The country (and the world) is on LIFE SUPPORT and here we are, celebrating WHAT?

Celebrating the ascent of a man who has really done nothing more than talk his way into the White House ...

Get real, people ... There are real problems out there ... and he is no Messiah ...

His inauguration speech did not meet expectations? Why? Cause the prize has been won ... No more hard work need to be done ...

Lazy and the do-Nothing Obama is at the helm ... Good luck America

I'm a republican that voted for Obama. I like him as a person, and I think that is what the government needed. I like what he brings, he reminds me of Tony Dungy. In fact, I think they are almost identical in personality and beliefs. I did not agree with many of our former presidents decisons, but you cannot blame Geroge W. Bush for all the problems you have in your life. That just doesn't make sense to me, and I see it as a way of covering up your own mistakes. That is wrong, and selfish. He alone is not the reason this economy went underground. He is a small piece to a very big puzzle. Think of the NFL. I do not like Commish Roger Goodell AT ALL, in fact, I think he is the worst commish ever (sound familiar?), but I don't blame him for the struggles my Minnesota Vikings have at winning a Superbowl, or the reason I don't have the best seats in the Metrodome. That is not Goodells wrong doing. Obama has entrapped this nation, and is going to make people realize that they are responsible for their actions (remember, the 'era of responsibility') and accountable. That is his legacy now people. He is going to get this government back to the basics.

No one except the right wing refer to him as a messiah. He is just an ordinary man to the rest of us. The majority of this country was tired of the neo cons running it into the ground. The real change is getting rid of them. And with that brings hope and cause for celebration.

Nonsensicalhype? Lazy do nothing? What IS nonsensical is to give President Obama a 4-year performance evaluation before he has even had a full day on the job. We'll see. He may become a great President.

Let the hard Right take their toys and go home. I couldn't care less what they think of Obama. The hate speak on right-wing radio couldn't even give it a rest for one day. Thanks God, we've wrestled the country back from the destruction they started in 1980.

The Reagan Revolution, a disaster, is over. Finally.

Let's look at the track record of trying to "fix" the economy through massive government spending:

Unemployment rates (source US Dept. of Labor)

1930
8.9

1931
15.9

1932
23.6

1933
24.9

1934
21.7

1935
20.1

1936
17.0

1937
14.3

1938
19.0

1939
17.2

1940
14.6

UCLA economist have also released a recent study that concluded that FDR's program actually extended the great depresssion by eight years. This is a pretty dismal record. Obama's plan to spend our way out of a problem that was created by overspending will also be a collossal failure. He has failed to understand how wealth is created and has instead pointed our nation down a path that is assured of failure.

James432, Obama is not fit to carry Reagans water bottle let alone to be compared to him. Obama will be a profoundly failed president because he believes bigger government is the answer. It is like a religion for him and he will be unable to rescue himself from the constraints of his faith.

Pardon my cynicism, but others have tried to make government work and failed. The fault does not lie with the well-intentioned administrators. The problem is that the original pattern of the government which worked very well has been tampered with by people who completely missed the point of why the Constitional Convention put it together the way it was. Now I believe that it is broken beyond any hope of repair.

I did not vote for Obama, and still, I don't think he is the right person to be the President of the US. I feel his honeymoon will soon be over and America will see him for who he really is......a liar.

My God, Michelle, that outfit and those gloves. Terrible choice. YUCK!

Not to worry, everyone. Governator Schwarzenegger has his lawyers looking for the son of the woman who was the doctor at Obama's birth. He is the actual messiah who will deliver us from the evil of Obamanation.

I have NOT seen such an ugly inauguration gown ... what is wrong with that lady. Her outfits all day long was grotesque .(pardon my spelling).

From that first outfit - till the last.

Go home and sleep, lady ... hope you have a nicer bedroom gown.

All those people cheering out there ... when all that laughter and partying is over, you will return back to your humble abode ... nothing would have changed for you ... same old bed, same beat up car, same low paying job ..

The only change was for the Obamas ... they get to sleep in the now Black House with their chefs and what have you ...

Wake up people ... isn't it time to wise up ..

the optimism about "making government work" was for the millions of younger supporters Pres Obama has. I is trying to get them to continue to take responsibility for their actions. However I dont see how that translates into action in geting things done in forms of legislation or executive orders the net is great bu its not the be all end all to americas problems and contrary some views most of the comentators said they were disapointed that Pres. Obama didnt have soaring rhetoric like JFK did... I have news for you... JFK and Camelot is not coming back.... the real adult here is the one who got the oath of office right and actually permitted Obama to be palatable in a GE cycle....VP Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr oh and Sen Hillary CLinton who did more events for President Obama than any other former opponent... we will see how this plays out!

Wiseupfools

I can go along with Pres Obamas administration because he has Biden and Hillary and the clinton staff workign for him but if he can win election like he did I can do it and just might try! look out 2020!

I was for Hillary and later voted for McCain. I think the reason I was so against Obama was mainly because of how the MSM treated his opponents....no doubt who they wanted to win.
However, I think we need to at least give his administration a chance. What he does affects all of us, so whether we like him or not, he is our president. I am still bitter and right now I hope every major TV and newspaper who blantantly misrepresented my choices fail.

I sure hope that President Obama is the person that everything thinks he is. I am liking what I am seeing so far, I must say.

I did not however appreciate Mr Lowery saying derogitory things about Asians and Whites. It was totally uncalled for. I for one would like and appology from Mr.Lowery. I am sure that Obama did not know that this man would say such a thing. He put a big damper in an otherwise great day!

I watched from 5:30 until right now. It was fun and exciting!

Carol

yea... there needs to be real results now... they cannot campaign forever....celebration is good for them but that ends whether they like it or not when the sun comes up Wednesday!

Jeffner

I think Pres Obamas original supporters still dont get it hat he has to be the president of all the people and there needs to be results and not just changes that are ordered from the bottom up from younger people who dont know any better

One more thing. President Obama and Michelle brought tears to my eyes, when I saw them at the Commanders and Cheif ball. The way they treated those service men and woman was breathtaking. It was awsome to see. He treated them with the respect, and for doing such, he deserves my respect and that of America.I think that was the best thing that happened all day. Give him a chance, lets see what he can do, he may be the best President we have ever had. I am praying on that.