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I know people are upset about the selection of the Pastor for the opening prayer and have as a result disregarded the significance of this......but if you are a true American..you would reflect on our history and realize that the very first Chief Justice of America said:
Porivdence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty-as well as the privlege and interest-of our Christian Nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.

To disregard this means one no longer views God as the true leader of this country and woo to US if that is so.

I already have my tickets. I am not going through all of that

Bush started the bail-out craze, unfortunately, but Barry Ohno will finish it. Here we go! A trillion dollars in wasted money to shield people from the real world consequences of their own actions! Start cutting those checks, Barry!

As long as people- Republicans and Democrats alike– believe in the bogus magic of the infinite money printing press- we will go from one economic crisis to another. There is no free lunch to be obtained by simply printing money and spending it.

Let me guess... the tickets will go to the "highest bidder", right?

Tired of Corporate Politics:

Whats wrong with Ivy league? Would a thuggish-ruggish, hip-hopish Obama be more acceptable or even electable?

We all know that some people have to be over-qualified to be acceptable and electible...you know be more "magical" and not menacing according to Saltsman. What masters & law degree does bush?

The Inauguration means to me: A giant leap in the right direction, by millions of people of all colors and backgrounds, to embrace the notion that Change is possible. I sigh with tremendous admiration, for a people who dared to buck the old establishment, to unanimously agree that the "content of character" must override the status quo.

Jan. 20, 2009 will certify that we as a people have changed. Rise and take your bows. I salute you all.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!

Idiot's like you don't come along everyday.<<

Thanks, "Proud American". Only that's 'idiots', not 'idiot's'.

Moral for the day....don't call someone an idiot if you yourself don't know the basic rules of grammar.

I got a ticket........front row seat.......it's called "My Media Room Couch" !

Best seat in the house (LOL) ....and that's where I'll be for the inauguration!

Charlie in Maine December 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET
I can't wait to share excerpts of it with the blogosphere.
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I can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

let the drama begin

What does it mean to me? The end of an era where many true Americans were proud of their country, and the start of an Entitlement bonaza that will continue the destruction of our wonderful and free way of life. Many don't realize, or simply cannot comprehend that the dems started the entire financial fiasco by forcing the hands of lenders to make loans to those that couldn't possibly afford the houses they were trying to buy, all in the name of "fairness..." So, this inaugeration is a pitiful sign of what this country's become; a gathering of sloth-like liberal minded fools who feel it's ok to not work, but to take from others who have had initiative to make their own way....I hope it Snows 4ft

i went to the link that you have, it dosen't work, this whole campaign has felt like that our world is about to change for the better, i'd like to be their to share in the magic, God Bless America and the Obama's, and Bidens during this historical event.

The correct link for the essay contest is http://www.pic2009.org/page/s/tickettohistory

Looks like Richard Mom put his helmet on and put him to bed for the night. Sleep tight little Idiot.

Yes "Richard Rohde" might have to work that day, dear God who will Jack-in-the-box get to be in charge of the French Fries? Get some sleep Rich you deserve it. Idiot's like you don't come along everyday.

Texas Teacher: "His backgroung makes him understand every one of us! "

I didn't realize we were a counry of rich, preppy, ivy-league, lawyers with shady friends and political connections.

Does anyone ever look consider researching the corporate party line nonsense we get spoon fed? I mean before we open our mouths and repeat the slogans we hear in the corporate media?

I'm entered – and hoping to win!

Who's running this committee...Gov Blagojevich?

Yes Richard Rohde eat your heart out while you see our next 44th president sworn in or just stay home and drink yourself to death because your not deserving to watch this great moment you old dirty rethug from who knows where

I would love to enter – but don't know where to start!

Such an Historic event as this will be a once in a life time happening.

I would like to see the entries – it will be probably hard to decide as so many are moved in a positive way by this President Elect, not only for the racial barriers that have been broken through but for the challenges that face this country and the world.

I say let's make this contest worth playing the winner escorts the Bush's out of Washington.

Oh Yes I want to enter the contest but the link is broken. Please provide more details on the essay.

I received one of the invitations to donate in return for a chance to win inauguration tickets. However, because of Mr. Obama's selection of Rick Warren – a known oppressor of GLBT American families – I informed them that I would not donate and would not be planning to join in any celebrations.

I encourage all Americans who want to celebrate the diversity of ALL of America to do the same.

What this inauguration means to me, is to witness history in a making. For a blackman to be a leader of the most powerful country of the world and about change in day to day leaving of people in the whole world.

Another example of inclusion from the Obama camp. Good show!!!

Is this a hoax? The "submit an essay" link only leads to a page that says "what you are looking for is not here." Is this a legitimate contest or just a way to get people's email addresses?

Your link to the submitting the essay doesn't work!

Wow. Hey I've got some great news for you right wing-nuts: I won't be spreading my liberal cheer on the blogs for a few days. I will be writing my essay about what the inauguration means to me. I can't wait to share excerpts of it with the blogosphere.

Why not to the highest bidder?
The real Democratic way!

Well, good. Now this inclusive of the poor.

link not working..

Great Idea! I want in on that one! We will be there although the trip would be shorter if we can fly vs. driving! Looking forward to the events.

I would love to be there.... but I think I will be much more comfortable in my own livingroom watching in this most wonderful event!

Barack Obama is everyone's President. He is the first Everyman since maybe Lincoln. His backgroung makes him understand every one of us! I am so proud of this man! And I don't care who knows it... I'm one proud Ind'n!

Wow Richard Rohde now you and your 10 brothers and sister can all ride the short yellow bus to Washington. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, what a great country we live in. God Bless America and Idiots like the Rohde's..

but a good idea

The link to the essay for the Inauguration appears to be broken. I can not access information about the essay.

Thank you.

FYI – the link to submit doesn't work.

much better than selling to highest bidder or giving out to friends of the senators