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Inauguration

whippoorwill Jan 18 2021 04:17 PM

We usually shop on Wednesday but my mom (age nearly 91) has requested we shop on Tuesday this week Clearly she is expecting something and she's rarely wrong but I hope she is

Benjamin Grimm Jan 18 2021 05:55 PM Re: Inauguration

Maybe she just wants to be home to watch the Inauguration on TV.

Frayed Knot Jan 18 2021 06:51 PM Re: Inauguration

So what should we do for the Inauguration? Well, as Elsa told Jo Jo when he asked what the first thing she would do if and when she was free: "Dance" [YOUTUBE]BfL5V3WHhqM[/YOUTUBE]

Lefty Specialist Jan 19 2021 04:41 AM Re: Inauguration

Gotta hang on til tomorrow. [YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n6dDwALH8A[/YOUTUBE]

Edgy MD Jan 19 2021 09:22 AM Re: Inauguration

I'm suddenly taking an interest in this. Will Senator Dole show up at 97? Will Vice President Elect Harris wear a sari? Will a Jesuit deliver the invocation? Will the inaugural poem be penetrable? Will they conspicuously leave a pair of empty seats for the outgoing president and first lady?

nymr83 Jan 19 2021 10:27 AM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: Will they conspicuously leave a pair of empty seats for the outgoing president and first lady? They have to, right? with a big "reserved for Mr. D. Trump" sign for the tv cameras? position Bush and Clinton on either side just to drive the point home?

whippoorwill Jan 19 2021 11:33 AM Re: Inauguration

They should big funny looking stuffed animals in them

batmagadanleadoff Jan 19 2021 11:43 AM Re: Inauguration

Really? This is even close? Even a choice? Trump's bagman. Selling classified US secrets for cash. This know- nothing fraud who takes it upon himself to solve the middle-east Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Who takes it upon himself to lead a pandemic committee and then screw the blue states. This billionaire who never worked a day in his life for anybody but family. This mediocre to average student who bribed his way into Harvard. This slumlord who openly supports Trump's child separation policies. And a thousand other things.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 19 2021 12:16 PM Re: Inauguration

Or a miniature version of the Trump balloon where he's wearing a diaper.

Edgy MD Jan 19 2021 12:39 PM Re: Inauguration

Also, new protocols as Douglas Emhoff will become the first Second Gentleman. Awkward title as there would be no "First Gentleman."

Frayed Knot Jan 19 2021 01:18 PM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: Will they conspicuously leave a pair of empty seats for the outgoing president and first lady? As long as his is a high chair then I vote 'Yes'

MFS62 Jan 19 2021 02:10 PM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: Will they conspicuously leave a pair of empty seats for the outgoing president and first lady? They have to, right? with a big "reserved for Mr. D. Trump" sign for the tv cameras? position Bush and Clinton on either side just to drive the point home? Like that idea, and "Ex- President D. Trump" would be good, too. BTW, my wife just told me that FOX News will not be covering the inauguration. (It may have been mentioned on WCBS radio news.) Throughout the past four years, their news department struggled to retain its credibility and separation from their opinion hosts. But now it look like the news side lost that battle. Later

batmagadanleadoff Jan 19 2021 02:23 PM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: Will they conspicuously leave a pair of empty seats for the outgoing president and first lady? They have to, right? with a big "reserved for Mr. D. Trump" sign for the tv cameras? position Bush and Clinton on either side just to drive the point home? Like that idea, and "Ex- President D. Trump" would be good, too. BTW, my wife just told me that FOX News will not be covering the inauguration. (It may have been mentioned on WCBS radio news.) Throughout the past four years, their news department struggled to retain its credibility and separation from their opinion hosts. But now it look like the news side lost that battle. Later It's not a news station. Maybe 10 or 15 percent of its programming is news. It's not open-minded and neutral. Fox's indisputably obvious mission, which FOX doesn't even bother to hide, is to support Trump and the GOP at all costs, no matter what it has to say or do. No reasonable person should ever think of FOX news as a news station.

ashie62 Jan 19 2021 02:43 PM Re: Inauguration

How about 2 chairs, one with a Trump Cardboard Cutout and one with a Mussolini one.

Edgy MD Jan 19 2021 03:23 PM Re: Inauguration

"Well, Sweetie, we've never had a female president or vice president, but maybe that will change by the time you're older." It's the last day any American will ever have to say that, so .. .

nymr83 Jan 19 2021 04:08 PM Re: Inauguration

=ashie62 post_id=54378 time=1611092607 user_id=90] How about 2 chairs, one with a Trump Cardboard Cutout and one with a Mussolini one.

No. lets stop the fucking bullshit. Call attention to Trump's absence as a departure from our civilized norms. Don't make absurd comparisons between him and a mass-murdering dictator unless you wish to further inflame and continue partisan attacks indefinitely.

Edgy MD Jan 19 2021 07:47 PM Re: Inauguration

I think we should probably not start off the Biden presidency by trolling President Trump. What a waste that would be.

Frayed Knot Jan 19 2021 07:54 PM Re: Inauguration

As I said somewhere in some thread, the best strategy from this point on is just to ignore the asshole. He's not worthy of the attention and the lack of it will torture him.

Fman99 Jan 19 2021 07:59 PM Re: Inauguration

Frayed Knot wrote: As I said somewhere in some thread, the best strategy from this point on is just to ignore the asshole. He's not worthy of the attention and the lack of it will torture him. That was my plan anyway. It's easier now that he's off all of the social media. I won't give him any more thought than absolutely necessary.

kcmets Jan 20 2021 06:40 AM Re: Inauguration

http://www.thecranepool.net/images/buhbye.png> Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, GOODBYE!

whippoorwill Jan 20 2021 06:41 AM Re: Inauguration

He's making his speech now

whippoorwill Jan 20 2021 06:44 AM Re: Inauguration

It's really not too bad so far

whippoorwill Jan 20 2021 06:49 AM Re: Inauguration

It looks like a gorgeous day in Washington DC. It just snowed here lol

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 07:45 AM Re: Inauguration

This is what my daughter wrote today. I am so very proud. "Growing up in a small, fairly conservative (politically and religious) town here in CT - I always seemed to be the lone voice of democratic liberalism. I would get into heated arguments with my AP history and government teachers (sorry Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Gambini). So much so, that I would often get thrown out of class for discussing a women's right to choose, equal pay for equal work, or racial equality. My debate skills would get a full workout defending my beliefs. And I always joked about my hopes of becoming the first woman president of the United States. I have always loved this country. Considered myself a lover of history and true patriot. And today is the day history will be written, as the first woman Vice President takes her oath to defend the constitution and uphold the truths of this great democracy. I'm excited for the next generation of girls who will get to read about her in our history books and believe that they too have a chance to make history." Later

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 08:38 AM Re: Inauguration

It's not a news station. Maybe 10 or 15 percent of its programming is news. It's not open-minded and neutral. Fox's indisputably obvious mission, which FOX doesn't even bother to hide, is to support Trump and the GOP at all costs, no matter what it has to say or do. No reasonable person should ever think of FOX news as a news station. The fight goes on at FOX, and you're right, the news side is losing: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fox-news-fires-key-player-131130152.html Later

Chad ochoseis Jan 20 2021 09:12 AM Re: Inauguration

Kamala and Doug were waiting in the crypt. It was just now that I learned the White House had a crypt. OE - it's at the Capitol. Didn't know it had a crypt either.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 20 2021 09:17 AM Re: Inauguration

This is the first time that a former Vice President has become President in 32 years. Have we ever had a gap that long before?

ashie62 Jan 20 2021 09:19 AM Re: Inauguration

Military band played "Hit the Road Jack" in front of the White house last night.

ashie62 Jan 20 2021 09:20 AM Re: Inauguration

Benjamin Grimm wrote: This is the first time that a former Vice President has become President in 32 years. Have we ever had a gap that long before? And Joe Biden had hoped it would be a son, not himself as President.

Chad ochoseis Jan 20 2021 09:22 AM Re: Inauguration

Amy is having a grand ol' time on the stand.

kcmets Jan 20 2021 09:23 AM Re: Inauguration

Military band played "Hit the Road Jack" in front of the White house last night. That's pricelessly hysterical!

Chad ochoseis Jan 20 2021 09:27 AM Re: Inauguration

It was a photoshopped video, but still brilliant.

kcmets Jan 20 2021 09:44 AM Re: Inauguration

Crying for Kamala, I'm really a big fat mush mush...

Lefty Specialist Jan 20 2021 09:45 AM Re: Inauguration

Mrs Lefty is a puddle of tears right now.

Centerfield Jan 20 2021 09:49 AM Re: Inauguration

It's over. Oh my god.

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 09:51 AM Re: Inauguration

If you haven't done it already, deactivate tRump's launch codes. NOW! I don't trust that fu**er. Later

kcmets Jan 20 2021 09:54 AM Re: Inauguration

=MFS62 post_id=54469 time=1611161519 user_id=60]If you haven't done it already, deactivate tRump's launch codes. NOW!

Not until noon, not that it works the way you keep saying it does.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 20 2021 10:15 AM Re: Inauguration

Military band played "Hit the Road Jack" in front of the White house last night. It's true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJucQVpob8

batmagadanleadoff Jan 20 2021 10:16 AM Re: Inauguration

Military band played "Hit the Road Jack" in front of the White house last night. It's true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJucQVpob8 It's not true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab1i6IxV7FQ

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 10:20 AM Re: Inauguration

=kcmets post_id=54471 time=1611161695 user_id=53] =MFS62 post_id=54469 time=1611161519 user_id=60]If you haven't done it already, deactivate tRump's launch codes. NOW!

Not until noon, not that it works the way you keep saying it does.


I think I read it happens the moment the new President is sworn in.



Later

Centerfield Jan 20 2021 10:34 AM Re: Inauguration

Deep, deep exhale. I can't believe it's finally over.

Lefty Specialist Jan 20 2021 10:45 AM Re: Inauguration

Somebody get Joe a desk and a pen. He's got a lot of signing to do.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 20 2021 11:26 AM Re: Inauguration

I'm hearing that Biden is the seventh President to have previously served as a Vice President and a U.S. Senator. I was quickly able to think of Nixon, Truman, and Lyndon Johnson. That means there are three others.

kcmets Jan 20 2021 11:33 AM Re: Inauguration

Going way back, John Adams?

Edgy MD Jan 20 2021 11:41 AM Re: Inauguration

Well, Adams would have been a member of the Continental Congress, but not quite a U.S. Senator. I know President Andrew Johnson had previously been a vice president and a senator.

kcmets Jan 20 2021 11:47 AM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: Well, Adams would have been a member of the Continental Congress, but not quite a U.S. Senator. Yeah... I started with a few celebratory Sam Adams already today.

Edgy MD Jan 20 2021 11:55 AM Re: Inauguration

Well played.

cal sharpie Jan 20 2021 12:30 PM Re: Inauguration

Sens/Vp/Pres - I believe Martin Van Buren and John Tyler are two more. Maybe Andrew Johnson.

Lefty Specialist Jan 20 2021 12:38 PM Re: Inauguration

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I'm hearing that Biden is the seventh President to have previously served as a Vice President and a U.S. Senator. I was quickly able to think of Nixon, Truman, and Lyndon Johnson. That means there are three others. Tyler, Van Buren, and Andrew Johnson.

Edgy MD Jan 20 2021 01:10 PM Re: Inauguration

I got the points for Andrew Johnson, you grubbers. I liked when, after Garth Brooks sang, he put his hat back on as he exited, like, "Now I got some rustlin' to do."

kcmets Jan 20 2021 01:40 PM Re: Inauguration

I hadn't shaved or cut my hair since 1/6. Not that anyone cares, but I'm now cleaned up like a cueball for post inauguration. #lgm #ygb #ymdyf

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 01:43 PM Re: Inauguration

We saw all the other spawn making their exits Where's Baron? Home alone? Later

Johnny Lunchbucket Jan 20 2021 01:44 PM Re: Inauguration

If he's like my 14 year old, he's doing homework remotely and disinteredly

seawolf17 Jan 20 2021 01:49 PM Re: Inauguration

He's probably still in his room in the White House, playing Fortnite with his friends, and has no idea any of this has happened.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 20 2021 01:53 PM Re: Inauguration

It was nice to see Lady Gaga, but I didn't see any sign of her husband, Lord Gaga.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 20 2021 02:27 PM Re: Inauguration

Biden is the twelfth president of my lifetime. (I was born about six months before Kennedy was assassinated.)

ashie62 Jan 20 2021 03:09 PM Re: Inauguration

I got six months of Eisenhower but with the looks.

MFS62 Jan 20 2021 03:14 PM Re: Inauguration

I got two years of FDR. Later

Frayed Knot Jan 20 2021 03:15 PM Re: Inauguration

Lucky 13 for me ... although no memory of the first two.

Willets Point Jan 20 2021 08:20 PM Re: Inauguration

Edgy MD wrote: I liked when, after Garth Brooks sang, he put his hat back on as he exited, like, "Now I got some rustlin' to do." Where rustlin' = huggin' every former President he could find.

Willets Point Jan 20 2021 08:32 PM Re: Inauguration

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It was nice to see Lady Gaga, but I didn't see any sign of her husband, Lord Gaga. I had a chuckle when the announcer said her name in his very proper, stentorian voice.

Frayed Knot Jan 21 2021 06:43 AM Re: Inauguration

How nice it is to wake up for the first time in 1,461 days and not have an entitled, lying, arrogant, septuagenarian teenager in the White House.

Lefty Specialist Jan 21 2021 06:49 AM Re: Inauguration

Some people are genuinely surprised that Trump didn't have all the Democrats arrested and accused of pedophilia. There's anguish at the trailer park. https://twitter.com/i/status/1352003245376466949

MFS62 Jan 21 2021 06:58 AM Re: Inauguration

I hope she goes to a MAGA super-spreader to share her anguish. Later

Frayed Knot Jan 21 2021 07:30 AM Re: Inauguration

Is this really where we want to go with this ... to celebrate the ending of what we considered to be a nasty Presidency by wishing his supporters all go out and get and spread potentially deadly diseases? Ah what the hell, they mostly live in trailer parks anyway so who cares.

MFS62 Jan 21 2021 07:40 AM Re: Inauguration Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 21 2021 08:11 AM

I care. He knowingly said that old people should be willing to be sacrificed to save the economy, he perpetuated lie after lie about the virus knowing that people would die, and he withheld PPE and testing from Blue states to make Americans who voted against him more likely to die, not to mention f-ckery that I'm sure we'll learn more about regarding doses of vaccine and Blue states. They still support someone who wanted ME dead. Of course I care. Later

kcmets Jan 21 2021 08:04 AM Re: Inauguration

I'm afraid to click on that tweet ^^^ Not only am I a mush mush, I'm also a wuss wuss...

whippoorwill Jan 21 2021 08:54 AM Re: Inauguration

I'm not going to either I hear enough of that crap in my own hometown

Frayed Knot Jan 21 2021 09:02 AM Re: Inauguration

=MFS62 post_id=54543 time=1611240054 user_id=60] I care. He knowingly said that old people should be willing to be sacrificed to save the economy, he perpetuated lie after lie about the virus knowing that people would die, and he withheld PPE and testing from Blue states to make Americans who voted against him more likely to die, not to mention f-ckery that I'm sure we'll learn more about regarding doses of vaccine and Blue states. They still support someone who wanted ME dead.

Do you honestly not see the irony and contradictions in telling me how bad it is that some on the other side of the aisle from you are for wanting others dead and you wishing those on that side to do the same?

Edgy MD Jan 21 2021 09:20 AM Re: Inauguration

We can either find a way to make a healthier place for these disillusioned folks in society, or white supremacist groups will find a place for them outside of society. It's bitter, it's frustrating, but it's how civil society happens. This morning brings news of 750 dead in a massacre at a church in Ethiopia, one of several volleys in an ongoing war that has something to do with raiding the lost ark (seriously), but really is just a hellish divide among neighbors that can't find a way to be neighborly. Civil society is a fragile thing. Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.

ashie62 Jan 21 2021 10:53 AM Re: Inauguration

I want the Country to take care of its' old.