Strike One for Joe

So Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. put the word “faithfully” in the wrong place when swearing in now President Obama. It could’ve been nerves, and/or it could have been because he was saying it by memory. Whatever the case it was a little slip up and Barack Obama was indeed already president at noon.

Well during a swearing in for White House senior staff, Vice-President Joe Biden made the remark, “My memory is not as good as Chief Justice Roberts'." President Obama can be clearly seen placing his hand on Biden’s arm as if to say, “That’s enough Joe,” or, “Don’t go there Joe.”

Now Biden has apologized, whether it came from the heart or President Obama we don’t know. But I think the new VP should now more than ever be careful about what he says. Remember when he said, “The presidency does not lend itself to on the job training,” or how there would be a great international disaster within the first six months of the Obama presidency. I think VP should stand for Very Positive, because Biden needs to be positive and not keep putting his foot in his mouth, and worrying or offending others.

In any case, strike one for Joe.

President Barack Obama

Barack Obama became America’s 44th president today, while also becoming the first Black President. The next four years are in his hands, as well as those of the Senate and Congress. Back in November the majority of American citizens voted these officials into office, believing they are the best for the job. But America is watching, for behind this historic even lie the great challenges.

Said President Obama, “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.”

This part “the challenges…will not be met easily or in a short span of time” is something to remember. There is no doubt that much is expected of Barack Obama, but this country has to be careful, for they have placed him on a very high pedestal. For there to be success Americans have to bear with President Obama. Such cooperation was lost or came too late with President Bush, but now this country must seriously open its eyes to the problems before us, for now they want to come together.

So let your voice be heard, and if it isn’t you can express your feelings in November of 2012. But for now, let us pray for the best. And for now we look to President Barack Obama.

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

“In citizens like these, we see the best of our country - resilient and hopeful, caring and strong. These virtues give me an unshakable faith in America. We have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead. But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire, never falter, and never fail.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people.”

These words were of course spoken by the current President of the United States, the man who has led our nation for the past eight years. Those years are now yesterday, and the volume in American History begins tomorrow with Barack Obama.

You might remember that it was these past eight years that really helped the president-elect during his campaign - throw in a corrupt media as well. We’ll never know what the past eight years would’ve been if it hadn’t been for that tragic day in 2001.

The current administration has faced many challenges since that day, with Bush’s number one priority being the safety of American people. But of course to achieve such action you have to do things that some may not agree with, but doesn’t every presidency face moments like that? I mean have you ever stopped to think that when you or someone else is trashing the current president there is someone fighting for your freedom, your freedom of speech that allows you to say such terrible things. Now I when I say your freedom I mean this, if we hadn’t gone to war how safe would this country be today?

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Back at the 2004 Democratic Convention for Sen. John Kerry, Barack Obama stated how there is no conservative or liberal America, only the United States of America. You hear a similar thing today when it’s said how the country is coming together and getting behind the next president due to “nightmare” of the past several years.  So why is it that this country is only willing to come together with President-elect Obama? Such unity has not been seen since the days and year following 9/11. President Bush has stated mistakes have been made, and we’ve been told we can expect to follow the same rough path in the days and years ahead. So if the time comes where Barack Obama comes before the country and says mistakes have been made but bear with us, will we because Obama asks? Why couldn’t we come together four years ago?

It’s said we’ve come so far, I don’t know, I think there’s something we’re still not getting. But anyway, this is an important time for America, some sort of change is coming, the Bush legacy has yet to be finalized, and Barack Obama will be our president. But now is the time where we welcome the next commander-in-chief, we learn from past mistakes, and we look to the future. There is indeed something to learn from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Farewell from President Bush

Tonight for the final time, President Bush spoke to the American people from the White House. He leaves the office in a much different manner than he ever expected before the unfortunate events of 9/11. If you were watching the address live tonight I’m sure network anchors, like NBC’s, reminded you of how the president is exiting with low approval ratings. So maybe the president isn’t leaving on a high note tonight, perhaps the years to come will paint a better picture for the 43^rd commander-in-chief. But for now it’s farewell from President Bush.

Bush's Final Press Conference

How will history see our 43rd President? Will the people who throw shoes, or hold up signs calling for the arrest of George Bush being proven wrong tomorrow (not that what they are doing is right)?

Said Bush, “It's not the first time, however, in history that people have expressed themselves in sometimes undignified ways. I've been reading, you know, a lot about Abraham Lincoln during my presidency and there's some pretty harsh discord when it came to the 16th president, just like there's been harsh discord for the 43rd president.”

Things can look one way today, but different tomorrow. Opinions and views change, and so can the way we look at President Bush today. No doubt mistakes were made, but I don’t feel Bush was the worst president this country has ever had. I blame thoughts like that on a bias media.

Some believe that because the majority say Bush is the worst president it's true, but how many even know why they don't like Bush? Probably not many. Maybe this will make more sense, millions of tween girls think the Jonas Brothers are great...have you heard them sing?

When asked about America's  image overseas the president said, "I disagree with this assessment that, you know, that people view America in a dim light," he said. "It may be damaged amongst some of the elite. But people still understand America stands for freedom."

I could spend a lot more time blogging about the past eight years, I could tell you what I think, you’d tell me yours, but really it’s to soon to tell. I think history will paint a different picture then the one today of Mr. Bush. But whatever is said years from now I’ve posted below a video of Bush’s final press conference.

Applause to Speaker Pelosi

With the economy so bad off, the President-elect asks Congress to act fast. But get this; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is promising to cancel Congress’s first vacation of the year if there isn’t an economic recovery package on Obama’s desk by Feb. 16.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

Quick somebody grab a defibrillator!

Clear!

ZAP

My word, 2009 is a year of change. I mean…Pelosi will cancel a vacation, it only took the economy to get this bad off for her to get serious. Remember when gas prices were way high and Pelosi and a good number of her fellow Democrats went out on holiday? Nice to know she finally understands how important this matter is. Nothing can go wrong, unless there’s a Jewish holiday coming up in which case there went that.

Let’s give a round of applause to Speaker Pelosi.