Inauguration Day 20 Jan 2021 - Page 3

shemp · 20th January 2021, 10:18 AM

I thought Joe's speech was excellent and cut right to the point.

By the way, what did William Henry Harrison have to say that was so important that it took him three hours?

shemp · 20th January 2021, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by slyjoe

That certainly was.

Does anyone think it looks like Bill Barr wiping down the podium?

Well, Barr had a lot of practice wiping Trump's ass.

carlosy · 20th January 2021, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by slyjoe

That certainly was.

Does anyone think it looks like Bill Barr wiping down the podium?

Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong.
He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on.

AnonyMoose · 20th January 2021, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by carlosy

Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong.
He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on.

Tsk tsk Bill. He can't do this new job properly either.

crescent · 20th January 2021, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by crescent

I didn't know they would also sing "This Land is Your Land".

That caused dust to get lodged in my eyes.

Not that it matters, the military will arrest Biden at any moment and return Donald T to the White House.

It was all over social media, so it must be true.

Any moment now....

Hmmm....

Still waiting. Any moment....

Spektator · 20th January 2021, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by AnonyMoose

I actually had to wipe away a couple of tears. I guess these past 4 years have been more of a drain on my soul than I'm willing to admit....

Three cheers for normalcy!

http://www.internationalskeptics.com...61268ac20a.gif

Hip hip hurrah X3!

MarkCorrigan · 20th January 2021, 10:33 AM

Good speech I thought, very few stumbles and a good content. Mostly pushing for healing but also containing reminders that white supremacists will not be welcome.

TJM · 20th January 2021, 10:33 AM

Damnedest thing happened when President Biden stepped up to take the oath - I exhaled. Hard. And with that it felt like a huge weight was lifted from my chest.

I wonder how long I've been carrying that.

3point14 · 20th January 2021, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Flo

Today is a great day for the World.
Decent people everywhere have spent the last few years in outrage at what that vile, sad excuse for a human being has done to a great country, and feel now (somewhat) relieved and hopeful.

Naah, the new lot aren't that brilliant.

They're still in the pockets of corporations. They won't be able/allowed to anything about wealth inequality. The environment will still be knackered. The juggernaught of corporate rule will still roll on. It will just have a slightly nicer face.

Pixel42 · 20th January 2021, 10:38 AM

I must admit I found that quite moving.

How much of an old fuddy duddy I am revealing myself to be if I admit that was the first time I'd heard either Lady Gaga or Jennifer Lopez sing?

shemp · 20th January 2021, 10:39 AM

Well it's the first time I heard Lady Gaga.

Skeptic Ginger · 20th January 2021, 10:40 AM

Ding dong the witch is gone
Which old witch? The wicked bitch
Ding dong the witch was Don
The wicked witch is gone!!!!!

Grump must be so furious right now, people are so happy he's gone.

Safe-Keeper · 20th January 2021, 10:46 AM

I baked apple cake (in Norway, they are cakes, not pies) and watched the inaguration live. It was a wonderful experience. I had a slice of apple cake, still warm from the oven, ice cream, a warm blanket to snuggle into, and a live broadcast of Biden becoming POTUS, the speech about unity and fighting hate, the pandemic, and global warming, with a diverse cast of speakers and singers. They even brought in a country singer who, as the commentators on Norwegian TV remarked, popular among the conservatives.

I will have to check out more of Amanda Gorman's work. This white guy hadn't even heard of her, but she was stunning.

Safe-Keeper · 20th January 2021, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by SteveAitch

Hmmm, sworn in 11 minutes early.

The CT mob are just bound to make something of that.

I found that a bit irritating

. I was expecting the ceremoney to start at high noon, but I happened to tune in half an hour before, only to find things were already happening.

I'm glad I started watching early

.

Skeptic Ginger · 20th January 2021, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by 3point14

Naah, the new lot aren't that brilliant.

They're still in the pockets of corporations. They won't be able/allowed to anything about wealth inequality. The environment will still be knackered. The juggernaught of corporate rule will still roll on. It will just have a slightly nicer face.

Let's watch and see. It's interesting but the four years of blatant corruption and a bed orgy with corporations and the rich who had access to Trump might have resulted in a backlash.

I don't know about the GOP in the Senate, especially McConnell. That's an unknown. And many of the rank and file of the GOP in the House are idiots I expect to try to just gum up the works if they can. I predict it hasn't sunk in that there was no "steal" so that will probably suck.

But overall, at least until the pandemic has subsided I expect a change toward actually working to help the people.

I'm might be fooling myself, but something has changed after four years of dishonesty and tyranny. I hope it will be a sea change in the government for at least a while.

Armitage72 · 20th January 2021, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate

Because Republicans no longer have any power. They lost the Presidency, the House and the Senate. That's why they are going into the messaging of "unity" and "compromise". They have no power.

After the 2016 election, there was a former member here who was constantly crowing about how the Republicans had "all the power", could do whatever they wanted, and Democrats were helpless against them. That didn't work out, so we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves.

That being said ... FINALLY!!

crescent · 20th January 2021, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by AJM8125

.... I exhaled. Hard. ....

A tiny paranoid part of me is still waiting until he gets to the White House and goes inside.

Meadmaker · 20th January 2021, 10:54 AM

Hail to the Chief never sounded so good.

3point14 · 20th January 2021, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger

Let's watch and see. It's interesting but the four years of blatant corruption and a bed orgy with corporations and the rich who had access to Trump might have resulted in a backlash.

I don't know about the GOP in the Senate, especially McConnell. That's an unknown. And many of the rank and file of the GOP in the House are idiots I expect to try to just gum up the works if they can. I predict it hasn't sunk in that there was no "steal" so that will probably suck.

But overall, at least until the pandemic has subsided I expect a change toward actually working to help the people.

I'm might be fooling myself, but something has changed after four years of dishonesty and tyranny. I hope it will be a sea change in the government for at least a while.

I like your optimism.

I rather think that, after Trump, even the most tiny nod towards reasonablness is going to be seen as a social miracle and therefore that's all that will happen. And it will get excellent press. And nothing, nothing of weight, that is, will change in terms of economics and the environment. People might be nicer to minorities, but that doesn't really cost anything.

I think, on the basis of 'follow the money', there will be little to no change but it will get better press.

Steve · 20th January 2021, 10:56 AM

Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet

?

AnonyMoose · 20th January 2021, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Steve

Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet

?

Not until tomorrow.

Trump's minions are allowing the world one full day to build up our false hopes before they tear us down with all of their Biden impeachments between now and their messiah's second coming in 2024.

Steve · 20th January 2021, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by AnonyMoose

Not until tomorrow.

Trump's minions are allowing the world one full day to build up our false hopes before they tear us down with all of their Biden impeachments between now and their messiah's second coming in 2024.

Must be a part of the "revenge is best served cold" philosophy.

Firestone · 20th January 2021, 11:05 AM

Well that was moving, couldn't suppress tears at some moments.

Well done, American friends!

portlandatheist · 20th January 2021, 11:06 AM

I'm going to sleep better tonight than I have in years.

Dave Rogers · 20th January 2021, 11:07 AM

That was a good speech from Biden; I think he struck exactly the right tone throughout. I hope I can look forward to four years of rather dull but generally praiseworthy achievements.

Dave

Skeptic Ginger · 20th January 2021, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by 3point14

I like your optimism.

I rather think that, after Trump, even the most tiny nod towards reasonablness is going to be seen as a social miracle and therefore that's all that will happen. And it will get excellent press. And nothing, nothing of weight, that is, will change in terms of economics and the environment. People might be nicer to minorities, but that doesn't really cost anything.

I think, on the basis of 'follow the money', there will be little to no change but it will get better press.

We just had a huge wake-up call. People ousted Trump, not money. I'm sure the money suppliers are re-grouping.

I'm still going with positive at least until I see otherwise.

Skeptic Ginger · 20th January 2021, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Steve

Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet

?

I think that bill is supposed to be brought up tomorrow. I hope the attempt is at least good for a laugh.

3point14 · 20th January 2021, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger

We just had a huge wake-up call. People ousted Trump, not money. I'm sure the money suppliers are re-grouping.

I'm still going with positive at least until I see otherwise.

I really, really hope you'll be able to message me saying "I told you so! Ner!"

dudalb · 20th January 2021, 11:57 AM

Biden just reviewed the Troops.
Always like seeing "The Old Guard' ; The USA Army Ceremonail units that wears Revolutionary War era uniforms. Like their COmmanding Ofifcer gives Biden the Salute used in the 18th Centry...he takes off his hat and raises his sword as he passes.

Horatius · 20th January 2021, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger

I think that bill is supposed to be brought up tomorrow. I hope the attempt is at least good for a laugh.

The joke will wear thin soon. With these nuts, I expect we'll have a thread like "The Monday Morning Biden Impeachment" where we revel in all their latest outrages that they think he should be impeached for.

"I heard he cheered for the Las Vegas Raiders while watching NFL this Sunday! Clearly he supports Piracy! Impeach!!!!"

AnonyMoose · 20th January 2021, 12:14 PM

Anyone else looking forward to seeing genuine press briefings once again where the press secretary isn't a mandatory occupant of the POTUS' anal cavity?

sts60 · 20th January 2021, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Biden just reviewed the Troops.
Always like seeing "The Old Guard' ; The USA Army Ceremonail units that wears Revolutionary War era uniforms. Like their COmmanding Ofifcer gives Biden the Salute used in the 18th Centry...he takes off his hat and raises his sword as he passes.

That was cool.

Now Biden, Harris, Obama, Bush, Clinton are en route to pay their respects at the Tomb of the Unknowns. If you ever have the chance to observe the changing of the guard there, I strongly recommend doing so; it is a solemn and stirring experience.

Stacyhs · 20th January 2021, 12:55 PM

Chris Wallace of FOX News praised Biden's inaugural speech. It did not go down well over on The Federalist:

Quote:

Fox News’s Chris Wallace lauded President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech on Wednesday, claiming it was the best address he has ever heard.

“I thought it was a great speech,” Wallace said, noting that it was “colored by the emotion” of the Capitol riot just weeks before. “I’ve been listening to these inaugural addresses since 1961 John F. Kennedy ‘ask not.’ I thought this was the best inaugural address I ever heard.”

During the segment with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, Wallace continued to grovel for the incoming administration and buy into Biden’s claims that he will unite the country.

“I think it was less an inaugural address and more part sermon, part pep talk and talking directly to the American people, saying, ‘Hear me out,’” Wallace said. “‘We have a right to dissent peacefully, but our disagreement must not lead to disunion.’ It was a call to our better angels, a call saying, ‘Look, we’ve got tremendous challenges — COVID, the economy, racial injustice, climate change — but there’s nothing we can’t do if we come together.’ "

Wallace concluded his praise by echoing Biden’s cautions about lies in the media.

“He said that ‘there is truth and there are lies, lies that are told for power and lies that are told for profit.’ And I think it was a call to all of us, whether it’s us on the air, on cable, or broadcast. Whether it’s us on social media, on our Twitter accounts, understanding that we have to deal from facts, from the truth, to hear each other out, as he said, ‘a right to disagree, but not a right to violence,’” Wallace said. “This is the easy part, as has been suggested, now he’s got to turn words, rhetoric into reality and action.”

With this attitude, which should come as no surprise, we should expect no change from the far right.

bruto · 20th January 2021, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by carlosy

Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong.
He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on.

What my wife and I both noticed was that though he wiped the podium, he did nothing about the nicely absorptive foam on the microphones into which, of course, everyone spoke, unmasked.

Stacyhs · 20th January 2021, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by bruto

What my wife and I both noticed was that though he wiped the podium, he did nothing about the nicely absorptive foam on the microphones into which, of course, everyone spoke, unmasked.

Obviously he was a Russian agent.

bruto · 20th January 2021, 01:34 PM

Like many, I enjoyed Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem as well, and the fact that it (along with her caged-bird earrings) contained a couple of nods to her poetic predecessors, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Maya Angelou, whose hopes, in the catastrophic times we can hope have just ended, were deferred once again.

Solitaire · 20th January 2021, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Gord_in_Toronto

And Trump departs to the song YMCA.

Is he off to have fun with the boys?

Who on Earth selects this music?

Trump chooses the play list based upon his musical tastes at the time.
When he landed and returned to Mar-a-Lago he had this tune played.
Does anyone recognize it?

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I AGREE

Vixen · 20th January 2021, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by angrysoba

It doesn't seem to have any commentary at all.

Thank goodness for the C Span video you linked to as Finnish television was the pits.

Vixen · 20th January 2021, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by alfaniner

Watching the departure this morning, and now seeing the gathering, I'm feeling a great sense of relief.

So no nuclear device was released... <phew!>

psionl0 · 20th January 2021, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by 3point14

Naah, the new lot aren't that brilliant.

They're still in the pockets of corporations. They won't be able/allowed to anything about wealth inequality. The environment will still be knackered. The juggernaught of corporate rule will still roll on. It will just have a slightly nicer face.

Bingo.

Not to mention that the new POTUS makes Ronald Reagan look like a young whipper snapper. He is going to need some terrific advisors if he is going to make any impact.

20th January 2021, 10:18 AM	#81
shemp a flimsy character...perfidious and despised Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Democratic Republic of Planet X Posts: 40,310	I thought Joe's speech was excellent and cut right to the point. By the way, what did William Henry Harrison have to say that was so important that it took him three hours?
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20th January 2021, 10:19 AM	#82
shemp a flimsy character...perfidious and despised Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Democratic Republic of Planet X Posts: 40,310	Originally Posted by slyjoe That certainly was. Does anyone think it looks like Bill Barr wiping down the podium? Well, Barr had a lot of practice wiping Trump's ass.
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20th January 2021, 10:23 AM	#83
carlosy Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 393	Originally Posted by slyjoe That certainly was. Does anyone think it looks like Bill Barr wiping down the podium? Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong. He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on.
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20th January 2021, 10:29 AM	#84
AnonyMoose Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2018 Location: Land of the Frozen Chosen Posts: 1,002	Originally Posted by carlosy Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong. He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on. Tsk tsk Bill. He can't do this new job properly either.
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20th January 2021, 10:33 AM	#87
MarkCorrigan Winter is Coming Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,029	Good speech I thought, very few stumbles and a good content. Mostly pushing for healing but also containing reminders that white supremacists will not be welcome.
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20th January 2021, 10:30 AM	#85
crescent Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,986	Originally Posted by crescent I didn't know they would also sing "This Land is Your Land". That caused dust to get lodged in my eyes. Not that it matters, the military will arrest Biden at any moment and return Donald T to the White House. It was all over social media, so it must be true. Any moment now.... Hmmm.... Still waiting. Any moment....

20th January 2021, 10:32 AM	#86
Spektator Watching . . . always watching. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 1,938	Originally Posted by AnonyMoose I actually had to wipe away a couple of tears. I guess these past 4 years have been more of a drain on my soul than I'm willing to admit.... Three cheers for normalcy! http://www.internationalskeptics.com...61268ac20a.gif Hip hip hurrah X3!

20th January 2021, 10:33 AM	#88
TJM Potsing Whiled Runk Tagger Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21,639	Damnedest thing happened when President Biden stepped up to take the oath - I exhaled. Hard. And with that it felt like a huge weight was lifted from my chest. I wonder how long I've been carrying that.
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20th January 2021, 10:37 AM	#89
3point14 Pi Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20,616	Originally Posted by Flo Today is a great day for the World. Decent people everywhere have spent the last few years in outrage at what that vile, sad excuse for a human being has done to a great country, and feel now (somewhat) relieved and hopeful. Naah, the new lot aren't that brilliant. They're still in the pockets of corporations. They won't be able/allowed to anything about wealth inequality. The environment will still be knackered. The juggernaught of corporate rule will still roll on. It will just have a slightly nicer face.
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20th January 2021, 10:38 AM	#90
Pixel42 Schrödinger's cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malmesbury, UK Posts: 13,013	I must admit I found that quite moving. How much of an old fuddy duddy I am revealing myself to be if I admit that was the first time I'd heard either Lady Gaga or Jennifer Lopez sing?
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20th January 2021, 10:39 AM	#91
shemp a flimsy character...perfidious and despised Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Democratic Republic of Planet X Posts: 40,310	Well it's the first time I heard Lady Gaga.
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20th January 2021, 10:40 AM	#92
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,996	Ding dong the witch is gone Which old witch? The wicked bitch Ding dong the witch was Don The wicked witch is gone!!!!! Grump must be so furious right now, people are so happy he's gone.

20th January 2021, 10:46 AM	#93
Safe-Keeper Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 10,395	I baked apple cake (in Norway, they are cakes, not pies) and watched the inaguration live. It was a wonderful experience. I had a slice of apple cake, still warm from the oven, ice cream, a warm blanket to snuggle into, and a live broadcast of Biden becoming POTUS, the speech about unity and fighting hate, the pandemic, and global warming, with a diverse cast of speakers and singers. They even brought in a country singer who, as the commentators on Norwegian TV remarked, popular among the conservatives. I will have to check out more of Amanda Gorman's work. This white guy hadn't even heard of her, but she was stunning.
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20th January 2021, 10:49 AM	#94
Safe-Keeper Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 10,395	Originally Posted by SteveAitch Hmmm, sworn in 11 minutes early. The CT mob are just bound to make something of that. I found that a bit irritating . I was expecting the ceremoney to start at high noon, but I happened to tune in half an hour before, only to find things were already happening. I'm glad I started watching early .
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20th January 2021, 10:50 AM	#95
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,996	Originally Posted by 3point14 Naah, the new lot aren't that brilliant. They're still in the pockets of corporations. They won't be able/allowed to anything about wealth inequality. The environment will still be knackered. The juggernaught of corporate rule will still roll on. It will just have a slightly nicer face. Let's watch and see. It's interesting but the four years of blatant corruption and a bed orgy with corporations and the rich who had access to Trump might have resulted in a backlash. I don't know about the GOP in the Senate, especially McConnell. That's an unknown. And many of the rank and file of the GOP in the House are idiots I expect to try to just gum up the works if they can. I predict it hasn't sunk in that there was no "steal" so that will probably suck. But overall, at least until the pandemic has subsided I expect a change toward actually working to help the people. I'm might be fooling myself, but something has changed after four years of dishonesty and tyranny. I hope it will be a sea change in the government for at least a while.

20th January 2021, 10:50 AM	#96
Armitage72 Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 5,263	Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate Because Republicans no longer have any power. They lost the Presidency, the House and the Senate. That's why they are going into the messaging of "unity" and "compromise". They have no power. After the 2016 election, there was a former member here who was constantly crowing about how the Republicans had "all the power", could do whatever they wanted, and Democrats were helpless against them. That didn't work out, so we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves. That being said ... FINALLY!!

20th January 2021, 10:51 AM	#97
crescent Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,986	Originally Posted by AJM8125 .... I exhaled. Hard. .... A tiny paranoid part of me is still waiting until he gets to the White House and goes inside.

20th January 2021, 10:54 AM	#98
Meadmaker Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,276	Hail to the Chief never sounded so good.
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20th January 2021, 10:55 AM	#99
3point14 Pi Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20,616	Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger Let's watch and see. It's interesting but the four years of blatant corruption and a bed orgy with corporations and the rich who had access to Trump might have resulted in a backlash. I don't know about the GOP in the Senate, especially McConnell. That's an unknown. And many of the rank and file of the GOP in the House are idiots I expect to try to just gum up the works if they can. I predict it hasn't sunk in that there was no "steal" so that will probably suck. But overall, at least until the pandemic has subsided I expect a change toward actually working to help the people. I'm might be fooling myself, but something has changed after four years of dishonesty and tyranny. I hope it will be a sea change in the government for at least a while. I like your optimism. I rather think that, after Trump, even the most tiny nod towards reasonablness is going to be seen as a social miracle and therefore that's all that will happen. And it will get excellent press. And nothing, nothing of weight, that is, will change in terms of economics and the environment. People might be nicer to minorities, but that doesn't really cost anything. I think, on the basis of 'follow the money', there will be little to no change but it will get better press.
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20th January 2021, 10:56 AM	#100
Steve Philosopher Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Nova Scotia Posts: 8,423	Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet ?
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20th January 2021, 11:02 AM	#101
AnonyMoose Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2018 Location: Land of the Frozen Chosen Posts: 1,002	Originally Posted by Steve Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet ? Not until tomorrow. Trump's minions are allowing the world one full day to build up our false hopes before they tear us down with all of their Biden impeachments between now and their messiah's second coming in 2024.
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20th January 2021, 11:04 AM	#102
Steve Philosopher Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Nova Scotia Posts: 8,423	Originally Posted by AnonyMoose Not until tomorrow. Trump's minions are allowing the world one full day to build up our false hopes before they tear us down with all of their Biden impeachments between now and their messiah's second coming in 2024. Must be a part of the "revenge is best served cold" philosophy.
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20th January 2021, 11:05 AM	#103
Firestone Proud Award Award recipient Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,997	Well that was moving, couldn't suppress tears at some moments. Well done, American friends!
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20th January 2021, 11:06 AM	#104
portlandatheist Illuminator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,612	I'm going to sleep better tonight than I have in years.

20th January 2021, 11:07 AM	#105
Dave Rogers Bandaged ice that stampedes inexpensively through a scribbled morning waving necessary ankles Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cair Paravel, according to XKCD Posts: 32,368	That was a good speech from Biden; I think he struck exactly the right tone throughout. I hope I can look forward to four years of rather dull but generally praiseworthy achievements. Dave
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20th January 2021, 11:53 AM	#106
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,996	Originally Posted by 3point14 I like your optimism. I rather think that, after Trump, even the most tiny nod towards reasonablness is going to be seen as a social miracle and therefore that's all that will happen. And it will get excellent press. And nothing, nothing of weight, that is, will change in terms of economics and the environment. People might be nicer to minorities, but that doesn't really cost anything. I think, on the basis of 'follow the money', there will be little to no change but it will get better press. We just had a huge wake-up call. People ousted Trump, not money. I'm sure the money suppliers are re-grouping. I'm still going with positive at least until I see otherwise.

20th January 2021, 11:55 AM	#107
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,996	Originally Posted by Steve Congratulations, America, on returning a human to the whitehouse. Now, has he been impeached yet ? I think that bill is supposed to be brought up tomorrow. I hope the attempt is at least good for a laugh.

20th January 2021, 11:56 AM	#108
3point14 Pi Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20,616	Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger We just had a huge wake-up call. People ousted Trump, not money. I'm sure the money suppliers are re-grouping. I'm still going with positive at least until I see otherwise. I really, really hope you'll be able to message me saying "I told you so! Ner!"
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20th January 2021, 11:57 AM	#109
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50,334	Biden just reviewed the Troops. Always like seeing "The Old Guard' ; The USA Army Ceremonail units that wears Revolutionary War era uniforms. Like their COmmanding Ofifcer gives Biden the Salute used in the 18th Centry...he takes off his hat and raises his sword as he passes.
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20th January 2021, 12:00 PM	#110
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,030	Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger I think that bill is supposed to be brought up tomorrow. I hope the attempt is at least good for a laugh. The joke will wear thin soon. With these nuts, I expect we'll have a thread like "The Monday Morning Biden Impeachment" where we revel in all their latest outrages that they think he should be impeached for. "I heard he cheered for the Las Vegas Raiders while watching NFL this Sunday! Clearly he supports Piracy! Impeach!!!!"
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20th January 2021, 12:14 PM	#111
AnonyMoose Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2018 Location: Land of the Frozen Chosen Posts: 1,002	Anyone else looking forward to seeing genuine press briefings once again where the press secretary isn't a mandatory occupant of the POTUS' anal cavity?
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20th January 2021, 12:16 PM	#112
sts60 Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,697	Originally Posted by dudalb Biden just reviewed the Troops. Always like seeing "The Old Guard' ; The USA Army Ceremonail units that wears Revolutionary War era uniforms. Like their COmmanding Ofifcer gives Biden the Salute used in the 18th Centry...he takes off his hat and raises his sword as he passes. That was cool. Now Biden, Harris, Obama, Bush, Clinton are en route to pay their respects at the Tomb of the Unknowns. If you ever have the chance to observe the changing of the guard there, I strongly recommend doing so; it is a solemn and stirring experience.
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20th January 2021, 12:55 PM	#113
Stacyhs Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States Posts: 18,019	Chris Wallace of FOX News praised Biden's inaugural speech. It did not go down well over on The Federalist: Quote: Fox News’s Chris Wallace lauded President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech on Wednesday, claiming it was the best address he has ever heard. “I thought it was a great speech,” Wallace said, noting that it was “colored by the emotion” of the Capitol riot just weeks before. “I’ve been listening to these inaugural addresses since 1961 John F. Kennedy ‘ask not.’ I thought this was the best inaugural address I ever heard.” During the segment with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, Wallace continued to grovel for the incoming administration and buy into Biden’s claims that he will unite the country. “I think it was less an inaugural address and more part sermon, part pep talk and talking directly to the American people, saying, ‘Hear me out,’” Wallace said. “‘We have a right to dissent peacefully, but our disagreement must not lead to disunion.’ It was a call to our better angels, a call saying, ‘Look, we’ve got tremendous challenges — COVID, the economy, racial injustice, climate change — but there’s nothing we can’t do if we come together.’ " Wallace concluded his praise by echoing Biden’s cautions about lies in the media. “He said that ‘there is truth and there are lies, lies that are told for power and lies that are told for profit.’ And I think it was a call to all of us, whether it’s us on the air, on cable, or broadcast. Whether it’s us on social media, on our Twitter accounts, understanding that we have to deal from facts, from the truth, to hear each other out, as he said, ‘a right to disagree, but not a right to violence,’” Wallace said. “This is the easy part, as has been suggested, now he’s got to turn words, rhetoric into reality and action.” With this attitude, which should come as no surprise, we should expect no change from the far right.
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20th January 2021, 01:22 PM	#114
bruto Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Way way north of Diddy Wah Diddy Posts: 27,768	Originally Posted by carlosy Yes. And as Bill Barr, he is doing it wrong. He always grabs the podium on the left side before wiping it, then wipes that part too and grabs it again on the left side. So whatever virus he collects by grabbing it first, he puts back on. What my wife and I both noticed was that though he wiped the podium, he did nothing about the nicely absorptive foam on the microphones into which, of course, everyone spoke, unmasked.
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20th January 2021, 01:25 PM	#115
Stacyhs Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States Posts: 18,019	Originally Posted by bruto What my wife and I both noticed was that though he wiped the podium, he did nothing about the nicely absorptive foam on the microphones into which, of course, everyone spoke, unmasked. Obviously he was a Russian agent.