Was it wrong to 'fake' music at the presidential inauguration?
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:27 PM EST
Live Poll
Was it wrong to 'fake' music at the presidential inauguration?
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
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32088
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
22%
32089
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
69%
32090
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
9%
VoteTotal Votes: 31258
It's been revealed that most people who heard a classical music performance at Barack Obama's inauguration were listening to a tape recording, not a live performance.
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Total of 31,258 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

22%
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
6,884 votes

68.6%
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
21,435 votes

9.4%
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
2,939 votes

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No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
The fact that the instruments would have been out of tune due to the cold justifies the use of the tape.

1 vote
#1
- Eleguin
- 2:02 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
If the instruments wouldn't remain in tune due to temperature, who would want to listen?
1 vote
#2
- keyboards
- 2:02 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
It was the same people playing, just prerecorded. Why is the media making it such a big story?
1 vote
#3
- hollythorn
- 2:02 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
I'm a violinist. I was wondering how they were able to move their fingers and keep everything in tune. They made the right decision
1 vote
#4
- violinlady
- 2:05 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
Just more smoke & mirrors from the obamamite camp.
6 votes
#5
- Ken-830495
- 2:05 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
when playing outdoors, you just about have to tape to get the sounds right.
1 vote
#6
- chiefcook
- 2:06 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
I could tell when I was watching it. Ive played music and they were just going with the motions not following the music. It was bad anyway
#7
- JLB76
- 2:06 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
No big. The cats can actually play what was recorded. A 300 year old wooden $$$ instrument will not stay in tune in that weather.
1 vote
#8
- Buzby
- 2:07 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Of all the things going on that day, this was hardly a big deal. The music provided a positive experience for everyone. PERIOD.
2 votes
#9
- Christine3613
- 2:07 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Cold temperatures have a terrible effect on wooden instruments. I don't blame them a bit.
1 vote
#10
- Liz-475357
- 2:07 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Why take chances of not sounding perfect on a wonderful day!
1 vote
#11
- accoutantladyatl
- 2:07 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
i'm not at all surprise if it was recorded, everything sorrounding the obama campain has been stained with deceitfulness
3 votes
#12
- Flor-699480
- 2:08 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
No. I'm a musician and I actually wondered how they were able to play so beautifully in such cold temperatures.
#13
- DontDrinkTheKoolAid
- 2:08 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
It was far too cold to try and play perfectly.
#14
- itsjustanillusion
- 2:10 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
Yes! Kind of like the guy it was played for. Fake music for a fake reformer.
2 votes
#15
- Michael-828874
- 2:11 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
It was too cold to keep the instruments in tune, which could have sounded horrible!
#16
- SRQ-835375
- 2:11 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
He fooled enough people to get into office - guess he thinks he can continue, or he knows there are that many clueless people out there.
2 votes
#17
- twonewsdogs
- 2:11 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
At least they planned it properly. Why didn't the Media tell us before they played, the Media probably knew about the possiblity of a tape!
1 vote
#18
- Glowdark
- 2:11 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
It wasn't wrong to play taped music but for goodness' sake - be honest about it!!
1 vote
#19
- gaelf
- 2:12 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Who cares, they enjoyed the evening, thats what counts . Fake music is the least of our problems; JOBS,JOBS,JOBS
3 votes
#20
- upstateny4obama
- 2:13 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
The correct response is, who cares? It's ornament. This isn't the Grammy's. The music is extra, not the focus.
2 votes
#21
- theonlypersonintheworldwhomakessense
- 2:14 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
No one could have predicted that the weather would be so cold as to affect the ability to properly tune the instruments. Good backup plan..
2 votes
#22
- DBaker_001
- 2:14 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Why ask such a stupid question? Cold weather affects musical instruments dum dum
3 votes
#23
- Dawn-457679
- 2:15 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
Any muscian knows the weather would affect the instruments. Let it go media, don't ruin a beautiful contribution.
2 votes
#24
- INWW
- 2:15 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
The oath wasn't perfect. True music is rarely perfect; that's what makes it so great. A live performance is unique, why mess with it?
#25
- FLYRFN
- 2:17 pm EST on Fri Jan 23, 2009

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How would you rate Barack Obama's inauguration speech?
Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:26 PM EST
Live Poll
How would you rate Barack Obama's inauguration speech?
A - Masterful
B - Solid
C - Fair
D - Poor
F - Failure
View Results
31807
A - Masterful
44%
31808
B - Solid
32%
31809
C - Fair
14%
31810
D - Poor
5%
31811
F - Failure
4%
VoteTotal Votes: 200367
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Total of 200,367 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

44.4%
A - Masterful
88,966 votes

31.9%
B - Solid
63,879 votes

13.8%
C - Fair
27,647 votes

5.5%
D - Poor
10,976 votes

4.4%
F - Failure
8,899 votes

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A - Masterful
Yes We Did It!!!!
29 votes
#26
- JV-587651-638284
- 12:32 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
A vision of hope for the future which also acknowledges a lot of hard work ahead. I haven't been this proud to be an American in a long tim
17 votes
#27
- Andrew French
- 12:36 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Wow!! Let's hope ALL of America is as Inspired as I am!!!
23 votes
#28
- Raylene
- 12:40 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
He emphasized the importance of solidarity and responsibility in our nation. We need nothing less.
#29
- starryjen
- 12:41 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
B - Solid
Good Luck to the new President! Let the Change begin.
19 votes
#30
- M SIlcox
- 12:42 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
B - Solid
It was a winning speech, direct and uplifting. More than "solid" less than "masterful" Very impressive and said what needed to be said.
#31
- SteveMidwest
- 12:42 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
This man makes me proud to be an american again
33 votes
#32
- liberalmom
- 12:45 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
The President knows how we the people feel, he is not telling us what we want to hear.. he is making it plain. That's what I want.
2 votes
#33
- Alma Latina
- 12:50 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Roll up your Sleeves, America! We have WORK to do. ALL HANDS ON DECK!
32 votes
#34
- dave-493371
- 12:50 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
C - Fair
Sounded like a typical politician...pie in the sky promises. We'll have to wait and see what the democrats can do.
29 votes
#35
- Lindybe
- 12:50 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
C - Fair
Nothing special and listening to MSNBC's coverage it is obvious they expected more.
15 votes
#36
- Bubbi-824474
- 12:52 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
C - Fair
Strong points but not much more included than what hes already been saying since his election
14 votes
#37
- David P-824585
- 12:53 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
It was real. Instead of a speech geared toward making his own mark, he laid it on the line. We know what we have to do, now let's do it.
#38
- jhpb
- 12:54 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Inspiring. Unbelievable.
14 votes
#39
- Megan FL
- 12:55 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Poignant! With tears in my eyes, I'm so proud to be an American, and very proud of our new president. I think he can make a difference.
23 votes
#40
- K Jane
- 12:55 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
A moving and eloquently phrased speech. Very inspiring and hopeful. The challenges presented are daunting and met by bipartisanship.
18 votes
#41
- DrBillC
- 12:56 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Time for change!! So quit your crying and be thankful for what you have.
Life is a gift-Shine on...
Protect our Natural Resources Now!
#42
- Save Our Oceans
- 12:58 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
Very inspiring!
10 votes
#43
- Bellalucidity
- 12:59 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
A - Masterful
It's good to have a president who can speak the english language correctly.
24 votes
#44
- PC-673517
- 1:00 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
B - Solid
I AM GLAD OBAMA DID NOT EMULATE ICARUS.
10 votes
#45
- TOM TYSKIEWICZ-732301
- 1:00 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
F - Failure
very uninspirational.. same old stuff tell us something we dont know. the crowd barely clapped and looked stunned at such ordinary stuff.
5 votes
#46
- big ggh
- 1:00 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
B - Solid
Wonderfully balanced! Substantive, short on hyperbole (which was a good thing) and all-encompassing; on a large-scale it was intended to b
11 votes
#47
- Andromeda-510639
- 1:01 pm EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009

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Agree or Disagree: The nation's expectations for Barack Obama have been set too high
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:25 AM EST
Live Poll
Agree or Disagree: The nation's expectations for Barack Obama have been set too high
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
View Results
31789
Strongly Agree
36%
31790
Agree
31%
31791
Neutral
11%
31792
Disagree
14%
31793
Strongly Disagree
7%
VoteTotal Votes: 46498
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Total of 46,498 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

36%
Strongly Agree
16,735 votes

31.2%
Agree
14,525 votes

11.2%
Neutral
5,207 votes

14.2%
Disagree
6,591 votes

7.4%
Strongly Disagree
3,440 votes

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Disagree
Our nation's hope is not pinned upon Obama; he is simply the catalyst. Our expectations spring from our own hopes and dreams; Yes We Can!
9 votes
#48
- Octyjenn
- 10:43 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Disagree
If we give him enough time to set things right, then no, we haven't set our expectations too high.
5 votes
#49
- Bailey Quarters
- 10:46 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Disagree
Once in a life time leaders do emerge in a nation's trying times. this is one of such leaders & times!!!
6 votes
#50
- Precious Coker
- 10:51 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Disagree
Obama made a campaign based on a promise of hope. We are banking on his ability to deliver on that. My expectations are high- rightfully so
7 votes
#51
- Hope for 09
- 10:53 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
The unrealistic hopes of the flock following President Obama may turn ugly if members of his propaganda team i.e. the press turn against hi
10 votes
#52
- Mr. Independant
- 10:58 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
He is an Emperor with no clothes....all hype, no substance. America is in big trouble.
15 votes
#53
- Allie Foster
- 11:00 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
He's a strong man who's stepped into office amid many crises. But many will be looking for an quick 'fix my problem'. They won't be patient
7 votes
#54
- Yvonne -736707
- 11:00 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
They are quite lofty indeed, but realism is needed to acheive them.
1 vote
#55
- MedStudentwithSwagger
- 11:01 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
High expectations, yes, but Obama is the only president since FDR whose reach may exceed his grasp. Good luck to our President, Barack Obam
2 votes
#56
- TOM TYSKIEWICZ-732301
- 11:01 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Disagree
He promised to do all of these things in his campaign. Was that just a ruse to get elected? Is it okay to let him off the hook? No!
7 votes
#57
- Brian in Austin
- 11:02 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
It seems that in general people have little understand of what the President actually can and can't do.
#58
- The_Imp
- 11:05 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
I'm waiting for him to walk on water! The way everyone is talking about him like he's the next coming of Christ...
12 votes
#59
- MoonWitch-755118
- 11:05 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
On Obama's campaign trail a girl said 'I won't have to worry about my mortgage or paying for gas. He'll take care of me.' Come on -Really?
11 votes
#60
- Kase-824231
- 11:05 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
Obama is very capable, but there are some very tough problems to correct and they cannot be fixed overnight. People need patience and faith
4 votes
#61
- eljayswa
- 11:07 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Disagree
I think he will do what's right for the country. It may take a while, but I feel confident he can pull it off.
5 votes
#62
- Grandma of 6
- 11:08 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
He has been trying to tamp down the overly exuberant expectaitions but I'm not sure how many are listening.
2 votes
#63
- M.Fisher
- 11:09 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
Many people are expecting him to step in and fix everything right away. He is stepping into the most difficult job in the worst coniditions
4 votes
#64
- Trevor from Seattle
- 11:11 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
I agree only because I believe that one man can only do so much. I have faith that President Obama will do all that he can, within his powe
8 votes
#65
- laurie -824258
- 11:12 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Strongly Agree
Nothing will change in the near future. People honestly expect a different world by the end of the week. It will still be the same sorry on
6 votes
#66
- Capn-1
- 11:16 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Disagree
Expectations are high, but he can do it. He has been handed a crisis on many fronts. He'll be given great leeway to address them. Yes WE ca
4 votes
#67
- schwannomin
- 11:19 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
There's something about human nature that leads us in times of great difficulty to pin all our hopes on a daring leader.
#68
- Sean-775578
- 11:20 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Agree
I think Barack Obama will do great things as our President. There is so much that he must do, and he is not a miracle worker.
2 votes
#69
- Marie-488216
- 11:21 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009
Disagree
Americans should hold the President up to the highest expectation! The failures of GWB should not diminish the expectations of the office.
2 votes
#70
- rjyanj
- 11:27 am EST on Tue Jan 20, 2009

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What do you think of Obama's selection of evangelical pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inaugural?
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:44 PM EST
Live Poll
What do you think of Obama's selection of evangelical pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inaugural?
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
Not sure
View Results
31760
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
63%
31761
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
23%
31762
Not sure
14%
VoteTotal Votes: 23796
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Total of 23,796 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

63.5%
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
15,106 votes

22.7%
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
5,404 votes

13.8%
Not sure
3,286 votes

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I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Whomever President Elect Obama feels most comfortable with is the best choice without a doubt. It is not my decision.
5 votes
#71
- Kish-823050
- 5:57 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Obama said it best - Not Red States and Blue States, but rather the United States!
4 votes
#72
- r@abcom
- 6:00 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
Warren speaks for one group of Americans only, not all Americans!
#73
- Tired of the Repukicans
- 6:20 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Rick Warren gave a powerful example to all Americans of faith in August when he invited both candidates to his forum.
6 votes
#74
- Seattle Hiker
- 7:11 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Not sure
Very mixed feelings. My mother the evangelical nutcase, thinks Rev. Warren is the greatest thing slnce sliced bread. Scares me.
2 votes
#75
- notunderage
- 7:14 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
It's no less than allowing a KKK leader giving the invocation.
4 votes
#76
- Mekales
- 8:12 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
He has over twenty million Americans in his corner... can't hurt!
#77
- Fred Ackerman
- 8:17 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Rick Warren is a good choice, most Americans know it is unnatural.
4 votes
#78
- Surferkevman
- 8:46 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Obama wants to represent unity and the way to embrace others is to welcome everyone as we are all people of God.
6 votes
#79
- Denise Lopez
- 8:53 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
Another narrow minded so-called minister of the faith from the South. In time evolution will take care of these idiots.
7 votes
#80
- googledude
- 9:13 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Rick Warren is amazing. Brilliant move on Obama's part to appeal to right wing conservative Christians.
6 votes
#81
- Zack-823288
- 9:13 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
No problem.
6 votes
#82
- Lrobby99
- 9:17 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
He's making him his frenemy!
1 vote
#83
- chicagoing
- 9:30 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
He does not represent me or my religous and social beliefs. More thatn that, he feels he has the right to believe taht I am wrong!
#84
- Karen-823317
- 9:36 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
I won't hold being a evangelical pastor against him, we all have religious beliefs.
1 vote
#85
- Robert G. Greer II
- 9:41 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Chosing Rick Warren is a good choice as he is a Christian in business. And he means business when he talks of Christianity as a way of life
4 votes
#86
- SOFRONIO M. JUCUTAN
- 10:03 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
I would have liked someone more thoughful and cerebral even if conservative, a real theologian instead of a pop figure.
3 votes
#87
- kathND
- 10:07 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
Being LGBT is not a choice nor a disease. This is not a man of god.
4 votes
#88
- RaisedByWolves
- 10:07 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
I do not agree with the doctrine of Rev. Warren, but do respect his right to voice his opinion.
#89
- Ava H
- 10:14 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
Warren is a good man and a Christian like Obama. A great choice.
4 votes
#90
- Anne-440076
- 10:15 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
will Americans ever become tolerant?
4 votes
#91
- mr.science
- 10:36 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
He's just another evangelical with his nose stuck in a religious book. He needs to look around and see the people surrounding him..love the
1 vote
#92
- Mercedes-823384
- 10:40 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
its first time ive worried obama will make decisions 4 MONEY~O.C. conservative elite dollars) but maybe genius as warrens role is innocuous
#93
- bunnypaw
- 10:54 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009

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Which event are you most interested in watching?
Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:57 PM EST
Live Poll
Which event are you most interested in watching?
Obama's inauguration
Super Bowl XLII
The Oscars
None of these interests me
View Results
31718
Obama's inauguration
73%
31719
Super Bowl XLII
18%
31720
The Oscars
3%
31721
None of these interests me
7%
VoteTotal Votes: 19921
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Total of 19,921 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

72.6%
Obama's inauguration
14,464 votes

17.8%
Super Bowl XLII
3,552 votes

2.6%
The Oscars
511 votes

7%
None of these interests me
1,394 votes

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Obama's inauguration
This is history in the making - I wish my grandparents could have lived long enough to see this.
#94
- mer82
- 3:10 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
This is the most joyous day of our generation. It will mark a rebirth of American pride and patriotism - and will be a day to remember.
4 votes
#95
- VickyRants
- 3:24 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Are you kdding?????
3 votes
#96
- Patsy McGillivray
- 3:36 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Obama's inauguration will change history, the Oscars? Superbowl? Not so much...
#97
- Brian Hamilton
- 3:43 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
This is a day of such historical and generational proportion. I would not consider missing it
4 votes
#98
- suz47
- 3:59 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
I'm staying home tomorrow to watch !
1 vote
#99
- phantompoodle
- 4:05 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
I would like to see more coverage of the international challenges Obama will face. And what projects are part of the stimulus proposal.
1 vote
#100
- AnnF-822922
- 4:15 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
This is a life changing event. Yet for the first time in a long time it will be a life changing even affecting our country, for the better
1 vote
#101
- cookieoncape
- 4:23 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
None of these interests me
Inauguration? A circus
Super Bowl? Don't watch the Steelers, EVER!
Oscars? Are you kidding? Whiny political know nothing children!!!
2 votes
#102
- RogerM
- 4:23 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Any doubts about what President Obama can do for this country, look at the crowd today!! He will bring us all together and we will all work
2 votes
#103
- Sue Jensen
- 4:36 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
HISTORY IS BEING MADE
#104
- CORVETTELADY50
- 4:49 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
I think that what we are about to witness on Jan 20th is long overdue. Great Job America!!!
2 votes
#105
- tazz-822974
- 4:53 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
It's time for us to pay attention to the moments in our lives which will actually make a difference to the lives of generations to come.
#106
- pialajoie
- 4:56 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
It's history-1st half-black pres. I accept him as our pres.- can't trust him yet. Change? So far same old DC politics. Hoping for success!
2 votes
#107
- JS in RPV
- 5:09 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
I feel like it's Christmas Eve, and I'm almost 58 years old. I have not been so excited in years.
4 votes
#108
- notunderage
- 5:19 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
It will Rock like the 80's 90s and today
2 votes
#109
- Tim Wood
- 5:26 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Truly historical event, promising to be a positive, constructive start on the long haul it will take to solve some very serious problems.
2 votes
#110
- Martin Johnson
- 5:28 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
God bless you and all those who will be working with you as President of the United States
2 votes
#111
- Kish-823050
- 5:52 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
this is the biggest ticket in town, and on television. It's historic ...history in the making... nothing else comes close
2 votes
#112
- stopthemaddness-527953
- 6:26 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
None of these interests me
I was hoping that reruns of the first season of Survivor was a choice....................
2 votes
#113
- Rick in the Forest
- 6:52 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
I've waited my entire lifetime to see a true leader take the helm, I'm certainly not going to miss this event.
2 votes
#114
- anita-CT
- 7:00 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Obama's inauguration. History in the making. There will always be another Super Bowl or Oscars. This inauguration will never be repeated.
1 vote
#115
- wiseguy1
- 7:12 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Super Bowl XLII
I know what is going to happen at the inauguration, but the super bowl? Fills me with anticipation! I can't wait.
1 vote
#116
- lelia
- 7:40 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Can't wait! Planning our day around it!
1 vote
#117
- Mekales
- 8:12 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009
Obama's inauguration
Once every four years.. wouldn't miss it for the world!
#118
- Fred Ackerman
- 8:18 pm EST on Mon Jan 19, 2009

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