Congratulations America.

Fish · 01-20-09, 02:00 PM

Congratulations with your new president, I know we have to wait what he is going to mean for you and us (outside the US), but for the moment a well-meant hurray?

SteamWake · 01-20-09, 02:18 PM

Ill remain cautiously optimistic.

TDK1044 · 01-20-09, 02:25 PM

If he can deliver most of what he promises then he'll be a great president.

He has a healthy majority in Congress to work with. Now we'll get to see if his eloquence is matched by his ability to deliver.

Onkel Neal · 01-20-09, 02:46 PM

(As one American) Thank you. America's tradition of the peaceful transfer of power continues in proud fashion. I wish the best to the new President, just as the the former President, he has a lot to manage. USA!

Biggles · 01-20-09, 02:49 PM

Indeed. The king is dead. Long live the king!:p

Enigma · 01-20-09, 02:52 PM

A fantastic afternoon leaves my highly optimistic. Godspeed, Mr. President!

ReallyDedPoet · 01-20-09, 02:52 PM

Congrats, a new chapter for the USA.
Good luck from your northern neighbor

RDP

Dowly · 01-20-09, 02:57 PM

Congrats, America!

Konovalov · 01-20-09, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

(As one American)America's tradition of the peaceful transfer of power continues in proud fashion.

Well said.

And good luck to the new President. He has one hell of a to do list to get through.

UnderseaLcpl · 01-20-09, 03:31 PM

I guess we'll see how it works out. TY Fish

Jimbuna · 01-20-09, 03:38 PM

Wishing you all the best for the future...from the other side of the pond.

HunterICX · 01-20-09, 03:40 PM

Congratulations USA!

HunterICX

Oberon · 01-20-09, 03:44 PM

Congrats, pretty impressed with his speech, rather blunt and not sugar-coating the situation, hopefully his way of speech will reflect in the way he carries on in office.
However, a fantastic event, good to see a good turn-out despite the temperatures.

AVGWarhawk · 01-20-09, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the kudos gents. Although many did not vote for Obama, he will unify the country, both supporters and non-supporters. Planly obvious by the crowds. That is what is called for at the moment and down the road. Although we feel refreshed and renewed, I only hope the rest of the world feels the same. The task at hand will not be easy. Obern liked the speech, said it was not full of flowers, yes, the dogma of Washington...some of the flowers and sugarcoating. This is what needs to be overcome. But, yes, the task at hand was dealt without the sugar or the flowers. This speech was much different than past speeches, it looked like he has done some serious study of past history. Where we succeeded and where we failed. A great foundation so as not to repeat where we have failed. He has been given the key to the city, I think he will liven up the town. Godspeed to Obama and God Bless America.

As a side note, today I went to the IMAX theater and watched International Space Station (3D). It is beyond me how many countries can cooperate, make pieces of the station, deploy them via shuttle or Russian rocket yet here on terra-firma, we can not agree on anything. It is astonishing.

PeriscopeDepth · 01-20-09, 05:01 PM

I have to admit I am younger and don't remember Bush II's initial inauguration at all, or if I even paid attention to it. Do these things always get so much media attention and celebration, or would you say this year's inauguration stands out more? I was somewhat flabbergasted by all the hoopola.

Seems to me it's kind of like the Christmas Eve Mass of American politics, if you know what I mean.

PD

01-20-09, 02:00 PM	#1
Fish Eternal Patrol Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,923 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations America. Congratulations with your new president, I know we have to wait what he is going to mean for you and us (outside the US), but for the moment a well-meant hurray?

01-20-09, 02:46 PM	#4
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	(As one American) Thank you. America's tradition of the peaceful transfer of power continues in proud fashion. I wish the best to the new President, just as the the former President, he has a lot to manage. USA! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-20-09, 02:49 PM	#5
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Indeed. The king is dead. Long live the king!:p __________________

01-20-09, 02:52 PM	#6
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	A fantastic afternoon leaves my highly optimistic. Godspeed, Mr. President! __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

01-20-09, 02:52 PM	#7
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Congrats, a new chapter for the USA. Good luck from your northern neighbor RDP __________________ Back in the Day

01-20-09, 02:18 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Ill remain cautiously optimistic.

01-20-09, 02:25 PM	#3
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	If he can deliver most of what he promises then he'll be a great president. He has a healthy majority in Congress to work with. Now we'll get to see if his eloquence is matched by his ability to deliver.

01-20-09, 02:57 PM	#8
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Congrats, America!

01-20-09, 03:31 PM	#10
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I guess we'll see how it works out. TY Fish __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

01-20-09, 03:38 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Wishing you all the best for the future...from the other side of the pond. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-20-09, 03:40 PM	#12
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Congratulations USA! HunterICX __________________

01-20-09, 03:44 PM	#13
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Congrats, pretty impressed with his speech, rather blunt and not sugar-coating the situation, hopefully his way of speech will reflect in the way he carries on in office. However, a fantastic event, good to see a good turn-out despite the temperatures.

01-20-09, 04:34 PM	#14
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the kudos gents. Although many did not vote for Obama, he will unify the country, both supporters and non-supporters. Planly obvious by the crowds. That is what is called for at the moment and down the road. Although we feel refreshed and renewed, I only hope the rest of the world feels the same. The task at hand will not be easy. Obern liked the speech, said it was not full of flowers, yes, the dogma of Washington...some of the flowers and sugarcoating. This is what needs to be overcome. But, yes, the task at hand was dealt without the sugar or the flowers. This speech was much different than past speeches, it looked like he has done some serious study of past history. Where we succeeded and where we failed. A great foundation so as not to repeat where we have failed. He has been given the key to the city, I think he will liven up the town. Godspeed to Obama and God Bless America. As a side note, today I went to the IMAX theater and watched International Space Station (3D). It is beyond me how many countries can cooperate, make pieces of the station, deploy them via shuttle or Russian rocket yet here on terra-firma, we can not agree on anything. It is astonishing. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-20-09, 05:01 PM	#15
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I have to admit I am younger and don't remember Bush II's initial inauguration at all, or if I even paid attention to it. Do these things always get so much media attention and celebration, or would you say this year's inauguration stands out more? I was somewhat flabbergasted by all the hoopola. Seems to me it's kind of like the Christmas Eve Mass of American politics, if you know what I mean. PD

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