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You could not PAY me to be in D.C. on Jan. 20th!!

I waited all morning until 1PM. I was on the ticketmaster website at 1PM and repeatly got a page that said that there were no tickets available. I got my hopes up for nothing.

Keep on with the division folks, its gotten us SO FAR in the past , lets just keep hating the differences in each other, its worked SO FAR in the past, lets continue to be IGNORANT, its gotten us to where we are TODAY. Wait a minute,we are not doing to well as a nation, we all look for reasons to hate, many jobs are in danger, the country is leaderless as we speak. Americans have been so badly misrepresented by our elected officials, we should be very receptive to ANYONE coming in to make an attempt to make the elected officials work for the people and not work to fill their pockets.

Lauren: I think they did sell out in seconds. I've been on Ticketmaster trying to get them since 1:00 on the dot, but to no avail.

I would like to say that I was on the ticketmaster website at 100pm exactly and once I logged in, it automatically said, no tickets available. Where did the tickets go? Who got them?
Additionally, for the haters out there, find Jesus. President elect Obama did not create this mess we find ourselves in. What different does it make where a job comes from, whether Government or Private, for those without jobs, a job is a job. Some of you need to grow up and take a good look in the mirror to figure out what your purpose in this life is. Is it to continuously judge one by his/her skin color, to be hateful and nasty or is it time to take the high road and contribute something to this life. Focus on leaving your own legacy and figure out how you can serve and make things better. Get out of the GUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Of course, those who don't get tickets can still line up along the parade route — they just won't have a place to sit."

Those who don't have tickets also won't, along with those who do have tickets, have a place to relieve themselves or find something to eat. Get this image in your mind: people all along the parade route eating chickens and throwing the buckets into the street.....

AT least this was an opportinity for average people to get tickets...becuase I could probably swear that only those that are well connected with congress memeber recieved tickets to the inauguration .

It makes good dart board targets

This is history !!! What a great feeling to be part of it..

It's so sad to see that so many of my fellow Americans are so down. Too bad Obama is inheriting such a foul group of loosers. His campaign was based on "hope" and "change". Let's remember to keep it (hope) and go for it (change). I know those of us who voted for him will, even though we too may be without jobs and loosing homes.

Reality, yes, keep that too. But, to give up and become bitter is the last thing you want to do.

Too bad Oprah is not paying for this outrage extravaganza instead of the American people. I am sure his benefactor will have a front and center seat.

5,000 tickest for an event expected to attract 3 million people? Frankly, why even bother???

@Adam from NC – It takes garbage to know garbage.

I know this sounds crazy, but I just got a call from a friend of mine, and they are taking their 2 kids, and have already booked a flight going to D.C. for the Inauguration day ceremony......not only that, but they ended up "renting" a 6' X 6' spot on a Lawn for an overnight thing.....in someone's YARD ! I was practically speechless when they told me that they spent $3500.00 (thirty five hundred dollars) for the spot......NOW, that's crazy !!
They are taking Sleeping Bags, for the overnite thing !
WoW !

I know this sounds crazy, but I just got a call from a friend of mine, and they are taking their 2 kids, and have already booked a flight going to D.C. for the Inauguration day ceremony......not only that, but they ended up "renting" a 6' X 6' spot on a Lawn for an overnight thing.....in someone's YARD ! I was practically speechless when they told me that they spent $3500.00 (thirty five hundred dollars) for the spot......NOW, that's crazy !!

Now I know why my posts dont make it.Its mr. Moody,he cant take the truth or criticism.

I was on the Ticketmaster website and logged in before these tickets went on sale. I began refreshing my page every 5 seconds beginning at 12:59 pm. I was able to put in my quantity (2) right at 1:00 pm. I typed in my security code and went into the "queue" before 1:01 p.m. Tickets were already gone!!!!! Talk about frustration!!! I think something fishy is going on at the actual outlets! What a joke!!!

Thanks for the heads up on this CNN! I just scored two tickets.

Wow, Adam from NC and the rest of you crow eating hogs, he won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OVER IT!

I was on Ticketmaster at 1PM sharp when the window opened up – selected 4 seats, typed in the random words, then was basically told all the tickets were gone. Quite a crapshoot.

Ticketmaster is bogus! I refreshed the order page for these tickets at exactly 1p ET (after it kept saying they weren't ready yet) – within 3 seconds I had it search for 4 tickets (max allowed) and it said none were available. How could 5,000 tickets have sold in under 4 seconds? HOW?!

tickets sold out in less than 10 seconds.

Gone, Already

I guess those who criticize Obama are REALLY going to miss BUSH!! hahaha

Republicans are such hateful Idiots.

They might make more money selling tickets to watch W. leave!

Can you imagine if McCain and Palin were elected. They'd have to pay people to line the parade route.

AMAZNG SELLING TICKETS TO THIS EVENT!!!!!!!!!

THIS COUNTRY IS IN TERRIBLE SHAPE AND NOW THEY WANT TO SELL TICKETS TO SEE HUISSAIN OBAMA RIDE BY IN A VEHICLE!!!

WHY??????????

I WOULD ONLY BUY TICKETS TO SEE HIM LEAVE OFFICE ON A ONE WAY TICKET TO KENYA!!!!!!!!!!!

AMAZNG SELLING TICKETS TO THIS EVENT!!!!!!!!!

THIS COUNTRY IS IN TERRIBLE SHAPE AND NOW THEY WANT TO SELL TICKETS TO SEE HUISSAIN OBAMA RIDE BY IN A VEHICLE!!!

WHY??????????

I WOULD ONLY BUY TICKETS TO SEE HIM LEAVE OFFICE ON A ONE WAY TICKET TO KENYA!!!!!!!!!

I am so proud of this man and I will be there without an inauguration ticket thanks to Phil Gingrey in GA, If you're reading this Phil, I won't be voting for you in 4 years. Best Wishes to my President Obama. 11 days and counting!

Proud of this man and I will be there without an inauguration ticket thanks to Phil Gingrey in GA, If you're reading this Phil, I won't be voting for you in 4 years. Best Wishes to my President Obama. 11 days and counting!

Really who cares till the this guy actually does something for our country.

Has it been the customed over the years to sell bleacher seat tickets?

THE REALITY IS OBAMA PRESIDENT AND WERE NOT . IT TAKES ALOT OF HEART AND COURAGE TO THE JOB HE'S DOING. SO PLEASE JUST BACK OFF AND THE TICKETS WILL GO IN SECONDS

@ Adam from NC: "If they paid me $10,000, air ticket, 3 meals a day, nice hotel room, and $1000 a day spening money I might think about going. Cause in reality, i could watch garbage on tv , it's the same thing!!"

Dream on fool...btw we have been watching the garbage man and his garbage team on TV for the past 8 yrs...and they have left a pile of garbage...hope you like that. In reality you are messed up in your thinking...

Rick, you ignorant phuck! You want to wait for all of the loser CEOs who gave this country away then go ahead. Obama recognizes that America has no confidence in American business at all. American business have no confidence in themselves. This is the way forward. When it is time to change course and American business can exhibit real leadership a change of course will be warranted.

Oh, the woes of inheriting sixteen+ years of national debt. I think some of us of would like to purchase those bleacher seat tickets.

Why do people still think that Democrats are "tax and spend"? Of the last 4 Presidents ONLY CLINTON has left us with a SURPLUS. Yes, a SURPLUS. Bush II set a record for the rate at which the National Debt INCREASED! Who is the party of "tax and spend"?

As a constant contributor to this campaign, I should have received a ticket already.Senator Lautenburg have yet to return my many calls and I voted for him also.

If they paid me $10,000, air ticket, 3 meals a day, nice hotel room, and $1000 a day spening money I might think about going. Cause in reality, i could watch garbage on tv , it's the same thing!!

Hey guys you can get even closer with a TV and a VCR recorder that you can have for life.

Big Deal! Stocks are down again after Lord Obama's speech on his very non-specific economic recovery plan. The market still has not recovered to 11/4/08 levels.

Stop hating folks and embrace the new president; even if it had been the other side that got in they would be taking the same approach that is being taking now. the problem is out of control and YOU as an American can do NOTHING about it, so that is why YOU rely on YOUR government to fix it. if the government was doing nothing you'd be complaining about that too.

People, remember this is optional. Its not like he's making you do anything. I think its a good idea. Its not wrong to ask people to pitch in for things they want to do anyway.

Wish I could go but its clear across the country.

Johnny D: You're an idiot. There's nothing wrong with having a little faith in the new president. We don't know how he'll do, we can only hope he does well. P.S. Check your spelling before you submit. It only confirms my suspicion that you are indeed a jerk.

puhlees SHUT UP!! You people kill me! Had it been Palin & McCain, I supposed it would be alright to sell the tickets? If you know anything about inagural parades, those tickets are always sold! Grow up! The man is the future President!! Get with it or Leave the COUNTRY!!!

Go and HATE NO MORE> BIG GOVERNMENT = BUSH INC you TOOL.

The real coming messiah will end the world (aeon), and bring in everlasting righteousness. He will not run for office... He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords (not an elective office)!

@rICK January 9th, 2009 10:49 am ET
keep them, why should we buy anything from someone who ,said only the government can make jobs to save us. Just like a democrate to have BIG GOVERNMENT again,***You don't need a ticket you already have a one way ticket to HELL ***(We) speak for yourself !!!!

will be in dc. I have a friend hosting for the event and I will do what it takes to get there!

Has any Democrat in the history of the United States ever grown government anywhere near as much as the Bush-Cheney administration did? I seem to remember that the last Democratic administration BALANCED the budget and left behind a BUDGET SURPLUS!! This is just more of the old Republican blame-game! Do the deed, and then blame it on the opposition.

Since when is there a charge to see the parade? Elitist and family want to feel important, I guess. I will be away from TV and radio that day, on purpose! God help us all!!

Let the scalping begin. Search E-bay for the tickets at 1:01PM.

Just curious...who gets to pocket the $125,000 from the sale of the bleacher seats?

And how much is TicketMaster going to make off of this?

This whole deal is a crying shame. What a waste of money. Security will run in the millions. In these times and conditions it could be shown on t.v. and get it over with.
Anyone know why Caroline Kennedy doesn't use her married last name? Could it be the name regconation thing or is she divorced?

see you there!

If they are truly interested in an open and accessible inauguration they would have sold the 100k plus swearing in tickets for a small amount (maybe $20) to regular people. Instead tickets were given to congress members – who gave many to friends and contributors. Only a precious few found their way into the hands of constituents. Large amounts of cash would have been raised to fund the inaugural events, Congressmen could have spent more time fixing the ills of our government instead of dealing with jammed phone lines and ticket lotteries – and everyday Americans by the tens of thousands could have had prime access to the historic swearing in of President Obama.

Bush-bashing in 3... 2... 1...

johnny d, you are insane on all blogs. Is that something runs in your genes naturually.

Well don't expect anything for free in Cheney's America.

Hey everyone! Get your tickets. The circus is coming to town ....

Johnny D – Are you aware that calling Obama the Messiah, the savior, or anything of the kind, only comes from Republicans? That's right – I have never heard a single democrat or obama supporter syaing Obama is flawless, perfect, or sent from G-d. In fact, most of the obama supporters I've met – even those crazy Obama fans – will openly admit that Obama is just a man.

So, out of curiosity, who is it you are trying to mock when you call Obama the Messiah?

johnny d:
maybe he can teach you to spell! DUH!!

@ Johnny D

It's not magic. He'll change the world the same way Bush changed, by making choices abotu how to exercise his power and authority. The difference is just that your precious Bush made horrifying choices and Obama, so far, appears to be right on track making good ones.

Johnny D......you BETCHA!!

Have to admit it worked on me ... we cancelled our reservations and plans to take the kids to the most important event in our lifetimes.

We're staying home and having a party instead.

i am willing to pay way more than that if i can please get some freakin tickets. this is better than any concert or football game ever.

Hey Johnny, don't forget, Bush also changed the world. Just look at all the people who have lost their lives because of his war – all the people who have lost their homes – all the people who have lost their jobs – all the people who are suffering and struggling. All because of Bush.

It would be nice if Obama could change the world, for the best interest of the people. It is going to take a lot of hard work and a lot of years to turn around the devastation Bush left behind.

Dear Johnny d...let us hope that he can do something to magically help your spelling!!!

Waste of tax payers money he's starting off on the wrong foot

Oh Johnny d,Im sorry your guy lost.Buy you know… the best guy won!!

YES WE DID IT

I was looking forward to this big ball in 2 weeks,but Obama has really made me very upset,for example 42% of the people who voted for him was minority voters,but only 8% of his cabinet is minority,back in 2004 Bush only got 9% minority vote but his cabinet was 25% minority,what the hell is going on with Obama?this is very upsetting,someone in the media needs to call him out on this,if it wasnt for the minority vote this guy would have got killed by Mccain.

Biggest scam in American politics....

i hope it rains

All Hail King Rush,the Messiah with the golden microphone,he will save our people from the evil liberals.

Who will really want to sit? This is an inauguration that is unlikely – ever – to be equaled in enthusiasm and inspiration, and even in the hopes and expectations of a nation.

I doubt anyone who CAN stand will want to sit at all. Anyone who gets the ticket will most likely just want to frame it and place it on the mantlepiece – for prosperity and bragging rights, and then line up the route – STANDING.

God Bless America!

Grow up.

Johnny D....really, grow up

@ JOHNNY D............ are you Christian? I am, and I am deeply OFFENDED by your sarcasm calling President-elect Obama "king or Messiah" ! There is ONE Messiah, that's Christ, so stop with the insults!

I am SO proud of our Nation for electing a brilliant man to lead us! We overcome a lot to elect Barack Obama! Americans clearly rejected the vile politics of ........ hate.... lies..... fear...... and division that the Republicans spew!

THANK YOU AMERICA FOR WAKING UP, FOR THINKING....... FOR NOT FALLING FOR THE FEAR-MONGERING OF THE FAR-RIGHT-NUTS!

HOPE TRUMPS..... LIES....... HATE.......FEAR & DIVISION!

He may not be the Messiah but he will do all he can to change America even if he can't save the world. One thing is for sure he can't do any worse. We are so far in debt now that what he does to try and get out of this mess won't make much of a difference in what our children and grandchildren have to pay. If he doesn't do something big they may not have any reason to pay off the debt.

johnny d –
He most likely can spell....... which is more than everyone who reads your blog can say for you..... get a life, man.....

I will be curled up on my couch....nice and warm.

Why should a US citizen, and I say that loosely, have to PAY to view the parade for a person that was ELECTED by this country. What am I missing......

@ johnny d

We won, you lost. Get over it.

hey johnny d
how about you give our new president a chance! after 8 years of republicans and g.w. completely screwing things up, both here in our country and around the world, dont you think it would be nice to have someone with vision and a complete brain to fix all of what they broke!!

johnny d – curious did you use that same line when Bush was inagurated?
because you are dead right, Bush did change the world to the Much Much Much Worst

We don't expect miracles, but anything will be better than the last 8 yrs.

You BETCHA.....JOHNNY D!!

Johnny D---Some people are so stupid that they should not be allowed outside...People like you.

JOHNNY D: "Alll Hail King Obama, the coming Messiah. He wiill maggically change the world"

Maybe, maybe not...but I bet he could teach you how to spell or type!

Don't bag on him when he hasn't even stepped into office; give him a chance. Bush had 8 years of screwups – he deserves what he gets.

"johnny d", GROW UP!

johnny d: It would be really cool if he could at least teach you how to spell.

@johnny d head.If your not part of the solution,then your part of the problem,keep drinking the coolaid kid and listening to your messiah, Rush Limbaugh.

i guess they are trying to bring down some of the national debt by charging for bleacher seats.

Mistake.......Just give the tickets to those who want to come and cannot buy them

You would think the President of the people would make attendance free or maybe it's a way of paying for his economic stimulus package!

johnny d> Enough w. the sour grapes. He won. Get over it. No-one is claiming he's a king or messiah except for the Repubs. Maybe you know something we don't?

puhleez....anyone who thinks that all our problems would be solved overnight needs to do a reality check.
i am convinced that the national debt ( which is about 11 trillion dollars) for instance would run into the next 4 or 5 presidencies.
lets all remember that he's human and can only do so much.

I can buy a lot of food with that $25. Therefore, I will not attend.

Why not just give the tickets to those who can buy them, Why do we have to sales everything so people can spend money they don't have. Charge those who can buy the tickets.

Oh Johnny d,Im sorry your guy lost.Buy you know... the best guy won!!

YES WE DID IT

They'd have to pay me to attend...and if it were too cold, <65 deg, I'd scalp the tickets to some googlyeyed liberal who'd pay a fortune because after all they'd fall for it too!

Just stay home and watch the Inaugural activites on your own TV

God Bless

All Hail johnny d, King of the Idiots!!

Hey johnnyd....I wounder if you look as stupid as you sound?

just like the usa to charge admission to an inauguration of the president of the United states. It almost seems as this is a comedy news show's attempt at humor. Please $25 to see a public official sworn in.

I will be buying as many as I can and then selling them on Ebay. That is the American way.

These ticket are supposed to be FREE !!!!

I have also heard that the Obama people are raising money by RAFFLING some of the tickets off. I wonder if they have a gambling permit???

Hey Ma......the circus has come to town!

I'd like to go, but it's winter time in DC which generally sucks and I imagine that the city will be crushed with traffic (pedestrian and automotive). Oh well... I'll be watching on TV.

Alll Hail King Obama, the coming Messiah. He wiill maggically change the world.

That's so awesome. I'm sure they will sell out in seconds!

keep them, why should we buy anything from someone who ,said only the government can make jobs to save us. Just like a democrate to have BIG GOVERNMENT again,