please shut your whining. McCain lost and a lot off people see new hope in Obama.

So theres a lot of intrest from the people for him, meaning a lot of money to be made by the media. Hence coverage!

As for his team, not like he gets to pick them on his own and lets just give them there 100 free days before you start whining about them.

Seriously, quit the whining about it :\

Obama's administration hasn't even stepped in office and we're already saying they suck?
What's up with that?
I gave bush and the republicans a chance, they F**ked up in my opinion. Let Obama have a chance now.

The very problem might be that we're not giving anyone a chance, which ruins the morale of the country and f**ks us up even more.

BW, you have the word "patriot" written, proudly in your signature
"Meaning of Patriot: One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests."

..yet you refuse to support the democratically elected president of The United States Of America.

He is the president, get over it and give him a chance at the least.

> [TI] Sitting Duck wrote:

> Of course it is the most expensive inauguration ever. It is eight years since the last one, and sixteen since the one before that. As time goes by goods and services tend to become more expensive, it is called inflation. Also, the world is a very different place than it was at previous inaugurations. I expect the level of security to be through the roof compared to previous events. This is the first new president since 9/11, which definitely changed the world forever in one way i.e. the amount of security at high profule events.

That would be true normally.  But goods and services aren't increasing in price anymore.  In fact, the economic slowdown means prices are decreasing.  It is called deflation.

As for the inauguration thing... eh... whatever.  I'm not an Obama fan, but who cares.  I'm not a 50 cent fan either, but that doesn't mean I think 50 cent should stop holding concerts.

Besides, it's an important event.  Hell, I honestly think every kid in the US should see the inauguration.  Why?  Because it's a freaking historical event!

Not to mention that, regardless of your politics, the leader of a country is supposed to be a rallying figurehead for the nation, much like Bush rallied the people behind the war in Afghanistan, Roosevelt rallied the people behind WW2, etc.  There needs to be a basic royalty-like respect for the President, only because doing otherwise would destroy the President's ability to rally the people in crisis situations.  I say the bigger the inauguration, the better.  And this is from and Obama opponent. 

I agree with you for the most part Zarf.  I think that Obamy deserves our respect as the president of the United States but i will not blindly follow an empty message of Hope.  My respect for him only goes as far as what the law allows him to do.  Everything else is fair game and i will resist and rally conservative support against his positions that do not match my ideals.  That is what makes this country great.  Obamy will not get a free pass as much as his zombie supports want it.

Patriotism is devoted love and support of ones country.  I am a patriot who loves his country.  I believe Obamy is bad for my country.  A patriot does not blindly follow a person (atleast and American patriot doesn't).  the blind following of a person is exactly how Hitler became as powerful as he did.  A true patriot has an ideal in his heart that he strongly believes in and he is willing to protect it and cherish it at all costs and no person can change that.

> Gladiator wrote:

> Obama's administration hasn't even stepped in office and we're already saying they suck?
What's up with that?
I gave bush and the republicans a chance, they F**ked up in my opinion. Let Obama have a chance now.

The very problem might be that we're not giving anyone a chance, which ruins the morale of the country and f**ks us up even more.

BW, you have the word "patriot" written, proudly in your signature
"Meaning of Patriot: One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests."

..yet you refuse to support the democratically elected president of The United States Of America.

He is the president, get over it and give him a chance at the least.

we are giving him a chance; just because we dont agree with his decisions, doesnt mean we arent giving him a chance. stop telling people to blindly follow someone, [no harrasment]

> Gladiator wrote:

> Is Obama a clinton person too...

what does me being in canada have to do with anything..
im still american

patriotism is to respect and follow your authority..
maybe i took your post to mean something else but i personally didnt see much respect for YOUR FUTURE LEADERS!

That's oldschool patriotism.  Like... pre-Locke patriotism. 

Putin was elected.
Chaves was elected.
Saddam was elected......

Elections ??

I think you Obama supporters R a little over the top......  relax..... us conservatives understand our country much more than you boobs.

kyle, I'm American, just living in Canada for my education.

"Putin was elected.
Chaves was elected.
Saddam was elected......"

SO? What's your point?

"us conservatives understand our country much more than you boobs."
yet you fail to honor/respect your country's democratically picked leader and his cabinet picks. For once put your arrogance behind you and JUST for A moment at the LEAST preTEND to think that THE MAJORITY of people know what's best for THEIR country and they MADE that decision on Nov 4th.

I'm all asking for you to do is give Obama one bloody chance. You got one too. By the looks of things, in my opinion at least you guys blew it.

"Now, as for Hitler, until 1940 he was a savior to Germany. His milliterising the economy helped rebuld the economy and picked the country back on it's feat."

Obamy and Hitler is a valid comparison.  if we look at the Liberal view of Obamy we see a young charismatic leader who is going to put the United States back on track.  Hitler helped his country then continued to lead it down the wrong path.  Over the next 4 years there will be a group of congressmen who will propose amending our constitution to end term limits for Obamy.

Real mature avo.

BW, I understand where you're coming from, it's great that you're communicating your opinion, but I trust an intellectually smart person like Obama and other members involved in the decision. They have much more information, and qualifications of a person than we will ever have, we can form our own opinion based on what we hear in the media but the truth is there are people much smarter than you or me with access to more information than you or me who are making these decision for the good of the country. We need to at least trust these elected officials and at the least give them a chance to proove some of the media opinions wrong.

"Obama sounds less and less far left, so I can put up with him. And it seems he is willing to make concessions that appease me, contrary to policies of the Democrat's track record."

what is he doing thats making him appear less left to you?