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mbay
Germany
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 Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 10:24:45
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Today before 12 o'clock local time (18 o'clock in Germany) rise Barack Obama his hand to oath in to the office. He speaks the oath that makes him to the 44. President of the United States.
How Obama spent the last day before the swearing in.
Obama waked at 5,30 in Hay Adam's the hotel. from his Suite ,looks on his new home - the white house. Like each morning Obama completes his early sport program. Run, easy force training.
Subsequently, the breakfast is served in the Suite. Fruit, eggs, wafers with syrup, orange juice, everything prepares under supervision of the Secret service/ bodyguards.
During the breakfast the first conference. The bosses of the secret services speaks to Obama the most important topics: the situation in the Gaza Strip, reports of the commanders from Afghanistan and the Iraq, the newest realizations over al- Qaida - and notice threats for the swearing-in.
A speaker of the Secret service: „The symbolic meaning and the gigantic crowd make the swearing-in in a potential notice goal. “
9,23. Obamas car column hunts with 80 km/h over the Connecticut Avenue. Altogether there is 12 vehicles. Two identical heavily armored Cadillacs. In which Obama sits - top secret! At the end of the column: an armored ambulance - with surgeon team and units of stored blood on board. Over the column a helicopter flies.
9,40. Obama visits the Walter Reed military hospital, speaks with soldiers, who were wounded in the Iraq and in Afghanistan. In the beds lie young men without legs, which hope that Obama will terminate the war.
10,33. In a homeless shelter for young people Obama (no tie) carding his shirt sleeves up, helps, to paint the walls light blue. Obama: „Particularly in times of the crisis we may not give away the potential of young people. “
12 ,30. 24 hours before the swearing in. Barack and Michelle arrive in the Coolidge school at the outskirts of a town of Washington. She, carries a green cotton dress, and he, a black bracelet with the engraved name of a US soldier falls in the Iraq. Obama eats with social workers, says: „I am today above all here, in order thank to say. Thanks for your work! I cannot create the tasks , which lie before us, alone. I ask all Americans to transfer responsibility also in the future and the life of other humans to enrich the life in our country. “
In the afternoon Obama returns to the hotel. One of his advisor: „He worked on the afternoon still on his speech for the swearing in. “Obama: „I have still saved a few good sentences for myself… “his speaker Robert Gibbs: „The topic of the speech will be responsibility. “
In early evening, around 17 00. In the Hilton hotel Obama gives a dinner to his ex rival John McCain to honors him . Before the hotel antitank barriers developed from concrete, which are ramp with tents spanned. against snipers! The men wear tuxedo. Table discussion: McCain estimate over the situation in the Iraq. Also for Colin Powell and his vice-president Biden gives Obama still honors- final internal.
Around 21 ,00 . Obama back again in his hotel. Nine hours later the day of dawns in his life over Washington…Mr President, Good Beginning...
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black orchid
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 11:33:30
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"good beginning"...
But are we expecting too much? He has taken on "messaih" status, where Everyone seems to be pinning their hopes and dreams on him.
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MeMe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 11:42:32
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Originally posted by black orchid
"good beginning"...
But are we expecting too much? He has taken on "messaih" status, where Everyone seems to be pinning their hopes and dreams on him.
Don't think he's "taken on messiah status" - this is being forced upon him by too many people with unrealistic expectations! And these same people will no doubt be the first to start moaning about the lack of changes once he gets into office because they will naively expect everything to about face within Obama's first week in office!! |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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mbay
Germany
1007 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 12:20:25
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Yes I have a huge doubt too whether this Messiah can fulfilled all this hope expectations.
We have learned a lot from politics in recently but lets get hope and pestemistic, maybe with God help we can get one step higher.
After that all, helps only enrich when it come from our own side.
Yes it is good beginning for our dreams/hops or what ever you may call it but we most carry this on together to fulfilled it,(from farmer to businessmen/women,baker as well as politicians)
This type of hopes... doesn't come often, maybe something good there in for us, so why not use the opportunity and see what will come out of it but siting on armchair is not also good results.
My Bigger dreams where everything depends is the PEACE and i pray to be succeeded. |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 13:35:43
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America is ready for a good president however it is the Americans rather than the rest of the world that are expecting miracles. Hes promised change howver many are wary of what this change will be
He has inherited a mess hopefully the only way is up.
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fee_sweetie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 15:00:55
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| Sorry Hiz I have to disagree with you there.......Its not America that are expecting to much- yes they maybe expecting for change to happen in too short a time but more like Africa and the rest of the world!!!! Take this banta ba for example....people on here have even expressed their desire for Obama to help and make changes in various countires!!! People are expecting Obama to change the world?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? People forget that he is becoming President of U.S.A not the president of the whole entire nation!!!!!!!!!! |
"Religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you'd have good people doing good things + evil people doing evil things but for good people to do evil things it takes religion"- Richard Dawkins |
Edited by - fee_sweetie on 20 Jan 2009 15:02:22 |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 18:45:09
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 20:50:46
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Barack Obama's inaugural address
an extract
"...and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West -- know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. ...
...and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath..." |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 21:39:54
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Janko,
There is clear message in what you dug out of Obama Innaugural Speech:
"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. ..." |
Karamba |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 23:05:46
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Barack Obama's inaugural address
An word for Fellow Gambia(ns)...
"...we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve;...
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..."
Karamba, his words are a wakeup call for all |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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mbay
Germany
1007 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 08:19:32
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What Obama also tell us is that everyone has to play his own parts, Is not that he is going to heal the whole world.(how)?
What the world has to do is use possibility of all good chances and commit to all human right.
We can have a courage to do so when we have person behind us that you know he may will supports you in one way or the other, There is more hope this to happens to than before...
I trap this from bbc.
Obama seeks Guantanamo suspension
The detention camp has for a long time drawn international criticism
Barack Obama has requested the suspension of all military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay, in his first major action as the new US president.
The request was submitted to the prosecution hours before hearings were due to take place relating to five men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks.
The prosecution will present the request to two tribunal judges.
Mr Obama has already vowed to close the detention camp, which opened on the US navy base in Cuba seven years ago.
The US Department of Defence is seeking to suspend trials for 120 days.
The two-page request says that the "interests of justice" will be served by an immediate suspension of the widely-criticised trials.
The delay would "permit the newly inaugurated president and his administration time to review the military commission process", it said.
On Wednesday, hearings were due to take place of the five men accused of plotting the attacks on 11 September 2001.
The case of Canadian Omar Khadr, who is accused of killing an American soldier in Afghanistan, was also due to be heard.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/21/seeks-suspend-guantanamo-war-crimes-trials/
Good start, Justice for all!
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serenata
Germany
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 21:15:39
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It was really moving to see all these people in Washington, and I hope their confidence and energy will change things to the better.
I would appreciate if BO became a great president, but let us grant him the right to be an average president, like any other. Fortunately, I don't see any talent in him to be a real BAD one, like a certain Mr. Bush...
Michelle Obama's dresses - wow!! |
Edited by - serenata on 21 Jan 2009 21:17:17 |
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dylanGER
Germany
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 21:55:49
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I see it the same way - I was realy moved.
Obama is a man who stands for untity, he can bring different
people together. He made it very clear not only by his speach
but by inviting a conservative and a liberal/left religious
leader as well for the prayers. This openess of the borders
beetween religions, race, colour, nation....is what the world
needs.
But of course: B.O. is only a human being, not a God, he cant
do miracales, we should not expect too much. But the fact that
he is able to move the hearts and hands of the people is a great
plus. I wish him, his family and America all the best!
...und das ist gut so!
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How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look -
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fullfill the book - BOB MARLEY |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 10:25:11
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Right, dylanGer - Obama ist Präsident der USA, und das ist gut so! And with his small lapsus during his swearing-in it was the most charming inauguration of a US president I ever saw.
I wish President Obama and his administration the very best for the years ahead. |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
464 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 10:34:40
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quote:
Originally posted by fee_sweetie
Sorry Hiz I have to disagree with you there.......Its not America that are expecting to much- yes they maybe expecting for change to happen in too short a time but more like Africa and the rest of the world!!!! Take this banta ba for example....people on here have even expressed their desire for Obama to help and make changes in various countires!!! People are expecting Obama to change the world?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? People forget that he is becoming President of U.S.A not the president of the whole entire nation!!!!!!!!!!
Don't apologies your post made me smile you have a point, though no offense I don't take the comments here as the views I actually meant. I know though other discussions and from political commentators there are realistic expectations, however I don't think the people that are looking for world change will be disappointed. Hes inherited a mess the only way is up any progress will be signaled as achievement by most.
I do however delight in the fact that he has attracted those members of society that have never taken any interest in politics before he has proven to many that if you reach high enough you can achieve.
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serenata
Germany
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 11:17:42
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I think that there are two aspects: The political and the symbolical aspect.
As a symbol, Obamas presidency has already worked with his election in November: For the first time in American history a Black achieved the highest rank in this still mighty nation.
But it seems that the political impact Obama has on US politics is also going to work. The media didn't focus on it too much and preferred to latch on to his second swearing-in, but Obamas first administrative acts are remarkable: Among others he prohibited his staff to accept presents from lobbyists. A big step forward to real democracy, while in the last 30 years the so called 'western democracies' (not only in the US) degenerated to something like institutionalised corruption systems.
Consequently, Wall Street had an extraordinary bad day on this 21. January 2009... 
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