Well, that was a good Inaugural Address. Maybe not the masterpiece that people expected, but some good lines:
"To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.
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"We reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.
Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake."
I agree RR. Great speech, although not quite what people may have expected. Very sober and facing reality, rightfully so. I also agree with Kly that Obama does have a whole lot to do and many have high expectations. Change will not come immediately that's for sure. Yet, people, I think will cut him some slack. He's given us some hope and we'll give him time to dig us out.
Oh, and RR, this is one of my favorite quotes from his speech as well.
To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.Oh, and I12...I'm with you kid!!
TIS
