Watching the inauguration of our 44th President I have these initial thoughts.
Good: Rick Warren's invocation. Did not compromise his Christian faith despite attacks on him and push for political correctness from the media regarding Presidential prayers.
Kind of Funny: Both President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts flubbing their lines during the Oath of Office. I have watched every inauguration since Eisenhower and this is the first time I believe it has happened. Proves that very smart people can get stressed under high pressured situations.
Good: Parts of Obama's speech that recognized the importance of entrepreneurs and strong stand against terrorism.
Not So Good: Parts of speech talking about freeing up science (means lots of spending on embryonic stem cell research) and implication that our rights had been lost in the war on terrorism.
Very Good: Decency shown by President George W. Bush throughout the ceremony and the transition. Was a sharp contrast to how the outgoing Clinton Administration treated him in 2001.
Very Bad: Four percent drop in Dow Jones Industrial average. Not a strong endorsement for the expected economic policies of the new administration.
More to Come.
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