Obama: I'm getting pathetically excited about tomorrow ...

[Winebeforepearls]

But remember, he's not the messiah

BBC1, 4pm-6pm

Under normal circumstances I would be excited for him.
As it is, I almost feel sorry for the chap.

A more perfect illustration of 'poisoned chalice'
I could not come up with.

Actually, I am praying to God/Allah/whatever SGB&UQD believe in
that he IS the messiah.
Coz we need a fucking miracle now, that's for sure.

Well quite. But as a rule Americans don't do despair, so I have hope that they have hope.

That's a good point. American can-do magic would come in handy.
Fingers crossed.

I thought I might sit dcs down with popcorn to watch - historic moment n all that.

Actually I feel a bit sorry for him, I wouldn't fancy starting a new job with a 'to do' list that included trying to bring peace to the middle east, sorting out the economic mess that the US is in, closing Guantanamo Bay, sorting out the US healthcare system so that 23,000 people a year don't die because they don't have healthcare...

I'm annoyed I won't be able to watch due to taking DD1 swimming (boo). I'd rather be watching history being made as I still remember watching Nelson Mandela coming out of prison with a misty eye.

Wine, but he is the Messiah to all the people here in Kenya. I tell you they are all much more excited than you are.

I will be making the DCs watch whether they like it or not.

I'd like a second (and third, fourth & fifth) coming with Obama

I can't wait to hear his inaugural speech - but talk about pressure!!
dd has judo so I'll be out from 4:45 til 5:30. Boo hiss!!!! I really wanted dd to see it but shes just moved up a class. We'll have to watch it taped.

I wish I was more excited, but there's something about him I don't like

at masterandmargaritas - it'll be a national holiday there tomorrow, no?

Rindercella

mysterymoniker - he's just too ... charismatic, intelligent, frankly quite gorgeous? whaaaaat?

Rinder I wouldn't kick him out of bed either.

We had an extra public holiday the day after he won the election. I think having another one may be pushing it even for the Kenyans. However there is talk of making January 20th a permanent national holiday. Obama Day. At any rate there are parties galore tomorrow.

Exciting innit

Seriously I don't want glamorous speeches, just sleeves rolled up and on with the job.

I cant wait.I am off tomorrow.I am hoping at least for a performance from JZ and Beyonce or somesuch.(obv am excited about the new dawn of a new era and all that as well)

I will be speeding driving quickly but responsibly back from dds dance class to make 4pm kick-off, but I don't suppose the action will happen til 5ish?

No! It's part of the Constitution that it must happen at 12:00, so whatever the time difference is between DC and UK? (Am a west coast person!)

That poor man is so extraordinarly charismatic that he has 'assassination' written all over him.

I've taken the day off work tomorrow especially so I can watch.

does that make me sad?

oh well, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!

Desiderata - I worry about that too

The only other inauguration i've seen is Clinton's. Didn't bother with Bush junior for obvious reasons.

Will bush be at the inauguration? I know you see the outgoing pres get on a helicopter as he and his family leave the white house but can't remember if they go to the "big do" first.

can't believe they do - it would be rather uncomfortable. They'll probably flee to Texas.