"Together let us explore the stars..." Best Inaugural address ever

[ailsagirl]

Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.

Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.

Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to "undo the heavy burdens ... and to let the oppressed go free."

And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.

All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.


http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres56.html

[classof56]

1. The best indeed. Thanks for posting.

Hard to believe 45 years have passed since JFK and his incredible vision were snatched away from us. The country has never been the same. But for the first time in a long time, as I contemplate our new president, I feel a glimmer of hope. Let it be so!

[ailsagirl]

2. Yes-- I feel that glimmer and want to see it grow. JFK would be so

proud of us. I'M so proud of us!!! :toast:

[classof56]

3. Yes, proud is the word, and I toast you back!

I toast everyone who supported Obama, kept and are still keeping the faith.

:fistbump: (I love this fist bump thingie!)

[ailsagirl]

7. Hey-- I just discovered the bump thingie... very cool!!!

:fistbump: back atcha'

[lamp_shade]

4. O dear... burning eyes again. Thanks.

[codjh9]

5. Well, unfortunately we now have no business exporing the stars because we're much

further along in screwing up the Earth than we were then, have *increased* desertification rather than having 'conquered the deserts', have overfished the oceans... sigh. But I do think that Obama can lead us at least somewhat back to where we were, and/or what we can be.

[ailsagirl]

6. I think so too