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Thought I would share this article with you. I know all of our national newspapers have it on there front page. Damn!!! I'm getting misty eyed again. It's the meds I'm sure.
We are celebrating across the country!!!
Canadians down tools for Obama
Canadians across the country paused at home, work and school on Tuesday to gather around television and computer screens for what many believe will become a generation-defining moment.
At Carleton University in Ottawa, a TV was set up in the library to broadcast the inauguration of President Barack Obama — something associate university librarian Linda Rossman has done just twice before, for the launch of the first Gulf War in 1990 and on 9/11.
Students in the library were uncharacteristically silent for 45 minutes while dozens of people watched the ceremony, she says. But that ended in a burst of applause the moment Obama recited his oath as the 44th president of the United States.
"It was much more exciting to be in the historical moment, 60 or 70 of us watching it together (than watching it alone)," Rossman said. "He's broken the barriers in so many ways — the colour barrier and youth barrier. He's just a model in all those astonishing ways."
This country's citizens take great pains to differentiate themselves from their southern neighbours, but the proximity and relationship between the two draws us in, says Arthur Milnes, a fellow at the centre for the study of democracy at Queen's University.
"We have this incredible bird's eye view into the greatest political show on Earth, the U.S. presidency," he says. "I think we feel like we're cousins: it's our president, too.
"Unless we don't like him," he added.
By choosing Canada for his first foreign visit after taking office, Obama appears to be returning the affection and signalling a strong relationship between the two countries, says Milnes, editor of a forthcoming book on American presidential speeches in Canada.
Michael Hart, a professor of international trade at Carleton University, believes national political tendencies help explain Canada's fascination with Obama.
"Canadians tend to be more left of centre than Americans do, and so they've always had a dim view of conservative presidents and they think that if you have a liberal president the sun will shine more frequently," he says.
At Wayne Gretzky's sports bar in Toronto, more than 100 members of an online group called Canada Votes Obama toasted the ceremony with cocktails including a Barack on the Rocks (vodka, lime mix, blue Curcacao and Red Bull) and a Joe the Plumber (Alize and a splash of sourpuss raspberry).
''It's a truly historic day. I think everyone's excited for change,'' said Adam Sax, the 23-year-old founder of the group.
At the University of Victoria, a big screen in the student union building lounge was one of many gathering points for Obama-watchers. About 30 people watching were optimistic for the fledgling presidency, but well aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
The inauguration and Obama's speech were special for 21-year-old Miekella Okyere, who, like the new president, has an African father and a white mother.
"It's absolutely amazing," she said. "I feel so good about it."
In Ottawa, about 100 people joined newly minted Senator Pamela Wallin and Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar — who skipped NDP leader Jack Layton's inauguration party — at the U.S. Embassy to watch the swearing-in ceremony on American soil.
"I'm thrilled to be here, because this is the most important relationship we have," said Wallin, who was consul-general to New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Ottawa bar D'Arcy McGee's had two TVs broadcasting the ceremony and about a dozen patrons enjoying pre-lunch pints. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage, a 21-year-old Carleton student, and Michael Thorpe, a 27-year-old University of Alberta student, were taking a drink each time Obama mentioned Martin Luther King or some variation of the word "historic" in his inaugural address, but both were searching for a "where were you when?" moment.
"I heard on TV that this was going to be one of the most watched events on television around the world," Veilleux-Lepage said. "I wanted to be a part of that. My dad still talks about where he was when Kennedy was inaugurated."
We are celebrating across the country!!!
Canadians down tools for Obama
Canadians across the country paused at home, work and school on Tuesday to gather around television and computer screens for what many believe will become a generation-defining moment.
At Carleton University in Ottawa, a TV was set up in the library to broadcast the inauguration of President Barack Obama — something associate university librarian Linda Rossman has done just twice before, for the launch of the first Gulf War in 1990 and on 9/11.
Students in the library were uncharacteristically silent for 45 minutes while dozens of people watched the ceremony, she says. But that ended in a burst of applause the moment Obama recited his oath as the 44th president of the United States.
"It was much more exciting to be in the historical moment, 60 or 70 of us watching it together (than watching it alone)," Rossman said. "He's broken the barriers in so many ways — the colour barrier and youth barrier. He's just a model in all those astonishing ways."
This country's citizens take great pains to differentiate themselves from their southern neighbours, but the proximity and relationship between the two draws us in, says Arthur Milnes, a fellow at the centre for the study of democracy at Queen's University.
"We have this incredible bird's eye view into the greatest political show on Earth, the U.S. presidency," he says. "I think we feel like we're cousins: it's our president, too.
"Unless we don't like him," he added.
By choosing Canada for his first foreign visit after taking office, Obama appears to be returning the affection and signalling a strong relationship between the two countries, says Milnes, editor of a forthcoming book on American presidential speeches in Canada.
Michael Hart, a professor of international trade at Carleton University, believes national political tendencies help explain Canada's fascination with Obama.
"Canadians tend to be more left of centre than Americans do, and so they've always had a dim view of conservative presidents and they think that if you have a liberal president the sun will shine more frequently," he says.
At Wayne Gretzky's sports bar in Toronto, more than 100 members of an online group called Canada Votes Obama toasted the ceremony with cocktails including a Barack on the Rocks (vodka, lime mix, blue Curcacao and Red Bull) and a Joe the Plumber (Alize and a splash of sourpuss raspberry).
''It's a truly historic day. I think everyone's excited for change,'' said Adam Sax, the 23-year-old founder of the group.
At the University of Victoria, a big screen in the student union building lounge was one of many gathering points for Obama-watchers. About 30 people watching were optimistic for the fledgling presidency, but well aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
The inauguration and Obama's speech were special for 21-year-old Miekella Okyere, who, like the new president, has an African father and a white mother.
"It's absolutely amazing," she said. "I feel so good about it."
In Ottawa, about 100 people joined newly minted Senator Pamela Wallin and Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar — who skipped NDP leader Jack Layton's inauguration party — at the U.S. Embassy to watch the swearing-in ceremony on American soil.
"I'm thrilled to be here, because this is the most important relationship we have," said Wallin, who was consul-general to New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Ottawa bar D'Arcy McGee's had two TVs broadcasting the ceremony and about a dozen patrons enjoying pre-lunch pints. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage, a 21-year-old Carleton student, and Michael Thorpe, a 27-year-old University of Alberta student, were taking a drink each time Obama mentioned Martin Luther King or some variation of the word "historic" in his inaugural address, but both were searching for a "where were you when?" moment.
"I heard on TV that this was going to be one of the most watched events on television around the world," Veilleux-Lepage said. "I wanted to be a part of that. My dad still talks about where he was when Kennedy was inaugurated."
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where were you
You are so right it is one of those days we will always remember, and i don't know about you but i feel a "change in the air" and will never forget where I was. Yesterday my friends and community hosted an event for me.Barack Obama had called on people to help their communities and help someone in this economical time of hardship. He wanted to help others as Martin Luther King had spent his life doing. My friend and co-worker set up a website for PREPARING AND CARING FOR OUR LADIES IN PINK, the response blew me away. Yesterday evening they (my friends and community) came to my home with gifts, gas,grocery,restaurant certificates, checks and cash, also filled my freezer with homemade meals and baked goodies. I was completely overwhelmed and amazed at how giving and caring these people are. They truly took Barck's word to heart and made this LADY IN PINK feel restored. My faith in humanity and God's goodness has grown bounds......maybe Barack Obama is on to something?
P.s. a survivor even gave me a left boob still in the box and 3 new bra's. It fit like it was made just for me and i feel like i am starting to find ME again. God is so good! and my birthday isn't even until tomorrow!!
God Bless
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Jackie, that is sorjjj said:where were you
You are so right it is one of those days we will always remember, and i don't know about you but i feel a "change in the air" and will never forget where I was. Yesterday my friends and community hosted an event for me.Barack Obama had called on people to help their communities and help someone in this economical time of hardship. He wanted to help others as Martin Luther King had spent his life doing. My friend and co-worker set up a website for PREPARING AND CARING FOR OUR LADIES IN PINK, the response blew me away. Yesterday evening they (my friends and community) came to my home with gifts, gas,grocery,restaurant certificates, checks and cash, also filled my freezer with homemade meals and baked goodies. I was completely overwhelmed and amazed at how giving and caring these people are. They truly took Barck's word to heart and made this LADY IN PINK feel restored. My faith in humanity and God's goodness has grown bounds......maybe Barack Obama is on to something?
P.s. a survivor even gave me a left boob still in the box and 3 new bra's. It fit like it was made just for me and i feel like i am starting to find ME again. God is so good! and my birthday isn't even until tomorrow!!
God Bless
Jackie
Jackie, that is so important......that you are starting to find you again. Those simple words speak volumes and I am lifted by it. Because it happens to you it happens a little bit to all of us and I am grateful. Yes, I believe he is on to something. Called honour and character and integrity. He found the value in giving early in life. My faith in humanity was awakened when he was voted in. There was much debate here as to whether people were ready for him or not to vote for him and thank God they were. Your heart must have just about busted when everyone showed up. I'm so glad you shared that. I just love the internet, we can reach out and help and support one another from millions of miles away. People in other countries become real people and not abstract. Oh and by the way, have a very very happy birthday.
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Thanks Jan for celebrating
Thanks Jan for celebrating with us. We most definitely needed a change and maybe a little more of the new camelot. We as Americans are hoping that he does bring change and acceptance for the future of the US. We've crossed many bridges in this past election and still need to cross more. With Obama's leadership and inspiration we just may do that. Hugs, Lili0
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