What do I mean by that? I mean the usual, "We're going to give it 150%. We're going to stick to the fundamentals, play our own game, and we're going to move the ball/puck down the court/field/arena. The more goals/baskets we get, the better. We'll play a tight defense, try not to let anything past us, and stick to what we know best, etc." Kind of like that, just with politics.
Anyway, it was good. Including everyone - Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and nonbelievers - was totally excellent. Obviously, the whole thing is based in the Christian religion (perhaps another reason why we'll never live to see a Jewish president), but acknowledging that everyone of all faiths is responsible for the country was a very good touch. Kind of a "this may not be what I personally believe, but that's no reason for me to disregard your contributions." Spot on!
Oh, and I particularly liked the bit about science. It's definitely something to look forward to, this having a president who believes in science. There are things of which I'm skeptical. I do wonder how he'll handle things like Iraq, where an immediate sudden withdrawal of troops will absolutely not work, but having this uneducated view of the Iraqi people and refusing to learn about their cultural psychology, customs, or traditions has gotten absolutely ridiculous. And the tax reform. I wonder how he's going to do it, now that those upper tier tax brackets Obama wanted to tax the pants off of have been decimated by the financial crisis.
Oh, and the benediction? I chuckled at the rhymed ending, didn't really get it, but then I read this excellent and explanatory posting about the origins of the verse. And I thought, ok, different generation, different perspective, and it made sense why Rev. Lowery said what he said. Racist? No, not really. Grinding into the dirt a nasty rhyme from a different time? Yeah, much more likely.
And just so everyone knows, the Chief Justice messed up the oath of office - or as Senator Diane Feinstein said, the "oaf" of office - in his placement of the word "faithfully." Not Obama's fault. You can check me on that. Props to Obama for waiting for the CJ to get it right and smiling.
You know, speaking of verbal gaffs, everyone hates Bush now. I think he'll be remembered in history as having a bit more going for him. People have seemed to forget he is responsible for the lack of any follow-up attacks by any terrorist organizations, likely helped in part by this ruling stating that wiretapping by gov't is indeed legal in cases where people are suspected spies. Anyway, read the article. Of course there are openings for abuse by those in power, but I have a feeling it's done more good than harm, given the absence of new 9/11's.
Ok, that's the end of the political stuff for now.
On to fashion! First of all, can I just say that I LOVED Aretha-Queen-of-Soul Franklin's hat? So old school, so badass, and so glamorously classy. And has anyone else besides me notice that no matter what the new first lady is wearing, HER SHOES NEVER MAKE HER TALLER THAN OBAMA??!?! Hahahahahah!!! I'm about the same height as Mrs. Obama (techinically a fraction of an inch taller), and check out her footwear! Never more than 2-inch heals so she's never taller than her man! I know that game... But she looks sharp. I like her style. Very Washington, DC acceptable, but excellent choice in colors and designers. Seriously, unless you have some tint to your skin, that dress color will make you look like hell. Mrs. Obama, if you ever manage to work ONE Roberto Cavalli piece into some public ensemble, I will be so impressed.
In the meantime, if anyone spots her in higher heels, please alert me. I will eat it up.
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