Are you Going To Watch the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump the 45th President of the U.S.?

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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    PJ_Soul said:

    what dreams said:

    I'm still deciding. First I planned to be there protesting, then I said "Maybe I'll get my nails done instead," and now I think I might want to watch just out of civic responsibility. I feel like I should hear what he says firsthand instead of having it filtered. I do like the ratings boycott idea, though. That's a very good reason to not watch.

    It's not a civic responsibility to watch the inauguration. Also, there will be a complete transcript of what he says. Yes, I agree that the ratings boycott is a good reason not to watch! ;) Reminder: If you watch it later online it won't be counted in the ratings.
    It's not a civic responsibility to know what your president says on the day he gets sworn in????

    There's a difference between a duty and a responsibility. I disagree
  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    JC29856 said:

    F Me In The Brain said:

    JC29856 said:

    As I said, unless it's 50degrees and sunny, no way am I attending the inauguration. I'll probably catch glimpses of it from whichever viewing party I'm at, hopefully the Loews party isn't lame, otherwise I'll be forced to find another. I don't really want to be outdoors in the rain and amongst the fray. Seems like everytime I'm in DC which isn't often, it reigns. You can't imagine all the booklets pamphlets emails I received regarding the festivities whereabouts do's dont's etc. Truly unbelievable, whatever happened to the paperwork reduction act! Anyway wherever I land, I'm hoping that our "hospitality" is taken care of.

    We're hoping the DC Trump train later on, anyone ever ride Amtrak first class? I'm not sure what the difference is between fc and coach, free drinks?

    I'm thinking my weekend drinks of choice will be Bells Two Hearted Ale in honor of my fallen comrad Seth Rich and Black Russians. I prefer White Russians with organic milk, but cant bring myself to request organic milk, you know that old saying about choosy beggars.

    I haven't been to DC as a "tourist" in years, any sightseeing recommendations out there? I have a bag full of passes to choose from.

    This made me laugh out loud, for a number of reasons.
    I try my best!
    What's not funny was trying on my Tux, I haven't worn it in at least 3 years, wow! Scary. I've somehow developed Barry Bonds-head. It's like my skull continues to grow, certainly not proportionate to or because of the brains inside.
    I ended up renting a tux, looks like shit but don't all rental tuxs?

    If your near the Loews pop in look for me, White Russians on the donors, look for anyone that most resembles a team mascot.

    Anyway glad to hear your party affiliation hasn't yet impaired your sense of humor.
    "Stay away from the GMOs"
    Where's the Loew's pop-up? Location please. I might alter my plans just to meet the infamous JC . . . Hahaha
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    I here the attendance for the concert portion is not so good.

  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    I think those photos are a little misleading, and I'm not in the business of defending Trump. I don't put any weight in attendance for tomorrow or for Obama 8 years ago. I think the photos of mass people together that will matter are those in the streets on Saturday all over the country.
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    edited January 2017
    dignin said:

    I here the attendance for the concert portion is not so good.

    Obama had better bands, but I wish I had known there would be fireworks
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    No
    ledvedderman said:

    I think those photos are a little misleading, and I'm not in the business of defending Trump. I don't put any weight in attendance for tomorrow or for Obama 8 years ago. I think the photos of mass people together that will matter are those in the streets on Saturday all over the country.

    and Friday...
    I had a job interview scheduled downtown tomorrow & they asked me to reschedule because of planned protests in Portland tomorrow. Kind of bummed that the interview was postponed, but happy that I won't get caught in the mess.
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  • jerparker20
    jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,529
    No
    I have to work and contribute tax dollars so Cheetolini can someday have his militarty parades with tanks and missle launchers on Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    ledvedderman said:

    I think those photos are a little misleading, and I'm not in the business of defending Trump. I don't put any weight in attendance for tomorrow or for Obama 8 years ago. I think the photos of mass people together that will matter are those in the streets on Saturday all over the country.

    It shouldn't matter at all. But you know it matters to the Don and his supporters.
  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    edited January 2017
    ledvedderman said:

    I think those photos are a little misleading, and I'm not in the business of defending Trump. I don't put any weight in attendance for tomorrow or for Obama 8 years ago. I think the photos of mass people together that will matter are those in the streets on Saturday all over the country.

    I was there 8 years ago for Obama. There is weight in what happened in DC 8 years ago. If you were here, you understand. It was unlike anything I've ever seen in this city.

    If I don't have a horrible hangover tomorrow, I think I might go. I'm really just damned curious to witness who on earth cares enough to attend this shit show.

    But right now I'm just getting drunk. Most everybody in the burbs has the day off tomorrow. People are out. We're all getting drunk
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  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    You know what I really hate? I have to live with these people for four years. I mean . . . Not just complain because they're in charge of America, but actually live with them. The Rick Perries, the Betsy DeVoses, the fucking Trumps . . . All these people are moving here, and I have to live with them in my town for four years. Everyone loves to hate on "Washington," they think of it as "the corrupt Washington that never changes," but only those of us who live here know how things do change -- the mood, the vibe, the energy -- every time one group leaves and the next group moves in. Every four to eight years, it changes. It's really going to suck this time. We do not want the Trumps and their entourage in our town, we don't want them in our precious White House and all the other buildings that we are so proud of, we don't want those assholes transforming anything about DC, Ivanka and Melania and the young boy -- they should just stay in NY. Trump could do his presidency from Manhattan. We would be totally okay with that. We don't need or want him covering our landmarks in gold. Say a prayer for DC, the real DC, not political DC, but the people who have to actually be neighbors with these assholes who are about to descend on us. I don't know a happy resident here tonight. None.
  • Free
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    No
    what dreams said:

    ledvedderman said:

    I think those photos are a little misleading, and I'm not in the business of defending Trump. I don't put any weight in attendance for tomorrow or for Obama 8 years ago. I think the photos of mass people together that will matter are those in the streets on Saturday all over the country.

    I was there 8 years ago for Obama. There is weight in what happened in DC 8 years ago. If you were here, you understand. It was unlike anything I've ever seen in this city.

    If I don't have a horrible hangover tomorrow, I think I might go. I'm really just damned curious to witness who on earth cares enough to attend this shit show.

    But right now I'm just getting drunk. Most everybody in the burbs has the day off tomorrow. People are out. We're all getting drunk
    So there's no school tomorrow?
  • Free
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  • H.Chinaski
    H.Chinaski Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,602
    No
    Nope. I have 0% respect for this orange goblin. Not fit to be president...
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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
    No
    I got so mixed up on which day he was going to be sworn in I thought I was going to be at work and would have to watch. However, wait it is today right at high noon......well then I don't believe I'm going to watch unless an oil change and tire rotation takes 3 hours these guys are tuned into Fox News.

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  • tweedyfanjen
    tweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    No
    Well, it's finally here. Can't shake this feeling of sadness. Gotta get out of the house for most of the day.
    I'm through with screaming
  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    I always simply hope for the best for the country. Every president does a good job sometimes and every president does a terrible job on all sides sometimes. IMO we havent had a very good president in decades so i dont get too excited about the highs or the lows. People are silly and ridiculous on both sides. Every group feels misrepresented. Everyone wants attention whether its the old people mouthing off about the other candidate or the person on twitter trying to get their hashtag going. Every 4 years noone ever wants to work together and give the other side a chance so why think differently now? LMAO. Have fun with the usual plate.
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,498
    No
    I'm really surprised that Dan Bilzerian isn't his defense secretary.
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  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    A live look in of me watching the inauguration.

    https://youtu.be/txqiwrbYGrs?t=1s
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  • helplessdancer
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    i'm with the chicks on this FUTK
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,618
    cp3iverson said:

    I always simply hope for the best for the country. Every president does a good job sometimes and every president does a terrible job on all sides sometimes. IMO we havent had a very good president in decades so i dont get too excited about the highs or the lows. People are silly and ridiculous on both sides. Every group feels misrepresented. Everyone wants attention whether its the old people mouthing off about the other candidate or the person on twitter trying to get their hashtag going. Every 4 years noone ever wants to work together and give the other side a chance so why think differently now? LMAO. Have fun with the usual plate.

    Trump falls outside the historical normalization you're describing.

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