Site Meter

Archive for January 20th, 2009

3214669794 af679b47fb o Photo of the Evening: President Barack Obama and Michelle Dance at Inaugural Balls
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Tags: ,

Comments 1 Comment »

3214433112 f861db3020 o Photo of the Late Afternoon: Texas Homecoming for President Bush

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush wave to the crowd during a ‘Welcome Home’ rally, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas


Tags:

Comments 2 Comments »


Barack Obama takes the Presidential oath of office as administered by Chief Justice John Roberts

Flap was mentioning to the wife that he would not be surprised if Barack Obama stumbled on his oath of office after Joe Biden stumbled on his. And, there you go.

But, having taken the oath a number of times myself, I can tell you the nerves and adrenaline are racing hard through your body and a diligent staff usually have a cheat sheet posted somewhere to help the office holder. But, alas, this is hard to do here.

However, note there was a different spin on who flubbed the moment.

Fox:

roberts1 Who Stumbled on Presidential Oath: Obama or Roberts? MSNBC: roberts2 Who Stumbled on Presidential Oath: Obama or Roberts?

Note: Fox’s headline now heads: Roberts, Obama Stumble On Oath.

But, really who cares?


Technorati Tags: ,

Tags: ,

Comments 2 Comments »

President Bush Booed and Jeered as he makes his way to Inauguration Dais

More disgraceful conduct of President Bush.

Show some class Obama supporters.


Tags:

Comments 13 Comments »

3212984755 19f9d40ffc o Senator John Cornyn Blocks Easy Confirmation of Hillary Clinton As Secretary of State

Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton arrive at the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has blocked Hillary Clinton’s confirmation as Secretary of State and word is she is NOT too happy about it.

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s smooth ride to confirmation as secretary of state hit a small bump on Tuesday as one of her Republican colleagues blocked a vote on Mrs. Clinton’s nomination, citing ethical questions arising from donors to her husband’s charitable foundation.

Senator John Cornyn of Texas objected to including Mrs. Clinton’s name in a unanimous consent vote for several Cabinet nominees, scheduled for hours after the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama. The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, plans to hold a roll-call vote on Mrs. Clinton’s nomination on Wednesday, which she is expected to win easily.

Well, this gives a few Republicans an opportunity to vote against her and gives New York Governor David Paterson an additional day to name a replacement Senator.

Not a good day for Hillary.


Technorati Tags: ,

Tags: ,

Comments 1 Comment »

3212919413 d9ca9ed902 o Bush Derangement Syndrome Photo of the Day

Jordanian protesters throw their shoes at a huge photograph of George W. Bush during a symbolic farewell to former U.S. President George W. Bush as the inauguration of new U.S. President Barack Obama took place in Washington, in Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Jan. 20. 2009. Dozens of activists gathered to throw shoes at a large photograph of George W. Bush, recalling Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush during a visit to Iraq


Tags:

Comments Comments Off

3213723428 486d57278b o Photo of the Mid Afternoon: President George W. Bush Waves Good Bye

Former President George W. Bush, left, and his wife Laura Bush wave as they depart Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Thank You, Mr. President.


Tags:

Comments 4 Comments »

©Gregory Flap Cole All Rights Reserved