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Retrograde

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15. I know - I got up early for me

Reply to phylny (Original post)

Wed Jan 20, 2021, 12:54 PM

Jan 2021

and almost missed it. Turned on the TV just before Kamala Harris took the oath.

Ten fewer minutes of the Orange One is fine with me.

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Okay, am I dumb? I thought he was supposed to be inaugurated at 12 noon? [View all] phylny Jan 2021 OP

Ten minutes less of Mango Mussolini AnnieBW Jan 2021 #1

Just heard commentary that the football switch takes place at noon! Lars39 Jan 2021 #2

He doesn't assume official powers until 12:00p Sympthsical Jan 2021 #3

Thank you! phylny Jan 2021 #10

Just watch. The loonies will be all over it Wednesdays Jan 2021 #4

He may have sworn the oath... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #4

Thank you! phylny Jan 2021 #7

OK they said his presidency begins in 9 minutes. phylny Jan 2021 #6

9 minutes and counting exboyfil Jan 2021 #8

Brian Williams said it's official in 9 minutes. SharonClark Jan 2021 #9

Me too!! N/t RockCreek Jan 2021 #11

Since the outgoing has essentially abdicated sarisataka Jan 2021 #12

It's not a "breach" for him to swear the oath early. Mariana Jan 2021 #19

This is a ceremony SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #13

He takes over formally at noon malaise Jan 2021 #14

I know - I got up early for me Retrograde Jan 2021 #15

He becomes president at noon regardless of the ceremony or when he takes the oath unblock Jan 2021 #16

Thanks everyone! phylny Jan 2021 #17

Technically, he's not president until noon + 1 minute Maeve Jan 2021 #18

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