Let's Begin Again. Begin the Begin.
Because nothing less than REM for me on this day, of course.
Sadly, I am at work it took me four tries just to be able to log on to a live feed (MSNBC) which kept locking up anyway. So I watched the oath and clicked off. Luckily we are DVRing the PBS coverage (having decided it would have the least annoying commentary) and will watch later.
And in spite of the jumpy coverage, I'm thrilled and moved and joyful! Like on election day, I feel vindicated. All the fear-mongering and attempts to paint those of us who are not Christian Conservatives as "unAmerican" have been overthrown. I've been touching base on the political discussion board, and the desparation of the conservatives...it would be amusing if it weren't so petty and full of hate. Let's hope that this really does represent the end of the self-righteous, "family-values", "morality is ours alone" Reagan-conservative era.
Can't think of much more to say, as I've yet to actually hear the speech...so I'll leave you all with a little more REM...
All the people gather, fly to carry each his burden,
We are young despite the years, we are concern,
We are hope despite the times....
All of a sudden, these days,
Happy throngs take this joy, wherever you go.
Sadly, I am at work it took me four tries just to be able to log on to a live feed (MSNBC) which kept locking up anyway. So I watched the oath and clicked off. Luckily we are DVRing the PBS coverage (having decided it would have the least annoying commentary) and will watch later.
And in spite of the jumpy coverage, I'm thrilled and moved and joyful! Like on election day, I feel vindicated. All the fear-mongering and attempts to paint those of us who are not Christian Conservatives as "unAmerican" have been overthrown. I've been touching base on the political discussion board, and the desparation of the conservatives...it would be amusing if it weren't so petty and full of hate. Let's hope that this really does represent the end of the self-righteous, "family-values", "morality is ours alone" Reagan-conservative era.
Can't think of much more to say, as I've yet to actually hear the speech...so I'll leave you all with a little more REM...
All the people gather, fly to carry each his burden,
We are young despite the years, we are concern,
We are hope despite the times....
All of a sudden, these days,
Happy throngs take this joy, wherever you go.