Dibs on claiming the first conspiracy theory:
He didn’t recite the oath right which means he isn’t really president.
I agree.
And another smackdown: Good balance of rights and protection. Someone will come along with the actual phrasing.
Kudos to everyone- Biden, Stevens, Aretha, Yo-Yo Ma & the musicians, Warren, Roberts, and President Obama! Of course, there are fumbles- there has to be, just like in weddings. This all still rocks!
If GWB is paying attention at all, he ought to be squirming in his seat.
ETA: especially as
President Obama
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speaks of not abandoning our ideals for expediency, and not thinking our power means we can do as we please at the expense of our ability to build alliances, among other things
A pretty mediocre speech so far actually.
“Our collective failure to make the hard choices.”
That, no joke, is a message we all really need to take to heart right now.
What an amazing time we live in.
clairobscure & FarmerChick got there first. Sorry.
Very nice shout-out to nonbelievers, there.
Yay nonbelievers! Thanks for remembering us.
Always a bridesmaid.
And “non-believers”…at least he acknowledged us heathens.
Shoutout to nonbelievers. That’ll please some folks around here. 
… and non-believers! Woo! (It’s nice to be included.)
He doesn’t pull any punches, does he?
One hell of a speech.
Godless Americans got Kay Hagen elected. Nice to see some acknowledgment of that.
What about scientologists? Huh? HUH?
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i think i did see a squirm. i think the pres. threw down a gauntlet.
Yep, that’s what I’m thinking. I wish they’d show more shots of GWB…
Oh, you mean the Church of the All-Mighty Dollar, Reformed?
“… we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist…”