http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2009/01/20/obama-inauguration-sets-record-for-private-jets/

It was a speech that outlined what he wants to do, and as such we should respect that. He is taking over from a failure – there is a lot to be done.

You saw a great weight lifted today, we all were a part of history. He needs a chance to get things done and I do believe he will do it.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5510665.ece

Crikey – he really does have a wide appeal!

Sorry mate, I think the far-left beat you to the punch last week ago. If you want to beat them, I suggest burning his effigy. Don’t think anyone has done that yet.

Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control — and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart — not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.”

Leftwing? By US standards perhaps.

Something for everyone there – BO’s strong point!

I declare today a half-holiday from all fretting about the state of the world, all political despair, all cynicism and depression and running up the down escalator of cultural history. Today, no bile, no rage, no casting about for the exit. Today, I think we can allow ourselves a break from the job of growing up and sorting the fuck out of our own mad little country.

Are you enjoying it? Good, because tomorrow we’ve got work to do. Now be of great grinning and go about your business.