Inauguration day
Jan. 20th, 2009 09:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
brabbel123I was most impressed by Obama's acceptance speech in November - calm, daring, reaching out his hand to those who didn't vote for him, warning his followers of difficult times ahead... And now IMO he outdid himself with the speech he gave today.
What a change from Bush's policies of the last years - and what a way to introduce that change with Bush sitting right behind him! I especially loved the bits about respect, peace vs. ideals, the offers of cooperation etc, he must have spent days, or rather weeks, cleverly putting together well known phrases and allusions to prior speeches. But I think he really managed to address everyone individually, to touch every single person, be it in Washington or in front of the TV... and that's quite a feat. That man's definitely a born leader, aware of dark times and of setbacks - I just hope, once the hysteria has vanished the people will let themselves be led even through setbacks.
Honestly, I also liked the way the Obamas accompanied the Bushs to their chopper. It sends a very interesting message, especially given the difference of opinions and attitudes... a message of respect, and I didn't get the impression that all the hugs and smiles were just for the media.
I even liked the fact that the actual swearing-in wasn't flawless. Even though it wasn't Obama's mistake (except his being too fast in repeating the first part), it put quite a human touch to the whole ceremony.
Quite a historic day - not only for the US.
What a change from Bush's policies of the last years - and what a way to introduce that change with Bush sitting right behind him! I especially loved the bits about respect, peace vs. ideals, the offers of cooperation etc, he must have spent days, or rather weeks, cleverly putting together well known phrases and allusions to prior speeches. But I think he really managed to address everyone individually, to touch every single person, be it in Washington or in front of the TV... and that's quite a feat. That man's definitely a born leader, aware of dark times and of setbacks - I just hope, once the hysteria has vanished the people will let themselves be led even through setbacks.
Honestly, I also liked the way the Obamas accompanied the Bushs to their chopper. It sends a very interesting message, especially given the difference of opinions and attitudes... a message of respect, and I didn't get the impression that all the hugs and smiles were just for the media.
I even liked the fact that the actual swearing-in wasn't flawless. Even though it wasn't Obama's mistake (except his being too fast in repeating the first part), it put quite a human touch to the whole ceremony.
Quite a historic day - not only for the US.
