# Inauguration Day follow-along thread -- Woo-hoo! Cue the brass bands & fireworks! **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 20, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958 "2021-01-20T13:10:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/1 "2021-01-20T13:10:21Z")
Let’s start with this: [https://trumpevictionclock.com/nicer/](https://trumpevictionclock.com/nicer/) I propose we use this thread to keep up with today’s events, beginning with… well, whatever kicks off the festivities. I know there are better-informed Dopers than myself. And the sun is up on the east coast-- still dark here in south Texas (in more ways than one…). Happy Inauguration Day, everyone!! We’ve been waiting four years for this one! ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/2 "2021-01-20T13:18:44Z")
Hung our flag outside this a.m. - and walking the dog around the neighborhood we were glad to see several other flags flying. I find the difference between my wife and me interesting. She is really looking forward to enjoying the televised events. Me, I’m just comfortable with the fact that the change is occurring. Shut that book and open another. ---
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/3 "2021-01-20T13:21:54Z")
I’ve had my popcorn ready for HOURS over here in GMT. Come on everyone, up you get! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/4 "2021-01-20T13:25:25Z")
Glad you brought that up, because we definitely want to know what Dopers are snacking on. At trump’s inauguration, I remember gagging on misery and despair… This is the official site, but of course, there will be coverage everywhere. > **[The White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/)** > > President Biden and Vice President Harris promised to move quickly to deliver results for working families. That’s what they’ve done. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/5 "2021-01-20T13:27:17Z")
Watching on the Today show right now- trump just left the WH for the last time-- WHOOHOO! He and Melania (or her body double-- she probably left weeks ago) boarded Chopper 1 to Andrews AF base where he’ll have a little sendoff. A reporter was talking at Andrews AF base while music played in the background- two interesting song choices played while she spoke- ‘Fortunate Son’, which, if you listen to the lyrics, is as ironic a choice for a Presidential event as ‘Born in the USA’ was when they played it for Reagan. Then "Billie Jean’, a song about being accused of fathering an illegitimate son. Savannah Guthrie even commented on that song-- “interesting choice for this event” or something to that effect. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/6 "2021-01-20T13:29:14Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Andrews AF base where he’ll have a little sendoff.- Emphasis on _little_. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/7 "2021-01-20T13:34:43Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Emphasis on _little_ . Yeah, right? No Pence, no Lindsay Graham…they’re going to the cool kids’ party. Now the DJ at Andrews is playing ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ _BARF_ EDIT: just realizing, Pence’s excuse, that he couldn’t logistically attend both events, is clearly a lie, since trump’s sendoff is happening now, and the inauguration will be hours later…he might as well have told trump he had to wash his hair that day lolol ---
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/8 "2021-01-20T13:40:37Z")
Nice to see I had more people at my wedding that Trump has at his leaving do. ---
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/9 "2021-01-20T13:41:31Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Glad you brought that up, because we definitely want to know what Dopers are snacking on I lied, it’s clementine almond cake I made yesterday. Don’t judge me, it’s 1.45 here. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/10 "2021-01-20T13:43:40Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Pence’s excuse, that he couldn’t logistically attend both events, is clearly a lie, - Just one last lie before he has to go back to pretending he’s a devout Christian. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/11 "2021-01-20T13:47:42Z")
Trump farewell: “We will be back in some form”. He really does think of the last four years as a preemptively canceled TV show. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/12 "2021-01-20T13:50:32Z")
Return hopefully in a pine box. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/13 "2021-01-20T13:51:34Z")
One part of trump’s little farewell speech literally made me LOL – (paraphrasing from memory slightly) “the things we did should ensure a roaring economy in the months to come…as long as nothing is tampered with! Very complicated, don’t touch!!”. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/14 "2021-01-20T13:54:26Z")
> [@peedin](#): > > Return hopefully in a pine box. - Rich(imitation) mahogany. Infused with the scent of leather-bound books. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/15 "2021-01-20T13:54:28Z")
And now Biden heading to church. Got my beverage in my official inaugural glass and bagel and cream cheese. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/16 "2021-01-20T13:57:03Z")
There goes the plane. Bye, fucker. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/17 "2021-01-20T14:02:04Z")
Plane taking off to my way. Seriously. Oy. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/18 "2021-01-20T14:28:47Z")
This [version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDyb_alTkMQ), I hope. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/19 "2021-01-20T14:34:14Z")
Though I would have prefered Lou Reed’s [Dirt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz3hq_HwCas) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/20 "2021-01-20T14:50:43Z")
I’m on my kindle, so I can’t share the picture, but in the shot of Donnie et ux. walking together, Melania has got the biggest, most genuinely happy smile I’ve ever seen on her face. Aside, trump has clearly lost weight probably from a combination of stress and his brief bout with COVID. He’s not nearly as bloated as heretofore. Listening to him _briefly_, the extent of his utter denial of reality still boggles my mind. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958.md?page=2)