MORE THAN JUST THE AMERICAN PEOPLES' CHOICE

You rang, Setanta!

I'm so giddy with relief at the change of US government that I could almost faint.
I mean it.
Gigantic phew from Oz!
At last, at last!
Congratulations, America! You did it!

(I could say much more & may do so later, but it's so hot here I honestly can't think straight right now.)

Congrats to America and the rest of the world. Welcome Obama, finally!

It not being Bush is a major part of my joy.

Having such a powerful and intrusive country under such leadership has been a nightmare.

I have not followed the whole election thing all that closely...though Obama having not supported the Iraq invasion is HUGE for me..and that he appears unafraid of showing that he has brains and scholarship is enormously appealing.


I also feel wonderful that you guys have elected a black president.

I would have been relieved if McCain had won....but not AS relieved, as I see McCain as having more adherence to policies I consider negative....but he had some very decent qualities as well, I think....for an American president.


It sort of feels almost as good as getting rid of the Howard government.

Thanks, Ladies . . . i hope some others will respond. Here . . . let me bump this thread up.

This inauguration IS NOT for the "rest of the world".

This is for Americans to celebrate the 44th time we have had an orderly transfer or power.

The rest of the World can just sit down, shut up and watch. Maybe they will learn something.

well if anyone still has to ask why americans are disliked around the world. there's your answer

I suppose, we only can make copies of such, at least those, who don't live in a monarchy.

But thanks for giving the allowance to watch, Woiyo - it's live on five channels (plus BBC, CNN, France24 etc) here.

So you haven't really fallen for Woiyo's charm . . . is that what you're saying?

What the hell is this all about???

Why would you think to post this thought, Woiyo?

Thanks, Walter. Do you have any sense of how interested the Germans are in this event?

Seemingly because he has no reading comprehension, as well as lacking some other qualities.

Set never said the inauguration WAS "for the rest of the world".

You forgot another word: and enjoy..

The Scandinavian royals have not had any coronation since 1906.
As far as I know there is not one single EU country making such a fuss about a new president or prime minister. I can´t remember that there has been such celebrations either when other European kings or queens took over the throne.
A new royal on the throne is much more seldom than a new president in USA.
It is good Obama was elected.

Here is one reason why, Frank.



What exactly does the "rest of the world" need to be congratulated about? What does "FINALLY" mean?

I find is disingenuous of the many foreigners who for way too long have criticized America while they took advantage of the generosities of this Nation.

The rest of the World needs to watch AND ENJOY as WE AMERICANS celebrate and once again show the WORLD how a Nation of Laws can orderly transfer power. We have done this for over 200 years, uninterrupted, and remain the model for others to copy.

The tone of your post was ridiculous, Woiyo--mocking and uncalled for.

Even if what you say motivated you is correct...you could have handled the comment in a much more dignified, less mocking way.

Under any circumstances...I think most people around the world realize that, for better or worse!, America and its policies impact on everyone else. And I dare suspect most non-Americans are less interested in what lessons can be derived from today's proceedings...than with the relief they are feeling that a rogue administration is finally on its way out.

Woiyo9, Ignore Francis and rock on with your bad self.

Rogue Administrations? Stop playing the "fairy" and get real.

It's like a toothache stopping.

Morons!