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Things you wish Obama did.

United Anacreon
20-01-2009, 21:58
Well during inauguration, what did you want to see obama do? I wanted him to pull a joke and try to swear on the koran to see those jackasses faint at conservapedia. Well, what did you want Mr. President to do?
Mad hatters in jeans
20-01-2009, 21:59
Destroy this thread. without mercy

EDIT:muhehehahhahahahuaheuehahahahhaaaaaaaaaa
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
20-01-2009, 22:01
Pull of a mask and reveal that he was white all along! Take that, condescending CNN info bar.
Cannot think of a name
20-01-2009, 22:04
Urge America not to overdo it with inaugural threads.
Knights of Liberty
20-01-2009, 22:04
Urge America not to overdo it with inaugural threads.

Yeah, this.
United Anacreon
20-01-2009, 22:07
Pull of a mask and reveal that he was white all along! Take that, condescending CNN info bar.

Awesome!
Philosopy
20-01-2009, 22:07
Getting the oath right would have been a good start.
Holy Cheese and Shoes
20-01-2009, 22:08
Have his inaugural speech consist only of: "Hey, Where the white women at?"
Knights of Liberty
20-01-2009, 22:08
Getting the oath right would had been a good start.

Actually, he said it the way it was written. The chief justice switched words around on him. Either way, he said it, so who cares?
Philosopy
20-01-2009, 22:11
Actually, he said it the way it was written. The chief justice switched words around on him. Either way, he said it, so who cares?

He seemed extremely nervous. That makes me nervous.
Brittanican Adenia
20-01-2009, 22:13
To be honest, I wished he had carried on as he looked like he was going to and said "execute the president" rather than the actual words.
Luna Amore
20-01-2009, 22:15
Actually, he said it the way it was written. The chief justice switched words around on him. Either way, he said it, so who cares?I liked the commentary on that. "Roberts had one job to do and he screwed it up. It is only a 35 word oath."

I would have liked Obama to laugh at Roberts at that point.

In seriousness, I would have liked him to mention the Peace Corps, but then again I'm biased.
Mad hatters in jeans
20-01-2009, 22:19
He seemed extremely nervous. That makes me nervous.

Oh come on you aren't telling me one man gets nervous as they have to make a speech to over 2 million people (not including those watching on TV)?
that's just silly Obama actually has no emotions whatsoever.
nerves, huh you got a nerve.:rolleyes:


:eek:
The Blaatschapen
20-01-2009, 22:20
I would have liked to him say and "Thanks The Blaatschapen for helping me out a lot".

And ofcourse he should show his gratitude by transfering 1 million euros to my (swiss) bank account.
Philosopy
20-01-2009, 22:21
Oh come on you aren't telling me one man gets nervous as they have to make a speech to over 2 million people (not including those watching on TV)?
that's just silly Obama actually has no emotions whatsoever.
nerves, huh you got a nerve.:rolleyes:

Given the scale of the problems in front of him, he's going to require superhuman ability to come even close to fulfilling the expectations on him. He didn't seem superhuman today.
Yootopia
20-01-2009, 22:21
He could have come in to the tune of Ludacris' Area Codes.
Mad hatters in jeans
20-01-2009, 22:22
Given the scale of the problems in front of him, he's going to require superhuman ability to come even close to fulfilling the expectations on him. He didn't seem superhuman today.

it's still 2 million people i don't care what you say anyone would be nervous, i'd be shitting myself.
If anything it's probably a good thing he didn't look superhuman, i like the human touch. (badum tish)
Dinaverg
20-01-2009, 22:24
Given the scale of the problems in front of him, he's going to require superhuman ability to come even close to fulfilling the expectations on him. He didn't seem superhuman today.

Geez Phil, maybe his cape was in the wash today.
Philosopy
20-01-2009, 22:26
Geez Phil, maybe his cape was in the wash today.

Maybe.

I like the guy, I hope he does well. I just don't like extraordinarily powerful men to be jittery.
Fighter4u
20-01-2009, 22:28
To be honest, I wished he had carried on as he looked like he was going to and said "execute the president" rather than the actual words.

Perhaps whoever controls the robot known as Obama stop himself in from doing so in time?


And frankly I like that he was nervous. Its means he understands how big his job is and important it is. Thats he doesn't take the White Hosue for granted like others did.

"I bought the White House ya know, so I suppose I can do the stupid oath"

So instead he understands millions of people are watching him and that his speech will become immortal for the next thousand years. That billions of people centuries from now will watch his speech and be amazed. That it will go down in the histroy books. Yeah I like a guy who nervous. As long as he isn't like that when facing down Russia or something it just makes us love the guy even more.
JuNii
20-01-2009, 22:33
Well during inauguration, what did you want to see obama do? I wanted him to pull a joke and try to swear on the koran to see those jackasses faint at conservapedia. Well, what did you want Mr. President to do?

he did what I wanted him to do. be serious.
Philosopy
20-01-2009, 22:36
So instead he understands millions of people are watching him and that his speech will become immortal for the next thousand years. That billions of people centuries from now will watch his speech and be amazed. That it will go down in the histroy books. Yeah I like a guy who nervous. As long as he isn't like that when facing down Russia or something it just makes us love the guy even more.

Everything he does for the next four years will be watched by millions and become 'immortal', so he's going to have to learn to control those nerves.
Holy Cheese and Shoes
20-01-2009, 22:44
Everything he does for the next four years will be watched by millions and become 'immortal', so he's going to have to learn to control those nerves.

I would take "appears a bit nervous" over "says and does stupid things" any day.
Hydesland
20-01-2009, 22:48
I like the guy, I hope he does well. I just don't like extraordinarily powerful men to be jittery.

He was pretty clear and coherent during his speech.
JuNii
20-01-2009, 23:02
To be honest, I wished he had carried on as he looked like he was going to and said "execute the president" rather than the actual words.

actually, what roberts said was to "execute the office of the president". so the question is how? I can see burning the office... perhaps Mrs Obama can redecorate... that would execute the office faithfully...
Forsakia
20-01-2009, 23:03
Wear a different colour tie, mention 4 more Presidents, mention a puppy. I had friends betting on such things.
Khadgar
20-01-2009, 23:09
1) Get sworn in on a Qur'an.
2) Give William Ayers a full pardon.


Just to send the right wing nutters into an absolute frothing at the mouth frenzy.
Call to power
20-01-2009, 23:16
he should of punched that horrific gospel singer.

and been remotely interesting
Myrmidonisia
20-01-2009, 23:33
Well during inauguration, what did you want to see obama do? I wanted him to pull a joke and try to swear on the koran to see those jackasses faint at conservapedia. Well, what did you want Mr. President to do?
I wanted to see him use his 'real' middle name. Wasn't it Steve?

It's shocking. That was a tough primary you had there, John. Anyway, anyway, that's who I really am. But in the spirit of full disclosure, there are a few October surprises you'll be finding out about in the coming weeks. First of all, my middle name is not what you think. It's actually Steve. That's right. Barack Steve Obama. Here's another revelation -- John McCain is on to something.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2008/10/obama_comedy_rift_middle_name.html
Galloism
20-01-2009, 23:53
He definitely should have worn a complete Superman outfit, but with a giant "B" on the front.

I would have in his shoes, but I don't care about reelection.
JuNii
20-01-2009, 23:59
He definitely should have worn a complete Superman outfit, but with a giant "B" on the front.

I would have in his shoes, but I don't care about reelection.

http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2987
Dumb Ideologies
21-01-2009, 00:01
Obama should have announced that part of his plan for change is to make politicians properly accountable for all that they have done in their term of office. Then he should have punched Dubya in the face, knocked him out, and shat on his face.
Galloism
21-01-2009, 00:13
http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicid=2987

Yes!
One-O-One
21-01-2009, 00:31
Have his inaugural speech consist only of: "Hey, Where the white women at?"

I was waiting for a "I do solemnly swear on this bo-damn niggah, is it me or is damn cold out here?"
Miami Shores
21-01-2009, 01:15
I have been waiting for a chance to post this comment: President Obama will remove all travel restrictions to Cuba by Cuban Americans visiting thier families the first, second or so days as President. This law I can welcome, yet wish it were not done unilaterally without anything (democratic reforms) in return as well probably be the case.

American tourists to Cuba bringing the Cuban dictatorship hard currency money $ as the Canadians and Europeans do, I am totally against for obvious reasons.

As for those who will post, Obama lift the embargo and establish full relations with the Cuban government dictatorship, democratic Cuban government reforms or not. The Cuban dictatorship for life with the support of the Canadians and Europeans does not need to do so.

As they hey can get by with Cuban American family remittances $, Canadian and European economic, political and social relations. A policy that has also failed to bring about democratic changes from the Cuban dictatorship for obvious reasons.

Since the embargo has failed because of lack of international support from the very same democratic nations who should have given the USA its support. So has the policy of appeasement failed for obvious reasons, it dosent work with dictators for life.

Agree with me or not, am I making any sense to any of you?
Rathanan
21-01-2009, 01:15
I didn't watch it so I couldn't say... But I like some of the ideas posted above.
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 01:34
I would love to have see him swear in on the Constitution, like all Presidents ought to, in my opinion.
Knights of Liberty
21-01-2009, 01:34
I have been waiting for a chance to post this comment: President Obama will remove all travel restrictions to Cuba by Cuban Americans visiting thier families the first, second or so days as President. This law I can welcome, yet wish it were not done unilaterally without anything (democratic reforms) in return as well probably be the case.

American tourists to Cuba bringing the Cuban dictatorship hard currency money $ as the Canadians and Europeans do, I am totally against for obvious reasons.

As for those who will post, Obama lift the embargo and establish full relations with the Cuban government dictatorship, democratic Cuban government reforms or not. The Cuban dictatorship for life with the support of the Canadians and Europeans does not need to do so.

As they hey can get by with Cuban American family remittances $, Canadian and European economic, political and social relations. A policy that has also failed to bring about democratic changes from the Cuban dictatorship for obvious reasons.

Since the embargo has failed because of lack of international support from the very same democratic nations who should have given the USA its support. So has the policy of appeasement failed for obvious reasons, it dosent work with dictators for life.

Agree with me or not, am I making any sense to any of you?

I hope he lifts trade sanctions. Then I can get Cuban cigars.
The blessed Chris
21-01-2009, 01:35
Policies, or some concrete information, would have been appreciated.

As would an explanation as to why however many thousands of Obama supporters contrived to be in Washington; I can only conclude they were either unemployed, as I suspect, or suffering from a terminal lack of judgement of character.
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 01:37
Policies, or some concrete information, would have been appreciated.

Have you seen an inauguration speech before?
Rathanan
21-01-2009, 01:38
I hope he lifts trade sanctions. Then I can get Cuban cigars.

Knights, for once we've found some common ground... Hell, maybe there is something to this whole "unity" mumbo jumbo!
Knights of Liberty
21-01-2009, 01:39
Knights, for once we've found some common ground... Hell, maybe there is something to this whole "unity" mumbo jumbo!

;).
The blessed Chris
21-01-2009, 01:43
Have you seen an inauguration speech before?

To my eternal pleasure, no. Being British, my polity sees no necessity for such anodyne, saccharine ceremony; what passed for Thatcher's inauguration speech, from the steps of No.10, consisted of little more than a brief St. Francis of Assisi quote, was in consequence rather more arresting than the 20 minutes or so of banal tripe demagoguery incarnate proffered.
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 01:44
I didn't realize British people could be so bitchy over an American President.

Oh and what's with all the 25c words? Watch out for that saccharine, I hear it'll give you cancer.
The Emmerian Unions
21-01-2009, 01:45
An hero maybe........
The blessed Chris
21-01-2009, 01:46
I didn't realize British people could be so bitter over an American President.

Oh and what's with all the 25c words? Watch out for that saccharine, I hear it'll give you cancer.

None of which, I fear, really qualifies as a valid response. So go ahead and provide one, I'm agog with anticipation.
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 01:46
None of which, I fear, really qualifies as a valid response. So go ahead and provide one, I'm agog with anticipation.

You earn responses from me. Or not, as the case may be.
The blessed Chris
21-01-2009, 01:48
You earn responses from me. Or not, as the case may be.

Empty posturing.
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 01:49
Empty posturing.

"Do onto others..."
Grave_n_idle
21-01-2009, 01:50
Well during inauguration, what did you want to see obama do? I wanted him to pull a joke and try to swear on the koran to see those jackasses faint at conservapedia. Well, what did you want Mr. President to do?

Kiss Bush.

With tongues.
Philosophy and Hope
21-01-2009, 02:01
He seemed extremely nervous. That makes me nervous.

Wouldn't you be nervous in front of the entire nation??
Arroza
21-01-2009, 02:05
I have been waiting for a chance to post this comment: President Obama will remove all travel restrictions to Cuba by Cuban Americans visiting thier families the first, second or so days as President. This law I can welcome, yet wish it were not done unilaterally without anything (democratic reforms) in return as well probably be the case.

American tourists to Cuba bringing the Cuban dictatorship hard currency money $ as the Canadians and Europeans do, I am totally against for obvious reasons.

As for those who will post, Obama lift the embargo and establish full relations with the Cuban government dictatorship, democratic Cuban government reforms or not. The Cuban dictatorship for life with the support of the Canadians and Europeans does not need to do so.

As they hey can get by with Cuban American family remittances $, Canadian and European economic, political and social relations. A policy that has also failed to bring about democratic changes from the Cuban dictatorship for obvious reasons.

Since the embargo has failed because of lack of international support from the very same democratic nations who should have given the USA its support. So has the policy of appeasement failed for obvious reasons, it dosent work with dictators for life.

Agree with me or not, am I making any sense to any of you?

Personally, I think the way to ending Cuba's communist government would be to quit giving the Castro Family a reason to blame America as the reason that Cuba's isn't prosperous and as successful as most countries in their position would be. As long as the Cuban government can tell the populace that everything's America's fault, without there being a viable American response (like tourists and family members who actually live in America and can refute the propaganda), the commies will be able to stay in power as long as they want.

Also, it's not like stopping the embargo's really going to help the country that much. I've gotten Cuban Cigars before, and besides the massive boost to your e-peen that you get from "omfg, I'm smoking a Cuban cigar! I'm so hard/gangster/rich" I wasn't super impressed. After 60 years, the rest of the cigar world's stepped up their game a lot.
Miami Shores
21-01-2009, 02:15
Personally, I think the way to ending Cuba's communist government would be to quit giving the Castro Family a reason to blame America as the reason that Cuba's isn't prosperous and as successful as most countries in their position would be. As long as the Cuban government can tell the populace that everything's America's fault, without there being a viable American response (like tourists and family members who actually live in America and can refute the propaganda), the commies will be able to stay in power as long as they want.

Also, it's not like stopping the embargo's really going to help the country that much. I've gotten Cuban Cigars before, and besides the massive boost to your e-peen that you get from "omfg, I'm smoking a Cuban cigar! I'm so hard/gangster/rich" I wasn't super impressed. After 60 years, the rest of the cigar world's stepped up their game a lot.

The other side of the story is Cubans in Cuba know the Cuban government trades with the world even buys agricultural products from the USA on a cash basis. Canadians and European tourists spend millions in hard currency money in Cuba. Cuban Americans despite the travel time restrictions do visit thier families in Cuba. Cuban Americans can send and up to $ 300 dollars every 4 months as Cuban American family remittances, that is up to $ 1200 a year. Cuban Americans can and do send care packages. All that trade, tourists, family remittances $ has done nothing to change the Cuban governments dictatorships ways. So if one policy has failed both policies have failed.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
21-01-2009, 02:24
Policies, or some concrete information, would have been appreciated.

As would an explanation as to why however many thousands of Obama supporters contrived to be in Washington; I can only conclude they were either unemployed, as I suspect, or suffering from a terminal lack of judgement of character.
In the words of one commentator, "I just want to hear about how awesome America is." All the pageantry is quite stupid and very wasteful, but the plebes seem to enjoy it. And isn't that what really matters?
Also, I never had you pegged as a Thatcherite. Unless your reference to her was based on something I don't know about recent British political history, which is possible.
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 02:27
I didn't realize British people could be so bitchy over an American President.


The British* are always whiny about us. We were their former colonies and somehow ended up the most powerful country in the world.

I mean, really, who WOULDN'T be bitter about that? "Bloody colonials" indeed. :tongue:

*People like TBC
Grave_n_idle
21-01-2009, 02:34
I have been waiting for a chance to post this comment: President Obama will remove all travel restrictions to Cuba by Cuban Americans visiting thier families the first, second or so days as President. This law I can welcome, yet wish it were not done unilaterally without anything (democratic reforms) in return as well probably be the case.

American tourists to Cuba bringing the Cuban dictatorship hard currency money $ as the Canadians and Europeans do, I am totally against for obvious reasons.

As for those who will post, Obama lift the embargo and establish full relations with the Cuban government dictatorship, democratic Cuban government reforms or not. The Cuban dictatorship for life with the support of the Canadians and Europeans does not need to do so.

As they hey can get by with Cuban American family remittances $, Canadian and European economic, political and social relations. A policy that has also failed to bring about democratic changes from the Cuban dictatorship for obvious reasons.

Since the embargo has failed because of lack of international support from the very same democratic nations who should have given the USA its support. So has the policy of appeasement failed for obvious reasons, it dosent work with dictators for life.

Agree with me or not, am I making any sense to any of you?

It's got to be horrible for you that American politics doesn't constantly pander to your opinions of Castro.

American policy has hurt Cubans, rather than Castro... made Castro more powerful by presenting a tangible 'evil' presence, and actually solidified Cuban resistance.

It's (long past) time to try something else.
Poliwanacraca
21-01-2009, 02:39
he should of punched that horrific gospel singer.

....you're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding. You simply cannot possibly have just called Aretha Franklin "that gospel singer" let alone "that horrific gospel singer." No one lives THAT far under a rock, right?
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 02:44
....you're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding. You simply cannot possibly have just called Aretha Franklin "that gospel singer" let alone "that horrific gospel singer." No one lives THAT far under a rock, right?

She's a fantastic singer. I just wish I could've understood more of what she sang. :confused:
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 02:46
She's a fantastic singer. I just wish I could've understood more of what she sang. :confused:

She sang Let Freedom Ring. Do you not already know the lyrics?
Gauthier
21-01-2009, 02:56
It's got to be horrible for you that American politics doesn't constantly pander to your opinions of Castro.

American policy has hurt Cubans, rather than Castro... made Castro more powerful by presenting a tangible 'evil' presence, and actually solidified Cuban resistance.

It's (long past) time to try something else.

Obviously the past administration learned its lessons well with Burma and North Korea.
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 03:03
She sang Let Freedom Ring. Do you not already know the lyrics?

She sang what? I thought it was the British national anthem, from the tune. :confused:
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 03:06
She sang what? I thought it was the British national anthem, from the tune. :confused:

Okay, seriously, I knew what it was, but it'd just been so long since I heard it that I forgot the lyrics, and Franklin got a bit too into it. I mean no offense, but whenever a Soul singer gets into it like that, I can barely understand them and it kind of makes it hard to enjoy the singing. (Which is a shame, because it's very good singing.)
VirginiaCooper
21-01-2009, 03:09
Okay, seriously, I knew what it was, but it'd just been so long since I heard it that I forgot the lyrics, and Franklin got a bit too into it. I mean no offense, but whenever a Soul singer gets into it like that, I can barely understand them and it kind of makes it hard to enjoy the singing. (Which is a shame, because it's very good singing.)

The black woman from the era of segregation got too into the song at the first black President's inauguration. ;)
Poliwanacraca
21-01-2009, 03:10
She's a fantastic singer. I just wish I could've understood more of what she sang. :confused:

Wow, you must have been the only American schoolchild ever who didn't learn "My Country 'Tis Of Thee."

And I freely admit that Aretha's voice has deteriorated a good deal with age, but she's still the freakin' Queen of Soul, and deserves, well, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. :tongue:
Kyronea
21-01-2009, 03:23
The black woman from the era of segregation got too into the song at the first black President's inauguration. ;)
Why, yes, the irony is palpable. :tongue:
Wow, you must have been the only American schoolchild ever who didn't learn "My Country 'Tis Of Thee."

Actually, as I said, I did, but I forgot the lyrics. :(

And I freely admit that Aretha's voice has deteriorated a good deal with age, but she's still the freakin' Queen of Soul, and deserves, well, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. :tongue:
Indeed she does.
Poliwanacraca
21-01-2009, 03:33
Actually, as I said, I did, but I forgot the lyrics. :(

Hehe, now THAT I understand. I think most Americans know the song as something like this:

My country 'tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land mur mur mur mur my
Something um something ly
Mur mur mur mur mur my
Let freedom ring!

My something la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la!

:p
Miami Shores
21-01-2009, 03:40
It's got to be horrible for you that American politics doesn't constantly pander to your opinions of Castro.

American policy has hurt Cubans, rather than Castro... made Castro more powerful by presenting a tangible 'evil' presence, and actually solidified Cuban resistance.

It's (long past) time to try something else.

Fidel and Raul Castro are the ones hurting Cubans in Cuba some of which are my own family members still in Cuba. The blame of the embargo is more for anti American world leaders including ironically European leaders Obama or no Obama.

If the policy of embargo failed because of a lack of international support especially from democratic capitalist nations, the policy of appeasement has also failed because of international support for the dictators for life Fidel and Raul Castro. Both sides of the story.
Maineiacs
21-01-2009, 04:04
Hehe, now THAT I understand. I think most Americans know the song as something like this:

My country 'tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land mur mur mur mur my
Something um something ly
Mur mur mur mur mur my
Let freedom ring!

My something la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la!

:p

/threadwin:hail:
The Romulan Republic
21-01-2009, 04:10
I wish he hadn't picked Rick Warren for the inauguration. Not so much over the gay thing, but just because I don't find Warren a particularily impressive speaker.
Grave_n_idle
21-01-2009, 05:58
Fidel and Raul Castro are the ones hurting Cubans in Cuba some of which are my own family members still in Cuba. The blame of the embargo is more for anti American world leaders including ironically European leaders Obama or no Obama.

If the policy of embargo failed because of a lack of international support especially from democratic capitalist nations, the policy of appeasement has also failed because of international support for the dictators for life Fidel and Raul Castro. Both sides of the story.

Your argument is a man punching his wife in the face and telling her she's bringing it on herself by talking back to him.

Fidel didn't make the circumstances of Cuba's exile. Fidel could be held accountable for Cuba - but the exile is responsible for the exile. And that's what you seem to be arguing in favour of - continuing the exile, even though it hurts Cubans.

I have no real sympathy for that position - I find it ridiculously selfish that you would condemn common Cubans because you can't find it in you to make peace with Castro.
greed and death
21-01-2009, 06:01
i wish Obama had done a lot of things. then again he has just been in office for one day can we give him sometime to get around to doing these things we want him to do.
Skallvia
21-01-2009, 06:18
Um....To have Kryptonite used on him by Cheney?
Gauntleted Fist
21-01-2009, 06:23
...Rick roll.COME ON, people. An (over) estimated 5 billion people watching? Most epic Rick Roll ever.
Intangelon
21-01-2009, 06:25
Soul brother handshake with Justice Roberts after the oath, and instead of saying "so help me God", saying "ain't no thang."
Intangelon
21-01-2009, 06:26
Hehe, now THAT I understand. I think most Americans know the song as something like this:

My country 'tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land mur mur mur mur my
Something um something ly
Mur mur mur mur mur my
Let freedom ring!

My something la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la!

:p



And fish in the sky...
And a baked monkey pie...
Gauntleted Fist
21-01-2009, 06:29
Soul brother handshake with Justice Roberts after the oath, and instead of saying "so help me God", saying "ain't no thang."That would have been pretty awesome, especially if Justice Roberts had replied with something...appropriate. :p
Tmutarakhan
21-01-2009, 06:32
I wish he hadn't picked Rick Warren for the inauguration. Not so much over the gay thing, but just because I don't find Warren a particularily impressive speaker.Hearing Warren use his big opportunity to deliver a bland and completely unmemorable bit of fluff was the next best part after Roberts flubbing the oath (come on, Mr. "Chief Justice", it's 35 words long, and learning it was the one and only job you had).
Gauntleted Fist
21-01-2009, 06:33
Hearing Warren use his big opportunity to deliver a bland and completely unmemorable bit of fluff was the next best part after Roberts flubbing the oath (come on, Mr. "Chief Justice", it's 35 words long, and learning it was the one and only job you had).I loved it when Obama almost said "Execute the president". :D

It was one of those moments, "Yes, that man is the one that we, the people, have entrusted to protect us. ...I do not feel very confident at this moment."
:D
Tmutarakhan
21-01-2009, 06:45
I loved it when Obama almost said "Execute the president". :D
Yeah, I can understand the urge to put W in prison, but executing him might be going a bit too far.
Grave_n_idle
21-01-2009, 07:12
And fish in the sky...
And a baked monkey pie...



Just keep confirming and denying things.
Intangelon
21-01-2009, 07:15
Just keep confirming and denying things.

I knew someone would catch that. I pictured you and about nine others.
Grave_n_idle
21-01-2009, 07:28
I knew someone would catch that. I pictured you and about nine others.

It's always me. :)
Daistallia 2104
21-01-2009, 07:39
I still think wearing an Aloha shirt for the swearing in would have been awesome.

http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=2987

Another SinFest fan. Sweet. ;)

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WEnding the whole horrid mess of the embargo would be a good thing.

I would love to have see him swear in on the Constitution, like all Presidents ought to, in my opinion.

That's a good idea.

Yeah, I can understand the urge to put W in prison, but executing him might be going a bit too far.

:D
Gauthier
21-01-2009, 07:50
Um....To have Kryptonite used on him by Cheney?

I knew it! Cheney is Metallo!
Wilgrove
21-01-2009, 07:52
I hope he lifts trade sanctions. Then I can get Cuban cigars.

Knights, for once we've found some common ground... Hell, maybe there is something to this whole "unity" mumbo jumbo!

;).

I'd love to smoke a good Cuban Cigar also.

Also, I'd like Obama to step up to the Mic and say "Excuse me while I whip this out." :D
Gauthier
21-01-2009, 07:56
Also, I'd like Obama to step up to the Mic and say "Excuse me while I whip this out." :D

"The President's a ni-" DOOOOONG!!
Intangelon
21-01-2009, 08:18
"The President's a ni-" DOOOOONG!!

"Of course, you will have the good taste not to tell anyone I was here..."
Wilgrove
21-01-2009, 08:53
and of course.

the Johnsons load their guns and point them at Bart. Bart then points his own pistol at his head]
Bart: [speaking in a low voice] Hold it! Next man makes a move, the ****** gets it!
Olson Johnson: Hold it, men. He's not bluffing.
Dr. Sam Johnson: Listen to him, men, he's just crazy enough to do it!
Bart: [low voice] Drop it! Or I swear I'll blow this ******'s head all over this town!
Bart: [now speaking in a higher voice] Oh, lo'dy, lo'd, he's desp'it! Do what he sayyyy, do what he sayyyy...
[the Johnsons drop their guns. Bart jams the gun into his neck and drags himself through the crowd and towards the station]
Harriett Van Johnson: Isn't anybody going to help that poor man?
Dr. Sam Johnson: Hush, Harriet, that's a sure way to get him killed!
Bart: [higher voice] Oooh! He'p me, he'p me! Somebody he'p me! He'p me! He'p me! He'p me!
Bart: [lower voice] Shut up!
[Bart places his hand over his own mouth, drags himself through the door into his office]
Bart: Ooh, baby, you are so talented! And they are so DUMB!

Proving once and for all, the comedy styling of Blazing Saddles would've fit perfectly in Obama's inauguration.
The blessed Chris
21-01-2009, 12:06
In the words of one commentator, "I just want to hear about how awesome America is." All the pageantry is quite stupid and very wasteful, but the plebes seem to enjoy it. And isn't that what really matters?
Also, I never had you pegged as a Thatcherite. Unless your reference to her was based on something I don't know about recent British political history, which is possible.

Do I strike as you as the type to think that keeping the plebs happy is important?

In any case, I'd describe myself as Thatcherite in the absence of a similar philosophy attributed to William Hague. I support the majority of her policies, education the exception.
Lunatic Goofballs
21-01-2009, 12:45
A lightsaber battle against Dick Cheney would have been awesome. *nod*
NERVUN
21-01-2009, 12:49
That's a good idea.
Poor thing would have fallen the pieces by now then.

A lightsaber battle against Dick Cheney would have been awesome. *nod*
I don't think it would have come off too well, with poor Darth Cheney stuck in a wheel chair and all that. :p
Lunatic Goofballs
21-01-2009, 12:56
I don't think it would have come off too well, with poor Darth Cheney stuck in a wheel chair and all that. :p

Don't underestimate the power of the Dark Side. *nod*
Dorksonian
21-01-2009, 14:20
Quit.
Lunatic Goofballs
21-01-2009, 14:24
Quit.

I didn't know you were such a big Joe Biden fan.
SaintB
21-01-2009, 14:31
I wish he'd juggle more often... maybe even throw a few more pies, and I don;t like when he puts a tack underneath the whoopee cushion :(
Nanatsu no Tsuki
21-01-2009, 15:04
Tell Michelle that dress was... slightly... ugly.
SaintB
21-01-2009, 15:09
Tell Michelle that dress was... slightly... ugly.

Yes, he should have said "My fellow Americans, it is time for Michelle to CHANGE (TM) that dress!"
Megaloria
21-01-2009, 15:11
Needed more lasers and a guitar solo, I think.
SaintB
21-01-2009, 15:13
Needed more lasers and a guitar solo, I think.

Pyrotechnics and pole dancers.
Nanatsu no Tsuki
21-01-2009, 15:14
Yes, he should have said "My fellow Americans, it is time for Michelle to CHANGE (TM) that dress!"

Exactamundo!