postmodernpilgrim

OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents. So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans. That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a con...

wanted to share some of my thoughts/observations from a remarkably historic couple of days. great conversations with friends and family as well as watching the world news as these events take place have prompted an overflow of mental activity. listening to interviews of those gathered in Washington, D.C. for today's festivities, i heard many Anglos stating that they had been waiting eight years for this to occur while there were many African-Americans stating that they had been waiting a lifetime, which for many was 50+ years. it reminded me of the way different races and peoples view history. how long have you been waiting for President Obama? personally, i remember the day two+ years ago that i chose to back Obama as my choice for our next President though i remember the first time i became familiar with Obama after his speech at the previous democratic national convention. i chose Obama for a number of different reasons, most of which were based upon the content of Faith of...