Anyone going to the inauguration?, page 1

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Topic started on 4-12-2008 @ 10:59 AM by schrodingers dog

Self explanatory.

I live here in DC and was considering going to the presidential inauguration.
I haven't looked in detail into the ticket situation yet, I'm not even sure I can get any, but Im thinking I would like to go.

Have any of you fine folks decided to go?

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 11:46 AM by nyk537

Personally I'd rather be chained and beaten.

That sentiment has nothing to do with Obama either. Good for him for winning, it's very historic.

I couldn't handle that many raving liberals in one area though. Or just that many people period for that matter.

And you know they'll all be chanting "Yes we DID"

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 11:51 AM by schrodingers dog

reply to post by nyk537

I'm sure we can find a nice moderate protest for you.
Something fun like Bahá'í against Obama.
Mmmmmm, that's good chanting.

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 11:54 AM by nyk537

Nahh. I'm not about protesting.

I'm glad the guy won at this point.

Either he makes good on his promises and gets this country moving again, or he exposes the liberal agenda for the mess it is.

Either way, something good may come of it. Although I'd just as soon have him do an awesome job. I don't know how the country will make it if he doesn't.

I just couldn't handle all those people.

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 12:02 PM by schrodingers dog

reply to post by nyk537

See, that's why I have so much respect for you nyk.

So many people it seems want to see this man fail so that the republicans regain power. The price of failure here would be enormous. How can anyone prefer to see this country go further down the tubes, with people suffering all over, just for the sake of ideology is beyond me.

I like the guy but even if McCain had won I'd want him to succeed.

If Obama comes through with half the stuff he promised and it's affective I'll be a happy camper. I'm just having a hard time understanding the hate at the expense of one's own interests.

The Greeks who invented the concept of "spite" described it as such: If you can't push your enemy over the cliff then you must pull him over.

In any case, these days DC is positively buzzing. The inauguration itself should be something special.

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 01:27 PM by nyk537

I'm sure that it will be a sight to see.

Perhaps if he throws a giant party after he has righted the ship and given us several years of growth and prosperity, I'll buy a ticket to go. Until then, I'll just stay here, work hard, and try to keep my own ship on the right path. Honestly though, I wish him all the best.

I just can't see myself getting that excited when he really hasn't done anything of significance yet, except for be a black man who was elected President. (I mean that with all due respect)

But you live in DC, so it would be a lot easier for you to go. (except for the outrageous ticket prices)

reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 01:31 PM by schrodingers dog

reply to post by nyk537

Actually:

Entire Mall Open for Inauguration
For the first time in history, the entire National Mall will be open to the public for an inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today.

wp

I don't know if I want to deal with all those masses of people though.
Maybe there's a vip section.