Obama-fest open thread: What are you doing?

By Michelle Malkin  •  January 19, 2009 02:09 PM

For those of you who have chosen not to partake in the O-fest O-rgy, what are you doing instead?

Tuning in to the Jon and Kate plus 8 marathon? Keeping the TV off completely?

As I noted earlier, I’m diving into the Generational Theft Act of 2009 proposal, which I’m hauling to my daughter’s horse-riding and piano lessons this afternoon.

After Bread & Circuses, someone’s gotta be ready to clean up the crap.

Gird those loins, people.

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  1. #101
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm, cngerms said:

    After Shamnesty, The Bailouts, Medicare Part B and all of the other salary-confiscating, socialist federal programs thrown at us in recent years, I’m pretty sure my loins are numb now anyway.

  2. #102
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, sonofdy said:
    The cost of this “party” could have paid off 1000 houses like mine.

    Don’t be so selfish. Afterall, it is not every day we get to spend 4x’s as much for this party as the last while, at the same time, we are expected not to mention this and his trillion dollar “package” that are going to screw us.

  3. #103
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:04 pm, dj said:

    Avoiding it at all costs… it even forced me to the supermarket, my least favorite chore. :)

  4. #104
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:04 pm, deadeye said:

    I’m not sure if I’ll watch the coronation or not. But if I do it will be with Pepto-Bismol bottle in hand. Honest Abe would be rolling over in his grave if he knew he was being used as a theme. The idea of the train is particularly revolting. I’ll bet Obama doesn’t know Lincoln sneaked into Washington in disguise because of threats of assassination.
    What a narcissist Obama is.

  5. #105
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm, Kojak said:

    Working to insure that my company continues moving forward.

  6. #106
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:02 pm, JT said:
    I’ll be letting the air out of chapoutier’s tires.

    Give it a few months, Chap will be feeling deflated without any help from us.

  7. #107
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:06 pm, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    I am listening to some of my favorite music (hammer dulcimer and flute… lovely!), and reading through the CBO’s report on Tricare For Life — I smell justification for cutting way back on our retired veteran’s benefits. We can bail out failing businesses, and give our inept and ineffective Congress a raise, but the men and women who bail our Country out in a time of threat to our freedom will get the short end of the stick. Of course it’s the same old — we have been bracing for this kind of fallout from the minute the Dems too Congress – and now the new administration will seal the deal. How else can they get the budget under control other than to start cutting military benefits — oh, equipment will be next. That was a favorite of Clinton and Carter.

    Basically I am reading a transcript of “Welcome back Carter!” and it’s “change” I hate to see again.

  8. #108
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:06 pm, chapoutier said:

    I’ll be letting the air out of chapoutier’s tires.

    No problem! I’ll be so full of hope I’ll just float!

  9. #109
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:07 pm, frostrt said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:06 pm, chapoutier said:
    I’ll be letting the air out of chapoutier’s tires.
    No problem! I’ll be so full of hope I’ll just float!

    ————————————–

    Are you sure “hope” is all you’re planning to get full of? ;)

  10. #110
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, expat said:

    Ignoring the news. Just finished listening to Rush and the poodle shep smith is blathering on in the back ground. Seeing how I am an old guy I think I will put some Grand Funk Railroad on really loud to drown out shep. Yes I could turn him off but this is my symbolic gesture against the mentally disadvantaged.

    I think that I will drink the bottle of Tullamore Dew I have in the kitchen. You have to love the Irish. I do, I married one.

    Please tell me that Bambi is not Irish!

  11. #111
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, sonofdy said:

    So we will see chap, dressed as a quail, driving down the street in a car with tires full of “hope” trying to get away from hunters with m242 bushmaster chain guns!!!

    LOL

  12. #112
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, DBNinKY said:

    For those of you who have chosen not to partake in the O-fest O-rgy, what are you doing instead?

    Tying on a sugar buzz (I don’t drink) that will keep me comfortably numb to the outside world until this whole coronation-palooza thing is over!

    If anyone’s of a like-mind, here’s just the cake to do it – Pineapple-nut Cake. Loaded with simple sugars and carbs but with no added fats, by the time you’re over the sugar coma this cake brings on, the inauguration will be a long forgotten memory.

    Ingredients:
    2 cups plain flour
    2 cups reg sugar
    2 tsp baking soda
    .5-1 tsp salt (your call)
    2 eggs
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapples in HEAVY SYRUP( a must – the pineapples will be sour and the cake ruined if in their juice)
    1 cup broken not chopped, pecans or black walnuts (optional)
    Cream cheese icing

    Steps: Grease and flour a 9″x13″ sheet pan; preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients by hand (no electric mixer or cake will be tough). Bake at 350 for 40-50 mins., depending on oven (test center with tooth pick). Cool, frost and enjoy!

    Our fav cream cheese icing recipe:
    4-4.5 cups powdered sugar
    1 – 8oz block cream cheese (use the full fat for best results)
    1 tsp vanilla
    sm of pinch salt
    ~2 Tbs milk

    Steps: Combine all ingredients by hand or with mixer; thin icing to desired consistency with milk.

    Tips:Self rising flour may be substituted for plain, just be sure to omit salt and baking soda if you do, but cake’s texture may be more bread-like.

    To kick the icing up a bit, add three-fourths cup chopped pecans and fold in ~two-thirds of a small container of whipped topping – delicious!

  13. #113
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, Kevlaur said:

    Well, I worked last night (spent time with the younger AF generation – they are smart and are wandering what our next CinC will do/not do).

    Boomer, you’re an RA? You are the man! Or…woman? A unit’s RA is highly important and a good friend to have.

    Say… next time I go TDY you wanna do DTS for me? Argggh!!!

    Need a lift anyone? Go see:
    Tiger leaves out politics.

  14. #114
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, ClassicFilm said:

    My birthday is January 20 (groan – another year older and I have to share it with that empty suit man-child’s taxpayer-bleeding, self-congratulatory coronation party). I’ve firmly warned my family that there will be NO oozing coverage of this indulgent inauguration bash in our home to ruin my birthday. So, we’ll be keeping the TV and radio off, spend some quality family time unattached from the cult-like frenzy going on in Washington. Drudge Report states that the cost is now $170 million. Did they calculate Michelle’s wardrobe (and earrings) in that figure? I’m still reeling at the audacity of “Abe Lincoln’s favorite foods” to mean shrimp and crab puff pastry…

  15. #115
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, Craig said:

    For those of you who have chosen not to partake in the O-fest O-rgy, what are you doing instead?

    1. Rereading the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
    2. Ripping Joe Klein, Maureen Dowd, Eugene Robinson, Paul Krugman, Al Gore, and a host of liberal anencephalics every chance I get in my blog.
    3. Wondering if Chief Justice John Roberts will give Barack a pop quiz on how many states there are when he’s sworn in.
    4. Shopping at Walmart to make sure they keep unions out.
    5. Laughing with my friends at all of the global warmed over liberals standing outside in 22 degree weather- freezing their a** off.
    6. Guessing how large Al Gore’s carbon footprint will increase during the ceremony.
    7. Counting the days to the moment when the rise of the oceans will begin to slow and our planet begins to heal.
    8. Praying I don’t see or hear Jesse Jackson for the entire 4 years.
    9. Eating lean red meat from lots and lots of flatulent cows that warm the globe.
    10. Correcting every liberal’s memory on a multitude of issues. Issues ranging from- the Senate vote on the Kyoto Protocol to who actually won the Tet Offensive.

  16. #116
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, JT said:

    Of the three things being slung tomorrow, hope and change will be two in short supply.

  17. #117
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, chapoutier said:

    Soap,

    That figure is absolutely inaacurate. The $160M price tag includes security, while the Bush figure floated around does not. That 42 or so million was for just the parties and ceremonies and such.

    Read this:

    However, buried in a recent New York Times article published one week before the controversy erupted over the cost of Obama’s inauguration, the newspaper reported that in 2005, “the federal government and the District of Columbia spent a combined $115.5 million, most of it for security, the swearing-in ceremony, cleanup and for a holiday for federal workers” [emphasis added].

    You read that correctly. The federal government spent $115 million dollars for the 2005 inauguration. Keep in mind, that $115 million price tag was separate from the money Bush backers bundled to put on the inauguration festivities. For that, they raised $42 million. So the bottom line for Bush’s 2005 inauguration, including the cost of security? That’s right, $157 million.

  18. #118
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, Drews2Cents said:

    I’ll be working hard so I can fulfill my patriotic duty of paying taxes to pay for this party, the well being of the poor, and the bailout-palooza.

    Can I get a “Thank You”?

  19. #119
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, greenLibertarian said:

    I am just dismayed at the freak show this inauguration has become, awaiting the inevitable – I hope – return to sanity.

    I remember the old Living Colour (black rock group) song ‘Cult of Personality’, would be fun if they played the song at the inauguration!

  20. #120
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, walterc said:

    I’m going to work (1099′s and W-2′s need to be printed and mailed), and then home to watch my WWII series dvds that Santa ordered for me. I hear Mrs. Claus called within the next 10 minutes and got free shipping.

    I love a movie where the good guys win. I don’t think John Wayne is in it, but I hear Audie Murphy played a minor role, along with a bunch of other hollywood types. Back when Hollywood was proud of America and all she stands for.

  21. #121
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, kwyoung said:

    Work, as usual. Evenings I’ll be organizing financial records for tax season. Also gathering financial papers for the bank… to take advantage of low refi rates. I guess there is a small silver lining in this huge dark cloud. Beyond that, waiting for my tax cut PEBO promised.

  22. #122
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm, gippergirl said:

    the coworkers who are looking for volunteer work today for The One (see above…) said that this is soooo great b/c Pres Bush NEVER called on them to do anything in the past 8 yrs and how cool is it that The President is asking them to do something? How’s that for the mindset of His followers…Personally I find it pretty cool that in this country I can do whatever the hell I want whenever the hell I want w/o fear of my goverment (well, until tomorrow…)…

  23. #123
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm, NJRepublican said:

    I’m working too.

  24. #124
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm, frostrt said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, DBNinKY said:
    For those of you who have chosen not to partake in the O-fest O-rgy, what are you doing instead?
    Tying on a sugar buzz (I don’t drink) that will keep me comfortably numb to the outside world until this whole coronation-palooza thing is over!

    If anyone’s of a like-mind, here’s just the cake to do it – Pineapple-nut Cake. Loaded with simple sugars and carbs but with no added fats, by the time you’re over the sugar coma this cake brings on, the inauguration will be a long forgotten memory.

    Ingredients:
    2 cups plain flour
    2 cups reg sugar
    2 tsp baking soda
    .5-1 tsp salt (your call)
    2 eggs
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapples in HEAVY SYRUP( a must – the pineapples will be sour and the cake ruined if in their juice)
    1 cup broken not chopped, pecans or black walnuts (optional)
    Cream cheese icing

    Steps: Grease and flour a 9″x13″ sheet pan; preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients by hand (no electric mixer or cake will be tough). Bake at 350 for 40-50 mins., depending on oven (test center with tooth pick). Cool, frost and enjoy!

    Our fav cream cheese icing recipe:
    4-4.5 cups powdered sugar
    1 – 8oz block cream cheese (use the full fat for best results)
    1 tsp vanilla
    sm of pinch salt
    ~2 Tbs milk

    Steps: Combine all ingredients by hand or with mixer; thin icing to desired consistency with milk.

    Tips:Self rising flour may be substituted for plain, just be sure to omit salt and baking soda if you do, but cake’s texture may be more bread-like.

    To kick the icing up a bit, add three-fourths cup chopped pecans and fold in ~two-thirds of a small container of whipped topping – delicious!

    ————————————–

    Oooh, I’m dying! I think I have a bit of a sugar-buzz just from reading that.

    :)

  25. #125
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm, purealchemy said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 2:25 pm, harbormaster said:
    Tomorrow is my birthday.
    I’m sure as h**l not going to watch a usurper take the oath od office as POTUS. I feel like it would make me complicit in the act. A traitor.
    TV off. Play with my kids. Sounds much more better

    Tomorrow is my birthday alaso.
    We both need sympathy cards.

  26. #126
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, judybeth said:

    For the “swearing-in” of the POTUSA, I refuse to listen to the so-called prayer of the Muslim Hamas supporter Obama invited to participate! WHY?? I am curious as to where he will pray for the destruction of Israel and America in the name of his false god, Allah?? MY prayer will be that Obama’s agenda to sign FOCA that reinstates partial-birth abortion as a “choice”, gut the CIA/FBI/Nat’l Defense & Security leaving the USA an easy target, print billions of $’s to create “inflation”, change the will of the people regarding marriage, and on and on! I do not care about whether the POTUSA is black or white! I care about the CHARACTER and Principles of the person and their dedication to our founding documents based on Judeo-Christian principles and the rule of law. As a “Pro-Life – Sanctity of Life” promoter and volunteer, I see much more of the Obama-led “Culture of Death” permeating society at every level. jb

  27. #127
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, expat said:

    ArmyArmy,

    As a recent retiree I don’t want to discourage you but things are just as you described. Good news is VA and VFW are doing good things for us. You are an us for supporting your husband all these years. We could not do it without you. I tell my wife that all the time. You women don’t receive the recognition that you deserve. I don’t know of too may civilians who really understand the sacrifices that you make to support your husband. God Bless You and your family.

  28. #128
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, Mommaofmany said:

    Tomorrow is one of my dear daughter’s birthday. We will have school during the morning hours (learning all about the true American ideals, responsibility and hard work) then decorate and celebrate her 10 years. The television will not be on.

  29. #129
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, purealchemy said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, ClassicFilm said:
    My birthday is January 20 (groan – another year older and I have to share it with that empty suit man-child’s taxpayer-bleeding, self-congratulatory coronation party). I’ve firmly warned my family that there will be NO oozing coverage of this indulgent inauguration bash in our home to ruin my birthday. So, we’ll be keeping the TV and radio off, spend some quality family time unattached from the cult-like frenzy going on in Washington. Drudge Report states that the cost is now $170 million. Did they calculate Michelle’s wardrobe (and earrings) in that figure? I’m still reeling at the audacity

    Oh no! There are three of us!

  30. #130
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, cngerms said:

    I’m hoping the mid-Atlantic snow will be enough to keep our children removed from the indoctrination proceedings in our public schools tomorrow.

    Unfortunately, I will be with my mother as she undergoes a lumpectomy due to breast cancer tomorrow. We’re thanking our Lord that it’s not even Stage 1 and it was caught VERY early on a mammogram. For the believers among us, I would greatly appreciate your prayers for my mom, Doris, tomorrow! Thank you!JEFF

  31. #131
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:18 pm, HuskySig said:

    I’ll be working to help foot the upcoming bills…

  32. #132
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:18 pm, plymouthacclaim said:

    spending the day w/family.
    Gonna work tonight.

  33. #133
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:19 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, chapoutier said:
    Soap,

    That figure is absolutely inaacurate. The $160M price tag includes security, while the Bush figure floated around does not. That 42 or so million was for just the parties and ceremonies and such.

    Read this:

    Read this:

    The cost of this debacle will be kept from the general public. Much like what the Obingo Admin. will be spending the Trillion Dollars we do not have on.

    I admire you though chap. For a smart guy, you are sticking it out until the very end – tomorrow.

  34. #134
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:19 pm, Floyd R. Turbo said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 2:40 pm, pecze said:

    I’ll be working so that I can pay my mortgage and other bills.

    I’m such a chump.

    Yep. Along with the rest of us work-ethic pond scum. Oh well. Keeps roofs over our heads. Personal satisfaction, and all that.

    Since NCIS probably won’t be on because of the “Immaculate Deception” ceremony, I may pop in the tape “TORA TORA TORA” or the DVD “The Great Escape”. Gotta do something to disinfect the brain and get some positive ions in there to neutralize the poisons…

  35. #135
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:20 pm, FruNobulux said:

    I’m cleaning out my navel as a warm-up exercise to trimming my toenails. But most importantly, I’m enjoying a day of my favorite blogs without the presence of idiot trolls. Thank, you, O’Boingo!

  36. #136
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:20 pm, Speakup said:

    I’m doing what any sane person would do..I’m bottling beer.

    Gird those loins, people.

  37. #137
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, USN RET said:

    Off Topic: Over at Gateway Pundit “Bill Ayers turned away at Canadian Border”

  38. #138
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, Floyd R. Turbo said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, cngerms said:

    No sooner read than said, just shot off a prayer of agreement, Jeff!

  39. #139
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:22 pm, cngerms said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:20 pm, Speakup said:
    I’m doing what any sane person would do..I’m bottling beer.

    Don’t forget to bury your firearms while you’re at it.

  40. #140
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm, frostrt said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, USN RET said:
    Off Topic: Over at Gateway Pundit “Bill Ayers turned away at Canadian Border”

    —————————————

    Gee, on what grounds would any other country consider him a threat?

    sarc/

  41. #141
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm, cngerms said:

    Thank you, Floyd!

  42. #142
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm, wrcnossen said:

    I will try to ballance the politically correct tone of the day by going to see Clint in Gran Torino – again.

  43. #143
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:25 pm, drivingjack said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, cngerms said:

    I’m hoping the mid-Atlantic snow will be enough to keep our children removed from the indoctrination proceedings in our public schools tomorrow.

    Unfortunately, I will be with my mother as she undergoes a lumpectomy due to breast cancer tomorrow. We’re thanking our Lord that it’s not even Stage 1 and it was caught VERY early on a mammogram. For the believers among us, I would greatly appreciate your prayers for my mom, Doris, tomorrow! Thank you!JEFF

    Done. Much more important.

  44. #144
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    as I had mentioned in another thread, I will only play my music tomorrow, no radio no television and only games on computer… yes, that means a day from here as well. I’m presently preparing minutes for my USCGAUX meeting tonight. I will also be looking for employment tomorrow and assessing the armaments and shells I have throughout the house.

  45. #145
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, rowsdower said:

    Mystery Science Theater 3000 and “You Bet Your Life” marathon.

  46. #146
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, frostrt said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, cngerms said:

    I’m hoping the mid-Atlantic snow will be enough to keep our children removed from the indoctrination proceedings in our public schools tomorrow.

    Unfortunately, I will be with my mother as she undergoes a lumpectomy due to breast cancer tomorrow. We’re thanking our Lord that it’s not even Stage 1 and it was caught VERY early on a mammogram. For the believers among us, I would greatly appreciate your prayers for my mom, Doris, tomorrow! Thank you!JEFF
    ————————————-

    Consider it done. God bless both of you.

  47. #147
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:27 pm, cngerms said:

    “The Great Escape” is an awesome movie! Unfortunately, there’s no tunnel deep or long enough to escape Obamanation.

  48. #148
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:29 pm, cngerms said:

    Thank you, drivingjack and frostrt!

  49. #149
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:29 pm, tarpon said:

    Work … Something Obama doesn’t understand.

  50. #150
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:31 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    I’ll be flying the Jolly Roger! :D

    Let’s see if someone figures it out

  51. #151
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    What am I doing?

    I am actually working and paying high taxes, unlike those who can afford to take the day off (or week, or month, or the entire year, or even forever(!) because Obama will pay you regardless).

  52. #152
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm, harbormaster said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm, Jimnospin said:
    Happy B’day Harbormaster, it’s mine too! Crappiest birthday present I can ever remember.

    Did you know that we share a b’day with that scumbag Bill Maher? Aaaack!

    Also share a birthday with Paul Stanley (KISS) I thought that was so cool when I was in HS.
    Happy birthday to you too!

  53. #153
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm, Jerry said:

    I’ll be thinking of the striking similarity to Hitlers popularity in Germany and his eventual shaming of an entire nation forever. Mark my words 50 years from now, people will wonder how we could have been so duped by the cult of personality and passion politics.

  54. #154
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:36 pm, Yashmak said:

    I’m doing what I do every weekday. Working. You’d think I’d feel some ‘change’, what with Obama taking office and all, but it seems like business as usual here.

  55. #155
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:38 pm, Boomer said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, Kevlaur said:
    Say… next time I go TDY you wanna do DTS for me? Argggh!!!

    I feel the same way about DTS (Defense Travel System for those blessed not to use it) myself, but they have made it mandatory at our location except for the 365 day tours. After being grounded and being drug into Finance kicking and screaming in 1990 I finally received my wish of running Travel Pay I always usually stated when walking out of Finance pissed off about getting screwed on another voucher shortly after putting MSgt on at Travis AFB 1993-1994. Boy did I get my wish! But if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger as the experience has really helped now that I’m a simple servant trying to take care of my squadron and keep it going on the tight budget we all have at the Wing level with most funding going to the troops in the fight (as it should).

    Most of the active duty folks here are concerned about the new administration, but like the optimistic folks the average American GI tends to be they are giving the new CINC the benefit of the doubt. Although some of the Senior NCOs are starting to drop their retirement paperwork already not liking what they hear. Time will tell if this trickle turns into a mass exodus.

    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE (mo-lone lah-veh) Translation: Come and take them!

  56. #156
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:39 pm, Garathorn said:

    I am studiously avoiding all forms of media, except for MM.com. I accidently flipped on the radio this AM…would’a killed a mortal man.

  57. #157
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:39 pm, DBNinKY said:

    I think I have a bit of a sugar-buzz just from reading that.

    If anyone has a recipe for cake-like ginger bread, not the flat kind that must be patted out between towels, please share by posting it.

    My mom is looking for a replacement for a recipe she had but lost that called for six eggs, buttermilk and a ton of sugar and molasses; she’s been to several recipe sites but has had no luck in finding the exact recipe, so I thought I’d check with you guys for her. Thanks -

  58. #158
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:42 pm, ScoopPC11 said:

    Have a therapy appointment that morning, may try to meet with my advisor about where I am in my graduate program if I get an e-mail back from her today, then I have an Avon order I gotta sort out when I get back.

    Avoiding Obama’s Anointing is going to be fairly easy for me — I have no cable, and I download all of my shows. So I can watch whatever I want. :-)

  59. #159
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:42 pm, DavidHughes said:

    I’ve always said, uh, that I, uh, uh… I’ve always said that, uh, um, that, I, uh… Hope… Change… uh, umm.

    Definitely not participating in any way. I have seen and heard enough about this guy the past six months to last me for four years.

  60. #160
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:42 pm, battleaxe said:

    While those expecting handouts have conveniently made Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day into holidays, the rest of us have to work to pay our bills.

  61. #161
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:46 pm, hatfield said:

    I’ll work as usual, however the radio will be off. I am already suffering from obama fatigue. Then I’ll watch our country sink into third world status.

  62. #162
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:47 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, USN RET said:
    Off Topic: Over at Gateway Pundit “Bill Ayers turned away at Canadian Border”

    They heard FSU accepted him.

  63. #163
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:49 pm, jenmom said:

    We are avoiding this entire fiasco/inauguration like the plague. No TV for us or my kids the next 2 days. We go to a private school where there will be no big party about the inauguration.

  64. #164
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:49 pm, Garathorn said:

    This may be heavy…but it comes from the gut.

    I pledge no allegiance
    To the “O”-flag
    Of the Un-tied States of America
    Nor to the Oligarchy
    For which it stands
    Crushed Freedoms
    Big Brother
    Irreparable
    God, Forgive us and give us another chance.

  65. #165
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:49 pm, Common Sense said:

    1) I don’t watch TV
    2) Even if I did, I wouldn’t watch a bunch of politicians fawning over each other
    3) I’m working
    4) I’m picking up my daughter from ballet, my husband has the drop off.
    5) Cooking dinner
    6) Supervising homework

    In other words, I have a life.

  66. #166
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:50 pm, Dave Turson said:

    I’m going to eat a baloney sandwich while watching The One’s speech. Some of Obama’s kin in Kenya are feasting on 4 bulls, 30 chickens, and 10 goats. I feel for the goats of Kenya after reading this story.

  67. #167
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm, rockhauler said:

    My Television is turned off.
    The only time it will be on will be Friday nights for BattleStar Glactica, and the NASA channel when the shuttle launches.

    Otherwise, I’ll be baking bread, and cookies.

  68. #168
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm, Southpaw said:

    i plan to work so I can pay taxes to support all of the sheeples who are going to be saved by The Obama.

    Other than that, 48 hour news blackout in my life. Buying lunch today, I caught a snippet of Boy It George arriving for the festivities. One Big Freak Show.

    And Damut Michael Medved, why did you have to play those Obama childrens songs while I was driving around? Chlidren Of The Obama freak me out.

  69. #169
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm, hatfield said:

    Dear leader will not be pleased with so many not watching his coronation.

    For the first time in my adult life I am not proud of my country. Matter of fact, I’m disgusted with my country.

  70. #170
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm, Bill Grant said:

    Maybe Ill watch Invasion of the body snatchers… naaah, to close to reality at the moment.

    F-ing Obama. God help us.

  71. #171
    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:57 pm, rambler said:

    Actually, I have never seen any inauguration live and don’t inted to watch any of this one either. The TV will remain off for the duration of the suck-up-fest. The occasion calls for a good book and some hot chocolate instead.

  72. #172
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm, CC said:

    I’m first going for a long walk on one of our lovely hiking trails, Nat King Cole plugged in, for soothing comfort.

    When I get home, I’ll sit back with my excellent book, and turn the TV on to the Classic Country channel, and tune the world out.

  73. #173
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:01 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, USN RET said:
    Off Topic: Over at Gateway Pundit “Bill Ayers turned away at Canadian Border”

    Please, oh PLEASE tell me he was on the north side trying to get back in!! :-)

  74. #174
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm, rightisright said:

    This afternoon(Monday)I’m taking down my American flag that I hang proudly outside my apartment. On Wednesday I will rehang it to show my love for my country.
    The destruction of the greatest country in the history of mankind taking place on 1/20/09 is nothing to celebrate.

  75. #175
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:04 pm, cubbiegal said:

    I live in Chicago so avoiding all the veneration will be more difficult.
    I’m on media blackout-only my mp3 player and conservative blogs. I’m wearing my McCain/Palin Vote Life tee over a black long sleeved shirt and wearing my Palin/Vote Life 2012 button on my parka
    We’re moving to the ‘burbs in a few weeks so with my errands tomm(lots to do) I’ll have plenty of chances to remind people that I DIDN’T drink the poison.

  76. #176
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:04 pm, Stillwaiting said:

    Elmer Gantry is on TV this afternoon. It’s a good movie…but tomorrow would have been a better time to watch it. Very appropriate for 1/20/09.

  77. #177
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:05 pm, Polar said:

    I think I’ll call my liberal rag newspaper and tell them to suspend delivery for five days, until the worst of the lovefest is over. No need to explain, or if they ask, I’ll tell them this is how close I am to completely canceling my subscription.

  78. #178
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm, committed said:

    The One is not even President yet and I’m already sick of hearing about him 24/7. Not to mention seeing his image or name on everything in mall.

    Its really spooky. Reminds me a bit of Iraq and the other Hussein. When will we see the billboards and sculptures?

  79. #179
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, jeffshultz said:

    Working. And probably trying to help OBot’s who’s ability to watch live video is somehow impinged upon.

  80. #180
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, Polar said:

    Oh, and by the way, I forgot to mention I long ago gave up watching TV or reading liberal news magazines.

  81. #181
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, Storm Chaser said:

    I’m going cross country skiing, if we still have enough snow. Otherwise, we will watch a little until we sicken and put in some X Files DVDs.

  82. #182
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, Mister P said:

    Unfortunately even my wife drank the koolaid.

  83. #183
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, committed said:

    Is the inauguration a total love fest? Anyone heard if the media has mentioned protests?

  84. #184
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:08 pm, Ceroth said:

    I think I may start a new blog ripping this empty suit and his cabal of criminals and traitors and start counting the days America is held hostage like Rush began doing at the start of Bubba’s term. I look forward to the day that the Second American Civil War begins and I can go out to fight and destroy these scum.

  85. #185
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:08 pm, cubbiegal said:

    Did anyone catch “Beyond the Beltway” last night?
    There was this clown who does presidential ratings and he said something like that Obama is more intimidating than G.B.; and that the terrorists might attack the US to test ‘Bambi because of it.
    My husband and I were both like WTF?

  86. #186
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm, chapoutier said:

    Is the inauguration a total love fest? Anyone heard if the media has mentioned protests?

    Then again, some demonstrations planned around the inauguration really are protests.

    Consider the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan. The church, which pickets U.S. military funerals with anti-gay and anti-U.S. signs, is listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

    On Monday, Jan. 19, members plan pickets outside the Canadian, English, Swiss, Israeli, French, Australian, Kenyan, Irish and Vatican embassies. Then on Inauguration Day, the church has a permit to demonstrate along the parade route.

    Also protesting, with a permit in front of the Canadian Embassy, is the Christian Defense Coalition, an anti-abortion group based in Washington.

    In all, five organizations so far have received permits from the National Park Service to hold protests at the inauguration and along the parade route.

    The space was expanded from four years ago after a lawsuit filed by the ANSWER Coalition, a collection of leftist groups fighting war and racism.

  87. #187
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:16 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    I’ll be working my 9 hour day, then going to school for another 3 in the evening. (My now typical January interim semester schedule for Tuesdays).

    I would rather bust my butt for 9 and sit on it for another 3 in class than watch the endless kowtowing of the liberal elite.

    I mean, I wish the new President luck (in such a way that doesn’t bring any of his socialistic, looney-tunes liberal initiatives any success), and pray he has the strength and courage to get us through to 2012 safely…

    After that – I’ve got my own business to take care of, as do most of us in the real world (read: non-activist, non-habitual protesting, non-Hollywood, average Americans)

  88. #188
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    I’m doing the usual for Tuesdays, delivering Meals on Wheels.

  89. #189
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm, babbledabble said:

    I am looking for some good James Coburn movies to watch tomorrow. Any suggestions anyone? I’d go & have a few but both of our favorite 1/2 price margarita joints have closed!

  90. #190
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:18 pm, FruNobulux said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm, committed said:

    Is the inauguration a total love fest?

    In a manner of speaking.

    Or maybe a 4-letter word rhyming with “bank”.

  91. #191
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:30 pm, Adlib said:

    I’ll be logged into my MMORPG, because now more than ever, reality scares me.

    Props to the lady taking her kids out of school so they can miss it. You’re an awesome mom! I’m sure mine would have done the same thing.

  92. #192
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm, dan708 said:

    I’ll be at work as usual. God only knows why; as soon as The One’s grand schemes start to take effect, there won’t be any net pay left in my check!

  93. #193
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm, ClassicFilm said:

    On January 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, purealchemy said:

    Oh no! There are three of us!

    Happy birthday in advance, purealchemy. :) When I was a kid, it was kinda cool having Inauguration Day as my birthday. Plus, I always got that question right on history tests. Well, that “minor thrill” has been tainted by our incoming socialist… I’ve been in a foul funk about it since November 5. At least January 21 is just around the corner. A brave new world… *gagging sound*

  94. #194
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    James Coburn flicks, huh?

    If you love Coburn, you gotta love the “Flint” movies – ‘Our Man Flint’ / ‘In Like Flint’ – cheesy as all hell (appropriate for tomorrow, don’t you think?), but a good time.

    ‘Magnificent Seven’ is always a good one too. ‘Payback’ offers him a smaller role, but a good one.

  95. #195
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm, sonofdy said:
  96. #196
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:44 pm, ChicagoRobb said:

    Getting my place set as I am taking a contract job in another city to pay the bills. Even though I longer live in Chicago, my “Da Bears” accent goes with me. If people ask me if I’m excited about Obama, my answer is “No Comment”.

  97. #197
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:48 pm, SirKnob said:

    Well gee.. I just got back from the NRA Range. 4 boxes of 9X18, 4 boxes of 7.62X25, 1 box of .380, 100 rounds of .45, 100 rounds of 30 carbine and a few rounds each for the mouse gun and the Nagant. I feel better :-)

    BTW: Stay away from the Soviet Bloc surplus 7.62X25. I had to double tap every fourth round or so. 200 rounds for 19.95 is cheap and worth it, but do not depend on it for self defense.

  98. #198
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:49 pm, Southpaw said:
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm, babbledabble said:
    I am looking for some good James Coburn movies to watch tomorrow. Any suggestions anyone?

    “A Fistful of Dyamite” (aka “Duck, You Sucker”) is one of my favorite Coburn flicks.

  99. #199
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:49 pm, Prickly Pear said:

    Well,after working my regular eight hour day,I am planning to take my cousin and her neighbors to the shooting range.Two of the three have never fired a weapon in their lives so with proper instruction I am quite sure that they will all have a great time and look at guns with a new found respect. I am sure that there will be three more people that the gun fearing weanies will hate!

  100. #200
    On January 19th, 2009 at 4:55 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    I’ll go to work, as usual. (In fact I worked today for “Holiday Pay!”) Then I’ll clean all the guns that I sold to “some guy” at the gun show, and reload more ammo that I don’t have for the guns that I sold at the gun show to “some guy.”

    On January 19th, 2009 at 2:52 pm, sonofdy said:
    Side note, a cow standing still looks just like a bmp target through the bradleys ISU. Don’t ask.

    Wild Boar look just like BRDMs through thermal sights on an M60A3 or M1/M1A1, I’m told. (Snicker.) Or that’s what the battalion commander’s gunner said back in ’87 when the colonel DQ’d on TT VIII at Grafenwoehr. (Snicker. Chuckle. Chortle. Roar with laughter.)

    ECS

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