HAIL TO THE CHIEF- BARACK OBAMA!!!!

So, in my world of DVRs BARACK OBAMA IS NOW THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!! I am currently watching his speech. Quite interesting.
Some quotes from it:
1.“[E]very so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.”
2. “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.”
3. “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”
4. “[T]here are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.”
5. “We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.”

6. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.”
7. “To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”
8. “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true.”
9. “This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.”
10. “America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”

Of course, there were many other good ones.

I have another TV live on CNN, and it is showing the Obamas going to the balls. First Lady Michelle Obama's (I like saying that even more) dress, well.... she makes it work. If I were to see it without her in it I would go "EWW!", but she makes it work.

In the band room before school, several of us were gathered around Mr. C.'s laptop, watching the crowd, since the ceremony had not started. Ashton is in D.C., so when ever an old man was shown we would all say "Hi Ashton!" It was funny. I hope she got me a shirt.

So, between when Vice-President Biden and President Obama were sworn in, there was a musical interlude. It was freakin' awesome (and you know it was, because I just said that), it had Yo-Yo Ma (he's amazing), a clarinet player (my goal now is to sound like him), John Williams composed it (John Williams is MY ABSOLUTE MOST FAVOURITE COMPOSER), and OBAMA BECAME PRESIDENT OBAMA DURING IT! (because of how he officially becomes President at noon eastern on January 20th.)

Now, it is almost time for me to watch all the bands in the parade (and there is a lot of them).

Finally, based on some negative comments I got today, mainly based upon my reading "The Audacity of Hope", and I decided, I would like to be president someday. Or at least a Senator. But sush, don't tell my parents or teachers anybody like that.

HAIL TO THE CHIEF, PRESIDENT OBAMA!