January 20, 2009

I am not among the head-burying ostriches

Yes, I am going to watch the festivities tomorrow.

I am going to watch the O-bots cheer as their messiah of the new raises his right hand and takes the same oath George Washington did, using the bible of Abraham Lincoln.

Folks, like it or not this is our new President.  Hail the peaceful transition of power so rare elsewhere, and common enough here that we take it for granted, don't ignore it like it will go away.

It's not going away for four more years.   I for one can't hold my breath that long under the sand.

I am going to watch and rant and yell obscenities at the TV, at the idiots who don't remember the past as they bow down and worship The One.  I am also going to cheer the new President and enjoy the presentations of the Inaugural Parade.

Because really folks, this is it.  It's our history, like it or not, and we can be there for it, or we can pretend it didn't happen.  I'm of the opinion that the revolution WILL be televised.  And YouTubed.  And I'd prefer to be able to talk about it firsthand anyway.

I don't blame those of you on media blackout.  I get it.  I feel you.  But I just can't help but think it's another form of denial.  And I can't be in denial for 4 more years.

Posted by caltechgirl at January 20, 2009 12:22 AM | TrackBack
Comments

I'm one of those on blackout. And yes, I'm embracing my denial... but it won't last long, trust me. ;)

Posted by: pam at January 20, 2009 09:34 AM

I was with you - watched it all... Good grief. I think I said - "holy crap we're fucked!" 3 times... Yeesh...

Posted by: Richmond at January 21, 2009 05:59 PM

I am all about fairness. I didn't watch Bush or any other president's inauguration. Plus, I have to work to pay my taxes! :)

Posted by: Amy at January 22, 2009 03:32 AM