MissU28 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Well, I had to work today....and the tv in my classroom does not get reception. Add that to the fact that I don't have speakers on my computer, so I couldn't stream it (with sound, anyway). My school actually set up something in the gym where teachers could take their classes to go watch it, but I don't have a first period class (9am west coast) and didn't want to give up my prep time to go over there. They did play Obama's speech over the announcements, but that's all I heard. I'm still at work now and I guess I will see some tidbits later, but I'm not going to actively look for it, and I didn't TIVO it. Anybody else completely miss it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I didn't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 didn't want to give up 45 minutes of prep time to witness history? :doh: classroom teachers are so fickle about their planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 didn't want to give up 45 minutes of prep time to witness history? I didnt watch it either. I just dont see how its "history"....just the changing of the guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 didn't want to give up 45 minutes of prep time to witness history?:doh: classroom teachers are so fickle about their planning. I think I'm too stubborn....this whole "witness history" thing and how everyone has been going on today about "change" and "live your dreams" is off-putting to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I didnt watch it either. I just dont see how its "history"....just the changing of the guard. whether you or anyone else wants to admit it or not, it's clearly history. sure, the media is guilty of mass hyperbole, but that's what they do. doesn't change the fact that it's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I think I'm too stubborn....this whole "witness history" thing and how everyone has been going on today about "change" and "live your dreams" is off-putting to me me too. but i didn't want to let that make my decision for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I think I'm too stubborn....this whole "witness history" thing and how everyone has been going on today about "change" and "live your dreams" is off-putting to me Thank you, I felt the same way, I went to the gym and made a point not to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 whether you or anyone else wants to admit it or not, it's clearly history. sure, the media is guilty of mass hyperbole, but that's what they do. doesn't change the fact that it's history. EVERY inauguration is history... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 me too. but i didn't want to let that make my decision for me. Same here...the hype has been a turn-off for me, but I still wanted to see, live, the moment that America's first black president took office. Considering this country's history (both long ago and recent), that's definitely historic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just a busy day at work and no tv (teach my 1st class for the semester tomorrow am). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 EVERY inauguration is history... But not every inauguration is historic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 me too. but i didn't want to let that make my decision for me. Well, my stubbornness often makes my decisions for me, whether they are good decisions or bad decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I did not see any of it, i was working and trying to stimulate my economy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Just bits and pieces, heard enough of O's speech to piss me off and saw W fly off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Home all day, didn't watch any. Did see a couple seconds when I was searching for the "other news" of the day. Apparently there wasn't any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I watched some the parade but that was about it. Started chantex almost 2 weeks ago and one side effect is insomnia, so i was up very late last night and woke up very late. heh :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 I appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and hope, I do.... but I also feel like despite the fact that Obama got voted in unanimously, he's not the right man for the job. I don't like the fact that this election is so historic for the sole reason of him being black. I welcome a black president and have no qualms about that fact, but I can't drink the kool-aid, I just can't. I will stand behind Obama and America, but the people that are texting me about how they feel so patriotic now and how the change brings a new meaning of patriotism.... the man hasn't done anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I heard the speech on the radio. Didn't get to watch anything until I got home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I didnt watch it either. I just dont see how its "history"....just the changing of the guard. :doh: Seriously? The first non-white President in a country where those of color haven't even been secured the right to vote for 50 years yet or the right to walk into any public building when they want. It's history buddy... And no he hasn't done anything yet so let's not calm his Savior just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I appreciate everybody's enthusiasm and hope, I do.... but I also feel like despite the fact that Obama got voted in unanimously, he's not the right man for the job. I don't like the fact that this election is so historic for the sole reason of him being black. I welcome a black president and have no qualms about that fact, but I can't drink the kool-aid, I just can't. I will stand behind Obama and America, but the people that are texting me about how they feel so patriotic now and how the change brings a new meaning of patriotism.... the man hasn't done anything! I agree 100%. I just cant wrap my head around how people act and think the way they do. Its like they think starting tomorrow, Obama will have checks in everyone's mailbox to pay the bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I think I'm too stubborn....this whole "witness history" thing and how everyone has been going on today about "change" and "live your dreams" is off-putting to me As a teacher I would expect you to have a better grasp of historical significance. This is a country where black people were used as slaves less than 200 years ago, which is nothing more than a blink of an eye historically speaking. To be frank, your attitude towards the whole thing is off-putting to me. Sounds like you let your political views stop you from witnessing a once in a life time historical event. Today you get an F and I hope you don't spread this attitude to your students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I agree 100%. I just cant wrap my head around how people act and think the way they do. Its like they think starting tomorrow, Obama will have checks in everyone's mailbox to pay the bills I agree with this too in that he hasn't done anything yet and expectations are too high but his becoming President is still historic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingJeremy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I didn't watch it. Hadn't planned on it and didn't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'KanSkinFan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 But not every inauguration is historic. Yes, it is~ unless you are talking about the race thing - then that is just sad. Americans elected and we witness a HISTORIC event every 4/ or 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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