Posted on 01/20/2005 11:20:35 AM PST by dukeman
I like ceremony, especially ceremony of national stature. That's one reason why I got so much out of Ronald Reagan's memorial services this past June. And today's Inauguration and speech by the President did not disappoint. I'm a proud American who's glad we have someone in office who will combat global terrorism.
But what about the flip side of our nation? How did the far left, tinfoil hat loonies react to today's events? As a snapshot, here's a roughly chronological montage of threads from DU:
chimpsrsmarter (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:34 AM
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I feel like throwing up and crying-the ceremony had begun.
i can't take it.
atommom (625 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:35 AM
Spare yourself. Turn it off!
chimpsrsmarter (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:37 AM
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5. i turned it off but it's still happening
it's sickening.
smbolisnch (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:35 AM
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1. SO DO I !!!!!
I keep turning it off but I can't help it, I turn it back. I can't believe it is happening.
lauralei (9 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:37 AM
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4. I had to take today off I'm so upset
and I'm so ashamed of my state. I still don't believe for a minute that Kerry lost Ohio. Dennis! won in a landslide and the exit polls showed it early...
what a shame...
what a joke...
sir_arms_50 (126 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:43 AM
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11. don't watch now then - they are Praying! Bastards
just wrong to bring religion into this!
bastards
AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:45 AM
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12. I'm not watching it
And typically, I always thought presidential inagurations were fascinating, and a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are that we have such good electoral process in this nation, as compared to some other countries.
Obviously, I don't feel that way anymore.
I'm now bracing myself for a very uncertain four years -- by 2008, I could see my husband's job disappear, and a child sent off to whatever country pisses Bush off next.
Yeah...I'm just in a GREAT mood today.
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coffeenap (124 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:33 AM
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I am throwing up.
moggie12 (429 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:34 AM
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1. me too, shouldn't have eaten breakfast
kgfnally (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:34 AM
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3. so go watch CSPAN2 instead
of that other gagfest. You'll be happier.
E_Smith (69 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:41 AM
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9. i've got the two on split screen...
stark contrast. truth on the right, lies on the left, haha.
KansDem (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:43 AM
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10. Uhhh...shouldn't it be the other way around?
Just asking...
Meme (196 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:38 AM
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8. yeah.. same here
too much chocolate.. way way way too much. And shouldn´t chocolate make you happy? Still waiting for someone to throw an egg at his head..
rqstnnlitnmnt (35 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:47 AM
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12. let us give thanks
to the repugs who are blatantly ABUSING religion to their advantage.
jefferson is rolling in his grave right now.
IF I WANTED TO GO TO CHURCH, I'D GO TO CHURCH. NOT WATCH THE ****ING INAUGURATION.
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coffeenap (126 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:49 AM
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they are going to let mary cheney touch the bible!!!
rfranklin (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:51 AM
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1. This is an insult to all good Christians!
I can't believe they are having a sodomist hold the Holy Bible! This puts us in line for another 9/11! Maybe even a tsunami!
BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:51 AM
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2. How generous of them...
to let a LESBIAN touch the bible.
Oh the fundies are gonna have fit over that one.
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:57 AM
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I am crying
I grieve for my country. I am glad my grandfather is not here to see this.
mohinoaklawnillinois (793 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 11:59 AM
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2. Steph, I understand completely where you are coming from.
I can't watch this charade.
I thank God that my father, a WWII vet, and my oldest brother, a Vietnam vet, are not alive to witness this today.
peaches2003 (164 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:02 PM
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5. Day that will live in Infamy
Mark this day as it will be remembered as the end of the U.S. as we have known it. By the time Bush/Cheney are finished it will be known this was a coronation, not an inauguration. It is the end of our freedom, not the beginning of the world's freedom.
fooj (831 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:05 PM
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7. Group hug!
coffeenap (126 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:07 PM
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8. When my mom was dying last year, and my dad this year,
I promised them, at their bedside, I would fight for the country they lived for. And I will.
uppityperson (555 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:20 PM
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16. I had to shut off the tv and go online, crying and yelling so much
havocmom (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:22 PM
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18. NOT MY LEADER. Not my ruler. Not my choice. Not my voice.
Edited on Thu Jan-20-05 12:24 PM by havocmom OK, so we spend a few more years raising our voices to drown out the chorus of lies. We WILL overcome.
In this for the long haul or not in it at all.
I remember a time of horses, dogs, fire hoses, ax handles, burning crosses and hanging bodies. I heard raised voices and watched loving, brave people locking arms and facing every weapons the evil spirit of mankind could hold against them. I saw those weapons and that evil spirit beaten down.
That fire is in our hearts still. Breath in air and fuel the fire in you. We shall overcome again. And again and again. So long as we refuse to accept injustice, lies, crimes against our neighbors, they haven't beaten us.
Stephanie, it's just a battle. It wasn't the whole war.
Strength, sister, strength and resolve. I know you have it. Lean on me today until your strength returns. I will likely need you to help hold me tomorrow. But we continue and WE NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT.
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sjbech (602 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:00 PM
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The monkey has taken his banana throne :(
I'm going to go off an weep for a bit. I hate even acknowledging the reality of this situation. Waiting for the cognitive dissonance to kick in. On the plus side, I am wearing all black to work today. Got lots of questions about that, which has allowed me to vent quite nicely.
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:13 PM
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Stress relief exercise...
Having a tough day? Try this method of stress relief...
* Picture yourself near a stream.
* Birds are softly chirping in the crisp, cool, mountain air.
* No one knows your secret place.
* You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called "the world".
* The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
* The water is clear.
* You can easily make out the face of the person you're holding under the water...
There now... feeling better?
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Tyler Durden (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:13 PM
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Our Country's Karma is in the toilet
We can say what we want about our politics and our liberalism, but unless you're writing from JAIL, then you're Blowing Smoke.
Ask any Buddhist, or Hindu, or REAL Christian for that matter: if you pay ONE PENNY of tax to a government that supports:
Aggressive War
Torture
Fraud
Lies
ETCETERA
Then Karma/Dharma holds YOU personally responsible for the actions of that government.
If you paid a couple of bucks to the Fed this week (and who didn't?), then YOU bought a bullet. If you paid your income taxes last year (and who didn't?), then you bought a rifle, 1000 rounds of ammo and a dozen grenades.
I can't go to jail, and I can't support this government with my taxes one minute longer than absolutely necessary and still sleep at night.
I continue frantically with my Canadian Immigration plans, and I don't feel one iota of "You are running away" guilt. I'm sacrificing my livelihood and my legacy to do this, and it still isn't atonement enough for my sins.
May the gods have mercy on the land; I wouldn't.
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:21 PM
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"God of our Farther" being played by the military band following the
speech
musette_sf (477 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:22 PM
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1. not a big deal
we used to have to sing that every morning in NYC public school in the early 60s. If they start playing "Onward Christian Soldiers", let me know.
Zenlitened (532 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:24 PM
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2. Maybe they meant "God of our Fuhrer" ?
nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:26 PM
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3. that's when I turned it off
I had enough of the religion in the speech.
The whole ceremony is like some evangelical Christian meeting.
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:28 PM
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A pastor is delivering the "Benediction" nothing secular about this
coronation!!!!!
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donsu (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:28 PM
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what's with the different US flags hanging on the capital?
saw this early this morning before things started.
the 2 flags in the middle have the usual star pattern but the flags on either side have stars in a circle? [Doofus! I thought we were supposed to be the stupid ones.]
theboss (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:30 PM
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1. I think they hang every flag we have had for the Inaugural
Obviously, the flags have evolved over the years as we have added more states.
Benhurst (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:31 PM
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2. I haven't seen any pictures; but if there are 13 stars in the circle,
then that's the original flag.
donsu (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:59 PM
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3. OK thanks for the info
Roland99 (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:01 PM
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4. Is this the first time the flags were flown as such?
Seems so damn cheesy.
tritsofme (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:14 PM
Response to Reply #4
6. No
I was watching some past inaugurals on CSPAN last week and every one that I saw had the different flags. [Too much spare time!]
AntiCoup2K4 (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:08 PM
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5. They're reserving space for Junior's new flag design in the works
It will have 50 mini-swastikas replacing the stars.
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NickiWitch (219 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:33 PM
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Oh holy crap...how many times are they going to pray???
They better pray they don't get caught alone in a dark alley with a bunch of *real* Americans.
This is making me ill.
Meme (205 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:34 PM
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1. well... how many times would you pray
if you were a brainless murderer supporter? My guess is they have a hell lot to pray for.
paineinthearse (307 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:36 PM
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5. They are praying to stop partisan politics
and get on with the agenda.
driver8 (438 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:19 PM
Response to Reply #6
15. ...and may God bless the heat seaking missiles...
the armor piercing uranium shells, the smart bombs, the M16s, the F18s, the holy hand grenades, the rocket launchers...
Hell -- they have a lot to pray for!
Prag (211 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:45 PM
Response to Reply #15
17. You forgot...
...Halliburton and Breakfast Cereals...
All is forgiven though my son.
The Night Owl (971 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:50 PM
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7. Wishing for physical harm to befall other Americans does not belong here.
Republicans need to be defeated with votes, not fists.
NickiWitch (219 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:53 PM
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9. I would never beat anyone....
but a good pair of handcuffs and a solid jail cell would be in order.
They deserve incarceration.
Benson (27 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:02 PM
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12. I think all the prayer is to tick off Newdow...
It probably classifies as torture for the poor guy... I don't think they would have prayed so much if Newdow didn't throw a fit.
L. Coyote (333 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 01:28 PM
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16. Once there is a broad recognition that religion is delusional thinking ...
We might get a leader who isn't delusional.
When will the Dark Age and the Crusade really end?
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shawcomm (299 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:26 PM
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Let the drinking begin...
Actually, I took the rest of the week off and began at 9:00 this morning. I've got a good buzz to soften the day's horrors. I intend to lsoe the rest of the day and wake up sometime this weekend....
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CarolinaPeridot (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:40 PM
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Seeing the Clintons all smiling happily at the Defamation ...
I feel a bit betrayed ... I don't get it . How can they just stand there ( all the other Dems in Washington ) stand there and be cordial like this ? Maybe I am just bitter ...
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TwoSparkles (238 posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:38 PM
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The president's speech...frightening. I'm terrified.
My kids were distracting me, but the speech sounded like the starting-gate announcement before the neocons are unleashed--to spread their "freedom" around the world.
I found this speech frightening. I literally wrapped myself in a blanket, and looked away while listening. I was reminded of Hitler and his nationalistic tough language. Bush wasn't just addressing us. He was pontificating to the world--and putting them on notice that the United States' ideals will be forced on them, in the name of "freedom."
This was a hard line speech that sends a message--we're coming to get anyone who doesn't have the proper amount of freedom in their country.
What I heard, was the president laying out unequivocal plans to invade, overpower and impose his will on any nation that he deems "lacking in freedom."
His speech was the unveiling of a marketing campaign to prop up additional invasions.
Even shots of the crowd were telling. Many looked hesitant. Many were looking around as if they were thinking, "Ummmm...what are we signing on for here?" Sure, you had your enthusiastic lemmings--but I saw lots of uneasiness.
Guys...can I just say that I'm truly frightened. I feel like I'm wandering around in a fog.
GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-20-05 12:39 PM
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1. Yes, the next four years will be a horror. God help us all
"Then Karma/Dharma holds YOU personally responsible for the actions of that government."
I'm sh-sh-shaking in my boots. /sarcasm
I'll bet the P.E.S.T. counselors and Prozac distributors will be workin' overtime for the next few days. Whewwwwwww!
"I feel a bit betrayed ... I don't get it . How can they just stand there ( all the other Dems in Washington ) stand there and be cordial like this ? Maybe I am just bitter ... "
Uh, I don't know. Maybe they are behaving like adults and not like spoiled children?
They're so full of hate they can't even admit a good thing for their interests, i.e. acceptance of gays. Drives them bats that the Republicans are the big tent party.
We never DIDN"T accept gays, we just don't accept the activists agenda, that's all!
All those who were there making fools of themselves protesting, every one of them, did just that. They should be ashamed of themselves. I know I am ashamed of them.
I don't think the left understands that one can accept without condoning.
Yeah, it's not an easy job to do...but I thought the President's speech sounded quite a bit like he supports having a "wholesale march around the world" to spread freedom.
For example, he may support regime change in North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Myanmar, or Zimbabwe...but if he wants to be consistent, then why not include one of the BIG BOYS on that list (& probably one of the worst of the worst tyrrannical nations on earth): Communist China?
He'd hafta hold his fire on that one, wouldn't he? China has nuclear weapons, an army of 2 million people (or is it more than that now?), & our economy is almost enslaved to China's cheap labor.
1. well... how many times would you pray
if you were a brainless murderer supporter? My guess is they have a hell lot to pray for.
And no doubt this individual is "Pro-Choice", and doesn't see the contradiction.
I'm surprised these people haven't gotten in trouble, I mean with taking work time to write up all these internet posts. You'd think their bosses at CNN, SeeBS, NY Times, etc... would all be upset with this personal use of the company computers instead of making up "news"....
Uh, I don't know. Maybe they are behaving like adults and not like spoiled children?
A few days ago there was a long thread on DU about new anger at Kerry. It seems that over the holidays 'ol John F'n went to a party in California where he actually spoke with Governor Arnold and Dennis Miller! The DUers went nuts. Many of them feel the only proper response to a Republican is to spit on them. There's nothing in between.
LOL! One of my first big shocks from lurking at DU is that they earnestly believe that the MSM is totally in the tank for Bush! They not only reject the idea that there is a liberal bias in the media, but contend that corporate media actively plots to help Bush and conservative causes.
DU? Like a bad restaurant...I don't go there....sure to cause indigestion.
But, they think MSM is FOR Bush? Scarrrrrry...very Scarrrry..... Hard to believe some people can have so little contact with reality.
Yes, it really is true. They have a natural bias against the concept of a corporation. Since large media outlets are owned by corporations, they are "naturally" in favor of Republicans. They don't expend much brain wattage reasoning this out.
LOL!
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yeah really... if sinners couldn't touch the Bible, then no one would have a Bible... yeesh.
I took it as meaning that we will not endorse or praise terrorists as the Dems and the UN do. Obviously we can't invade 95% of the world.
Wow, these guys really hate religion.
They seem to fear freedom as well.
I wonder if they hate religion because they don't understand it and/or they fear it. I do think there's a divide in this country that may be beyond the power of any human to bridge. Let's see. Whom does that leave.......?
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