Comments on: I loved it (mostly) https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/ Still crazy after all these years Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:26:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:39:19 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-665 In reply to veronicaromm.

Hi Veronica,

Thank you for taking the time to stop by! Of course, as I go back through my post I realize that on one hand I’m saying “How cool is it that Obama was sworn in with the same bible that Abraham Lincoln was sworn in with?” and on the other hand I’m rallying for the separation between church and state. I did, afterall, admit I was a hypocrite. 🙂

]]> By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:38:51 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-664 In reply to Keely.

What’s up with all the Canucks! I must have a thing for Canadian bloggers! 😀

I love getting global feedback on American politics–it’s so interesting to hear what other countries think.

]]> By: Keely https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:30:45 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-663 It would have been awesome to be there. We’re all impressed, even up here in Canada 😉

]]> By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:23:28 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-661 In reply to Mom.

I don’t know why I’m always surprised at how eloquent and intelligent you can be. 😛

Thank you for adding an interesting and not-thought-of aspect of the Obama presidency.

]]> By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:20:59 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-660 In reply to fragileheart.

You big softie!

I am cautiously optimistic for the future and am hoping that, while there may be a few dark days ahead, the U.S. is looking at a brighter future.

]]> By: veronicaromm https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:23:10 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-659 Hi there. I really enjoyed this post. I felt exactly the same about the religion and sep. of church and state while watching. It bothered myself and my boyfriend who also made a comment about it (he doesn’t usually offer such blatant opinions). Thanks for an interesting perspective on a very hyped day. Oh and I too thought Michelle looked amazing. Thanks, Veronica

]]> By: Mom https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-658 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:33:37 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-658 I think one of the things I loved most about the day, (and I did watch the ENTIRE DAY, an absolute 1st for me) was the fact that there are children in the White House again. And not just as eye-candy for the press, but as children, as part of a ‘family”. These two people are dedicated to their children, and that gives me renewed hope that Obama and Michelle are also dedicated, as every parent should be, to making this country a better place to live, for every child. A very important aspect for me because of Zach & Jonah.

Another tear jerker was Obama looking at her during their 1st dance and saying “Hello my love.” Here are two people so obviously in love, and not in the distant “keep up appearances dear” way we’ve seen for so long from our leaders. They are in love, and had no problem letting an entire world watch that!

Also, he TALKED to the crowd, joking and refering often to Michelle. He let the world know they are equals, and that she will have more of a role in this presidency than just as a “fashion plate.” No gown could have taken away from or added to her composue, and the self assurance she exuded the
entire day.

The best part for me? I truly like and believe in these two people. As I said, I watched all day, but it was watching two people I liked, and wanted to know more about!

All in all, a great day!

Mom

]]> By: fragileheart https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2009/01/21/i-loved-it-mostly/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:32:06 +0000 http://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=794#comment-657 I have to admit that what this inauguration symbolises brings a tear to my eye. And the quote you posted certainly pushed one tear over the threshold but I’m still holding out. I believe he can do great things – there’s no doubt in that. I also believe that evil has a way of destroying hope when its needed the most… so I want to wait just that much longer before completely breaking down and saying, ‘Thank god (for lack of a better phrase really) that time is here, we can all live in peace’.

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