Obama's Inauguration Speech, page 2
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reply posted on 20-1-2009 @ 01:02 PM by ll__raine__ll
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i liked that part too. in fact what i heard when he was delivering it was ... "watch out wall street ... i'm coming after you!" the speech transcript doesn't bear me out though so obviously what i heard was wishful thinking, lol.

as to the whole speech, it was well worth getting up early for. as another poster pointed out i didn't think there was anything overly profound in it but what i did hear and like was a lot of plain speaking, common sense and down to earthness.

he reaffirmed to me how in touch with the people and this era he is. i heard a man who not only speaks to change but actually knows how desperately and critically we need it and who is going to do everything in his power to bring it about. (i say 'we' because he did seem to be addressing the whole world in his speech)

my absolute favourite part of his speech was this:



To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.



reply posted on 20-1-2009 @ 01:05 PM by Anonymous ATS
For those who havent seen it yet:

Speech Part I

Speech Part II

It was definitely an interesting speech. I didn't really know what to expect but I'm glad I got to see it. (These are not my videos)

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