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was that Michelle's brother holding one of Joe's grandkids?

What should I be watching tonight?

Twas the last night of George Bush

The definition of a classless motherf*&^er

Salon.com: White House starts referring to Bush as "former president"

MSNBC and Hardball are about to bust a nut they are so excited....

U&h oh.. "he's getting the nation at its nadir"..

Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism and Deceit: America’s Deadly Game

Here's an interesting exercise regarding our health care crisis:

Is Obama officially president at midnight or not until Oath-taking?

"Change won't happen overnight..."

When Bush took the oath of office and swore to faithfully execute the law

Stars, regular folks heed Obama's call to service

I Have a Dream - Dr. King Tribute

Political Proseuctions Documentary...

WOWT: State Of The Dream In Omaha

NY Times: "A Pragmatic Precedent" What Lincoln would think of Obama.

Watch Obamas Inauguration Online

The people who will be disenfranchised by the Obama Presidency.

The people who will be disenfranchised by the Obama Presidency.

The people who will be disenfranchised by the Obama Presidency.

Anyone think Obama will be taking any month long vacations any time soon?

"America's Song" - download and watch performance

Newt Gingrich To Help Launch Health Care Website

Special Song for tonight -- enjoy! Happy Dance!

Heads up for a KO Special Commentary tonight

January 19th: Sr. v.s. Jr.

Crowd behind Keith sings:"Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah, HEY HEY HEY, Good-bye!"

hey hey hey good bye are ya hearing it?

Dick on wheels?

On Fox News, Gingrich echoed distortion that EFCA "tak[es] away your right to a secret-ballot vote

Rep Serrano introduces resolution, HJ Res 5, to repeal 22nd Amendment

HOLY MOLY did KO just do a port-O-pottie joke? KO: what is your DU screen name???

What I learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today (jazz and blues).

Guardian UK: Magical spell that will open a new American era

George Bush torture prosecution poll

Meanwhile on Faux News...

Tomorrow will be the first time since I joined DU in 2001 that * will not be presidenten!

this is the last day i will post on DU while george w bu$h* is president...i'm so happy

Let's say Barack Obama rightfully brings the US, Mexico and Canada into closer economic and

ACHING NEWS: Box causes Cheney back problem, mistakenly thought he was a bird.

Tick, tick, tick, freaking, tick, tick, tick!!

Mods pls delete, posting bug

for Richard Shelby and the rest of the anti-Big Three Red State Toyota Republicans:

< 1

Holy shit, they're singing na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, GOODBY in DC tonight.E

This May Not Be Very Obamian Of Me, But...

No flared nostrils. No overheated rhetoric. Just the simple fact. Thank you, Keith

Ha! Neocons pissed at idiot son for not pardoning Libby

USA Today: Slave history part of oath site

This is what a bird strike in an engine looks like:

So Long Bush: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish

Cheney gets the chair

American fights for art seized by Nazis

I guarantee you'll smile if you watch this video

Can Labor Revive the American Dream?

Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson will be on The Daily Show.....tomorrow

The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors

a nice photo of MLK Jr. in DC

If you've not met the very impressive Corey Booker, watch Rachel now or catch the rerun at 11 pm est

Black Iraqis Make Obama A Model To Follow

Ahhh, the refreshing detached honesty of Canadian News.....

Is it safe to come out from under the blankets yet?

IWW files more charges against Starbucks, slams company for jet purchase

What ,if any, recompense did Californians ever get from Enron gaming the electric grid?

Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow-tag team on prosecuting torture.

PHOTO: Tomorrow.

Is there any site that tracks how "progressive" Dems vote vs. the

Cheney to attend inauguration in a **wheelchair**

World Nut Daily founder: Praying For Obama To Fail

The reign of King George the Second has nearly come to an end, now it is time to fix the damage.

I wish Bush ...... well ............

Shoes thrown at White House

What Is The Probability That Inauguartion Clips Will Be Posted Faster Than They Are Removed?

You realize, that we'll still see Bush in the White House for years to come?

Aww..."Joe the Plumber" gets another 30 seconds of fame...

Brittani's surgery is at 8pm central

So tomorrow Cheney will finally officially become Mr. Potter of Bedford Falls!

A few excerpts from lesser known MLK speeches..

This Modern World: A farewell salute!

Bush's ma and pa reflect on their boy's last night

Dumb question - what time is PE Obama's speech going to be tomorrow?

Dumb question

So, my kid now knows racism exists

Lest you think we can simply 'move forward', please study this man.

Lest you think we can simply 'move forward', please study this man.

Some Obversations about Having a Loved one with Cancer

my goodbye to georgie

the "kids inaugural" was a brilliant move, in addition to being fun and sweet

A look at the personas the reich-wing have given DUH-bya over 9 years

Breaking: Bush has barricaded himself in the Blue Room - Say hello to my little friend Part II

When's the last time we've seen Cheney strolling about? Not just standing at a podium but

Any DUers at the HuffPo ball?

Ya know, for 8 years we were told what an intellectual the former librarian, Laura Bush was .......

Whither FOX NEWS?

I finally found the house that will take Shrub's memoir!

Woman who beat Sarah Palin for Miss Alaska title, to perform at inaugural balls

Good old reliable Sonny Perdue. He can always be counted on to make the wrong decision.....

My Black neighbor just came over and gave me a bottle of wine.

Dirk Benedict: Battlestar Galactica Has Been Taken Over By Feminazis

I'd like to have a quick review about our new Pres.

I'd like to have a quick review about our new Pres.

Photo challenge for tomorrow: Pics of where you'll be AT THE TIME & later!1

"Schlock Therapy" from an alternate universe...

why Chain-eee was moving his own boxes: WH bushies to clear out by midnight, hand in blackberries

Bookie offers odds on Obama cliches

Making the Most of Tomorrow if you don't have TV.

[Video] Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye

[Video] Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye

Buh-Bye!

cnn talking about snipers-does anyone remember if this was an issue

cnn talking about snipers-does anyone remember if this was an issue

cnn talking about snipers-does anyone remember if this was an issue

Polls: 50% and 22%

Only 13 more hours...

Hit the uvula and win a prize from the top shelf

I am addicted....

Can You Imagine Being A Freeper Tomorrow?

Every Charter Bus in America is in DC tonight

Just before his last day, I want to have a positive Bush* farewell thread.

What time does DU go to Defcon 10 tomorrow?

Check out the sorry ass graphic that Jim Robinson posted....

Michelle Obama, Miley Cyrus: favorites at concert

15 minutes until Inauguration Day!

Mandatory Monday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!

One Last Bushism

Ruh roh raggy: Dr. Biden spills the beans on VP v. SOS.

Why will Obama keep Dumbya's "Sun King" rug?

Fixing Everything Could Actually Come Easy For Obama

Don't stop thinking about TOMORROW!

BWAHAHA Cheney hurts back while moving boxes

I work in an area that supports Federal Employees

I have to admit it makes me a tad bit nervous

A lesser known MLK quote, but an all time favorite of mine

In a world with true cosmic justice...

I was able to call in to the Gene Burns Show on KGO this evening....

[Video] President Elect Obama - Grant Park

Welcome to January 20, 2009. The End of an Error.

Bush Is Riding With Obama To The Swearing In???

Happy New President Day!

ROFL!! Did you see the end of the Daily Show?

ROFL!! Did you see the end of the Daily Show?

Do the posters who swore Bush would not leave office tomorrow still think he won't leave office?

Two survive 25 days at sea — in an ice box

~~~~~Let the good times ROLL!~~~~~ (let the bad vibes sink)

Obama Plans to Get Right to Work After Swearing-In

***HEADS UP!*** Frank Rich will be on The Colbert Report (1-19-2009)

Kathy Griffin on HBO now

In Our Wildest Dreams

In Our Wildest Dreams

99.8% through with the Bush administration.

Pete and Woody hoboed together -- the original lyrics to "This Land"

How they Leave!

How they Leave!

What is the likelihood that Dumbass will do one last stupid thing tomorrow, and ...

There was a fast food commercial with a person talking with an unseen person on Air Force One

My community service today

Legoland Inaugural

Has Trudeau picked an Obama icon for Doonesbury? nt Click here to hide this thread

I'm watching Faux. It's downright laughable! They have no idea what to do

Bush by the numbers...

Is anyone else gonna be drunk by Noon?

Anyone else wonder what's going on in the WH tonight?

uggg Kurt "thank you jesus" warner trying to compete with Obama but he is NOT gettign a puppy

Bush's 2000 Inaugural ride

Noon tomorrow (January 20, 2009) everything will be different.

Noon tomorrow (January 20, 2009) everything will be different.

As of writing there is only ten hours and ten minutes left

10 hours and counting! n/t

CNN: Puppy chews woman's inaugural ticket

My goodness. there's a "hate hannity call line."

"Finally Bush's reign of evil has come to an end"

Celebrate Good Times - C'mon!

Celebrate Good Times, C'mon!

Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration - Prelude..video will give you shivers!

Does anyone believe Cheney (with his heart) injured by moving boxes?

The day before he becomes prez, Obama picks up a paint brush.

PissyPants-SocioPath is being ridden out of town.

Starting tomorrow January 20th@ 11:00 CT

Bureaucracy threatens peoples' lives

Christmas Eve is always better than Christmas itself...

Washington State to criminalize student-teacher sex?

I can't help but wonder what was in those heavy boxes that Dick Cheney felt he had to move himself.

Almost free at last…

Fiat, Chrysler in partnership talks

Question.....to make sure I understnad this. Voter fraud vs. Election fraud.

In-flight confrontations can lead to terrorism charges

Good movie on BET: "Boycott" (STARTING NOW!)

Wednesday, the new admin will kick ass and take names.

Wednesday, the new admin will kick ass and take names.

I wonder what would happen if The Joker were to capture George W. Bush?

For New First Lady, Hints of Agenda and Tone

I am curious--will the White House be swept for bugging devices

Has anyone alive today ever witnessesed a bigger, happier, more purely joyous inaugural crowd than

Red, White, and BLUE...

What should the new DoJ investigate?

What should the new DoJ investigate?

Imagine.

On Weather Channel-- 1995 Chicago Heat Wave.

What most Americans don't know about Barack...

I had no idea Christine Ebersole could blow like that!...

ROFLMAO!! Tony Bourdain just asked what Cheney eats for dinner.....

What will happen to the members of this administration?

Anyone remember the Bicentennial?...

Is DU moving slowly for anyone else?

DC traffic is already packed..........

9 hours to go and I can't sleep.

Whoa - They're Practically GIVING Chrysler Away!

One More Time With Feeling: IMPEACH WAR CRIMINALS BUSH AND CHENEY!!!

When I first came to know DU

Famous Last Words: A Farewell Address Quiz

today is my 8th anniversary,help me celebrate!

More Presidential Trivia

PBS: "Without Greenspan, the dotcom bubble and the Enron bubble would not have been possible"

LOLCats ready for the Inauguration!!

Chertoff assures Inauguration security forces 'ready'

Sorry, if it has been discussed, but I want to mention "Free Speech Zones."

I was 'attracted' to a co-worker....I told another co-worker, "hey I may be married, but

Good Gawd! We have a winter storm warning.

Thank you, Obama and Biden.

Washington Journal, CSpan1 is up and running

DEAR WORLD...... .PLEASE READ

Today, 303 million hostages will be freed.

Washington D.C. webcams/traffic cams!

Jonah Goldberg, African-American Studies expert

U.S. broke obligations in Mexican's execution

The Most Effective Tax Break Obama Could Give, Would be Single-Payer Health Care

Worldwide, well-wishers mobilize for inauguration - I don't think this happens very often

Bush sings My Way

A TOAST to DU & the new Barack Obama administration!!!

"These Are Days"

Marie Cocco: It’s Over—And Not A Moment Too Soon

The International Criminal Court at the Hague

Buh-Bye George...

Jesus' General: The Wickedness of Acceptance

SRI LANKA: Rising concerns over thousands trapped in conflict areas

Agent Mike....

Isn't it funny? Everyone around here seems to be doing the same thing.

Barack Obama or George Bush

Best coverage I've seen? On Canadian Broadcasting

Warren stirs protest at MLK's church

Today is like the moon landing.

Delete dupe.

dupe...self-delete

Why the hell is Puffy Combs on Larry King Live?

Fox News Primes Itself for a Shift

YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why Obama will not prosecute Bush... for now

Ya know when its 3am...

Bush's final Iraq War US death toll: 4229

Why is the media spinning this victory day as ALL about race?

Obama's 27-year-old Mind-reader

HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY!

Bidens have entered St. John's church,

Anyone else going to take some digital photos of Obama being sworn in from their TV?

My fellow prisoners! A shaft of light below the door. It's swinging open!

Sweet Mercy! Less than 4 hours!

3 hrs 22 mins 15 seconds to go .... and yes i am counting

My President is leaving Blair House for St. John's Church.

Moving is hard work.................just ask Cheney

DemocracyNow! live video stream at democracynow.org

Michael Moore praises us all today (a letter in my inbox this morning)

Man stole KY jelly and pregnancy tests

3 hours 'til Happy Hour! Say Goodbye, Dis-Gracie!

WEATHER ALERT....Its Snowing In Memphis

Less than 12 hours, the little jug-eared fuck is gone, and I never thought I would make it

Okay, what are you REALLY celebrating today?

There's my President!!

Congrats to MSNBC for some classy music

Today, I feel sorry for Dallas.

Why do we like survival stories?

First photo of Cheney in his wheelchair

First photo of Cheney in his wheelchair

I woke up this morning thinking, "holy fucking shit." -- kos

I woke up this morning thinking, "holy fucking shit." -- kos

Do you think there will be a loud collective "boo!" at GW

"One outgoing Treasury employee had already landed a job as a manager at Abercrombie & Fitch."

Tomorrow is my Birthday...

If you're happy and you know it rec this thread!

I miss Tim Russert on days like these

Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye

Yeah, I'm just that thrilled.

40 years ago tomorrow, two people left government service.

12:01 a.m. EST: THE. LAST. DAY. Say Goodbye to George HERE.

Suggestions on which network to record the day's events?

Well I did it...I managed to save my 1000th post for a special occasion

There are mucho dumbasses in my red state who think protesting is "bad" or "wrong."

Great line I heard:

good riddance to the bu$h*s

Retailers overhaul business as consumers pull back

1968 -- Over at Last!

Wish me luck, I gave up smoking to celebrate the Inauguration!

TOON: THIS MODERN WORLD Final Farewell Salute to Bush

I think it's really cool that Chesley Sullenberger was invited to the inauguration....

Has Bob Woodward had a stroke?

Now is the time to look back and remember what President Bush did for us

GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA GOBAMA

Ding, Dong the Witch is Dead!

HOLY MOLEY....

THIS IS IT, FOLKS!

Wolfie just called Michelle and Barack Obama occupants.

********* PRESENT **********

The only question today. How many times am I going to...........

It takes a special pResident to perform like this:

Yeeehah!!!!

The continual stream of people walking past my door is unreal

The motorcade just left the church and the Obamas are at the WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!

Call for Obama to open UFO files

Thank you, C-SPAN, for just covering it without the stupid voice overs.

"When I see Caroline Kennedy, I think Mike Bloomberg."

Help NEEDED: Contact CSPAN - Where is their captioning???

Michelle is wearing American designers

1 hr 59 minutes and 50 seconds to go

After 9/11 I put an American flag out in front of my house ....

Dog Daze for Soledad O'Brien (DOG HATER)

I am actually watching Faux Snooze Today!

Guess what DUers - Television Jamaican has hooked up with

Guess what DUers - Television Jamaican has hooked up with

so when do the war crime tribunals start?

Whoa. The Onion gets reeeeally weird today

Lauer: "So Tom when do you think the weight of the office will hit [Obama] him?"

The Marine Band is playing.

Pakistan Launches Assault in NW, 20 Militants Dead

They got away.

"designated successor" - Robert Gates. . someone explain to me

"designated successor" - Robert Gates. . someone explain to me

Wish Cronkite and Rather were commenting a bit.

I haven't seen this much hero worship since the Republicans in 2000

Michelle looks great today in a yellow dress

Billy BUSH drunk (surprise) & Inaugural gossip tidbits

KO on now on msnbc

I am afraid to exhale...

28 years ago today

28 years ago today

Any suggestions on what kind of cigar I should smoke tomorrow?

W Not the President

Muhammed Ali is there!

"My Parents Who Are in Heaven Waited Their Whole Lives for This"

From the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial is 1.9 miles

Howard Dean on TV right now....

Ken blackwell? KEN "back stabbing" BLACKWELL??!!!

Which TV channel should have the most complete coverage

It wasn't an election, it was a revolution.

Has any previous inauguration been this exciting?

PG&E Won't Cut Power During Inauguration After All

Having to watch Faux (with sound down) they just showed Gingrich

Having to watch Faux (with sound down) they just showed Gingrich

1.5 hours!!!

They're out of church.

Only Obama could get me up this early.

Hey! Thank you all!

Since I discovered DU, I have relied upon all of you for current

Keith, Rachel and Chris are on MSNBC now!

Has *bush's final pardons list been released yet?

2.5 Hours! And counting!

DemocracyNow.org streaming

CNN: Petraeus Returning To D.C. For Meeting With Obama Tomorrow

How perfect is this? Cheney in wheelchair for inauguration.

But, but, but, but . . . I thought Obama and us DLCers had banished Howard Dean to the Arctic?

Obama volunteers in Kansas City collected enough food for 40,000 meals

The Power of the Dream

The Daily Show and Colbert hit it out of the park last night

I'm so glad that Ted Kennedy is able to be at this inauguration....

Okay, I admit it!!! I'm a little choked up today.

Teddy! Teddy! Teddy!

Jilly and lynne ch. enter limo at WH

Jill Biden and Lynn Cheney sharing a car to the inauguration

"Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime." Hemmingway

Senator Ted is ON THE PODIUM

QUESTION: BUSH WILL NOT WALK WITH OBAMA IN

In 1964, Martin Luther King predicted a African-American president "in less than 40 years".

In 1964, Martin Luther King predicted a African-American president "in less than 40 years".

Barbara! It's Barbara!

BREAKING: 68 Year Old Woman struck by Metro train

Michelle brought a gift for Laura!

Michelle brought a gift for Laura!

Michelle brought a gift for Laura!

Here comes Dr. Strangelove.

Obama's Opportunity: "Out of great crisis comes great opportunity."

What my seven-year old said this morning at breakfast...

As Bush exits office, portraits come down

I'm not a fashionista in the least, but Lynne? Seriously, red gloves with a black coat?

ONE THOUSAND MINUTES LEFT!

Michelle and Laura enter limo

Funny image from Sunday's event

whisper, psst...anybody know

Just mentioned on ABC TV:

Holy Crap, it's Mr. Potter!

Nouriel Roubini: US banking system is insolvent

Yuck. Coffee with the Bushes. I thought there was supposed to be

On the last night of Bush's presidency and anticipating the first night of Obama's

Historical Mystery of Bush's Presidency-By Robert Parry

What was the largest number of people ever assembled in one place on earth?

BBC International

Web Links To Watch The Inauguration Online

O'Reilly Is "Kind Of An A-Hole" - Jessica Alba

What is the Bush family thinking...

They're wheeling Cheney out. Wonder what's in that cane?

Accident on Metro Rail Red Line

Darth being wheeled out on ABC!!!!

*LOL* I just bought one (1) MegaMillions lottery ticket for the January 20, 2009 drawing

Free Krispy Kreme today

William Ayers turned back at Canadian border

Richard Norton Smith on ABC. Gag!

Hillary Clinton will not be confirmed today because of Cornyn

Was The Onion Clairvoyant?

Obama Pens Essay for Washington Times Front Page

A big thank you to DU today. You all helped me hold on to a

George W. Bush has just left the White House for the last time. Ever.

Got Call Tonight from Huckabee at 6pm CDT, I live In Missouri,,,

On the steps of a building built by black slaves..

On the steps of a building built by black slaves..

I am ready to celebrate!!!!

Freeps are freeping CNN poll.

The crowd chants "Obama"

Rev. Lowery Honored to Participate in Inauguration

U.N. chief: Gaza violence 'heartbreaking'

There are times when we are asked to do something for the common good that is .......

Come-on, tell us what you really think of George Bush!

w00t -- I put my Obama yard sign back in my yard for tomorrow!

Haha, Cheney hurts back!

You have your flag flying, right?

I am retiring my signature tonight.

Yeah Keith, Michelle handed the stepford wife a box with a red ribbon, which stepford promptly

One more hour...

Joe and Jill have a beautiful family

My wish is that a day never comes when anyone named Bush enters the White House again.

Sing it everyone!!!! Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Them Goodbye!

Just wondering where John Edwards is spending the day.

My Goodness. Did Mellancamp Kick Butt or What!

Bush and Obama Riding in the Same Limo

What kind of celebration is going on in your city? On your street?

The Quayles arrived! Ick!

Michelle Obama Shares Stage with Miley, Jonas Brothers

My favorite Obama speech is still the New Hampshire speech.

Brian Williams must be slapped

Brian Williams must be slapped

Michelle looks SO beautiful!

Why is the media making a BIG deal what Jill Biden said about Joe being offered either job

Peoples' cheering at the motorcade is making me cry.

Mathews says tomorrow "will be the honor of our lifetime."

Lysol as a douche?

Will Cheney be wheeled around tomorrow by a black man?

"A crowd estimated at 300,000 braved the cold and drizzle to attend the inauguration..."

Never has eight years seemed so long.

ROFLMAO! Bush P-Residency Retrospective to that old song...kick butt...

Can't we just sort of toss W. out the plane somewhere over Texas, to save fuel?

44

Cornyn is blocking Clinton's SoS confirmation today.

Here comes the Big Dawg!!!

Cheerleaders for Obama (great video!)

FEIN: The rule of law

Watch Michelle Obama Now Live!

It's not a club, there's no manual and we don't pay union dues.

Down the drain, Turdweasel!! *funny pics*

Poppy Bush is in purple and yellow.

Yaaaawn. I just woke up from a 8 year nap

I Wish There Was A Huge Bronze Statue Of Dim Son In DC

Keith said Cheney hurt his back and will attend the inauguration in a wheel chair

George Bush gave us a gift?

Peace & Love

Why the Democratic Underground should never change its name...

MSNBC.com keeps cutting out on me but I want to listen to Keith & Rachel -

Yes we can! Yes we did! Yes we will!

Finally, we are rebooting our country with a clean boot

Why are republicans such bad historians?

best ex-president ever! CARTER!!! nt

Obama, HBO: the GLBT community thanks you

Nah nah nah nah. Nah nah nah nah, Hey hey hey. Good Bye.... The crowds behind Keith.

Get another wheel chair!

These Pepsi commercials are interesting.

Last photo of the bush family before leaving the WH

The people at my work today are so pissed today! LOL!!

Wait 'til they intro *

For Today, There Are Two Types Of People In The World:

Michelle on Disney speaking nt

Obama boxes being unloaded at the WH! Don't drop it, Ryder! nt

Bill Clinton is not looking too thrilled

I am the most cynical bastard you will ever know

Anyone have a better stream than MSNBC? its so choppy!

How are you spending Inauguration Eve??

why OBAMA DIDN'T WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????

KO Special Comment coming up on MSNBC nt

For the record, I do not believe Biden's hair plugs are unattractive.

That was astonishiPresident Carter greets Barbara Bush and doesn't say a word to Bill Clinton

This is great

Dupe

Huge cheers for the Clintons.

There's a moving van offloading at the old front door to the White House

The end of government by monsters. What a huge relief.

The end of government by monsters. What a huge relief.

The end of government by monsters. What a huge relief.

TV Coverage of Inauguration

What is sparkly in our house is the sun glinting off tears of joy

So this old guy wanders up to the steps of the White House

Who does Scalia think he is, Cosmo de Medici???

eeeewwwww, elaine chao

LOL. Rahm just cracked me up.

LOL. Rahm just cracked me up.

Bwaaahahaaa a moving van at the back of the White House

The Girls!

Dead silence when GHWB was announced!

Awwwww the kids are adorable!

you'ld think lynne cheney would burst into flames when exposed to sunlight. nt

You know one of the things that I love the most about today and tomorrow?

one final smirk.....be gone satan

When is the right time to pop the cork on the champagne?

In the rare event that you actually begin to MISS George W. Bush, remember this

On January 20, 2001 and January 20, 2005 I wore black.

Where is Sarah Palin?

We Are All Here.

Kiddies and Mrs. Robinson!!!!

OBAMA-MANIA hits cell-phone networks

Here's my haiku...

Did you guys see that? Malia was scritching a spot on her blue coat

Maddow and Turley on MSNBC discussed foreign travel problem of ex-Bush admin.

Kids Inaugural Ball on Disney now. nt

Why is Laura Bush Dressed Like a Confederate Officer?

Department of the Startlingly Obvious:

Mike Malloy: "Tomorrow is the REAL Emanicpation Day"

CSPAN has good coverage on right now...of the mall and other

THEY ARE BOOOING HIM

Hillary as Secretary of State is part of her endless desire to be president.

Bush is getting Booed!!!!!!

Stoopid's on the way out. nt

Stoopid's on the way out. nt

LOL! They're Booing Bush!

Here comes Chimpy! The boobirds are out!

Smirking to the very end.

wtf is wrong with poopy?

They're not just booing---they're sneering!

Bush* is coming out soon. I'm gonna cut a big wet one for him. nt

Tomorrow Will Remind Me of This

Kids' Inagural: We are the Future Concert on Disney Channel Now.

Do you hear them? NA NA NA NA!

Striking up the band to drown out the booing and nah nah nah goodbyes

My god, the First Lady and the Vice President's Wife are beautiful women

Power Switch, Interactive: The New D.C.

Thirty FUCKING MINUTES!!!!!

With booing and jeering at Bush, it looked like they were marching out to a firing squad

Go Rachael! She just mentioned the Inaugural Watch party in Quincy, MA

What happens?

Laura's wearing the drapes again

Limbaugh: ‘I Hope Obama Fails’

Obama-McCain Dinner

Seal singing "A change is gonna Come".....on CNN!

Amy Goodman narrating the Inaugural with Alice Walker on DemocracyNow

Are the Carters there? I've seen the other former presidents, but didn't see him.

It's a gay thing. You wouldn't understand.

Na na na na, hey hey hey, GOOD BYE!

They're booing Darth Cheney! Good!

Does anyone have an hour-by-hour breakdown of tomorrow's Inauguration?

Is Cheney taking a bathroom break

TOON: Bush waves good bye from an elephant's sphincter

I can't believe it, even Bill "Boxcars!" Bennett is all choked up today

When Will Barack Obama finally close the Damn Deal? Geeze!

Say goodbye to Bush (an online game)

Joe Biden looks like he's getting a bit misty.

Some days, it felt like the * years were never going to end.

Poppy walking with a cane

OMG! THEY BOOD CHENEY AND *!

OMG! THEY BOOD CHENEY AND *!

People bitch to no end about prayer, then bitch to no end when there is no prayer

The Last Gasp of Washington's Rotting Royalty

The Pundit Heads have exhausted me on their discussion of our New Prez

He makes a NOISE when you hit him!!!!!

They are booing bush!

HOURS.....HOURS!!!! Can you hear me???

This may be redundant but has anyone EVER seen that many people?????

Holy Crap, even George Washington showed up!!

I can't believe this is really happening.

Happy, I feel Happy. In 8 years of the Hoover Bush misadministration, I never felt Happy.

Obama takes the stage and the crowd goes wild!

BOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO OOOOOO OOOOOOOO

Brokaw just compared Cheney to Dr. Strangelove

So if your local TV station doesn't have an African American on staff

To me its more like relief that maybe things might get back to normal somehow.

Okay, I just opened the champagne--

Did Larry King just have a stroke live on the air?

OMG Its the girl from Scooby Doo

Brokaw worried that people who don't like Cheney will "accuse him of pulling a Dr. Strangelove"

OMG...they played the Darth Vader theme when Bush came out...

The population of The Mall is now larger than...

I think Harry and Nancy just got a few boos

When was the last time Bush had to deal with an unfriendly audience?

No crowd shots

The most beautiful sight and sound!

Good things can happen sometimes.

Dennis Kucinich has a great seat

OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!

Hey! Listen up...this display of antagonistic Poutrage over Dr Jill Biden's

Hey! Listen up...this display of antagonistic Poutrage over Dr Jill Biden's

If he says "Yes, We Did" as part of his speech, that crowd is going to

Bit behind schedule - I know, let's cut Warren's bit

This feels like a coronation.

Where were you when...

Look at all the fucking people................n/t

Obama is wearing black gloves. Reminds me of:

Look at the girls and grandma

I'VE GOT SOMETHING IN MY EYES

I'VE GOT SOMETHING IN MY EYES

Thank you Sasha and Malia!

I can't watch the inauguration!

Well shit! I missed it!

So Rick Warren doesn't know there have been 45 transfers of power in the White House?

OK wrap this shit up you fucker.

Just breathe for a moment .. this is history.. we are living history

I'm watching with my 2 year old

God, I want PIE!!!!!

DiFi, Warren, off to a great start

About Bush's handwritten note to Obama

My Sig has come true at last... time for a new one!

Warren's talking, laalalal al al al alalalalaalalallaaaaaaaaaa I CAN'T HEAR YOU.

Such a disgusting looking person.

Rick Warren now invocatin' - Time for a bathroom break

Middle fingers up! Warren's talking!

Damn nbc messing with Jill Biden's ACCURATE statement!

Why is he taking so FUCKING long???

ENOUGH ALREADY!!! Get off the stage Warren.

Warren is such an asshole

You just heard George Bush called "Mr. President" for the very last time!

Go Aretha!

Has Trudeau picked an Obama icon for Doonesbury? nt

ARETHA!

Does anyone have a VLCPlayer-friendly (LINUX) streaming link?

Aretha!

I don't dare read the Slate article, but this, THIS

I loves me some Franklin

Get it Reetha!

Get it Reetha!

Get it Reetha!

Has any other PE honored their opponent at an inaugural ball?

I've FINALLY been paid for serving as an election judge. Ask me anything!

Ouch. Crowd jeering Bush. "Bad form," says Tweety.

Ouch. Crowd jeering Bush. "Bad form," says Tweety.

WAIT FOR IT!

all right aretha --

ARETHA!

Yuck, now it's the invocation.

It's 11:55, are they gonna get him sworn in by 12:00???

I am watching MSNBC and hearing Michele Bernard wax so eloquently about her family and

And Cheney is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Free Republic Inaugural Ball has been cancelled.

Looks like we all missed this story of Republican classiness...

Obama is not going to be a liberal Bush

If Darth is in a wheel chair, why does he have a cane?

Why are y'all acting like Obama is inevitable??

We have a new Vice President officially!!!

Biden's in

Here we go. Biden is VP!

That was one of the worst and contrived as well as insincere prayers ever.

I am just so proud, right down to my bones.. just proud

"enemies foreign & domestic..." see any of those standing around? n/t

Thanks to all of you who have sometimes been my only

Not only is Warren an asshole, but he's a crap preacher too. This is a terrible invocation, yuck.

Cheney to attend Inauguration in a wheelchair

Cheney is toast.

WOOODAMNWHOOOO!

We have a new VP.

I'm WEIRD! They asked us to stand and I am here

BUH-BYE, CHENEY!!!

Obama is President!

Doesn't make sense to me to swear in the VP first...

Crash Cart---out!

Isn't Yo-Yo Ma a rap group from 1988?

He's Gone

"Barack H. Obama"- H?

What isBidens middle name?

DICK CHENEY IS NOW A CIVILIAN

Cut the Yo_Yo. I want to hear some real music.

Here we go!

Did he think the crowd was going to join him in the Lord's Prayer?

This beautiful Copeland-esque music is washing away all the stains of Warren.

Chimp now in overtime....

Oh yeah, these three are good, what a beautiful piece.

The music's playing and my dog started ripping apart her stuffed elephant toy.

The music's playing and my dog started ripping apart her stuffed elephant toy.

Blitzer just said that, at 12noon, Barack Obama is OFFICIALLY our POTUS now...

Whitehouse.gov

We have a new President.

Our long national nightmare is over, Bush out.

I am cleaning out the cat box for the last time of Bush's error!!!!

Bush Repeals English Language as Last Official Act

There's live blogging right now from HuffPo's Pre-Inaugural Ball at the Newseum

This moment starts a whole new America!! Right now

HAIL TO THE CHIEF!

Our long national nightmare is now over

Not only is Warren an asshole, he gives a lousy prayer.

We have a new President.

Hail to the Chief.

Whoooo!! It's Noon Eastern! Say Hello to President Joe Biden!

Rachel Maddow's sign off-oh my. How sweet. Embrace the moment,

Does anyone know the exact time of Obama's swearing-in, tomorrow?

Did anyone else think that it is strange that cheney supposedly injured himself moving boxes?

To enjoy future tasty goodness, continue to attack W's legacy

I am happy

Does Cheney transfer control of his shadow govt to Biden today?

Can we say President Obama yet?

THE NIGHTMARE IS OVER! THE NIGHTMARE IS OVER!

Congratulations, Mr. President.

Did everyoe stand?

roberts screwed up

What is wrong with this picture?

OMG the NEW Hannity show is trying to be a Fox version of Countdown with KO

Ma LEE-AH and SAH - SHA. wtf?

--- The Promised Land --- (w/ Double Super Secret Eye-Candy)

IT'S OVER! NO MORE BUSH!

Fuck YOU DICK!!! FDR walked across that podium

Until now I couldn't believe...

***** THE Inauguration Thread *****

It's PRESIDENT OBAMA:Obama officially becomes 44th president

Obama's Moment Arrives

BARACK WAS TOO SMART

DOW Jones as Bush exits 8,121, down 159 for the day.

Franklin Pierce was the first president to use the word affirm rather than swear. Theodore Roosevelt

IMPEACH JOHN "I f$#@ed up the presidential Oath of Office" ROBERTS!

Does anyone know what Bush is doing on his last night in the White House?

What's the snare drummy sound I hear?

Bob Herbert:I Wish You Were Here

What will be Letterman's last "Greatest Moments in History Speech" be like tonite?

President Obama.

The reign of the witches is finally over!

Remember waiting for Gallup at Noon and Zogby at Midnight???

Crowd extremely hostile to Bush, MSNBC says bad form..

John Roberts forgot his line.

I want to thank DU & all of you for being here all these hard years

Ladies and Gentlemen... Come congratulate President Obama

Roberts forgot to say "against all enemies foreign and domestic"

Springsteen: "That's common sense. I don't even see it as politics at this point."

Notice how they change the sound when the war criminals came out?

If a White Supremacist were speaking tomorrow, but kept it nice, would that be okay?

What tomorrow is about

KO's special comment on prosecuting Bush for torture

America is back.

12 hours to go!

George W. Bush is now the 44th Best President Ever!

The refrain from Fanfare To The Common Man did it for me. The tears stream.

My Cont------try Tis of Thee

Has bush given pardons we don't know about?

Keynes is back

YES.

Logistics question ...

*** MISSION ACCOMPLISHED DU ***

This is a magnificent song. And what talent playing it.

I have this strange feeling--I think it's "peace"

Hey, it's SNOWING in Chicago right now!

Congratulations to all of my fellow DUers,

He pronounced "nuclear" correctly!

It's here....finally. It's here.

Barack is a uniter and not a divider.

Notes for the next inauguration:

"He left the White House as the most unpopular President since polling began."

Franklin is fucking awful and sounds drunk

If anyone can get CSPAN - watch there!!!!!

"and nonbelievers . . . ."

Anaheim White House offers Inauguration Dinner for $44

I nominate John Roberts for Top 10 Idiots under the dumbell category for

The CONSTITUTION is BACK!

There are brushes to clear in Crawford, TX

PHOTOS: Obama and McCain Dinner

Why didn't l'il george pardon the entire neocon Xmas card list?

Local Couple Plans Inauguration Party (ex GOP Chair)

Oooo, he mentioned the levies--

The Price of Our Citizenship

Step into the light (photos)

Hey, anyone know where to get that countdown to Obama clock on that person's phone...

Does anybody know why Jeb decided to decline a run for US Senate?

He's damn good.

Did you see the troops in a room at Camp Victory in Iraq? I thought it

Pres. Obama points to the commitment to service of those in the military

A word or two about Cheney and the wheelchair

It's over. Thank (insert choice of deity here), it's over.

I haven't heard 9/11 mentioned yet. Anyone else?

Now is the time a "Good Man" came to the aid of his Country..

What a catharsis! What a genesis! n/t

FUCK YOU UNITARY EXECUTIVE MAN!

I work for a Republican-owned car dealership.

Reagan 1981: "Government is the problem...", Obama 2009: "Government works for you"

John Roberts fucking up the oath

"...and non believers."

Welcome back _________________

We'll always have each other, George

I'm watching CSPAN. What am I NOT missing on the MSM?

DUers who are old like me - remember what happened right after Reagan was inaugurated?

This speech is masterful

So as Obama speaks what is Shrubby thinking????

It's January 20th now.

That was a fucking awesome speech.

Boom! Splat! Freepers heads exploding everywhere

Know that your people will know you of what you can build. Not what you destroy.

Anyone have a site for a low-bandwidth streaming video

......................

Hooowweeee!!! Mr. President is thumping the Bushies - but good!!!111

I don't believe in God, but what just happened is making me rethink that....

This speech is showing no mercy to Bush

The reign of the witches is finally over!

Cheney hurt himself moving boxes? Hmmmm ...

WhiteHouse.gov changed over!!!

He parked it.

I see pickles stole the table cloth for her outfit

Todays Front Pages....(today is good, tomorrow will be also)

they put the camera on Bush right then!

Amen!

At what time will Obama get sworn in?? a

Come have a beer with me and watch the history.

Click my Sig!

Uggh - I had to remove a childhood friend that has completely gone bonkers from Facebook.

Inauguration LiveBlog! Post your comments here --->

Out with the old sig pic, in with the new:

Afraid No More

The transformation is complete: Cheney IS Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life

Where is John McCain listening to this speech? n/t

AMEN!

Prelude to a Bush Divorce?

Bill C looks pretty good;

Thanks to all of you who fought for free and fair elections!

Get the fuck outta the way chimpie bushitler! You're not even shit anymore!

Now that's the sort of prayer this non-believer could listen to all day!

FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH.

So why did Truman's reputation increase well after he left office?

So why did Truman's reputation increase well after he left office?

who else stood

Obama might just want to recite the oath on his own before he steps down

DU just lost it's favorite punching bags-------Thank goodness.

Curse you, Mr. President Obama

My heart is just bursting!!!!!

I'll admit it, I'm not fully over 2004. But I can't wait for tomorrow.

President Kennedy's 1961 Inauguration on CSPAN

WHY IS IT that f*x news is the only decent feed I can get?

FORMER President George W Bush

Ya know I am glad we are out of the "bumper sticker" prez

Full text of President Barack Obama's Speech

ADAMNMEN!

Is it even possible to be more pompous than Michael Eric Dyson?

I expect "Gitmo's" future will be sealed within the next hour or two

We fellow citizens are no longer living in "Bush's America"

i LOVE THE SOUND OF "FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH!"

Fake sites spreading malware claim Obama won't take oath

The Long National Nightmare IS NOT OVER ....So Much to Fix... So Many to Prosecute...

So no further pardons? Unbelievable.

At this very moment, George W. Bush is fast asleep in his White House bed....

There's Doctor Strangelove!

I'd call that a "tough" speech.

Tweety just said someday he'd love to meet

Shout out to the atheists! But as "nonbelievers."

Bob Herbert: I Wish You Were Here

It's a beautiful day!

Frat boy still trying to walk in front

Anyone have text of Lowery prayer?

Now Obama walks * to the chopper and the evil is gone.

Get lost, Dumbya.

Chris Matthews: Cheney's wheelchair is a metaphor

i never thought id see the day

i never thought id see the day

NA NA NA NA!

Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

That helicopter cannot take off fast enough for me

How about a new DU avatar showing Obama with his hand raised?

How about a new DU avatar showing Obama with his hand raised?

On Moving Day for 2 First Families, a Bit of Magic by 93 Pairs of Hands

Marine One is standing ready to rid us of the worst scourge ever to occupy the White House

Boos for Joe Lieberman

Na na na na! Na na na na! Heeeeeyyyyyy Gooood Byyyye!

Welcome to OBAMA'S WORLD!!

President Obama off to WH

The band will play Ruffles and Flourishes after Obama takes the Oath

President Obama off to WH

Malia gave Biden her camera so he could take a look at her pics she took

George W. Bush: The only former president who was never president

As a Texan I just have to say this

End of an Error!

Bush History: Lt. General Compares Bush & Clinton on Terror, & Bye Bye Bush, 1/20

He's gone!

What do you expect tomorrow? Are you hoping for the worst or the

Holy moley, you guys! In a few hours, we're going to have a president named Barack Hussein Obama!

I think it is safe to say Karl Rove is now fair game...

Outside a fresh, surprise snowfall covers the world in pristine white. A fitting look

I can't wait for the fucking parade! Bring on the Bands and shit! (Pic Heavy)

Stock market down 150. Sure sign the Rethugs and big business are running scared

From The Left: I want a suitable answer from the Obama inaugural team about Robinson

And now we have a real preacher!

Pardons?

Enjoy the day! 1-20-2009

Boner just made his entrance looking lost and bewildered.

The Turd is in the air!

After everyone leaves tomorrow evening/night, what will Obamas do?

Can you imagine what it must feel like?

Does Anyone Else Get The Feeling That * Is Just Daring The Obama Administration To.....

BUSH'S LAST DAY! 1-20-2009!

Obama Program on C-Span now

Who thinks Cheenee's "back injury" is an excuse not to shake the Obama's hands? nt

It still has not sunk in yet....in just a few more hours its gonna hit me hard

Ah the air smells fresher!

i LOVE where i work

i LOVE where i work

i LOVE where i work

Fiat to take 35% of Chrysler. So who will buy or merger Ford and GM?

My trek to Washington has begun!

Talk to you later people

Some idiot young conservative is repeating the lie about the cost of the inauguration

Cheney looks just like Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life....

No Way! Cheney Lifting Boxes While Moving Into His Home In Virginia?

Rev Lowery takes the nation to school

Hip Hip Hooray

Who says SHIT Cannot Fly?

Who says SHIT Cannot Fly?

White House website has been updated! Check it out!

The President is at work

The History Channel's White House: Behind Closed Doors is awesome.

who cried?

Amazing. People are streaming onto the Mall

MSNBC has the Leave Boat on camera

Things Not to Say To An Outgoing President With a 33% Approval Rating:

Good Morning, DU.

D.C. braces for up to 2 million visitors

D.C. braces for up to 2 million visitors

The crowd is singing nah nah nah nah

A double-spanked state in tatters - yee frickin' haw - the end of an error is here!

The Idiot can't even leave with dignity. Did you see him go up the copter stairs? nt

CURSE BE GONE!

Sign in crowd sayin' BUSH GET DA HELL OUT!.

Show about the White house was on last night on the history channel.

It's almost over...just a few more hours....

Lefty's first official act!

What will happen to the fake ranch?

My wife hears the words "bush left the pardon" in the background on C-Span

Wonder how the rest of the world is reacting?

Wonder how the rest of the world is reacting?

NYT - The Fellowship Bus: Singing Through the Evening

Transcript: PRESIDENT Obama "My fellow citizens:"

Bush looked to be in a bad mood.

One last time George Bush.

Poll: speculate on reasons Deadeye Dick is in a wheelchair.

I predict a lot of "choking up" today and not just from us DUers...

I just had one of the best thoughts I've ever had. I pictured Cheney's

Heading off to work (late), I have the satisfaction of knowing

EPIC FAIL FOR THE NETWORKS

Executive One has left the ground...

George Will: Obama's speech was "cultural conservatism."

Psssssssssssssssst! Look over here

OMG I just woke up!!!

NBC's Brian Williams just said Roberts fouled up the oath.

looks like CSPAN will be covering the lunch

Today those at the Mall will see a great transformation.

This is who you all want us to have a dialogue with

It is 7:00 am est and the National Mall

It is 7:00 am est and the National Mall

Horrible thought - Cheney's injury

For what its worth; top astrologer predicts Obama re-election

President Obama!

President Barack Hussein Obama.

Great toon in SMW

Had I gone to DC, there are so many things that I wouldn't have seen

Don't you ever sometimes just feel good ?

Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov The first post on WhiteHouse.gov.

I have a question about the cabinet.

"Rosa Parks sat so that Martin Luther King could walk...Martin Luther King walked so Obama could run

Senator John Cornyn (R-Asshole)

Watching that helecopter fly away

Nuts...Peggy Noonan on MSNBC...

Ok say it with me ..

Obama's Inauguration: A New Birth of Freedom

Obama's Inauguration: A New Birth of Freedom

I'm so happy. Are you happy too?

Marine One flying directly to Gitmo?

PHOTOS: The Bidens volunteer on National Service Day [DIALUP warning]

who has my kind veggie inauguration links? post em here!

LOL.....Cheney pulls back muscle, in wheelchair for inauguration!!

Dupe.

Dupe.

Tomorrow and forever Democratic Underground will be different....

John Roberts is a fucking MORON

The day is finally here

Obama saved my life.

So, when will we learn of the last minute pardons Bush must have made?

Has anyone else noticed the enormous amount of work

Wow--I just got an email from work--

A posthumous thank you to (Stanley) Ann, Madelyn and

How about Aretha's hat? I loved it!

Destroy something in your home that reminds you of George W. Bush

For those of us stuck at work- Any streaming of the inauguration?

I can't sleep

Don't you think Bush knows, now, how HATED he was by his own people?

Roberts said " I swear that I will execute the President to the United States faithfully..."

I'm Wondering If I Should Go See The Inauguration At The Daytona Beach Bandshell

Yes We Can . . . Yes We Did . . . Yes We WILL!!!

Has anyone seen Helen Thomas today?

Is Guantanamo Prison closed yet?? What's taking so long??

I'm kind of surprised Bush didn't bomb Iran before he left....

Cheney retires to his residence..

now, i get the warren pick,,, he was the old

Roberts said "My fault" to O n/t

Gen. Colin Powell just admitted that he teared up.

They are seriously having too much fun in DC.. ("shoe-ing Bush away")

Spectacular aerial view of the mall from cnn.com

No pardons is Bush's final taunt

Crowd chanted "Fired up! Ready to go!" & "Yes, We Can!" ... counted down from 10 to 1 then screamed

Not of any great importance, but I can't wait to see what Michelle will be

Malware Campaign Impersonates Barack Obama's Website

W should be given a cheap suit, a cardboard suitcase, $20, and a lift to the Greyhound station.

WTF is with all the trash all over the National Mall? Geeze I expected

Everyone have their 10-second soundbite ready to go in case you're on the news today?

Go to Wikimapia. Zoom in on the Oval Office. Click & read. Text changed courtesy of yours truly.

So, will we FINALLY get to hear from her?

Hail to the Chief!

FREE AT LAST!! FREE AT LAST!!

Compare and contrast:

Thank you Michelle, Malia, and Sasha

As Adrian Cronauer used to say: "GOOD MOOOOOOOOORNING VIETNAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

What a juxtaposition! The world's most beloved man ushering out the world's most hated man.

So? How long before Bush is shit-faced?

Bush being booed again. Peggy Noonan says, "Hm"

Oil rebounds in volatile trading

THANK YOU DU!!!

A Fitting Legacy: Dirty Shoes and a Wheelchair

MSNBC Morning Joe coverage SUCKS

Did Roberts just apologize to President Obama

Na na na na ...

Kissing. Can I remind you of something from a scene from 2001? After the swearing in Bush was

"A crowd estimated at 300,000 braved the cold and drizzle to attend the inauguration..."

That Pepsibama ad is driving Freepers insane

This picture (the first couples on the stairs of the capitol) says so much

NBC coverage: Williams and Holt have been good to listen to.

Revised TIME Dream Cover

Revised TIME Dream Cover

Revised TIME Dream Cover

Sasha and Malia's outfits are by J. Crew

Is there some idea of when Bush will get on his helicopter to leave D.C.?

I gotta say, I was happy to see Jill Biden announced As Dr. Biden.

What happened, Hal?

Historical: The first time a President-elect had to prompt a Chief Justice for the oath of office.

I just realized: I can now refer to the President without scare quotes.

CNN: Inauguration crowds overwhelming Washington Metro

best picture of former president EVER!!!!!

Is there going to be a parade? Did I miss it?

What Recession? The $170 Million Inauguration

Does Kelly O'Donnell ever STFU?

Will Elton John sing "Candle In The Wind" for Bush?

Its not likely we'll ever see Barbara Bush on TV again

For those watching the CNN/Facebook stream:

"This is It!"

I cannot stop crying for joy. I am so overwhelmed.

Notice how the staff are all smiling?

Inauguration Luncheon Menu, courtesy eleny

Damn, now I have to re-learn how to type the word "President"

Chimpy is getting on the plane!!!

I actually hope the door does hit him in the ass when he leaves..

Recipes (not just menu) for today's luncheon in Statuary Hall:

Anyone know what time we get to see Boosh get on his plane?

Here is to the healing of all those Bush hurt so badly with his violence and war

Picture of Bush waving goodbye.

Online Cable News Streams

Online Cable News Streams

Inauguration poem (subtitled "Calvin Trillin is my hero")

Damn, I am now older than the President of the United States ...

National Mall is now closed!

Bush currently flying around, and around, and around DC.

Special Air Mission 28000 is wheels-up. AMF!

i will from now on refer to President Obama in large case letters due to my utmost respect.

No pardons for the Bush administration war criminals

Michelle outfit #2 - still a yellow/gold theme.

So flame me, but I don't think Obama should close Gitmo.

Michelle brought Laura a gift!

This is how I'd like to see Bush leave the building:

Am I wrong or did Roberts screw up the swearing in of THE PRESIDENT?

I 've got it. Al Roker should become the host of MTP. They blew it with Gregory. n/t

Who listened to Robert Reich on MSNBC just now?

"They embody the spirit of service . . . precisely (the) spirit that must inhabit us all."

npr is knocking the President's speech....'nothing memorable comes to mind'

Morning in America (Horsey hits it again)

The President-elect does not enter by the front door of the White House ....

TV Coverage: Best Bets?

Now get busy damn it!

Happy New Year! The turdship is over!

i love that CNN has the San Francisco boys and girls choir singing in the background

K&R if you feel that everytime Cheney enters a room Motorhead's "Orgasmitron" should be playing

In 10 hours... the IQ of the "leader of the free world" will go up by 50%

Snowbama! in NC. The newly blue state gets a snow day to watch the Inauguration!

And to that fuckwit, we are forced to look for justice? WTF

Are the Obama daughters going to be there? It just seems like I haven't

Transcript of the speech

Muhammad Ali has a seat up near Obama

Thank YOU Sarah Palin...

What's up with the Young Turks free podcast?

Marty Lederman Takes over John Yoo’s Former Position

Just What Kind Of Gift Did Michell Obama Give Laura Bush?

So what is Fox "News" saying about the DC crowd: probably "about 40,000"?

As much as I want to watch in high def, CNN got shut off as soon as

For one day, I am African-American

Anybody seen a somewhat dazed, somewhat plucked Duck wandering around here? nt

GOBAMA!

OK I admit it. I'm in love with Dr. Jill Biden!!!

What's Obama signing?

1,400,000. A million MORE than usual at an inauguration.

He screwed up the oath, he should be impeached.

As my final act of disdain, I hung my "Bush's last day 1/20/2009"

Wow Axelrod combed his hair. He doesn't look shlubby.

Happy Inauguration Day, AMERICA!!!

What is a good online site to watch the Inauguration?

Now Is Not The Time To Become Politically Complacent

I put a small American flag on the mailbox about 90 minutes ago

Where can I view the inauguration online???

Where can I view the inauguration online???

That speech could have been written on DU

Ok, Part 1 of Project X is complete.

K aND fucKING R!

I see the Pat Buchanan cloneis on the air today That isn't the PB I know and hate.

Obama did not have to criticize George W Bush...

With my 5000th post I'd just like to say...

Sensed a change already.

Time To Get My US Flag Out Of Mothballs

Hey, Rove, how's that perpetual majority working for you now?

I can't find a viable stream anywhere!!

CNN is also "crediting" Roberts with the error, saying clearly

THE ERA OF TERRA IS OVER

it's gradually sinking in...OMG

OK, I'm puttin my whole collection up for sale. Cheap.

Lindsey Graham is a sophist.

I am jealous so many of our members are in DC today to celebrate

So who's going to have a drink with me around noon EST?

No longer hawks and doves, but OWLS!

This is my guess(es) for an Obama icon in Trudeau's Doonesbury.

This is my guess(es) for an Obama icon in Trudeau's Doonesbury.

Here's a Web site worth visiting all of a sudden

Fox News: "These were much bigger crowds than we were anticipating..."

Can any economist here answer this question? How come with all the printed

Can we think about an issue that will now dominate the headlines: The Stimulus Package?

OK I thought Bush was gracious, Cheney an asshole till the bitter end

A feast of photos

Beating Dead Horses

Has ANYONE be able to reach a loved one in the Mall area? I have some friends who got up around 4 to

Rick Warren prayer summary --- "You are weak, pitiful and lucky god doesn't strike you down."

A white guy in Alabama... Who still has his Obama sticker on his car.

anyone heard that Ted K. was taken by ambulance from lunch

BREAKING: Teddy collapsed at the luncheon!

Shit! It was Kennedy

glitch

cheney

ted kennedy is having convulsions. not good n/t

What's the temp in DC?

Manteca (CA) Considers Charging for Accidents

Anybody surprised that Bush didn't make any last minute pardons?

Too bad there isn't a countdown clock on the site. nt

Bob Shrum, I hope with all my heart that you're right on this one ......

Fuck you, Peggy Noonan, you irrelevent idiot and shrew

What is a Chief Usher?

A fitting goodbye to Bush found at Yahoo news...

Never Again

Sen Kennedy has seizure at luncheon n/t

Jill Biden boot threads are useless without pictures.

self-delete

All those doors, all those phone calls, it was all about today

Did Michelle give Laura one of those Obama plates?

Thank you everyone

Verdicts on the Speech?

Obama on CNN Live, It was Teddy

ABC News: Authorities close down Washington Mall due to capacity crowds

Olbermann now reporting that it was Ted Kennedy

Justice Roberts Should Be Fired For Fukin up the Oath of Office

Change has come to America

Hey, what was the URL of that service site Obama was talking about yesterday?

ABC Reports Kennedy had a seizure that lasted several minutes.

CNN REPORTS A SENATOR HAS COLLAPSED DURING THE LUNCH - UPDATED REPORTS CONFIRMED SEN. KENNEDY

Just heard from a friend with connections at Amtrak...

Sorry, but the poetry is not of much interest. . .

Did anyone notice Chelsea?

Obama made a mistake in his speech: only 43 people have taken the oath

From your heart, tell us what today means to you?

Hey everyone -- it's 12:01am

So much. It’s just all so much.

HEY! Guess what?

Ted Kennedy

Dodd, Kerry and Hatch with Kennedy as he was loaded onto the ambulance..

This isn't an issue now, but I'm curious: if a private citizen wanted the kind of health insurance

Inaugural Poem Offering

Good Morning, America! How are you?

Three Jewish rabbis slated for prayer recital at Obama inauguration

Good Morning People. Believe me, it's a new dawn.

Teddy Kennedy just arrived!

Kennedy went into the ambulance. Byrd fine according to Capitol Police.

How the hell did Karl Rove arrange for Kennedy to foul up Obama's inauguration?

Note left by Bush for Obama:

5. . . 4. . . . 3. . . .2. . . 1.......HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY EVERYBODY!

I think there were more of us protesting Booshe at his inauguration

Did anyone else notice that Bush Jr. looks older than Bush Sr?

Do you feel a little sorry for Smirk, slinking out like Nixon while his successor

sen. leahy....a lot of us were making the sign of the cross....you could tell the irish

I was bad... bad... BAD today!

Vibes for Teddy

Wikipedia edited to say that Ted Kennedy has died....(probably vandalism)

Ya think Bush is drunk yet??

Which tv station should I watch today?

"Would Senator Kennedy be here today? Your damned right he'd be here"

It's Very Sad That This Shining Moment For President Obama

Alright DUers...FEAST YOUR EYES on the Fabulous INAUGURAL BOOTS

Sea Hag ALTER!!

Capitol Police: Sen. Byrd is fine

OK. NOW. WILL I FINALLY SEE MY PRESIDENT

Controversial

Mr. Potter has left the white house

The Official I just cried my eyes out thread

God, CNN is pathetic... here's a snapshot

Ladies and Gentlemen, George W. Bush has left the White House.

Aww...Hannity wants to be the "Loyal" voice of opposition...

No pardon for Libby let alone the other criminals

Time for the movers to get busy!

A Nice, Short, Kind message to the Republicans

You know, it just ISN'T a proper inauguration, unless the Queen of Soul sings at it

Cheney has completely morphed into Mr. Potter

MSNBC: "The President will look like a raisin in the distance."

Does anybody know what units were reviewed by Obama?

Damn! Not funny how the high was snatched straight away!

Damn! Not funny how the high was snatched straight away!

The Obamas and the Bidens look to be in pain on the Capitol steps.

Pardons??? Did Bush leave them in a drawer for Obama to find and announce?

Maya Angelou says Barack Obama can be a great leader, just like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

Good news from Orrin Hatch: Teddy smiled to him as he got into the ambulance

Biden to Snarly ..... You feel ok Mr. Vice-President?

Ted Kennedy is there!

Cheers for the President

Responses to this article show the measure of hysteria and hate felt by racists today

Bush's Depressing Goodbye Party: One Staffer Gets Job at Abercrombie (not Onion)

Anyone see Cheney? Wheelchair AND Cane. This is bullcrap.

I'm lovin' this...and it has a blog!

As an Iowa native I think those of us who caucused for Obama owe ourselves a nice pat on the back.

Bitter RW bastards commenting on Kennedy and Byrd on Politico

TCM Runs "Face in the Crowd" on Obama's Swearing In Day. WTF?

Holy shit! Don't piss off the guys in the car following Obama

Keep in mind ... the issues most important to Sen Ted were civil rights and health care

A Very Special Day!!

cpan has good feeds of different - Limo Caravan on Now

Gitmo Adjourned for a Day or Forever

It's so good to get the "cowboys" out of the White House

Ted Kennedy Collapases at Obama Function

Ted Kennedy Collapases at Obama Function

A startling moment of "Deja vu"....

We've got to get younger Senators

There's Ted Kennedy! Doing so well with a glioblastoma. Makes me think of my mom.

Dow down 300 plus. If you see a republican smiling that is what they are happy about.

Burris is the Second Happiest Man in Washington, DC

how bout some non christian invocations and prayers??? Buddhists, Moslems, Pagans...anyone please!

Pfff, nice parade, there aren't even any shriners!

No 11th hour pardons from Bush?

So is Karl Rove on his way to the Bush Paraguay compound???

Shit! Citi group just dropped another 20% and is under $3 right now

MISSION FUCKING ACCOMPLISHED

Crain's New York Business reporting Gov Paterson (NY) has made a Senate choice...

School children wear masks of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama

I can't help but wonder what might've happened in the last 8 years had Gore been in the White House.

I can't help but wonder what might've happened in the last 8 years had Gore been in the White House.

What kind of pie will you have tomorrow?

Cheney offers sneak peek at Inaugural wheelchair

I'm going to explode from excitement

President Bush's one-time Bakersfield home to be museum

President Bush's one-time Bakersfield home to be museum

President Bush's one-time Bakersfield home to be museum

Fuck you Senator Cornhole

My brother . . .

Black Presidential Pix.

Bruce Fein in the Washington Times -- A Call To Investigate, Possibly Prosecute

WTF? Homeland Security issued "potential threat" statement at 10:30am ... anyone know

NC man gets $35,000 for Bush's library domain

Hold on to this thought, re: Teddy

Cheney Stopped Leaving WH With $8000 of Uncle Billy's $ Hidden Under His Blanket

Inaugural Poem

Do you think Bush knows, now, how HATED he was by his own people?

So anyone wonder what Bush/Cheney said to Obama/Binden at the

I have to take a shower, but don't want to pull away from the coverage.

Media Will Watch Obama? - Headlines 1/20/09

I just talked with the Secret Service

Student from Mumbai celebrates bush leaving

SARAH PALIN IS IN ALASKA!!!!!!!

They are out of the limo...WALKING!!

Almost a year ago, after Iowa, and figuring

Sweet Jesus. Could the man be any cooler????

Dupe

Just a general question that has nothing to do with the inaugurations festivities...

Nasty Bitch just showed up

Was that planned?!

One of my childhood friends on Facebook is a big time freeper...

Jigsaw has Barack Obama as their Puzzle of the Day!

I haven't seen so many blue lights slowly following a black man since the OJ chase.

Who's dancing?

While riding in that motorcade....

This is so fucking cool

I tuned in to the OxyRush Hate Fest Hour for a few minutes just for a laugh.

looks like nbc and msnbc just meshed together.

The most psycho-insane prayer for the President to come out of FreakRepublic

A Romainian Immigrant, an American mutt and an African-American at the kitchen table this morning...

The last hour of the last day of the 8 year nightmare

Where's Biden through all of this?

Okay. Are Malia and Sasha playing with Dad's phone?

One hour left of *

Jill Biden... yowza!

How symbolic that Cheney arrived in a wheelchair

FYI about Sen. Kennedy...

Anyone Capturing the Changing of the White House Website?

Riddle me this - an Inauguration Day poll

wow-- doesn't Randi have a 7 second delay?

Jesus God, please don't let him get shot.

Was chimpy mcCokespoon able to walk to the White House

Carlos Santana launches socially conscious website

George Will let Obama drink out of one of Abe Lincoln's cups

"We Have Chosen Hope over Fear." Who Remembers Inauguration Day 2001 ?

I'd like to point out Obama's limo is showing blatant disregard for the "No stopping anytime" signs

Wolf Blitzer used to be a serious journalist. What happened?

Ms. Depakid says "the whole world is thrilled"

The Obama's are out and about!

BOOING A WAR CRIMINAL?

President Obama to Al Roker; "It's warm!"

Michelle in heels

Too bad they don't show a comparison to Bush* 2001 and 2005 inauguration crowd.

Ohio's Jennifer Brunner just sent me this. (Ohio's Sec. of State)

It's starting! I am so f-ing excited!!!!!

President Obama's officially getting Beatles screams!

Right-winger breaks his promise...

I'm afraid. I'm really afraid that

I work at a Gov't lab... at 11:30, I went to lunch working for George W. Bush....

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

And they're walking!!!

bush who?

Have you ever had a rotten family of neighbors move in next to you & stay for 5 or 10 years?

First President Obama Interview:

OMG! DID THEY FRISK DICK CHENEY'S WHEELCHAIR????

Republicans Are Looking Small, Scared & Inconsequential Today

Quayles, Gores and Mondales are arriving now.

This All Seems A Little Surreal To Me

Hey! Mondale! He looks fantastic!

The DOW is down slightly over 300 points

I see McCaffrey the sell-out is back after the m$m ignored

Today is the day I delete almost ALL of my Booshe images from Photobucket

May Cornyn's penis shrivel up and fall off and grow back on his face.

I've never heard Aretha sound more soulful!!!!!

Barry McCaffrey just termed waterboarding a "War Crime"

The MSNBC coverage, all day, has been absolutely giddy

My Favorite Part So Far

Buchanan, Matthews, Rachel, Beschloss on MSNBC

Me? I'm beyond thrilled. I'm fucking thrilled.

So my classes got cancelled tomorrow

Where can I get the full text of Obama's speech

A man goes to the White House and asks to see President Bush.

"The Beast" looks like a frigging tank without a turret.

Obama's speech is nearly a complete repudiation of the last eight years.

Anyone else find Pepsi's new "Yes We Can" ad campaign a bit crass?

Bush Twins Leave Obama's Daughters Beer and Cigarettes

"We're here, we're home" says Michelle

My creepy RW neighbor across the street took his flag down today

So I asked my 76 year old mother today if she had ever seen an inauguration like this.

Michelle, on arriving at the WH reviewing stand . . .

I wonder if any wingers kept their promise to leave the country when Barack became prez

Dan Quayle looks terrible

A photo of George and Laura leaving the White House

TED KENNEDY COLLAPSES DURING LUNCHEON

The White House web site is finally back up!

are mental illnesses such as depression & adult ADD a protected class?

Asian-American employees underreport discrimination, report finds

Thank His Doctors & The WH Staff That Teddy IS Doing OK

Inaugural Poem for the Underground

Wait a minute!!!! Didn't the Clintons walk Pennsylvania Avenue?

Do you remember that cold, rainy day? He didn't get out of the car. They threw eggs at him,

And the crowd goes wild

That band is so cool!

CNN cuts away when the FAMU band is at the review stand for a picture of the capital?

Our makeshift "Snowbama Man" -- we got a few inches of snow in NC. (pic)

CNN - thankfully has stayed with the parade

I think Cheney must be seriously ill

Get involved.

Al and Tipper! This should have been the end of THEIR term in the WH! nt

I am so PROUD of the FACT that

Chris Matthews: "The Bushes will feel like the Romanovs today."

From the USA Customer Service Department, we apologize for our service outage

Check In: Inauguration Parties!

Caption these 3 pictures.

Ted'sOkay!

Hail to the Chief.

Biden's grandkids are cute. But Where is Obama's family like his sister

Good News: Sen Kennedy is doing well and will be hospitalized overnight...

Can We please quit exploiting the women by analzying their footwear?

Hey Y'all - It's President Obama

YES! Michelle is all in pale yellow, a great choice. Beautiful fabric but

Superficial: I *love* those green gloves of Michelle's!

Pres. Obama Proclaims A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation

In all seriousness, Obama, I got a big problem with you

Stupid question,, Was Clinton and Gore at Bush's 2000 swearing in? I can't recall!

Reuters: Kennedy is awake, smiling, being assessed

Ted Kennedy's gonna be OK.

What I'll take away from Jan 20, 2009...

Lord I'm sick of Pat Buchanan. That's all. n/t

MOMMA Biden!!

Does Obama do a state of the Union this year??/

Wow, no one is throwing eggs! No one is shouting him down!

YES! The moving vans are there at the WH! Now we need some sage to burn and

Michelle is Absolutely Stunning...

ok is there some station that we can listen to and hear the bands

Hail! Hail to the Victors valiant, baby!

I did it. I made it through the Bush Administration.

GWU - George Washington University - yes our float - looks terrific n/t

OMFG ... Freakin' Dan Quayle!

This last picture of this SOB is the one I'll remember best.

Obama just got his first salute as C.I.C...

C-Span has the best coverage

'Morning DU! So, Is There Anything Interesting Going On Today?

I would never watch a fricking parade for my life on the TV

William Henry Harrison gave a 90 minute inaugural address in a driving, icy rain with no coat or hat

mission (actually) accomplished....

mission (actually) accomplished....

WOW AFL CIO - unions YEeeeeeessssssss - get into Wally mart and other places quick n/t

Faux Noise bullshit: Obama and the dems are socialists...

I was wrong, and I'm glad that I was...

FYI. Senator Cornyn is another dick from Texas. Remember the other one?

Ashford and Simpson's Solid as a Rock

Hissyspit Is Proud To Announce Saging Of White House A Complete Success PHOTOS

Cheney's a dick.

Obama To America: The Frat Party Is OVER, Time To Get To Work

Was that the 'first butler' taking requests from Michelle a moment ago?

Is it just me, or was Warren's speech the most hypocritical thing, ever?

where (online) are you watching...

So Funny - the lawn rangers - with lawn mowers n/t

What an absolutely wonderful parade! And it's for someone who actually won the Presidency legally.

Poppy and Babs

I mentioned briefly-- at about 10:00 during my morning biology class...

Parents of five 9/11 victims want to keep Guantanamo open

Alright the lawn mowers just passed by....

The reviewing stand is empty - these people marching have been

Carter and Bill Clinton did not acknowledge each other

Do you think Bush noticed the crowd this time?

Woohoo! Unbelievers got a nod in Obama's speech!

What I'd Like To See Tomorrow...

The Bush Administration named the car

Hillary looks GORGEOUS.

Take 38 seconds right now and put out your US flag!

Lawn Mowers and a cardboard cutout of Reagan in the parade

He's OUTTA THERE!!!!

A Goodbye Salute to Bush

Any word on * pardons? I've been on Mars for a few days...

Front-Row Seat

If You Haven't Done A Screen Capture Of Today's DU Front Page, You Might Want To...

SING-ALONG: Hit the road, Jack!

OK, no more excuses.

I wish Teddy would take it easy

Senate confirms 6 cabinet secretaries, puts off vote on Clinton

Oh Gawd. Michelle's feet hurt. I can tell.

Cheap Fun waiting for Obama to take charge

Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

HA! "Beautiful mind" just left her tottering husband behind at the top of the steps!!

Outstanding salute now! Needs a little more snap though.

Do you know why we few Negative posters exist?

At law school...

Bush speaking live at Welcome Home event in TX (ugh)

chimpie lands in Midland, traveling to address crowd

Does anybody know who the parade announcer was?

At the preschool I work at the kindergarteners cheered when Obama took the oath of office

OMFG

A marching band is playing Viva Las Vegas!!!!!

Lord, I wish somebody would play 'Happy Days Are Here Again' n/m

In the high security euphoria, REMEMBER the oath is to preserve, protect and defend the CONSTITUTION

The second best thing that happened today!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN....

Tom Tomorrow's Farewell Salute to the Bush Administration

Did I miss something? Where's Evil Dick Cheney? nt

There are a lot of bitter people at DU today.

Bush has left the White House .... I know it has been posted before but ....

**** PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEECH THREAD ***

I do hope the good citizens of Dallas know what to do with their old shoes...

wtf? see the chevy corvette blaring lee greenwood's 'god bless the u.s.a' in the parade?

Obama obliquely ripping Chimp with speech.

Britanni is out of surgery

On NPR they said there are protesters calling Obama the AntiChrist.

We're making plans for a summer vacation in D.C...

There are a lot of glum faces at my work today

It's over! It's really, truely over!

Anyone else totally choked up by this parade?

Norah O'Donnell's laugh is sickly

Everyone: Please wish this Young Democrat a Happy 6th Birthday Today! He's Getting A New Prez!

They just showed the moving van at the WH

Warning: There' a Chimp on the Internet Machine

Not that anyone care.AZ Lawmakers mull bill to ban partial-birth abortion

I miss Bush already.

I sobbed all day

What time is th DU marching band coming on?

Rude Rude Rude Repug...

Sen. Cornball-Cornyn couldn't disguise his contempt for Teddy

On Veterans, President Obama Off To a Great Start

OK - I DIDNT have to see that.

What's today's terra alert color?

As soon as Poppy and Bar were announced, there was underwhelmed silence,

CHEERS TO THE MODS AND ADMINS, btw.

NOLA! Represent!

A Right Winger's Post: "Thanks President Bush! One of the Greatest !!"

Enchante!!! From Paris to Madrid to Berlin to Ottawa to Accra, the world celebrates.....

Not for causing problems. But what are the fundies (racists) going to

Beau Biden is there!!! He got a leave from Iraq.

WTF! You can no longer listen for free to Hannity, or Rush online...LOL They are charging!!!

I bet the cold medicine market picks up by tomorrow.

I am not going to agree with everything Obama does but it's going to be great

Just saw Cater. Didn't bother to spend time talking to BushSr. Clinton.

Hey, I've played that piece

MSN Money declares Obama honeymoon over

haha

"We rejoice... in America's peaceful transfer of power for the 44th time."

Obama's stuff is moving into the WHITE HOUSE!

Yay, Bush 1 looks like shit

Why did Obama have Roberts administer the oath?

I DESPISE the way that Bill Clinton clings to Poppy.

Are purple and yellow the official colors of the day??

Obama's extended family from Africa, are they there?

Florida's contribution to Statuary Hall. It figures!

Are we all feeling the Excitement of having the U.S. Flag

Do us proud Mr. President...

Good Lord, I had totally forgotten Lynn Cheney existed.

I'm sorry I forget. Does Bush go back to the White House and get

"Rev Lowrey insulted all white people today" -the right wing meme on talk radio this afternoon

One hope my wife has for the Obama Girls: That the Freakin press leaves

For any lurking racists freepers who said you couldn't live under a black president

For those of us stuck at work - is there a good internet video feed?

Can we have an update-only thread for those of us who can't watch TV or stream?

There's the lovely Maya Soetoro-Ng ... I LOVE Barack's sister!

Hey Dainbramaged (and all you UAW'ers)-- this Bird's for you!!

in one day we got rid of bu$h*, cheney, condi, perino, mukasey, hayden, mueller, hadley, mcconnell..

Where is the Peanut Butter coming from?

Where is the Peanut Butter coming from?

HA HA HA HA HA HA - 0 Response- 0-Applause

Say a prayer for Teddy Kennedy

Final approval ratings per MSNBC:

Obama never gave Bush any reason to consider pardoning himself

Flashback to Jan. 20, 2001.......An inauguration that wasn't so widely celebrated:

House GOP looks to triangulate

Proud they stayed the WHOLE time in honor of those marching

NYC adds man's cancer death to 9/11 victims' toll

What time are they rounding up the Republicans for the resettlement camps tonight?

Booshe, 2001-2009

Malia takes her own photos

Now things are serious. Aretha is in the house!

To all the good people of Texas:

Women of the world, you need to unite

ABC coverage just came on- the Aussies don't like the cold- mentioned Harrison

Say Something Nice about George W. Bush here:

Ha...................the booing of Bush!!!

Here come the booooooooooooooooos

Barack now is surrounded by the "Presidential Bubble"

"No more Bush! No more Bush!"

Are we all feeling the Excitement of having the U.S. Flag

Nah nah nah nah , hey hey hey , good bye!!!

The booing is coming from down on the Mall. They will not be booing Bush in the stands. nt

See Ya ..........Suckers!

What Network is giving the best commentary/coverage ?

Cheney and Bush

Cheney In A Wheelchair....Absolute Punishment Of Power

Why is Cheney in a wheelchair?

Will idiot son get booed? Seems it's a possibility. Is that what

BOOOOOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOOO

Why didn't they announce Michelle and Jill?

Post your congratulations to Barack Hussein Obama here or just "sign" the thread.

BUSH IS GETTING BOOED!!!!!!!!

YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH

The honorable George Walker Bush

Cheney in a wheelchair because he pulled a muscle.. I bet it is just TORTURE

there he is! AWESOME.

I stuck with the Democratic Party all these years with little to show for it.

I did not think this day would really come

Barack Obama Interview by the Boston Globe in 1990...a Retrospective

So much for this Rick Warren guy.....pfft.

Cheney being introduced...crickets chirping

Obama: Non-Believers Are Americans, Too

Um ... Bill Clinton looks pissed!

Biden- looking like the "cat's that's got the cream!"

IM SO FUCKIN PROUD OF OUR COUNTRY

The Obama Song by Michael Franti

Boooing Bush

Look at that swagger!!!!

You know, Warren's invocation happened BEFORE Barack Obama took the Oath of office

A little black girl I keep thinking about tonight.

I Was Wrong

Say it ain't so, Joe!

The crowd is amazingly HUGE!

Evil Poppy looks sick as a dog. Like when the Bushes lose the WH, the evil envelopes them, like the

Barack is spaceman cool.

Bush is giggling, laughing, smiling from east to west.

Woop! There he is!!

OK, when does this parade end?

President Obama - its long overdue. Hope and anger from NW Ohio

Despite all odds. Only minutes away from being president.

The Freepers all have their TVs turned off and are kicking their dogs.

Holy Molly.......unbelievable shots of the crowds.

ONE America

On the front door of my home is...

they're 20 minutes behind schedule. Perhaps they'll skip the invocation?

My friend swears she heard on Faux that Hillary didn't get SOS?

They're running late ... they could have skipped Warren!

LOL! Glenn Beck chokes up at being in Sarah Palin's presence: "You're one hot grandma!"

Official Inauguration Thread: For those of us stuck at work w/o streams

7 minutes and 30 seconds then the adults are back in charge

The Bush error is finally over.

*Hawk and Dove DU Meetup* (pics!)

The Canadian Embassy ......

HEre it comes - Warren!

Ok. No martial law was declared. No last minute nuking of Iran. No last minute self-pardons.

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn.... Jill Biden is wearing the sexiest boots...

Why are they wasting time having Feinstein speaking?

As a young person and first time voter, let me attempt to explain my feelings tonight

Obama looked upset. I'm thinking after Warren was done. Flipped him off

Just say a damn prayer you scumbag Warren. Not a damn sermon.

How ya doin'? Havin' fun?

Cartoon from Spain ....... What the Earth thinks

my country tis of thee--and the champagne cork is popped!!! And the tears are flowing.

Good audio feed for inauguration? Low bandwidth video?

Caption * one last time.

SHITTTTTTTTTTtt my DVR didn't record, I just got home...Will it be replayed on c-span?

There should be a rule that anyone riding a horse in a parade should be at the very end

The Prayer is Mostly Painful for Me because of how the Separation of Church and State Shatters.

Let's separate church and state and stop having invocations at state functions.

Rick Warren is Horrible - I cannot see his appeal to the masses one bit

Those poor people are crying in the cold! Their tears will freeze!

Canadian media on Obama's inaugaration

Biden sworn in! Adios, Darth Cheney!

Al Gore looked happy.

Who's not watching the Rev speak?

Recently deceased people you wish were still alive to see today?

Is there a bigger asshole who is not on Fox?

As Warren prays, hear that great sucking sound? It's millions of evangelicals switching sides ...

Brokaw: "You also see how stately Michelle is she's a full 6 feet and she's eye with Bush."

Make mine Stevens

This is the part where Bush and Cheney both lied with their hand s on a bible

No booing for Warren.

So right now ... Biden outranks Obama!

They should had started the damn agenda sooner!!

I note that the corporate media edited out or ignored all the Boos

Congratulations, Vice President Joseph Biden!

In His WheelChair - Cheney Really Looks Like A James Bond Villain.....nt

Bushies may get prosecuted yet

15 Hours Left.......

I turned off Rick Warren, I don't care how "nice" his prayer was.

The VP goes first? Doesn't seem proper.

Ok I am at work and TOO EXCITED !!nt

Pastor Schtick

...against all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC

Is there usually a musical interlude between oaths?

Senate reaches deal to vote on Clinton confirmation

VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!

Obama is NOW officially our President.

Happy America Day!!!

I don't care how cliche it is - the transfer of power is something America NAILED...

Come on. Swear in the President!! It's 12:00PM Now

Barack Obama is president

We are officially Without a president

Sweet home All Obama's

Ninety-eight years, and the white folks don't care......

OMG, I love Appalachian Spring.

OOGA BOOGA SMOOGA WOOGA!

That has to be tough playing violin and cello in freezing temperatures

Just announced on CNN!! Barack Hussein Obama is now President of the United States!!!

NOW it is official, Obama is President, the Reign of The Error is OVER!!!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!

People are txting me from all over the world

Oh shit, he said Hussein. Fucking A!

Ted Kennedy was WONDERFUL

this is not a day i expected to enjoy in my lifetime...

So, Cheney's In A Wheelchair, IS HE STANDING UP AT ALL????

Biden is now acting president.

Obama Presidency Marks The Death of Reaganism

44. Barack Hussein Obama!

"Congratulations, Mr. President..."

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

I came home from work to watch the inaugural

I wish my Mom was alive to see this.

The Interregnum is OVER.

The nightmare is officially over

Congratulations, Mr President!

Gotta Find Out Who's Decision It Was To NOT Say "Hussein"...

Yeah, I'm just not that thrilled.

And the entire fucking planet says "Thank (deity of your choice) THAT's over!!"

Our long national nightmare is OVER! God Bless President Barrack Hussein Obama!

OMG. He's botching the oath. What. The. Hell.

He's not Darth Vader he is Doctor Strangelove...

So what do you think Bush's note says to Obama?

WhiteHouse.gov just changed!!

Did Roberts screw up the oath as badly as he screws up the Constitution?

Get out the barf bags, It' s Prick Warren time.

I can't believe I made it this far!

"We remain a young nation"

Justice Stevens looked thrilled up there

i'm trying to go to whitehouse.gov to see the new site

The Beast: Obama Rolls In An Armored Cadillac Stagecoach

Good Riddance EX-VP Cheney!

Boy, did W look pissed that he's no longer Pretzeldent.

Tuskegee Airmen in the house! How sweet that is. nt

Wolfie Interupted The Music To Announce Obama Is Now President

This is a GREAT Inaugural Address!

"Their memories are short."

Official DU Inauguration Poem Thread

Limbaugh Having A Pity Party

Tha Williams thing is pretty awful

Text of Obama's Speech

Before the conspiracies start: I think Roberts screwed up the oath due to nervousness.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!!

DU

Obama's putting the screws to Bush.

To celebrate post inaugural Bush-Co departure my lunch consisted of salmonella tainted

I do believe that Obama put in a few digs at Bush43 nt

we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals

Check his birth certificate!

Roberts screwed up the oath!!

Obama's speech, the media's reporting, all us weeping Americans.. you'd think we just emerged f

"Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and NON-BELIEVERS"

AND NON-BELIEVERS!

As the snow swirls here in Raleigh, I'm certainly glad it's clear there

Seymour Hirsch

So I take my kid to school today in behind the red curtain of OC

Please donate to the Trevor Project today in Rick Warrens name

Vice Presidential Handlers Lure Cheney Into Traveling Crate

Obama just mentioned non-believers in his inaugural!

IT IS SO FREAKIN NICE TO HEAR A REAL PRESIDENT TALK AND

I can't believe a former Constitutional scholar...

This is AWESOME!

This is AWESOME!

IF President Obama had NOT "repeated after" John Roberts' oath goof...

Oy! Getta a look at Maya!

Environmentally wasteful packaging? Individually wrapped prunes

Sasha is so cool. She has great body language, great attitude.

Ladies and gentleman - we finally have a leader in the Whitehouse!

Pssssst....go to whitehouse.gov

He actually mentioned NON-BELIEVERS!

President Obama is not beating around the bush, no pun intended

What a really bad invocation

What a really bad invocation

I'd hate to be Bush right now seeing the love for our new President compared to the hate for him.

Backbone, Class, Humility, Understanding, Sense of History, Vision for the Future,

This must be a very painful day for white supremacist assholes

Beautiful speech. I was getting choked up at the end, anyone else?

That is my President!

"The Zombie Brigade"

RWers: How dare they have a Jew and a Chinaman, a Nigra and a Girl play that egghead music??? nt

WHAT THE FUCK ROBERTS?

New White House Web Site Feature

President's speech here

A present for my fellow DUers and Thank You!!!

Rev Lowery and my self talk about this day 2 years ago .

Here is the text of the Oath of Office according to the Wiki page

He's so nervous

I cannot tolerate hate.

A moment of Silence to remember DUers who are not with us on this historical day

With 37 words, America is America again.

With 37 words, America is America again.

For change to happen, the "other side" is EXACTLY who you must talk to.

First Lady Michelle Obama!

"When brown can stick around".

What an amazing day...

thank God for Lowery

How many digs has Obama gotten on Bush so far during the speech?

I unwittingly bought a book at Borders that praises Pinochet. Ask me anything.

More indignant Facebook users over the "mocking and jeering" of Bush.

soooo, were there any last minute pardons?

Obama to latchkey parents: Get your asses in gear

The best, most profound line from his speech, IMO

NOW THAT WAS A PRAYER PEOPLE! RISE UP! AMEN!

Congrats to Skinner and crew. DU alive and kicking

Hey before we forget - Happy Birthday DU

And Now, I'm Going To Take PRESIDENT OBAMA'S Suggestion.... And Go To Work.

Did You Catch Vice President "Uncle Joe" Biden...

Bush the elder is 4 months older than Carter

BOOOOOO.... that sound will be in Bush's memory for years to come

Is it weird how incredibly happy Laura Bush looks?

Well, that was Magnificent

Where were you.... When Obama took the Oath of Office?

Jerkoff and scumbag to the very end.....(Caption please)

FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST !!!

A Weary World Rejoices!!!!!

Herr Cheney being rolled out! n/t

Video of the Oath up on Youtube now

How should we interpret those remarks by Jill Biden ?

Was the upskirt shot of young Barbara Bush REALLY necessary?

Obama's Inauguration: Picture Gallery from DER SPIEGEL (dial-up warning)

The evil fuckers look really sick (Cheney, Poppy, Quale).The good people look great (Bill, Carter.

Say It!

PUT BUSH'S ASS ON THE PLANE ASAP. PLEASE!

Something about Cheney in that wheelchair ...so familiar ...hmmmm ...where have I seen it before???

Krugman- Obama's Team Signals It's Taking the Taxpayer Ripoff Route to Saving Our Financial System

The nightmare is over, I now have hope

Here comes our Nixonian moment! The copter is ready and waiting.

So, any news about last minute pardons?

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Georgie!

WTH is up with Poppy's hat?

Three living Democratic presidents!

There he goes, the DC airlift.

I officially no longer care what Bush and Cheney and their families are doing right now.

"...and non-believers."

The man on the left has an approval rating of 79% -the man on the right

Bye-bye, President Bonehead!

hahaha, did you hear what's his name on CNN just say the Bushes are GONE. They're outta there!

Id rather not have any prayers, but if one must happen...Lowery's Is Absolutely Perfect n/t.

And don't come back!

Matthews: Biden will be our Ed McMahon.

Time to dust off your American flag....

no motorcade?

My blood type is O-.

CNN: "President Douchebag" -- CHECK THIS OUT

Knowing that bonehead

DO LET THE DOOR HIT YOUR ASS on the way out, you Monkey-Ass Chimperor, Chimpy McCokeSpoon!!! nt

see ya.....wouldn't want to be ya....

It's a Brand NEW Day!

Color him GONE.

Goodbye, smirking chimp. nt

Read this great speech here: (text - not a link)

Honestly, who gives a shit about the oath screwup?

Bush has left the room!

Yes its over !!!!!!!!!!!

Na-na-na-na ... na-na-na-na ... hey hey hey ... GOODBYE!

Excellent!!! The crowd gave Bush a proper send off. LMAO

when does bush fly away for good?

Sorry, dupe. nt

Suspicious Helicopter sighted over DC....

From a friend: A song to commemorate Bush's departure:

Junior is bailing on the lunch for Obama...Brian Williams said "he will not be hanging around"

Funniest moment of the day:Cheney getting wheeled out the White House

Nya nya nya nya! Hey hey, goobye!

Can you guys keep a secret?

Bush and Pickles leaving from the capitol? Has that been done before?

Aaaaand heeeee's OUTTA here!

WHat happens the rest of the day? agenda? I know balls are tonight

the crowd singing-nah nah nah nah nah nah hey hey goodbye

It was a good day, a very good day, except...

The ADULTS have taken over!

Bush looked pissed while walking with Obama - muttering something...

Singing "NA NA NA NA Goodbye" on the Mall. MSNBC NOW! (nt)

AND NON BELIEVERS! Shout out to the Atheists!

Watch this space.

I'm elected. Get used to it.

President Obama is signing something.

**** OFFICIAL DU INAGUARLA BEER COUANT *** Hic! Iam at Hic! numero 4-oh!!! I mean 4, not 4 zero

Refresh my memory. But isn't Roberts a bush appointee? Man it's like

Lol. Denzel isn't going to miss this one

Na na na na. Na na na na. Hey hey hey. Goodbye!

Ok, he's been president for 57 minutes, have you gotten your Pony and Pie yet?

Special Air Mission 28000 is ready to take the jug-eared little prick back to Texas.

Streaming video of Dick Cheney's lunch

CNN: It was tough for George Bush to hear Obama's speech

The Real Story of Roberts' Flub . . .Obama caught it.

Change has come to America

Leave it to Bush appointed John Roberts to fuck it up.

Someone give Cheney his rifle and tell him the copter is a bird.

that poem sucked. good god... why the hell did they approve that crap?

Joe Biden's smile

Congrats, Americans!

Former President Bush being Escorted out by President Obama

CNN talking about Roberts messing up oath.

Pride.

Guess which major nation doesn't have a Secretary of State today?

Shout out to the Secret Service and the high strength Lexan industry.

CNN called out Roberts.

Comedy from Free Republic...

MSNBC background noise: "Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, GOODBYE!!!" NT

Now, how does this make any sense at all...according to the

Here's a question.....how does Cheney get home?

Stephanie Tubbs Jones is Smiling and Dancing in Heaven with Toot

Is there any more info on how to make a name change?

What time does the parade start?

A Leader in the White House

I FINALLY HAVE A REAL PRESIDENT! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Here's a question.....how does Cheney get home?

HISTORIC PICTURE

Lowery grateful that nation believes 'yes we can'

Do some non-violent criminals deserve prison sentences.

Roberts flubbed (intentionally?!?) the oath! Obama not president says the fringe!

"Restore science to its rightful place"

Fuck TIME WARNER CABLE!! Who here doesn't have sound on their television?

The "empty spectacle" crowd meets "perception equals reality"

WHY did Chief Justice Roberts CHANGE THE SCRIPT?

Now hear this! Now hear this! THE NIGHTMARE IS OVER!

PRESIDENT Obama to America: "I'm a lefty. Get used to it."

OMG - Cheney in that wheelchair

The Inauguration Picture taken from a Space Satellite.-edited to add one more

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

'tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,

Inaugural crowds may reach 2 million

Inaugural crowds may reach 2 million

And on a pettier note...

Praise our Veterans today!!

Nah, nah, nah, hey hey hey good bye!

Warren looked like the buffoon and the charlatan that he is.

They are going to have a three-course meal

Photo Gallery: The inauguration of Barack Obama

"We will restore science to its rightful place"

Check out the website for the Whitehouse

Why are they still showing the CHIMP??

I got ANOTHER (25th) email read by Cafferty on the air today!

Did he just say "settled the West"?

Anybody have a link to a pic of * taking off in the helicopter after the ceremony?

I've been walked out of a bar for making an ass of myself before

I'm so mad about Roberts I don't remember if Obama said his full name

Does MSNBC own hat stock or something?

My President, Barack Hussein Obama

And he didn't use the Koran

Goodbye George (Reprise)

Would somebody PLEASE drag Peggy Noonan's wrinkled old ass off the set??

President Obama was just shown signing a few documents...

Was Roberts being an asshole? I think so.

How many minutes of Chris Matthews can you withstand?

On behalf of the world (if I may presume) I thank President Obama!

Don't Forget Seymour Hersh said he had people coming forward tomorrow!

The Sweetest Revenge is happening...the Bush's and Cheneys forced to endure

what an amazing man

You Took the Best Years of My Life!

"Apres moi, le deluge"

Enjoy this- great reaction by freepers to bush's na-na-na good bye

Yeah, I've got it on mute now.

The MSNBC gang are cracking us up.

Rosa got kisses from both Obama and Biden!!

Adult lunchon menu: What are the kids getting think I might like that.

OH GOD OH GOD

Obama and Roberts just shared a quick laugh at the luncheon

How some evangelical leaders are reacting to Obama...rather mixed.

So... when are we going to find out about *'s pardons?

Stupid fucking asshole Roberts!

"We have chosen hope over fear"

I just realized why Roberts messed up the Oath of Office ...

Why the fuck is Brokaw worried about what Bush thought of the speech?

It may sound corny but I'm so proud of America today-it's been a

It may sound corny but I'm so proud of America today-it's been a

I stand with our Commander in Chief and our troops!

What a wonderful day in the history of our nation!

"Obama, Obama, Obama..." LOL! I was on the phone with

Damn, I actually feel good browsing the White House's website now.

Order of the Inaugural Parade down D.C.'s Pennsylvania Avenue

From THE Official White House Web Page--- LGBT Rights

"Ruggy" not going away? Say it ain't so, Barack!

Pinch Me

DiFi seems Enamored- She is sharing the Limelight

Who does the dishes at the Bush house tonight?

I'm not usually drunk by noon on a Tuesday morning

Bush is Melting

Need an Obama bumper-strip - right NOW? Print one here on DU.

ADIOS MOTHERFUCKER.

Breyers is an ass

I think Diane Feinstein is doing a great job as emcee today.

01/20/2009--SMART IS BACK!!!!!

Obama serious slammed Bush and Cheney in the speech......

please DU my LTTE-it needs help(printed today)

Can we tell the Secret Service that Chief Justice Roberts threatened Obama's life?

Waahh. I have no TV and I can't get a stream anywhere.

Rahm Emanuel stuck sitting next to Cindy McCain at the luncheon

PHOTO: "No! Don't make me go Barack! I won't go!"

any indication of when the president will rescind the global gag rule?

Dean profusely praised Obama in Nigeria.... "new generation has taken over in the United States."

Grammar Nazi Rampage! "constructionist" Roberts alters Constitution to repair split infinitive.

Re: Roberts--Think this had anything to do with it?

Did you think this day would never get here?

Anyone else catch the use of "Forbearers" instead of "Forfathers?"

YouTube freeper comments

A Great Gettin' Up Morning (my essay on...well...all this)

Biden!!!! woooohoooo!

Roberts Screwed up administering the Oath to Obama

A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation

take down the pictures

So, How Long Will It Be Before Stevens, Ginsberg and Souter Retire?

Those fucking rightwingers just do NOT fucking get it:

What a juxtaposition! The world's most beloved man ushering out the world's most hated man.

Air Failure One is taking off. nt

Hey, Freepers, that's PRESIDENT

Not Another Fucking Prayer!!!

Not Another Fucking Prayer!!!

CQ Transcript: Elizabeth Alexander’s Inaugural Poem

Nice work Warren, Nice Prayer

Both George Bush and Barack Obama believe in freedom.

I bookmarked www.whitehouse.gov for the first time in 8 years

A Song for January 20th, 2009

"We must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America."

Faith as Discussed (Now) on Whitehouse.gov

I will say this, I saw WAY too much fur wearing today...

Record Attendance Today? Ya think?

***BUSHCO IN TOONS*** (one final trip down memory lane) (NOT for dialup)

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...

How long before freepers claim the crowd was just there to see Aretha?

Wow. Bush is gone.

Brother in da house !

LOL ... my puppy just saw Bush on TV and BARKED at him!

Oathgate in full swing. DRUDGE spinning it as an Obama flub.

I will not be patient. If Obama doesn't fix Bush's mess by next week, I'm calling for impeachment

I would love to being browsing the classified archives of the cabal

How long until freepers claim Barack isn't the President because Roberts fucked up the oath?

ORiley burning up the airwaves...worried about expense

Kelly O'Donnell: "Hillary Clinton Gave an Earful to Sen. Cornyn"

The President of the USA is smarter than I am.

Crowd: 3-4 million

How am I going to reset my Bush countdown clock?

Let me revise my statement about the inaugural poet. And apologize.

Justice Roberts needs to be Fired!

Online Cable News Streams

Well, I see that Warren got his coverage.

Rush burning up the airwaves...calls all the speeches Godly Goop!

Yes we can.

When I saw Obama and Biden standing together today, God help me,

President (!) Obama was signing a Proclamation of Renewal and Reconciliation

Eight years of my life lost to a bad internet connection

It was a GREAT DAY and a GREAT DAY IT WAS to be a DEMOCRAT....

Lowery grateful that nation believes 'yes we can'

OK, a poll's obviously in order here: What should we dub fhe flub?

Eight bungled years...

Ass hole Drudge changed his banner to Obama AND Roberts messed up oath of office

Any day now

Ok NPR didn't like the speech. pat buchannan liked the speech.

Limbaugh Bleeps Out "Hussein" While Replaying Oath

Limbaugh Bleeps Out "Hussein" While Replaying Oath

University of Phoenix just ran a TV ad that said, "Congratulations, Mr. President."

Has President Obama really changed?

The reign of evil sorcerers has passed over. Their spells are dissolving.

Any amateur estimates on crowd size?

MSNBC called out Roberts

caption this pic...

Is it wrong to laugh at Cheney rolling around in his wheelchair?

President Obama's Inaugural Address

The praise of Warren here is exactly and precisely what our problem was with his choice

Tell me what's missing when you run this slideshow

Florida Republicans finally using the "T" word in desperation...Taxes.

First time in eight years I will utter the phrase "My President" or "Our President" instead of "the.

Pat Buchanan: President Obama's Speech was Fresh, Powerful, Moving!

Jill's boots:

Satisfaction!

Okay since the end of an error happened today which of the Supreme court justices will retire?

The booing/jeering at Bush: appropriate or tacky?

OMG!!! Did Kennedy collapse at the luncheon?

Time to dust off your American Flags and fly it in support our first ELECTED President in 8 years!

Good by and good riddance GWBush. You're done screwing us over! We, the people

"Seafood Stew."

I Didn't Think It Would Hit Me

Obama inauguration scenes from around the world

Stewie Griffin's message to the outgoing administration & The British Poodle

Look what's up at Whitehouse.gov with NO apology or minced words

"PRESIDENT Barack Obama."

C-Span Giving Remarks About Kennedy Right Now!! n/t

Breaking: Ted Kennedy collapses at luncheon

What was the Kay- son reference in the speech

Obama speaking about Kennedy, looks emotional

BREAKING: Sen. Kennedy taken from luncheon after collapsing...

What's missing from this picture?

I love that Obama just said his administration will surely make mistakes.

Sorry....this is funny!

Michelle just handed Laura Bush a gift.

Aircraft experts Need help identifying military aircraft circling the Mall during the inauguration.

Biden was President for like 5 or 6 minutes

It's over. For real.

Anyone have an MSNBC live stream?

Fuck you Rick Warren

He hasn't had time to see the new house, Rachel: "He had other things on his mind"

Obama: A part of me is with Teddy

Oh shit...CNN is saying that BOTH Byrd and Kennedy had "medical issues"...

Sen Kennedy taken out of luncheon on stretcher

Senator Byrd had health issues as well

Joe Biden at luncheon: Reminding us there are THREE branches of gov't

AP acknowledges that Roberts flubbed the oath.

Senator Kerry shown helping Maya put her coat on.

An Obama Puzzle....

Roberts screwed up. Twice.

What was that line in Obama's speech about Science...?

OK, this is what CNN is reporting: Both Byrd and Kennedy had

I, and a bunch of other people, are owed big ass apologies, but we won't be getting them

BREAKING: TED KENNEDY COLLAPSES AT LUNCHEON

The (Inaugural) Poem --

You realize, of course, that today the Supreme Court is safe ... for now

If you think the OATH didn't go quite right. Let's work to make sure he gets a second shot at it.

So...who was taken back to a high school lockerroom when Warren read the Lord's Prayer

I've been watching C-Span from early on Re: Ted Kennedy.............

Predictions: what was written in Bush's note to Obama?

Keep in mind: Justice Roberts was the guy who coordinated the protests against the 2000 FL recount

~ Prayers for Senators Byrd and Kennedy ~

Obama LEFT the luncheon to be with Kennedy before returning.

What Today Means....

CNN reporting: Hatch said Kennedy gave him "the old Irish grin" as we went into ambulance.

Let's have a parade!

Wow! Did anyone just see Hillary on MSNBC?

I just pulled my ball out of the attic

Happy 200th you soused old tale-spinner!

my new glasses really suck!

I love the "Old Guard"....

OOPS Keith just said president elect and vp elect

Front page of the New Era, Lancaster, PA's afternoon paper. Special inaugural edition

URNMT!

The Legoland Inauguration

I am with you, Mr. President.

Hero "Top Chef" Judge Saves Life at Inaugural Dinner

If you have a vibe, send one. If you need a vibe, take one.

Hey! It's Enrico Pallazzo!

Did you see Obama reviewing the troops?

I bought a new flag for today

Lowery towering over Pastor Schtick

Will the flubbed oath become the new birth certificate for desperate freepers?

'I'll never vote for a black person'

no matter how bad it seems...

Thank you to Barack - and to Aretha -and to Bob

**** Our Best Wishes for Senators Kennedy and Byrd***********

Is DU going to hit another defcon tomorrow?

Reid on Senate floor asking for Executive Session to discuss Hillary confirmation.

To EVERYONE that told us to chill out over Warren

Finally, a president that writes his own speeches!

Vice President Dick apparently was in wheel chair because he sprained his back packing boxes ...

That movie Taken looks awesome.

So I saw 'Mall Cop' and while it was hardly fine cinema...

What was that humongous tome Biden was sworn in on?

What happened during the last 5 minutes of Desperate Housewives last night?

Finally we once again have a First Lady of depth and substance that we can be PROUD of. Her outfits

Proud, joyous, relief...

we have a live one in GD

What champagne do you have chilling for tomorrow?

Joaquin Phoenix’s Next Big Role: Rapper (Co-Signed by Diddy?) *VIDEO*

Mott the Hoople fans rejoice-they ARE reuniting (two October shows)

I'm so excited for tomorrow! I get to watch the inauguration on a big screen at a nice theater...

Anti-choice nurse removes women's IUDs "accidently" and then refuses to insert it..

I'm having an "Obama is gonna be the best fuckin' president ever" party tomorrow

Fixed News "Roberts corrects Obama after oath stumble"

14 hours

So, my kid now knows racism exists

President Obama!

How Awesome Is It To See A Presidential Motorcade Again Without Hundreds Of Middle Fingers?

Just one of the many reasons America is great

Finally, A President for the People

For my 18,000th post: Happy Inauguration day everybody!

Both Kennedy AND Byrd? What the fuck?

George and Pickles are sitting in the Oval Office for one last time, when the phone rings

But, but, but...I don't LIKE cats!

A vacation tip - cruise to Alaska. :-)

The inaugural period has ushered in a widespread the sense of renewal

Call me naive, but...

Okay, it's not Christmastime anymore, but check this out anyway:

Self Deleted NT

I can't figure out what sings to my heart more

Social Distortion totally ripped off Sha Na Na

I feel content tonight

I was talking with some friends earlier, and this is just so fricking odd that I had to share it..

From January 12, 2007

look at how attentive the secret service agents are

Toomin, or whatever his name is on CNN is fucking out of his mind!

You didn't hear this one on Fox News

Very very cool parade. If you aren't watching, turn it on. It takes you back and gives a great

It would be nice if they showed the parade instead of just people talking about the parade

One final diplomatic incident

Since the NFC East is out of contention for the Super Bowl...

I would love to know if anyone else here in the Lounge knows this band...

CNN just reported on air Kennedy is with his family & doing "a little bit better"

I Love House, But The Schtick Is Getting Old...

A live troll...

Anyone know of a good username generator?

To the new Commander-In-Chief Of The Armed Forces Of The United States

Holy cow Beck's looks good

I'm sorry to CreekDog about the whole "she" thing and...

What can Democratic Underground do for me?

BushCo shot of in-security at Inauguration: show of force trumps common sense

Security nightmare coming up--parade march.

I'm gonna be on campus tomorrow during all the hoopla. (and probably most of the rigamorole too)

Here he comes!

madinmaryland is a total jerk. Don't ask why.

I think madinmaryland has had a setback

He is getting out...........

Note to self...

Oh goody. Freepers new controversy: "He's not really President because he didn't say the oath."

Chills -

Poll: Sound card is blown--posted Youtube-videos to one's blog

the dow jones industrial verdict on the bush years: down

2001. Darkened Limo at 30 MPH, straight to the White House.

Finally!! The President is out of the car!!

When we run out of oil, will Houston become a ghost town?

I hope Obama gets out of the car at 15th Street NW

Reuters saying Sen. Kennedy awake and answering questions. (MSNBC reports)

Cheney will attend the inauguration in a WHEELCHAIR...

Anybody watching BBC America now.

My stupid puppy no longer warms my bed

It was a good prayer for a while.

Well, it is finally the 20th, just a few more hours to go.

Most inappropriate projects for National Service Day

Do not look for pictures of broken canine teeth on the internets

I have to start thinking of what I'm going to do to help President Obama save our country.

I give you "animated dancing person gif thing from intertubes"

I am sitting here listening to some of my new Christmas CDs...

Good vibes needed! So Pippi and Bailey got in a fight and Pippi got pretty messed up

How in god's name can anyone watch The Bachelor?

NUCLEAR GAY!

What food you love gives you the worst gas?

"NO KILLING!!!!"

What's on Your Inaugural Party Menu?

Is Scalia trying to be the next Medici Pope? How 'bout that hat? n/t.

It's too bad that The Dark Knight will only BARELY get a best picture nod.

The reviews are in (photo)

My son's "white bread" elementary school has covered the Inaugural today.

I love my country

I'm ashamed to say I havent seen the movie Network until just now.

The second to last time it snowed here, I was just a little kid.

I was 'attracted' to a co-worker....I told another co-worker, "hey I may be married, but

What are your favorite bizzare snack foods?

I'm getting a new President for my birthday.

Unfortunately named product?

Them boots are for walking ....

What are the origins/significance of gay mens choruses?

This is fucking amazing, Obama out waving, smiling, everyone cheering, screaming, whistling

I simply do NOT understand the "hotwire.com" concept.

"Police officers fire streams of pepper spray into a crowd of protesters after demonstrators"

I feel so WHOLE today.

Hello Loungers...I have a vibe request

Question about The Matrix

Thank God Kennedy speaking and alert

Any word yet on who Obama will pick for FEMA director? Commerce Sec? n/t

What is the better First Edition book find?

What goes around...

Look, no one is throwing eggs!!!

It's going to be dark before the end of the parade

I love bucking horses!

LEAVE, BUSH, LEAVE!!!!!!!!

President Barack Hussein Obama

Am I the only one who is a nervous wreck?

And ... he's out of the car again!

I feel queezy. We're under contract to buy a house

Holy cow Glenn Close looks good.

Want to hear what Bush was singing in that helicopter? Here it is:

OMG THERE HE IS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

1.20.09 - The Inauguration of Barack Obama and the day it snowed in North Carolina! YEEHAW!

I think Gray's gonna Free the Duck!

Ok who parked the fricking drumline right underneath my hotel room window???!!!

Is that a bus in the parade?

Who else is making peach cobbler today?

Best website to watch inauguration?

YOu don't think they're gonna cancel the parade, do you?

MSNBC reporting that Bush did NOT pardon anyone today. No flurry of last-minute pardons.

MSNBC reporting that Bush did NOT pardon anyone today. No flurry of last-minute pardons.

Reactions from around the world:

It's INAUGURAL MORNING on the West Coast!

So can we change our usernames now?

Are we getting a new president today or something?

WOW... JUST WOW

I don't remember ever seeing such a screaming crowd like this before.

Can You Feel a Brand New Day?

Omg, laryngitis, noooo!

So. Anything going on the news today?

Good morning Lounge

I hope you don't mind if this morning I indulge you in some U2

Tomorrow i will celebrate being on DU for 8 years,and i need your help to reach 2000

Song for DUers and others all over today :

Wow.........no president has walked since Carter...this is amazing

I can't work

I turned to the Faux News channel to see what they're doing today.

"A resetting of America"

As we venture forward into a new era I'd like to say one thing

To Warm up you Chilly ones...Fun at the Beach ***dialup warning***

Mardi Gras season has started.....

Al Roker just got Obama to yell to him on the sidelines.

vibes for McTaTa's

In case I haven't said it lately, I (heart) my new President.

Biden kids got out of the limo to at the second walk.

I dreamed last night I was working for Brian Wilson, as a sort of gofer.

Have some fun on Inauguration Day with this game: Goodbye Mr Bush!

Transcript: President Obama Delivers Inaugural Address

I watched Michelle and Barack get into the limo after church

I love bucking authority!!!

Info request: Presidents who have walked part or all of their parade route

Washington is so gorgeous in the setting sun. Even more gorgeous today.

David Gergen - Speech Not For The Ages, But The Here and Now

I spent 3 1/2 hours running the chainsaw and splitting firewood yesterday.

I'd like to pause on this important juncture in American History and reflect on this sober thought:

Today brings about big changes for me at work

Rec this thread if ppl complaining about ppl complaining abou ppl reccing should be recc'ed

The MSNBC announcers are giddy with all of the excitement!

Fox Moran: "...that's the money shot, right?"

Wait...isn't there supposed to be a ceremonial tossing of eggs and fruit?

Band from Obama's high school leads off

Anyone else feel like you're friend was Inaugurated today?

You know... the more I look back, the more I think if you didn't go to college in the '90's...

Welcome, everyone to the best hour of the Bush Presidency!

give Kid Rock this much

3:20 AM Suited up for the cold and heading out

This Inauguration Is SO AWESOME!!!!!!

What at event will DU be at Defcon 1?

I was looking at my call history on my phone...AND, AND, AND...

Gather round, Loungers

Sasha!

CNN Video: "This is my moment too"

When does Bush land?

When does Bush land?

So how many days' drunk is Shrubbie gonna go on starting tonight?

SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!

Holy cow Glenn Beck looks good.

"What's the date today?"

What's that sound?

I just got a big laugh. The audio feed emitted a loud shriek because the server is overloaded.

I'm jealous of everyone that is in DC for the inauguration

Happy 8th birthday, DU!

Watching the coverage from the University of Washington Health Sciences Library.

No body around me has speakers on their computers..

He said the Doers..(DUers)

*Puff* *Puuufffff* *Puffffffffffffffffff* *whoooooooooosh-cough-cough*

The tears are starting.

Say it with me, "PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!"

Is it normal for people to pack Times Square for the Inauguration?

"Barack AIYTCH Obama"?!?!? I'm gonna mertylize that announcer!!!

I'm trying to run Bit Torrent and I am getting a port forwarding error message.

Do you see that? He put his hand over his heart.

YES!! YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES!!!!

Y'all should hear all my windchimes right now, they are ringing in our new President.

The former president! Dang, how good that sounded!

I don't mean to be critical, but is Michelle wearing enough to not get sick?

Faked News Channel: New Deal Did Not Work...

My Friend Mordechai just called me from Israel!

...

FUCK YOU RICK WARREN

What an improvement to NOT see Lynne Cheney.

"We reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals." nt

**SPOILER ALERT** Attention

The second President Obama begins his inauguration speech

I hate Password Day!

Our long national nightmare is over.

Does anyone have a fifty-foot "Mission Accomplished" banner I can stick on my house?

We have destroyed the Death Star

Anyone have any strategies for combating tiredness?

"It's Still There!"

"Do you think little kids think Obama is some kind of God?"

My neighbor put this up today

The beagle and I are going for a walk, just to take it all in.

Rednecks: It'll be a cold day in Hell before the US has a Black President...

Ladies and Gentlemen: The President of the United States of America...

It's such a perfect day. I'm glad I spent it with you

The President s New Wheels are......

How about some "special day" music

Did the MSNBC person

DU seems buggy. Time to go to defcon, istm. nt

Fox is focusing on Bush. As if anyone gives a rat's ass. nt

Man stole KY jelly and pregnancy tests

I want a drink. What should I have?

I want a drink. What should I have?

Now, *that's* preachin'!

A reason to be thankful for the Roberts screw up...

all i can say is WOW!

8 yrs. ago....I was locked up against my will in a mental ward....

The new C. in C. better get used to returning salutes.

Joe Biden is a TRIP! Look at him hamming it up out there!

DING DONG! the Witch is Dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!

Oh My. Our President looks soooo good Saluting!

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Once again it will be a pleasure to wake up every morning knowing that we have....

Cheney didn't hurt his back moving boxes

How does one sleep through Inauguration Day???

whitehouse.gov

Just Wish My Mother had lived to share this day with me.

Time Has Come Today

Its 10:45am Pacific Time, And I have had tons of beverages

Did anyone see BARACK'S BROTHER today??

I have to go change my profile now

Inaugural Pics (apologies to dial-uppers)

Ok...anyone here *NOT* watching the inauguration?

Are those Biden grandkids with Michelle's brother?

I wish Obama had worn a kilt today.

Freepers call for Obama's impeachment because he didn't properly recite the oath of office

You DO realize there's only 45 minutes of daylight left in DC, right?

Hey! Al Roker rode on the bus to the Pentagon with my old HS marching band!

I want to thank my wife

The skinny kid with the funny name is about to become our 44th President of the United States

What did you do when Sick Rick Warren came on with the invocation?

Apparently the freepers have dubbed President Obama an "empty suit",

Now it's official!

YES WE CAN

Keep an eye out for that Obama kid: I think he's gonna go places and do things

I am so choked up with pride in my country

My favorite comment about Cheney's wheelchair status

The Crowd sang Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye to Bushie as he flew off

Thanks to Obama, the POTUS number is again greater than my age.

I can't stop smiling

Warren spits in Obama's face; stains unity theme

Obama is giving the Hawaiian hand signal -- the shaka -- to the band

From the weirdos of the DU Lounge to President Barack Obama

PRESIDENT OBAMA

I feel for Michelle!

Man in a Hurry: "a man who had already memorized a few lines that another had not"

Did you see those ladies on the horses?

Anyone else tracking the wheelchair movements?

NO EMPTY SUITS HERE! thread.

"Awesome speech Dad". I think that is what he daughter said. Anyone else catch that?? nm

the dolt in the cubicle next to me has a petition

Say, Is Jill Biden rocking a miniskirt under that coat?

The daughters

Need help with Obama and babies post from the primaries

That Thomas Hill painting at the luncheon is gorgeous!

Now I can say I've met the President

OverFUCKINGjoyed!

My son called from Iraq just before Obama was sworn in.

Commander in Chief!!

OK I have to leave the Library now, and go back to drinking beverages and celebrate

I think I'm going to sit around and drink wine for the rest of the day

Arewethereyet? Arewethereyet? Arewethereyet?

A moment of Silence to remember DUers who are not with us on this historical day

Does anyone have the text of the benediction by

What caused the 1994 Congressional Democratic Bloodbath/Massacre?

Poetry wars in GD

And he will rejuvenate dry, cracked hands, feet, and elbows.

I am thinking of changing my name to

We watched the inauguration in school today!

So what's the best farewell song for alleged president George W. Bush?

"I dunno why you guys are so upset - I mean you finally got OJ.."

Michelle: We're here! We're home!

Can anyone tell me who the president is?

One of the Best Things About Democracy

76 Trombones "led" the big parade...

Barack Obama has more political capital now than any other President in the history of the union.

I know Barack is the 44th President.

so i have a Lounge question, about an article my H sent to me

Any weeping freeper posts?

Commander in Chief!!

An Inaugural Message for the Disgruntled Freeps

I didn't realize the President was left handed--

So when somebody criticizes the President now....

Facebook Status Updates Hit 1M During Inauguration

They are some of the deadliest people on the planet... and they're right next to the new President.

I love Reverend Lowery. Best closing of a prayer I have ever heard.

Does anyone have that site...?

Obama has a cadallac limo?

I'm putting together a Grammar Raiding Party

Headline on Google News says "Former President Bush"

The Stig a/k/a Ben Collins

The President is telling the Hawaiian marching band to

The Empire State Building is red, white, and blue tonight.

No eggs or tomatoes?

So what should we use instead of "*"

Transcript of Joseph Lowery's Benediction

Please forgive me for asking the following question.

I know we've said it before but .... YES WE DID!

Now my racist co-worker thinks Sarah Palin is the only good Republican

Mayor Of Portland Confesses to Relationship with Ex Intern

So I guess the Secret Service aren't allowed to wear gloves.

Presidential Cupcakes

I taped the inauguration, SO DON'T TELL ME HOW IT ENDS!!!111

How Did We Manage To Avert a Bush Administration Coup?

So I heard something that really disturbed me today

any thoughts on the screen name- Cogent Misanthrope ?

How sweet it is , get your free Krispy Kreme today

I have one of those faces.

Jesus has been mentioned at Inaugurations for a long time (FDR, JFK, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, W)

Do you think either of the Obama girls has 'Show and Tell'

What's your music tonight?

Myopic logic

You know what would be awesome?

I sent this email to my new boss (new job I just started),

If you dont wanna hear Tweety, & just want to enjoy the parade & the Obamas, turn on C-Span

I gave everyone at work the morning off tomorrow

Bagpipes!!!

Rick Warren reminds me of Jimmy James from News Radio.

Mandela hails Obama as "new voice of hope"

I'm baaack....so I saw the new President sworn in....

The Daily Show says good-bye to Bush...

Paging Texas Explorere

DU is now above ground.

The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 1/20/09

One of the best parts of today: no mention of Sarah Palin!

Transition day LOLCats

I too am back and with some pictures of my best friends wedding

Michelle's look reviewed: "Fashion is a business and Michelle Obama means business."

Our new President is out of the car and walking.

My Dad marched in the 1953 inaugural parade

shameless mod callout thread.

First Day of Obama's Presidency, and I Find Out That I'm Getting A $2400 Tax Refund!!

From those of us outside the USA congrats to all you Americans on fighting the good fight

My 8 year old Grandson

Who else thought of this guy when they Cheney in the wheelchair?

So, with the inaugural address concluded, what's your favorite speech given by President Obama?

So long, Chimpy! Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out!

About "kid scissors"

I'm getting dressed in my cocktail finery for an inaugural celebration in downtown Boise tonight...

On Hardball they are discussing cutting entitlement programs

Seeing Cheney in a wheelchair today

"Obama raises hand lifts nation"

Our new cat.

self delete!

Can you help me find this Obama quote?

I'm overwhelmed by the fact that President Obama is now our Commander-In-Chief...

Tonight's the night the world begins again

Okay, where are the instructions on how to change our DU usernames?

Obama texts warn of parking, train problems

I wish the talking heads would just shut up and LISTEN

What percentage of the cost of the "war on terror" would today's inauguration bill be?

So what's happening?

Is it illegal if somebody threatened me on Youtube in the comments section?

Did I have a stroke or something?

Obama pledges new start with Muslims

The RetroLounge Daily Poem Thread (Tue 1/20/2009)

I think my TVO won't make it.

Some of the Secret Service agents were a *little bit* hot.

Vibes for Ted Kennedy!

UFO spotted next to Marine One.

Rooneys(Steelers) give Obama game ball from AFC Championship at McCain dinner

I hope Ted Kennedy is okay

OBAMA: AMERICA, GROW UP

Change Has Happened.

PEACE from democraticstuff.com LOL

The Fifth Cylon

I wish NewWaveChick1981 was here so we could share this day with her.

Am I the only one who likes watching Obama coverage on FOX?

I Had Tears In My Eyes For The Whole Inauguration

Are those Peeps following the LGBT Band?

1-20-09 The End of an Error...

The Rename Democratic Underground Project

Yay !!! Mobile Trail Maids just went by.

Next Obama Inauguration, I want BILLY COLLINS to read a poem. He is the gold standard

Caption Asshat clinging to Obama --->>

You all do realize he's been STANDING this whole time right?

I need a new keyboard (So I designed the perfect DUboard)

NON BELIEVERS!!!

Holy shit. It's really happened. Barack Obama is our president.

I know I Speak for All Watching the Parade when I say....

msnbc is giving weird medical reporting Senator Kennedy was conscious but was

"We will restore science to its rightful place."

Lets all have a drink to celebrate the end of the bUsh era... The Bar is Open

HEADS UP! HERE COMES THE LESBIAN BAND!!!!

Psst...

Bush your time is up...the road to change (heavy photo)

Pres Obama and First Lady will be attending dumb inauguration balls until 3am.

Ok, I just got home from work, what did I miss?

Faked News Channel is making excuses for keeping Guantanamo open..

Play the Match the Stations Game!

anyone watch Big Love?

FOR CHRIST'S SAKE SHUT UP, MATTHEWS!!!

My pictures from today

Spider cuteness!! Wait......wha?

My currency is fucked.

10 more groups to go

ZOMG!!1!1!!!1 Michelle has not picked out her dress yet!!!1!1!

Any thoughts on keeping my name as Shell Beau?

Inauguration Day Poetry Thread

Sweet home All Obama's

I don't know how they are doing it.

Did Sasha and Malia go to the White House yet, or

Did Sasha and Malia go to the White House yet, or

Clueless George back in TexAss..

DU Servicemembers and veterans! Care to join me in a salute to the new President?

Our house 1/20/09

Don't forget

Name a song that reminds you of President Barack Obama

I've heard everything now!

WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

Our President is a compassionate, thoughtful human being

A reality check

Cow knocks over woman on bike, steps on her legs

Would You LOOK at the Respect our President and First Lady are Showing...

If you had a million dollars? If you had 100 million?

We have a new used dog!

Oi! My son has a crush!

Hey y'all! I'm back from the woods! PIC HEAVY!

An inaguration parade rant

I will be renamed Empress of the Universe (xchrom nicknamed me such)

DAH dah dah-DAH dah dah-dah dah-dah dah-dah dah

Just now, on NYC TV, they said, "The president shared his feelings about the event..

Oh no! Not the bagpipes!! Anything but bagpipes!!

Here's a shitty argument for gun control...

Charles Gibson is a total dickhead. He stated nearly a 1.5 million

How can I stream audio wirelessly to my home stereo?

What's been your favorite part of today?

This President literally has the weight of the world on his

Who wants a hug? I'm in a really really good mood

I find myself periodically bursting into tears...

Marty Lederman joins the Obama Justice Department.»

Obama is totally geeking out about that NASA rover

Yes We Can and Yes We Did! -Inauguration Excitement!

Pictures from DU meetup last night in DC....photo heavy...

Do you HEAR Uncle Pat right now?

Meh. Forget Warren. Lowery just wiped the floor with him.

Where does Will Smith fall

W to Michelle: "You're going to have the time of your lives, I promise you!"

HA! HA! MSNBC cut away from Bush in Texas.

Stand back y'all ... WE DID IT!!!!

Who else is happy about Obama's Shout Out to the Atheists?

It's sending chills of pride up my spine watching our new Commander in Chief salute the bands

Cheers, whoops of joy in Afghanistan as soldiers welcomed in their new commander-in-chief

I wonder which color Crayon *Bush used to write his note to President Obama?

Kill me now.

In photos: 'Crowds, Stars, Great and Good arrive for Obama Inauguration'

He acknowledged atheists.

LIBERAL SUPREME Court Justices!

NEW FLASH! BULLETIN BULLETIN BULLITIN! SPECIAL REPORT! LISTEN UP!

Name your dinner after today

NOT my commander in chief.

~~~~~Let the good times ROLL!~~~~~ (let the bad vibes sink)

Are you ready for my downer post yet? It's about Bush.

Some might not remember that Aretha sang the same song Marian Anderson sung in 1939

I tuned in late but Obama's speech was beautiful! If I could be inspired by a politician this

Wonderful outfit, Michelle!

President Barack Obama's first proclamation (from The Blog at Whitehouse.gov)

FUCK YOU, ROBERTS!!!!!

I, for one, think that this is TOTALLY uncalled for

Did he get out of the car again!!??

After Obama got out of the car and Al Royker tried calling him over...

You won't believe what they just caught Cheney saying on his way out!!!!

Warren did well with the prayer.

PHOTOS: Protestors disrupt Rick Warren speaking today at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Six Cabinet Members Confirmed

Oh dear Freeptards... now comes the fun part.

Any words of wisdom from fellow or former parents of teenage daughters?!

Terrible outfit - Michelle

Whats up with Carter and Big Dog not acknowledging one another

So with the inauguration out of the way, who else is anticipating LOST tomorrow?

kitten picture of the day for Monday January 19

To the DU Moderators and Administrators working today: *~*~*THANK YOU*~*~*

Phot of Sasha giving thumbs up to Dad

Pic Of My Class And Another Class Watching (Live) The Inauguration

Freepers show some class: Some wish President Obama Good Luck

Ted Kennedy expected to leave hospital Wednesday

Ted Kennedy expected to leave hospital Wednesday

The Unofficial Democratic Underground Thank You President Obama Thread

Uh, Guys, Just Wanted to Say ...

For everyone who canvassed, polled, went door to door, phone banked, and voted...

"The People's President".

Photo of Dick being wheeled to the ceremony.

Words rapped by Will.I.Am at the Inaugural Concert celebration yesterday.....

Michelle's outfit.

I hear America Singing today

Inaugural preparations pics courtesy of The Boston Globe

In Freeperville..Obama "Changed" the Oath...tin foil hat time already

The Day Dr. King's Dream Came True

Chief Justice John Roberts - Today's WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD!!!

I haven't felt this way since the Berlin Wall fell in 1989!

On the eve of the Inauguration, the streets of DC are indeed an enlightened place

Cheney in the wheelchair is the spitting image of...

The Rude Pundit at the Lincoln Memorial

Goodbye, bitch

Go to www.whitehouse.gov right now.

Community fist bump, anyone?

I'm not sorry in the least when I say, "America Rocks!!"

CNN Jeffrey Tubing-Toobin craps all over Obama Inaugural

OMG!!! He's saying the Lord's Prayer! How much less ecumenical could he be?

Editorials worldwide pillory Bush one final time

Don't be a Bush, Free the Duck. Free the Duck Now

After 8 Years this feels so good ...

How the hell could the Chief Justice of the USA fuck up the most important oath in the world?

What the swearing-in "FLUB" proved was that Obama won't be fooled or railroaded...

Was Joe Biden briefly president? Or acting president, but not president?

So what was the gift that Michelle brought to Laura Bush?

Ali & Obama (Great news!)

Where's my damed martial law declaration?

Top 10 side effects of President Obama's inauguration

The MSM, as usual, misses the main story. It is not about a black guy in the WH

Obama remembered to give a shout out to "non-believers." That's unique i think.

Lowery's prayer was beautiful Absolutely, stunningly, beautiful.

My kiddos got to watch the swearing in on TV. I bet just about every other school

I am no longer embarrassed of my country people.

Will everybody PLEASE stop begging other DU'ers for recs?

The Bidens are a breath of fresh air after the evil Cheneys. Loved watching Joe during the parade.

I'm watching Warren so you don't have to.

Rec this thread if you agree ROBERTS SHOULD APOLOGIZE to Obama and the American People

The United States of America just TRADED UP!!! (pic-heavy)

DU This Poll! - CNN Poll Grades Obama's Speech

This poet sucks.

President Obama seriously fucked up Bush's "Legacy" with his speech today!

Rec. if you think Michelle Obama is one classy lady!

GLBT Band on CSPAN now!

THANK YOU MODERATOR !!!!

How about a toast to Andy Stephenson. I know he's smiling today. n/t

Here's my Photoshop of the day:

He just acknowledged "non-believers" AKA atheists.

To all of the Republicans /Conservatives/Freeptards, registered, visiting or lurking here today

Whew! He's back in the car. n/t

************---{{ Official INAUGURAL CEREMONY THREAD No. 1 }}} ---*************

Obama's left handed?

This is what MODERN POETRY is really like....

Inauguration Haiku Thread

Militants fire rockets into Israel after cease-fire

(Missing Fund Manager) Pilot accused of trying to fake death is jailed

As Bush exits office, portraits come down

Judge Rules That Cheney Has Broad Discretion Over Records

Obama Sketch Going to Charity.

In-flight confrontations can lead to terrorism charges

For New First Lady, Hints of Agenda and Tone

What Recession? The $170 Million Inauguration

Banks likely to head back to the trough

David Grossman / Israel's success in Gaza only proves it is strong, not right

Former Miss Alaska, who beat Sarah Palin for the crown, is set to perform at two inaugural balls

Wind power jobs to double in EU by 2020

Ex-HUD official pleads guilty to role in fundraising scheme

Calm reigns in Gaza ahead of UN chief's visit

Obamas visit Bushes after church service

Report: Bank of America to cut 4,000 from capital markets unit

FBI Defends Interrogation of 15-year-old in Guantanamo War Crimes Trial

Gay bishop to pray today 'before' Rick Warren

Argentina president on official visit to Cuba

House Plan for Infrastructure Disappoints Advocates for Major Projects

Joe Biden sworn in as vice president of the United States

US soldiers welcome new chief

Sources: Obama may quickly reverse abortion policy

Insulza expects renewed US-Cuba-Venezuela relations

No final presidential pardons from Bush

Fishermen survive almost a month at sea floating in esky ( a cooler)

Analyzing Obama’s Inaugural Speech

DHS statement on potential inauguration threat provides no details

Kennedy Suffers Seizure at Inaugural Luncheon

Coleman wants judges to review 12,000 twice-rejected ballots

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Tuesday January 20

Rohm & Haas cutting about 900 jobs

World has 'high hopes' for Obama

U.S. Stocks Fall in Worst Start to a Year

Iraq bringing home Saddam yacht from France

Colin Powell: The America We Remember Is Back Again

Obama takes office, appeals for 'hope over fear'

Venezuela opposition attacked after Chavez speech

Obama unveils new presidential Web site; "Change has come to the official White House Web site."

Bush, Rumsfeld should be pursued for torture: UN rapporteur

Breaking: Senator Ted Kennedy wheeled out by stretcher

***Stop eating foods containing peanut butter, FDA says***

FCC wants big fines for cable giants over channel switching

Records show plane suffered previous malfunction

Bushes depart Washington

Payment Processor Breach May Be Largest Ever

Payment Processor Breach May Be Largest Ever

Obama to tap ex-Sen. Mitchell as Mideast envoy: report

Banks Foreclose on Builders With Perfect Records

Paraglider survives 11 hours hanging from high-voltage cables

Cheney pulls muscle in his back

Obama halts all regulations pending review

Republicans will obstruct Hilliary Clinton's Conformation

Farewell, George: Boos for Bush as the former President waves goodbye to Washington

Warner Bros. to cut 800 jobs in coming weeks

President Obama does first official act

Fiat to take 35 percent stake in struggling Chrysler

Portland (Oregon) mayor acknowledges sexual relationship with young man he mentored

Chief Justice Roberts stumbles (reversed several words in the oath of office)

Person struck by train (Washington Metro)

Co-Pilot in (Miracle on the Hudson) Crash-Landing Thanks Union

Obama Radio Nation 2009 Panel pt.2

Obama Radio Nation 2009 Panel pt.3

Project Save Justice - Part 2

Project Save Justice - Part 3

Obama Radio Nation 2009 Panel Final pt.4

End of an Error - Jan. 20th

Project Save Justice - Part 1

Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration - Prelude

From MLK to Today

Unprecedented security to protect Obama - 20 Jan 09

Radio Obama Nation 2009 Audience Cheers For Prosecution Of Bush!

Crowds Gather in DC on Eve of Inauguration

America's Song

O Happy Day - a song for today

"When Will We Be Paid"

Steven Chu Reacts to the Citizen's Briefing Book

Why You Shouldn't Satisfied Today (ill doctrine)

Goodbye George (Reprise)

One more before he's gone... Bush scares little girl

Bushes greet Obamas to the White House

Reflection on the Inauguration of President Obama: Fidelio

President Barack Obama - Americans remained 'faithful'

President Barack Obama - 'hope over fear'

President Obama 'We have duties to ourselve

President Obama addresses the world

President Obama 'We will defeat you'

The Daily Left - Inauguration Day!

Na Na Hey Hey, Kiss him goodbye

Hail to the Chief - Obama

Barack Obama inaugrual addres 1/2

Barack Obama inaugrual addres 2/2

Bush departs in Marine 1

Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) - Steam - 1969

The Verdict Of Future History.

Bump fists with the President

Inauguration of George W. Bush

Barack Obama Takes The Oath Of Office

protestors give Bush the BOOT!

TYT: Cenk & Michael Weigh In After Obama's Inauguration Speech

BOOOOOOO

1993 MTV Inaugural Ball: Michael Stipe & 10000 Maniacs 'To Sir, With Love'

Barack Obama's Oath & Crowd Reaction, Bloor Cinema, Toronto Canada

Obama mania sweeps Japanese town of Obama

Glenn Beck informs Sarah Palin that she is one hot grandma

Rachel Maddow Show: Turley on War Crime Prosecutions

Crowd Jeers and Boos Bush at Inauguration

Rev. Joseph Lowery. Beautiful. Brilliant.

Civil rights icon John Lewis: 'It was worth the pain, the suffering, the beatings, the jailings...'

Stephanie Miller & Crew Steal The Show At Obama Radio Nation 2009

Barack Obama sworn in as 44th President of the United States

Dan Rather implies Dodd may replace Reid

President Obama & First Lady walk down Pennsylvania Ave

This Land Really is Made for You and Me

Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Montero, McGill perform

Iraq Veterans Against the War: End the War Now

TYT: Al Sharpton's Great Rant On Religious Hypocrisy & Prop 8

Young Turks: Obama Has First Fight - Find Out Against Who?

George W. Bush Inauguration 2001: They pelted his limo with eggs and brought the parade to a halt

Bush, in Final Act, Takes Credit for Obama's Call to Service

Magical spell that will open a new American era

Leading article: A morning of hope and goodwill in America

Independent UK: Bite the bullet and nationalise the banks

Chris Hedges: Peace Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Does Obama really want to take on Israel?

Editorial: Celebrating change -- and constancy (Wilmington NC Star-News)

TYT: Crushing The Conservative Talking Point On Cost Of Obama's Inauguration

26 file for congressional seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel

Anybody Care to Update This Record?

Banks likely to head back to the trough

Afghans subdued but hopeful as Obama takes office

The Best Bush Gaffes Caught on Tape

After two thousand, nine hundred and twenty two days ...

Early Inauguration Celebration in Obama, Japan

The Bush legacy in 10 words (Channel 4 / UK)

George Bush Booed At Obama's Inauguration

Yes we can join in the fun say city's Barack Obama fans (Edinburgh)

Celebrate the moment. From then, it's not who Obama is, but what he does

Editorial: Self-Destructive Conservatism

A Step Forward.

China weighs assertion and caution in U.S. shadow

Supreme Court Fails in Attempt to Reverse Another Election

It’s Over—and Not a Moment Too Soon

Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism and Deceit: America’s Deadly Game - Connecting the dots....

Text: President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

How Obama Is Wooing the Military

Julie Burchill says the snobs got it wrong about George Bush

Humility, Gratitude, Sacrifice: "Even on a day so bright he was not blinded."

Hints of Agenda and Tone for New First Lady

Bush's Departure Follows Form: Does 'Stair Workout' During Inauguration

What Obama's America Will Look Like

Katrina Vanden Huevel: Tone and Challenge in the Obama Era

Bush departs with lousy stock stats in his wake

McCain Reportedly Dissatisfied, Wants a SECOND Dinner

Obama's Inauguration Speech: First Thoughts

Obama's Moment: Historians Say He Could Redefine The Presidency

Why Obama Stumbled Over the Oath -- Aura Reading Perspective

Robert Parry: Historical Mystery of Bush's Presidency

We will all remember where we were today - even in lazily cynical Britain

The END of the republican Party...Perhaps??

"Improper Things:" The Portraits of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney

Analyzing Obama’s Inaugural Speech

Writers praise Barack Obama's inaugural address

The GOP just "ain't" Republican any more

Presidential e-mail mess (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Ken Blackwell: Obama's Trojan Horse

Rick Warren Gets Tepid Response

Matt Taibbi on Thomas Friedman: Flat N All That

No Gates at inaugural, but not a snub

Hood’s 1st BCT to leave Iraq early

Charged 9/11 conspirators praise attacks

Obama visits Walter Reed on King holiday

Pakistan temporarily halts U.S.-NATO supplies

Guard gives control of armory to university

Special Army Guard unit deploys to Afghanistan

N.M. Guard equipment outlook improves

Veterans ball canceled, organizer missing

Corps to field two new body armor vests

Marine air squadron deploys to Iraq

26th MEU head back to sea after Kuwait training

Recalling the history of blacks in uniform

U.S. to have minor role in Iraq vote

Navy crew teaches skills to Equatorial Guineans

US Has New Afghanistan Supply Routes

Bad Economy Aiding Recruiting

Obama to meet with NSC on first day

Where will military issues rank in the new administration?

The Whole World is Watching

Hearing set for GI seeking political asylum

COUNTDOWN: Special Comment: Why Obama Must Prosecute Bush's Torture

Inaugural Bush bashing - Party like it's 1/20/09

Judge Defies Bush - Rules In Favor Of Conservation Groups

NOAA/NCDC - 2008 Tied 2001 As Eighth-Warmest Year On Record Globally - Science Daily

Citizen’s Briefing Book: Dr. Steven Chu reacts

Rate Of Production Decline At Cantarell More Than 2X Mexican Government Estimates - Bloomberg

Transition United States

Air force working on Coal to Liquid aviation fuel

Antarctic ice shelf set to collapse due to warming - Reuters

Obama on energy - sun, wind and soil

Feds May Provide Marshall Islands Emergency Aid After High Waves Batter Crops, Displace Hundreds

Kenya Declares Drought Disaster, Asks For Aid - Food System Also Stressed By Political Violence

New Japanese Satellite Will Measure GHG Concentrations At 56,000 Points Around The Planet - B'Berg

Survey - One In Five HK Residents Considering Leaving Because Of Filthy Air - AFP

Pacific NW Orcas - Most Contaminated Animals On Earth - Get Most Toxins From Near-Shore Salmon

Indonesia Delays Forest-Carbon Rules Pending Further Discussion

Take Japanese Whalers to court over Environmental Law says legal expert

Schwarzenegger Calls For Relaxation Of Environmental Laws To Aid Economic Growth

Last Link Tethering Wilkins Ice Shelf Now 500 Meters Wide - Was 100 Kilometers Wide In 1950

Asian Restaurants' Demand For Reef Fish Crushing Spawning, Populations In Tropical Waters

Gore, environmentalists optimistic about Obama's environmental policies

The Secular Spirit of Judaism...Eric Alterman

Israel Speeds Gaza Withdrawal as Efforts to Buttress Cease-Fire Continue

Iran renews efforts to supply weaponry to bruised Hamas

Akiva Eldar / As Obama is sworn in, Israelis and Palestinians will be thinking 'no we can't'

Israeli Arabs Recoil at Attacks on Gaza as Allegiance to Their Country Is Strained

Gazans heading back to their homes - if they exist

'Sarkozy to host global summit on Mideast peace'

U.N. Chief Demands Probe Of Israeli Shelling

Israel shelled UK war graves in Gaza

Gaza operation presents a quandary for Israeli rights groups

David Grossman / Israel's success in Gaza only proves it is strong, not right

UN Chief: Hamas rocket attacks are 'appalling and unacceptable'

Why Israel won't survive

Israeli warplanes attack Gaza (1/20/09)

So is Israel out of Gaza now? They said that by Obama's inauguration

Robert Fisk: Posturing and laughter as victims rot

Analysis: Trumpets of victory strike false note

Analysis: Trumpets of victory strike false note

Obama to name Mitchell as Mideast envoy: paper

The myth of Israel's strategic genius

Gaza has exposed the Arab leaders to fury and contempt

Yad Vashem Chair: Nazi imagery at anti-Israel rallies incites violence

The Shortest President

Stephen M. Walt: The myth of Israel's strategic genius

In pictures: Devastation in Gaza

Alliance@IBM CWA Local 1701 Presses IBM to Save Jobs and Stop Off-shoring of US Jobs

Union chief: US auto makeover deadline unrealistic

Arbitrator's report outlines Carla Katz's (Gov. Corzine's girl) efforts to retain her union job

New Flight Attendant Union Program Enforces Safety, Confidentiality

Toyota group unions to demand pay hike of at least 4,000 yen

George Miller (chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor) Improving Labor Standards

"Sully" Phoned Pittsburgh After Hudson River Crash

Filipino lauded (by US Dept. of Labor) for fight vs child labor

Checker Motors files for bankruptcy after 87 years

Today in labor history Jan 20 (ACLU) founded -Bruce Springsteen's "My Hometown" topped the charts

Poverty wages for day laborers recruited for inauguration

The fight at Great Western Erectors

Seeger and Springsteen: "This Land Is Your Land" like Woody Wrote It.

Gaza Rebuild 'To Cost Billions'

By the way, at yesterday's protest, I wore a T-shirt with the following picture on it.

So what is everyone doing tomorrow?

One of life's sinfully delightful pleasures...

Obama's Remarks at the Lincoln Memorial

Delete Dupe

Bishop Gene Robinson's interview with Andrea Mitchell, 1/19/09

GLBT in the Obama admin

Despite all the recent drama, today is truly a great day!

Puppies and Kitties, and even PONIES!

Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) statement today on gay marriage

WTF is all that white stuff in my yard?

Ladies and Gentlemen: The President of the United States of America.

Question: Where Women or GBLT mentioned at ALL During anyone"s speech?

GLBT once again listed on Whitehouse.gov

What was Portland Mayor Sam Adams thinking?!??!

What sources do you use for the percentage of the population that's glbt?

More Extra-judicial Killings in Colombia

Costa Rica gears up for 2010 elections

¿Sí­ o No? Bolivians Mobilize for National Vote on New Constitution

Ghost Economics Spook Uribe’s Colombia

Argentina's Fernandez meets with Raul Castro

"We can't let this appear as a massacre. That would be a problem"

If you're looking for a bright side to Warren's speech....

Government followers break up celebration of Bandera Roja

In Cuba, hope for better US relations under Obama

One Final cboy4/Barry Bonds post before 01/20/2009...

I decree that the Sports Forum shut down January 20, 2009

Craig Robinson's scarf

Want to get your credit card interest rates reduced and annual fee abolished?

Another quiz regarding vaccine safety

UNICEF report: Half a million women die from pregnancy complications each year

Which Way to Universal Healthcare?

Pair gave Mayerthorpe Mountie-killer a rifle and a ride to the crime scene

Pro-choice and lethal self-defense

Guns for Teachers?

Support for semi-auto ban now featured on whitehouse.gov website

Cruise to Alaska. :-)

Did you hear that...?

Happy Inauguration Day, Photo Groupies.

Vedic Astrologer Looks at Obama Presidency

My rune and I Ching readings on Obama today

this water was very cold

The Spiritual Dimensions of Obama’s Leadership

Rediscovering the Power of Crystals - OMG!

An offer for anyone here that is sick, or has a loved one or friend with an illness

Frustrating day for watching Inauguration in HD via Antenna

Tom Colicchio is a hero (x-post from the lounge)

Working combo - Steak and Pistachio Ice Cream

The Ricotta Cheesecake was a hit!

As promised: the Saga of my First Chef Competition- Long

[Video] Friends of God -- Evolution

Gay bishop to pray today 'before' Rick Warren

King Arthur Flours is looking for a Retail Manager for their Vermont Store

"We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - AND NON BELIEVERS"

A question for those who are NOT fundamentalists but who are religious on their own accord

The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors

ACMH FOIA -- Interviews From Pentagon Eyewitnesses And Others

so do we get an oops from the *marshall Law* folks?

Had to post a link to Babalonsister's GD post here.

The end of an error - and a new beginning for America

Does anyone know any of these songs?

3G broadband download speed slow.

I just put together a writeup of KDE 4.2, for all the Linuxheads here.

Can't access my e-mail.

Auto labour costs must compete with U.S.: Clement

My Canadian friends...

Jesus christ, CBC, stop the fucking racism

Is anyone using google chrome?

The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 1/20/09

Just spotted JK on the CSPAN coverage of the Inauguration

Wood cargo makes eight-mile slick

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