I don't know why I'm having so much difficulty finding photos of President Obama from today or yesterday. It's very frustrating!!!
Gulp.
I wouldn't mind if Donald Trump surprises me.
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Yesterday I visited LJB in the afternoon. He opened his eyes and he smiled at me twice. Very surprising!
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I'm watching the inauguration live. Here is an observation: The five Trump children walked in just now. The two oldest in front walking side by side, the next two oldest behind them walking side by side. Finally, following behind - walking alone - is the youngest, Baron. Why wouldn't those older kids (parents themselves) take better care of Baron?
He is keeping his head turned from the camera, and even now, while they're waiting for the First Ladies and Presidents to enter, he is standing alone, looking down and swaying side to side.
...now I see him talking to someone.
Seated together, left to right...Jimmy Carter, Roslyn Carter, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Laura Bush.
Melania Trump is being escorted in, now...all in blue. She's very stoic, like an Ice Queen - and I don't mean that as a comment on her personality. She looks sort of scared and uncomfortable to me, but she smiles when they enter the the stage area.
Now, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are escorting President Obama and Vice President Biden.
The one thing I won't miss about the Obama years is how mean people were to President and Michelle Obama. People said horrible things. It was sickening and sad. What kind of people are they?
Am I correct? I thought I heard a part of the crowd say O-ba-ma and then they got drowned out by Trump chants. CBS cut very quickly I thought.
Now, we see Trump being escorted through the building - he looks very stressed out and uncomfortable. All this pomp and circumstance isn't something he, or Melania, look like they take to very easily.
I remember watching Obama do this for the first time as well. It must be overwhelming. But, I have to say - the Obama's looked more personable doing it. Is that a true observation, or my bias?
Trump didn't bother to glad hand a bunch of people on the way to his seat. He shook hands with the Obama's and Bidens. That was it. (Good - glad handing is boring).
While the first speaker talks about the inauguration, Trump looks sad, serious, and bored.
Considering how many people didn't vote for Trump, and Trump's record setting disapproval rating upon becoming President, we do have a wonderful tradition of a peaceful transition of power. I appreciate it.
Three Christian prayers so far. Is the inauguration always this biblically religious? I recall it being less Christian and more general. This is quite traditional bible praying.
While the Missouri State University Chorale sings, they're showing a shot of Trump with Baron behind him...man, they both look so sullen; like they'd rather be anywhere than where they are.
Chuck Schumer speaks about how important our faith and devotion to our country has been in the success of America. I have to say...I'm not quite so devoted. I mean - I love the United States. And I will sacrifice to make it better. But, I don't know how to deal with the people in our country who don't want to work together; collaborate and compromise. We have to make it work together. People who don't want to work together have given up the idea of America. I don't mind if they aren't part of the country. I don't mind disagreeing - but I really dislike people who choose not to work with their fellow Americans on behalf of the whole country. So - I think they've already decided they don't care about America; they only care about getting what they want. Ugh.
Pence just took the oath of office from Clarence Thomas. I wonder if he chose Clarence Thomas, or if it was Clarence Thomas's turn? Apparently, it's Thomas' first time to give the oath of office at an inauguration.
Uh - oh...Trump is about to take the oath of office.
And...it has happened.
Oh dear. Here we go.
Now - let's hear the 45th President of the United States of America, speak for the first time as President...
...well, his speech is definitely about change. I will link the text here after it becomes available.
I wish I could come up with the words to describe this speech.
He's using phrases and ideas that seem to come from the beginning of a political thriller action movie. At some point during the movie there will be war and standing in long lines.
I wish Obama didn't have to applaud and pretend to be nice. That was a messed up speech.
Trump wasn't even done shaking hands with the people who disagree with him when the crowd had already stopped clapping.
I guess whatever will happen next is about to happen.
I am worried.
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Even Bob Schieffer says it will take the rest of the day to unpack that speech!
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Ohhhh...we just saw Obama wave before boarding the helicopter.
I miss him already, again!
Tears.
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