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In reply to the discussion: I Just Cried [View all]calimary
(81,238 posts)31. I didn't see it (West Coast, y'know), and we haven't even turned the TV on yet.
But I knew it would be Associate Justice Sotomayor involved. Which makes ME proud as a woman! I'm not a Latina, but I'm female, and the whole idea is JUST WONDERFUL!!! In that way, I, too, feel like it was me up there.
Only changes I'd make in the Inaugural pageant tomorrow is - I'd have the OTHER "Wallace" than that pompous, sanctimonious ass last time. JIM WALLIS, of Sojourners, would be my choice to do one of the convocations. But the big one, that comes before the Oath-taking, I'd give to Sister Simone Campbell.
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I just shuddered at what you wrote about 'the other guy' Would that not have been just
CurtEastPoint
Jan 2013
#1
Yep. Madison's "quiet genius" was that he figured out what to DO with those people,
Volaris
Jan 2013
#53
"A relative few"? What are you talking about? ALL of Europe, Australia, NZ, much of S. America, ....
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#16
I can't help wondering if it would be better if the RW tried to intervene rather than peacefully
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2013
#38
It isn't right and that's why it is important to vote in midterm elections.
A HERETIC I AM
Jan 2013
#40
I loved how he flat-out LAUGHED AT that little snot-nose punk. Laughed at him.
calimary
Jan 2013
#30
Sometimes being West Coast is a real pain. But I'm ready for Obama! Second term, Baby!
nolabear
Jan 2013
#13
No. I couldn't either. But they do get to be there looking on in the background
calimary
Jan 2013
#29
I didn't see it (West Coast, y'know), and we haven't even turned the TV on yet.
calimary
Jan 2013
#31
As a Hispanic I would think you would be aware of the fact that PRESIDENT Obama is the one working
judesedit
Jan 2013
#32
You may want to give a moment's thought to your question, especially today
Cirque du So-What
Jan 2013
#51