Not One Dry Eye

[Zomby Woof]

From the moment Joe and Jill Biden came down the steps, then Barack and Michelle Obama's entrance... to Denzel Washington's crystalline speech, and now Bruce Springsteen, with full gospel choir accompanying him in perfect harmony - there will be no dry eyes in this household through Tuesday evening.

:patriot:

[BattyDem]

1. I can't stop crying.

Did you see that African-American woman standing behind Springsteen? She looked like she was going to explode with joy!

[Zomby Woof]

2. Yes!

And the way Sasha was jumping out of her seat when Mom and Dad arrived. I swear, that child is Officially The Cutest Presidential Kid Of All Time. :D

[SharonRB]

4. I second that emotion!

[BattyDem]

5. Sasha's going to bring a lot of smiles to our faces over the next few years

She is a doll! :D

[mrgerbik]

33. its great to be enthusiastic

but lets wait him out and see if he walks the walk...

i'm holding my breath (btw i think its OK to call her a black woman - or hey! howabout no adjective at all!)

[GCP]

3. I'm the same

It's like we've all got PTSD. Seriously.

[Zomby Woof]

6. Steve Carell now speaking!

A great Jefferson quote.

Now Jamie Foxx quoting Thurgood Marshall.

[PaulRevere08]

7. JOY!!!!! I don't think I've ever been prouder of our nation!

We have some real challenges ahead but for now I'll bathe in the JOY!!!!

[Zomby Woof]

8. Welcome to DU!

:patriot: :bounce: :toast:

I choose to do the same.

[K Gardner]

9. This is on in every TV in my house. Children aged from 8 to 30 are gathered - dancing, laughing..

and crying.

[HoosierStateDem]

10. Sasha Will Be The Real Star

........of the Obama family. She exudes joy. Don't get me wrong, I love the entire Obama family but Sasha will outshine even her daddy.

I'm fairly new here and this is my first post but I could not be happier to be here. And, I'm a former Republican who has definitely seen the light.

[SharonRB]

11. Welcome to DU

and to the bright side! You won't regret it.

:hi:

[HoosierStateDem]

14. Thanks for the welcome!

Thanks for the welcome. It is definitely much brighter here.

[Zomby Woof]

12. Welcome to DU!

I think you make a very persuasive argument on behalf of Sasha. We're very partial to her too. :-)

[HoosierStateDem]

17. Sasha

Malia looks more serious and studious. Sasha looks like she is the class clown. They are both pretty young ladies who have been raised well.

[1776Forever]

29. Sasha has my heart too - Welcome to DU!

I love the entire family but Sasha makes me smile every time I see her.

:loveya:

[renate]

40. welcome to DU!

We're so happy that you're here! :grouphug:

[Patsy Stone]

13. Since yesterday when he spoke in Philly

But, yes; I'm a big mess.

[Zomby Woof]

16. I missed that

But I am sure I would have been right along with you, lol. :-)

[SharonRB]

19. Me, too, Pats

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

20. Just crying, and crying...

:hi:

Garth Brooks doing Shout. This is something I never thought I'd see. :)

[Zomby Woof]

22. Although I don't like his music...

(Too paint-by-numbers for me) I must commend his progressive streak. The song he just performed "We Shall Be Free" was one he did way back during the Clinton years - a very progressive song. It's good for his more red-statey fans to absorb those kinds of messages. :D

[SharonRB]

23. And American Pie

What? They couldn't get Don McLean?

[Patsy Stone]

26. Made ya a present:

From here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8101711

[SharonRB]

27. How'd you do that?

I'll take a look at the link.

[FrenchieCat]

15. You've got that one right!

:cry:

[Ichingcarpenter]

18. Let's get together and feel alright

[Zomby Woof]

21. A kick for our nephew

Who is in the audience as we post... :D

[merh]

24. crying and laughing and smiling and dancing and singing

[Catshrink]

25. OMG!

Tears??? You betcha.

[jhain]

28. Joining you here

it seems impossible not to weep.

[firedupdem]

30. My husband, who bugs the shit out of me about the largest tv in

the house sat here crying today when he would normally take off for football. What a day, what a weekend.

For the first time, I'm really proud of my country.

:patriot:

[mzmolly]

31. I am without HBO

so I shall have to take your words for it. :( I guess I could cry because I'm missing the event?

[firedupdem]

32. I believe it was streaming on the internets. n/t

[phoenixriz]

35. HBO will stream it again at 7CST/8EST

I was listening to the stream and had to hop in my car and drive over to my daughters to watch it on TV. Will do the same tonite and am camping out there for Disney on Monday and all day Tuesday.
I loved the entire program but was up jumping, crying and dancing at "Shout" and "This Land is Your Land, this land is my Land" The youth group was so full of energy. I just sucked in their happiness and the crowds.
Now I am white but my first thought when the Military Choir sang was.......they need to integrate that group.
What a wonderful site. I saw Barack's niece sleeping through parts of the celebration. She must be on Hawaii time. lol
Loved Michelle's outfit and the girls coats. I am so into what they wear.

[Kaleko]

34. HBO will repeat its live webcast tonight, twice!

http://www.hbo.com/weareone/webcast/index.html

[mzmolly]

36. Cool thanks!

:hi:

[mzmolly]

38. That was fantastic!

Thanks once again. :hi:

[Kaleko]

41. I just watched the whole thing again on a big screen TV.

Had to grab a roll of paper towels because Kleenex couldn't handle the waterworks, LOL.

This is a must-see, folks. The raising of the energy of an entire country, the "celebration of the renewal of America" as Barack called it.

For night owls, hey, it's going to be web-streamed again at 11:30 tonight.

[BrklynLiberal]

37. Great concert.

[Zomby Woof]

39. BONUS

Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen sang Woody Guthrie's RARELY heard stanzas from "This Land Is Your Land" - about the people in the relief line in the shadow of the church, and the "Private Property" sign.

Easily the most subversive moments in any pre-inaugural event. Do some research on those lyrics and see why.