, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Out of curiosity, would everyone here be weapy eyed and teary if a Republican were the first black President?

    Just wondering if the thrill goes up your legs regardless of party or if it’s just because he is a Democrat black President.

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  12. Nathan Bransfordsays

    January 21, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    The Last Witness-

    I can’t speak for everyone, but a lot of people I know are more excited about the person than the skin color and party affiliation.

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  13. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Anon,

    you speak of the cost of his inauguration being about $150-170 millions. you failed to mention the cost of American lives and the war that the last president started.

    and for all the people want to claim that this election was about race, sorry but I don’t think so. It’s about a man who has motivated so many Americans. I haven’t felt motivated by a President in my entire life. It’s okay to like your president, I know we’re not use to that.

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  14. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I went the three Obama parties last night. Everyone was so excited it was both uplifting and emotional. At one friend’s house, their three adorable little children sang the Obama song that became so famous on Youtube. We all cried and hugged.

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  15. Anonymoussays

    January 21, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    They reminded me of Jack and Jackie Kennedy. Michelle has such sylte and grace, and they danced together so romantically. I recorded the festivities and I’m watching them again tonight.

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  16. Scottsays

    January 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    I think it’s interesting how President Obama’s blackness is being viewed now by some as a trump card, when at the beginning of his campaign it was never considered as anything but an obstacle. Cynicism is so powerful, it can shapeshift with the best of them.

    Also, many people I know who didn’t vote for him are now firmly behind him and think very highly of him. For those who are still seeing this as a two-party pissing contest––and I speak to both parties here––I encourage you to open your mind a bit.

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  17. Adaora A.says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    I agree with our host. I really couldn’t care less what he looks like. It’s just the feeling that you finally have a president who represents and is engaged with everyone. It doesn’t hurt that he actually is a good speaker too. I have realistically high hopes.

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  18. The Last Witnesssays

    January 22, 2009 at 12:56 am

    One more thing: everyone is wanting to “now come together and get things done”.

    Uh, where have you been the past eight years? Were any of you attacking President Bush? A few quotes from this very post:

    “Our long national nightmare is over.”

    “For the first time in eight years, I was proud to be an American. What a classy president we now have.”

    etc., etc., etc.

    So I ask you, by what authority do you ask anyone to work with President Obama?

    Also, all of the posts comparing him to the Messiah, of all things are a bit…overzealous, don’t you think?

    Nathan, thanks for allowing polite dissent.

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  19. Anonymoussays

    January 22, 2009 at 1:00 am

    I’ve never been more proud of my country than I was yesterday. I’ve always been proud of it, but more yesterday. President Obama will bring change and hope and prosperity. It’s the change we can all believe in. We’re already talking about naming a street after him in my town, and maybe even a school.

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  20. The Last Witnesssays

    January 22, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Why stop there? Just rename a couple of states… 🙂

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  21. Moosesays

    January 22, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Can what? I’d really like to know the specifics.

    Obama won the election fairly and hope he can do great things for the country.

    Of course, if you had elected Moose you would get a turducken in every pot and an electric car in every garage.

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  22. Reisa Stonesays

    January 22, 2009 at 4:25 am

    And he’s a writer! A damn fine one.

    God Bless America.

    -From a Canadian

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  23. Anonymoussays

    January 22, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Guess I’m late to the blog, but I wanted to add my two cents. I can’t believe I’ve witnessed such a miracle in my lifetime. All my deepest prayers have been answered with President Obama. I’m hoping they change the rules while he’s still in office so he can run for a third term.

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  24. freddiesays

    January 22, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    I can’t speak for everyone, but a lot of people I know are more excited about the person than the skin color and party affiliation.

    I can’t speak for everyone, either, but personally I’m excited because we have a couple of good-looking men in the White House for a change. Could be the reason for my sudden interest in politics. ; )

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  25. Anonymoussays

    January 23, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    The Last Witness said…
    Why stop there? Just rename a couple of states… 🙂

    🙂

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  26. I know I came in here for somethingsays

    September 26, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I'm coming very late to this thread, but I just found it.

    Here it is almost another election day, and I am still so glad America made the choice they did in '08.

    Yes we can, always.

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