Episode 18: Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad but Beware… Listen.
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The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Restoration of America
You probably thought this day would never come. Therefore, as the son of a preacher man, I feel obliged to intone that familiar Psalm: This is the day the lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (118:24) Amen. We made it. And this, despite what might have seemed like four years… Read more.
Hail to the Chief: Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States !
Congratulations Barack ! You have filled us with hope And made us exceedingly proud. Good luck And God bless you … Mr President ! Meanwhile, Obama gave so many soaring speeches during his election campaign that, like Icarus, he was fated to soar no more. Nonetheless, it is ironic, if not disappointing, that it was today – on the occasion of greatest expectations… Read more.
The “historic” inauguration of Barack Obama
It figures that, just as a brother becomes president of the United States, the country is facing such dire economic straits (including the worst global financal crisis since the Great Depression) that he will have to be twice as good as any other president to be considered successful. Can Obama do it…? Yes he can…! (I just hope these issues don’t stretch… Read more.
The security surrounding Obama’s inauguration makes it seem like the coronation of a despised monarch
Unfortunately, given the number of wackos who’d love to assassinate him, and the number of terrorists who’d love to kill thousands of Americans in the most symbolic and spectacular way possible, it’s all very necessary. But just in case, I think I’ll stay home and watch this historic event unfold on TV. Just kidding, I’m sure it’ll… Read more.