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From TPM Reader MJ ... As an African-American, there is, of course, a sense of pride, but its certainly one tempered by a sense of loss. I still remember the stories from 2004, when the Red Sox won the World Series, and Bostonians...one of the first things they did was go to Cemeteries and ...
Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
nytimes.com — Following is the transcript of President Barack Obama ’s Inaugural Address, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: PRESIDENT BARACK Thank you. Thank you. CROWD: Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task ... (more) Transcript - Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address - Text
Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — Barack Obama 's inaugural address on Tuesday, as delivered. OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush ... (more) Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address - ...
I Pledge
iowahawk.typepad.com — Rush transcript of the new celebrity Pledge of Obama Allegiance video (for educational purposes only) [Fade in; cue pseudo-soulful electric piano dirge] Courtney Cox and her husband, what's-his-name : I pledge. Demi Moore : I pledge.  ... (more) I Pledge
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Sweet Blissful Ignorance
Obsidian Wings — ... It's been difficult to capture in words the swirl of thoughts and emotions I've experienced over the last few days.  There's a fine line between recognizing the magnitude of the moment and being intolerably cheesy.  (Though I've really enjoyed Josh Marshall's readers' takes -- especially this one). ...

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