Obama's Second Inaugural
Obama's Second Inaugural
#1Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 9:22am
I guess my diminished enthusiasm can best be expressed by the fact that I'm not in DC this time. 2008 was such an incredible moment, and there was no way I was going to miss it. This time around--meh; I've got stuff to do at home.
Looking forward to his speech, though. And--of course--eager to catch every detail of FLOTUS' outfit. That Isobel Toledo jacket was such a knockout last year. I would love to see something equally stylish and unexpected.
She's got me worried with these bangs, though...
brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#2Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 9:27amI have no less enthusiasm. The alternative was so repugnant. Great day for the country!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 9:35am
While I'm all behind the Obamas, I always thing the "re" inauguration is always lacking.
But yes, looking forward to the speech.
#4Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:10am
Are you?
I find they make her look so...ordinary--like every cashier in the City.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#5Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:17amOrdinary? She looks like an ass kicking member of The X Men this morning.
#6Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:18am
Yeah, I really am. I think she looks young, hip, and chic.
#7Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:27amI love the bangs on her!
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FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:29am
What can we do to get that glass half full for you, dramamama?
#9Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:29amShe looks amazing. Next week every other woman in America will have bangs.
#10Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:42am
Snowed in at home today, so am watching some American theatre-of-state.
I think it was really important for the message the US sends to the rest of the world that this particular President got a second term, and I'm glad he did.
The BBC is running a lot of commentary over the addresses though.
#12Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:50amThe Brooklyn Tabernacle choir was glorious. Oh the tears!
#13Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:52amThey sounded great, but I thought the arrangement was kind of cheesy.
#14Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:54amA friend's Facebook status: "These new Michelle Obama bangs prove, once and for all, that this administration means business for gay rights."
#15Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:58am
LOL. I give in! If it's good for the Gays, then who am I to fight them?
Personally, I think the Thom Browne coat-dress is better for the Gays, but I will try to adjust my world-view...
#16Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:05pm
Oh, Mr. President. You had me at "our gay brothers and sisters". 
#17Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:07pmIs this the first POTUS speech to ever name-check Stonewall?
#18Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:11pm
"Tears sprang to my eyes"--turns out that's not just an expression...
Do you think Mitt Romney would have made a point of supporting "our gay brothers and sisters"?????
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#19Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:13pmSeriously. The president of the united states mentioned Stonewall in his inauguration speech.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#22Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:24pmI had to back up the dvr a bit to make sure I heard "Stonewall."
#23Obama's Second Inaugural
Posted: 1/21/13 at 12:32pm
The first black president connecting Stonewall to Selma in an inaugural address?
That's epic.
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