We Are One

[Luke Davis]

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[SaraSidle]

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very nice Luke thank you

[Drumbum]

There's actually three of me. Me, Myself and I. :D

[William Anthony]

There's actually three of me. Me, Myself and I. :D

No four, because you are me, myself and I. Your are you and I am you. Being you can connect or separate us.:)

[William Anthony]

A revolution in mathematics, 69,456,897 =1

[SaraSidle]

There's actually three of me. Me, Myself and I. :D

I am so sorry for your problems.

[SaraSidle]

No four, because you are me, myself and I. Your are you and I am you. Being you can connect or separate us.:)

Please do not encourage him William. he is having problems as it is.LOL

[William Anthony]

Please do not encourage him William. he is having problems as it is.LOL

It is that anal retentive thing of mine. Sometimes I don't know, if I am me or I, but I am always myself, even when I am you. :)

[SaraSidle]

It is that anal retentive thing of mine. Sometimes I don't know, if I am me or I, but I am always myself, even when I am you. :)

William you are way too funny. You know I am so glad Obama asked that pilot who landed in the Hudson River to his inauguration along with the pilot's crew. Make me cry and DH gets mad at me crying. I told him what other president would do something like that. He is such a man of the people. Spent the day at a VA hospital today. I am waaay too excited about tomorrow. you can be retentive all you want and I will not make fun. Sometimes I do things around the house and DH looks at me like I am wierd even though we have been together 10 years. I just tell him it is a "Monk thing" and to leave me alone. For instance I do not touch money unless I wash my hands afterward. Do you feel better now? Sorry this is off topic but so is your retention!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drumbum]

William you are way too funny. You know I am so glad Obama asked that pilot who landed in the Hudson River to his inauguration along with the pilot's crew. Make me cry and DH gets mad at me crying. I told him what other president would do something like that. He is such a man of the people. Spent the day at a VA hospital today. I am waaay too excited about tomorrow. you can be retentive all you want and I will not make fun. Sometimes I do things around the house and DH looks at me like I am wierd even though we have been together 10 years. I just tell him it is a "Monk thing" and to leave me alone. For instance I do not touch money unless I wash my hands afterward. Do you feel better now? Sorry this is off topic but so is your retention!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is a man of the people, but they're still going to take away his Blackberry.
Hubby should never get mad at you for crying about anything.
It's cool to be monkish now.
Money is dirty, smart to wash hands.
Yes, I do have problems, but there's enough of me to deal with each one.

Sincerely, Not So Anal Retentive.

[William Anthony]

William you are way too funny. You know I am so glad Obama asked that pilot who landed in the Hudson River to his inauguration along with the pilot's crew. Make me cry and DH gets mad at me crying. I told him what other president would do something like that. He is such a man of the people. Spent the day at a VA hospital today. I am waaay too excited about tomorrow. you can be retentive all you want and I will not make fun. Sometimes I do things around the house and DH looks at me like I am wierd even though we have been together 10 years. I just tell him it is a "Monk thing" and to leave me alone. For instance I do not touch money unless I wash my hands afterward. Do you feel better now? Sorry this is off topic but so is your retention!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Willing, today at noon a new nation will be borne, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all people are created equal. I am far too happy today as the dreams and hopes of so many Americans are nearing fruition. God Bless America, my home sweet home.:rose::rose::rose:

[FDInLaw]

This a historic day, and I wish with all my heart that I could rejoice. . . unfortunately, there are those who will remain without any rights, and the atrocities against them will only increase under Obama's administration. Not good news for some. But, I will respect y'all's good-news party, and will refrain from further comment.

~ FD

[William Anthony]

This a historic day, and I wish with all my heart that I could rejoice. . . unfortunately, there are those who will remain without any rights, and the atrocities against them will only increase under Obama's administration. Not good news for some. But, I will respect y'all's good-news party, and will refrain from further comment.

~ FD

I do not know who does not have any rights in America and I am interested in getting your thoughts on this. I do believe that unequal rights remain and see this as a possible step in the right direction. I cannot predict the future but this is just one of my anal retentive things. Obama becomes the 44th President. The sum of those digits is 8. The difference between the years 2009 and 1776 is 233. The sum of those digits is 8. 2 is the only even prime number. 2 to the 3rd (which can be said to be representing, the Holy Trinity) is 8. Perhaps, this is God's plan to start making opportunities equal or even, if you will.

[William Anthony]

Diane Fienstien's words were powerful.

[William Anthony]

America has arrived!!!!!!!!!!

[Luke Davis]

It is always good news when the transfer of power is peaceful.:patriot:

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[Luke Davis]

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[William Anthony]

It is always good news when the transfer of power is peaceful.:patriot:

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/my/yplus/csp_pcm_sbc_dsl/cms1.my.sp1.yahoo.com/uploads/jan2009/obamasworn.jpg

Agreed. I also agree with the commentators, who did not find President Obama's address his most eloquent, I found the seiousness and somberness tone to speak volumes as to his commitment, dedication and his dream for America.

[William Anthony]

The most heart felt commentary came from Juan Williams, imho, a most unlikely source. He brought forth the spirit of America and in some way had to face his own self. I appreciated him and looked at him in a new more refreshing light in that commentary.

[William Anthony]

The adventure begins. The test will be whether or not he can inspire us to retain that spirit of oneness.

[SaraSidle]

This a historic day, and I wish with all my heart that I could rejoice. . . unfortunately, there are those who will remain without any rights, and the atrocities against them will only increase under Obama's administration. Not good news for some. But, I will respect y'all's good-news party, and will refrain from further comment.

~ FD

You know I am not sure what you mean either FDI unless it is the thousands of missing and murdered victims we have not solved. I am happy to think that Obama is going to get our troops home and help the economy if he sticks to his goals and to be real it has not been good. still waiting for DH to lose his job. He works with office furniture and they have all been laying off. at which point we will probably have to move in with you. Please make sure is it warmer there.

[SaraSidle]

It is always good news when the transfer of power is peaceful.:patriot:

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/my/yplus/csp_pcm_sbc_dsl/cms1.my.sp1.yahoo.com/uploads/jan2009/obamasworn.jpg

OH Luke You always post the best pictures and I thank you again. It was such a wonderful day and the Obamas have such class. Michelle looked wonderful in both outfits. Barak was just such a human being in his speech and behavior. Very much not the celebrity type but still good. the only part that bothered me was when they got out of the vehicle at the parade. He has got to be smarter than that. they both do. we need them

[SaraSidle]

The most heart felt commentary came from Juan Williams, imho, a most unlikely source. He brought forth the spirit of America and in some way had to face his own self. I appreciated him and looked at him in a new more refreshing light in that commentary.

William please let us not forget about our Aretha. she rules imo

[SaraSidle]

He is a man of the people, but they're still going to take away his Blackberry.
Hubby should never get mad at you for crying about anything.
It's cool to be monkish now.
Money is dirty, smart to wash hands.
Yes, I do have problems, but there's enough of me to deal with each one.

Sincerely, Not So Anal Retentive.

thanks honey. I am sorry about you having problems. I cried again today about Caylee and he got mad. guess he does not like to see me cry. LOL. I try to tell him when they are happy tears but it does not matter. If I can help you at all please let me know. sara

[William Anthony]

William please let us not forget about our Aretha. she rules imo

I could never forget the Queen. She has put me to sleep many a night.:)

[SaraSidle]

I could never forget the Queen. She has put me to sleep many a night.:)

Well we are not having a lot in common here. She has made me dance many nights Come on William. where is your soul???? lol. and respect

[William Anthony]

Well we are not having a lot in common here. She has made me dance many nights Come on William. where is your soul???? lol. and respect

It was her singing of "Ain't No Way" that put me to sleep and woke me up. She was like poetry to the souls of many GI's who longed for the comforts of home.

[William Anthony]

I had placed this on another thread. However, I think it is more appropriate on this thread and this was my attempt to add a contribution to the respect due America and the Civil Rights Movement.

"------------------God's Plan

On and on their weakened tired arms did turn the oar
Against the ocean ran red with ancient blood
Onward toward the foggy shape of a distant shore
As if their tearful eyes did cause the flood.
From the distance rang out a voice unmistakably clear
Strain, strain do not forget the goal
Remember those that struggled, hold the vision dear
You are the youth of those grown old
Draw upon the ancient strength to bolster your will
With vigor fresh continue the struggle, with hope anew
To climb that insurmountable hill
And eventually you will see your arrival at
---------1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

All Manner of insults and accusations did they throw
However they failed to dent his shield
In awe they watched this valliant warrior as his popularity did grow.
In somberness they watched as he climbed the hill
What manner of man is this who marches forward promising change
What they did not know and could not feel
Was that it had been foretold written in the Bible it said the same
It was not theirs that counted but God's will
With all they did and tried they realized it was not adequate to stop
For the Bible, God's words, had sealed the deal
It had been written that before the end of time
--------the bottom shall rise to the top. "


My original thought that Americans and all others are one under God.

[SaraSidle]

I had placed this on another thread. However, I think it is more appropriate on this thread and this was my attempt to add a contribution to the respect due America and the Civil Rights Movement.

"------------------God's Plan

On and on their weakened tired arms did turn the oar
Against the ocean ran red with ancient blood
Onward toward the foggy shape of a distant shore
As if their tearful eyes did cause the flood.
From the distance rang out a voice unmistakably clear
Strain, strain do not forget the goal
Remember those that struggled, hold the vision dear
You are the youth of those grown old
Draw upon the ancient strength to bolster your will
With vigor fresh continue the struggle, with hope anew
To climb that insurmountable hill
And eventually you will see your arrival at
---------1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

All Manner of insults and accusations did they throw
However they failed to dent his shield
In awe they watched this valliant warrior as his popularity did grow.
In somberness they watched as he climbed the hill
What manner of man is this who marches forward promising change
What they did not know and could not feel
Was that it had been foretold written in the Bible it said the same
It was not theirs that counted but God's will
With all they did and tried they realized it was not adequate to stop
For the Bible, God's words, had sealed the deal
It had been written that before the end of time
--------the bottom shall rise to the top. "


My original thought that Americans and all others are one under God.

very nice William. I hear what you are sayin.

[William Anthony]

very nice William. I hear what you are sayin.

Thank you very much. America can be proud of itself and those, who struggled, may be proud that America has reached a magnificent height.

[SaraSidle]

Thank you very much. America can be proud of itself and those, who struggled, may be proud that America has reached a magnificent height.

ITA and I so hope obama sticks to his goals. This country could become better than ever............sara

[William Anthony]

ITA and I so hope obama sticks to his goals. This country could become better than ever............sara

I agree with you and he has already faced some controversy with Gitmo and the two rappers. Some want him to speak out against them. I am torn on that issue as to what he should do, only because of the First Amendment. I think most realize that is not his position and I do not see the need for him to speak out and I am mindful of your signature and hope he will keep the thread open. :)

[William Anthony]

I believe that President Obama is on the right path as it pertains to improving America's global image with the Executive Orders he has signed in regard to Gitmo and the use of terrorism to gain information. I do understand the practical use of that tactic but there have been interrogators, who have stated the tactic did not work.

[Luke Davis]

LINK (http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee8994966 48c2b4b06233c)

See the crowd then zoom in on a face!

[SaraSidle]

LINK (http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee8994966 48c2b4b06233c)

See the crowd then zoom in on a face!

Oh Luke this is so cool. Like a new toy. thanks so much. almost as good as being there. sara

[Luke Davis]

Oh Luke this is so cool. Like a new toy. thanks so much. almost as good as being there. sara
The easiest one to find was Aretha in her hat.
:hat:

[William Anthony]

Although I am not particularly fond of Reverend Jesse Jackson or Juan Williams, I thought the tears on their faces and the peaceful transition of power showed America at its greatest.

[SaraSidle]

The easiest one to find was Aretha in her hat.
:hat:

no kidding. I went from her to OB to Michelle and then played somemore. sara thanks again

[William Anthony]

no kidding. I went from her to OB to Michelle and then played somemore. sara thanks again

Did I miss some sort of zoom on the link? I will try again.

[SaraSidle]

Did I miss some sort of zoom on the link? I will try again.

yes there is a zoom and it is wonderful................go Luke go Luke

[William Anthony]

yes there is a zoom and it is wonderful................go Luke go Luke

I was able to get the wide angle and will try for the narrow one. I have been very busy with an intelligent and vastly appreciated discussion on another forum. Thanks to both you and Luke.

[William Anthony]

I was able to do it and I found the looks on the Clinton's faces interesting.

[Luke Davis]

I am wondering what President Bush is watching? At first I thought the inaugeration, then I thought FOX NEWS. Is that a Blackberry?