Thanks for that post Monica — I am glad you wrote something!
Part of the beauty of today is that we once again are focused on the stories that bring people together in this country. While I haven’t been the most traveled person, I can rely on those people that have traveled more than I have — like you — to better inform my worldview and to better understand how others outside the country view the nation.
Again, thanks for the good post! Happy Inauguration Day!
I must have missed something. What exactly changed? It is still cold. … very cold. The economy is still the tank on both coasts. The sun still comes up in the east and sets in the west. We are still energy deficient and sending huge amounts of money to people who hate us. Once again California is in financial trouble and Michigan has the worst economy. What is different from the day before yesterday?
Yeah, I hear ya Moncia but Robert is right. Let’s see if change does in fact happen, six months from now, 2 years from now or 4 years from now? It’s neat to see new changes in leadership, well at least with Obama, a lot of his staff has served with President Clinton so nothing new in that sense. I’m sorry, not trying to be mean but our system has flaws, people are hurting and so on. We all know this, I just don’t get into fluff and Obama worship before the man has done a thing. Let’s see if the world still loves him after time in office. That’s the sad thing about it, one person shouldn’t take the blame, they all should, that being congress. All of our elected public servants. Servants, who do they really serve? -Mig
Interesting read and yes I agree this is a huge change in our country and perhaps the world. Although I am a conservative activist, I am optimistic. Obama has everything lined up for him, and all the tools and support he needs. Let’s hope our country takes steps into positive change! I enjoy you writings and will continue to follow!
Jim, I wasn’t all for Obama at first, but I do think he’s worthy of a chance, like you said. I’d love to see positive change as well. Thanks for following!
Miguel, I completely agree with you. I was only speaking in the historical election sense – I’m definitely not an Obama worshiper by any means. Actually, I didn’t even end up voting for him – not that it mattered, I mean, I live in Chicago after all.
The one thing I like about Obama is that he does all the “leader” things right. Appearance is everything in leadership, and the fact that he can demonstrate that to the US and unite our nation shows that he can hopefully handle being a leader to the rest of the world too!
I was only referring to the historical moment of the inauguration this year. I see your point though, and look forward to seeing the “Change” Obama actually brings to the office. So far, it seems like he’s ready to make changes.
Thanks Craig! I too enjoyed reading everyone’s perspective on the inauguration. Everyone has a different story, and the country is united in an event like this by what the inauguration means to us individually and personally.
I subscribed to your blog, looking forward to more posts!
Hi Moncia, Yeah, I agree with you in that sense and I’m delighted to know you don’t worshiper the man to be considered the best thing since slice bread [ Btw, I'm joking. ] You know, in my experiences with people from Chicago, myself included… we tend to be bold, real and transparent about how we feel (always exceptions). I hope he contines to do so because strong leaders are seen in times of hardship- trials don’t produce character, they reveal it.
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
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Thanks for that post Monica — I am glad you wrote something!
Part of the beauty of today is that we once again are focused on the stories that bring people together in this country. While I haven’t been the most traveled person, I can rely on those people that have traveled more than I have — like you — to better inform my worldview and to better understand how others outside the country view the nation.
Again, thanks for the good post! Happy Inauguration Day!
I must have missed something. What exactly changed? It is still cold. … very cold. The economy is still the tank on both coasts. The sun still comes up in the east and sets in the west. We are still energy deficient and sending huge amounts of money to people who hate us. Once again California is in financial trouble and Michigan has the worst economy. What is different from the day before yesterday?
Yeah, I hear ya Moncia but Robert is right. Let’s see if change does in fact happen, six months from now, 2 years from now or 4 years from now? It’s neat to see new changes in leadership, well at least with Obama, a lot of his staff has served with President Clinton so nothing new in that sense. I’m sorry, not trying to be mean but our system has flaws, people are hurting and so on. We all know this, I just don’t get into fluff and Obama worship before the man has done a thing. Let’s see if the world still loves him after time in office. That’s the sad thing about it, one person shouldn’t take the blame, they all should, that being congress. All of our elected public servants. Servants, who do they really serve?
-Mig
Hi Monica,
Interesting read and yes I agree this is a huge change in our country and perhaps the world. Although I am a conservative activist, I am optimistic. Obama has everything lined up for him, and all the tools and support he needs. Let’s hope our country takes steps into positive change! I enjoy you writings and will continue to follow!
Jim
Jim, I wasn’t all for Obama at first, but I do think he’s worthy of a chance, like you said. I’d love to see positive change as well. Thanks for following!
Miguel, I completely agree with you. I was only speaking in the historical election sense – I’m definitely not an Obama worshiper by any means. Actually, I didn’t even end up voting for him – not that it mattered, I mean, I live in Chicago after all.
The one thing I like about Obama is that he does all the “leader” things right. Appearance is everything in leadership, and the fact that he can demonstrate that to the US and unite our nation shows that he can hopefully handle being a leader to the rest of the world too!
I was only referring to the historical moment of the inauguration this year. I see your point though, and look forward to seeing the “Change” Obama actually brings to the office. So far, it seems like he’s ready to make changes.
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Craig! I too enjoyed reading everyone’s perspective on the inauguration. Everyone has a different story, and the country is united in an event like this by what the inauguration means to us individually and personally.
I subscribed to your blog, looking forward to more posts!
Hi Moncia, Yeah, I agree with you in that sense and I’m delighted to know you don’t worshiper the man to be considered the best thing since slice bread [ Btw, I'm joking.
] You know, in my experiences with people from Chicago, myself included… we tend to be bold, real and transparent about how we feel (always exceptions). I hope he contines to do so because strong leaders are seen in times of hardship- trials don’t produce character, they reveal it. 