tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post4132521248703635092..comments2024-03-28T14:31:59.509-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: ThoughtsFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73100701172766971572009-01-20T10:28:00.000-06:002009-01-20T10:28:00.000-06:00It will be an interesting ride...It will be an interesting ride...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323381620462858795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-53526853428619277762009-01-20T07:56:00.000-06:002009-01-20T07:56:00.000-06:00I thought I was the only one who felt this way. A...I thought I was the only one who felt this way. All of the attention is just fluff. It helps that he had the mainstream media on his side. It looks like a long honeymoon. The money spent is obsene.Moms Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214139613579501417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39485132418407135942009-01-20T06:51:00.000-06:002009-01-20T06:51:00.000-06:00I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better! Take care...I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better! Take care now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-61143764521008198252009-01-20T06:47:00.000-06:002009-01-20T06:47:00.000-06:00Well said, my friend! It should be an interesting ...Well said, my friend! It should be an interesting 4 years. LOL!linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-29868277871535037622009-01-20T02:12:00.000-06:002009-01-20T02:12:00.000-06:00I'm praying for him... and for the rest of us.I'm praying for him... <BR/>and for the rest of us.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-67643446109244756092009-01-20T02:09:00.000-06:002009-01-20T02:09:00.000-06:00Way to go Connie, wish I had said that! I don't t...Way to go Connie, wish I had said that! I don't think any of us have any idea who this man is or what he stands for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81326389228720616802009-01-19T23:44:00.000-06:002009-01-19T23:44:00.000-06:00I am with Muddy Boots, (not the outsider part), bu...I am with Muddy Boots, (not the outsider part), but the hoping his shoulders are wide & strong enough to hold up the burden that is being bestowed on him. It's overwhelming and I'd feel for who ever is going to be walking in those shoes!<BR/>The money aspect and news frenzy? It's absurd! Donations,Gvt funding or not.That is a ton of money that could benefit so many other issues.The W.O.W. factor!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18262478798908787803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68197973984659437422009-01-19T21:18:00.000-06:002009-01-19T21:18:00.000-06:00in two words... well said :)gp in montanain two words... well said :)<BR/>gp in montanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-59971340469750000952009-01-19T15:19:00.000-06:002009-01-19T15:19:00.000-06:00As a outsider, [Canadian] we have watched the hoo...As a outsider, [Canadian] we have watched the hoopla and the hope increase daily. I only hope that this man has wide shoulders, for he has a heavy burden. Who knows what will happen when the honeymoon is over. But then again, he knows what he is getting into, and any change is a good change.<BR/><BR/>JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-86883692224897382792009-01-19T14:50:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:50:00.000-06:00Next will be a monument, taller than the Washingto...Next will be a monument, taller than the Washington Monumnet (of course) and it has to be built by the end of February but this guy is JUST SO AMAZING. Then we need to forget MLK day and make it AMAZING BHO day.<BR/><BR/>oh, sorry...it is just that we DO NOT Know anything about him, or what and how he is going to do.<BR/><BR/>I really would hate to be him, he can not make ANY Mistakes, ever. Being human is a little easier on everyone.<BR/><BR/>Linda<BR/>http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69228261574465654952009-01-19T14:32:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:32:00.000-06:00I don't know if it will make you feel any better a...I don't know if it will make you feel any better about the planned festivities, but the government will only pay for about $50MM of that -- the rest is from private donations. He's spending approximately the same amout Bush spent on his 2005 inauguration.<BR/><BR/>I keep thinking about the Busby Berkley musicals that were so popular during the 1930's -- pageantry seems to be a common distraction in times of economic woe.Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-23907381563845711392009-01-19T12:58:00.000-06:002009-01-19T12:58:00.000-06:00Thank you for putting into words what so many of u...Thank you for putting into words what so many of us (jaded?) watchers are thinking. Bless you this day and throughout this year. Am so glad you are feeling better. Not watching things at the (white house) Mary EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51065103144654216832009-01-19T12:36:00.000-06:002009-01-19T12:36:00.000-06:00Your words are so well put. And a refreshing look ...Your words are so well put. And a refreshing look at the state of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73031904752030591492009-01-19T12:09:00.000-06:002009-01-19T12:09:00.000-06:00As someone living in Europe, I'm looking forward t...As someone living in Europe, I'm looking forward to having Obama in office. But, as you say, the media focus and hysteria seems unjustifiable when you think about what is happening in Gaza, for example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8474378496291126782009-01-19T11:25:00.000-06:002009-01-19T11:25:00.000-06:00Well thank you for putting into words what I was t...Well thank you for putting into words what I was thinking! At least, they could have combined the big expensive party with the Super Bowl and saved a litte!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com