My hope: that we are witnessing the return of competency. That the new administration will continue to welcome all voices to the table, while guiding according to solid principle. That the American people hold on to this upswelling of hope and commitment and the desire to work hard and move forward together. That this election is evidence of a paradigm shift in American politics- a shift that was evident throughout the campaign, but Washington insiders did not understand.
Moving vans in front of the WH on the teevee at the moment. President Clinton and his wife, the Secretary of State, have entered. Waiting for President Bush, followed by our President Elect.
What a day.
Update: 8:29
Love to see the mall so full. Love to see residents of DC out and celebrating. Can't imagine what it must feel like.
Update: 8:32
It would really suck to be George W Bush today. He has to go to a party where they're celebrating his departure.
8:39
First glimpse of the man. He looks appropriately somber and perhaps a bit whelmed.
He's just entered, and the tears are starting.
8:46
Di Fi welcoming the croud. "our work is not yet finished, but future generations will mark this morning... the dream that was echoed from the steps of the Lincoln memorial finally (something) the walls of the White House"
Here comes Warren.
While I appreciate the points he is trying to hit, this is actually a fairly uninspiring prayer. I have high standards for prophetic speech.
8:53
'RETHA!
8:59
Vice President Biden
9:03
Tis a gift to be simple9:05
'Tis a gift to be free
'Tis a gift to come down
Where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves
In that place just right
We will be in the valley
Of Love and delight.
When the true simplicity
Is gained
To bow and to bend
We shall not be ashamed
To turn and to turn it will
Be our delight
'Till by turning and turning we
Come 'round right.
Mister President
Amen.
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