President Barak Obama

      They came, they saw, they cried, they laughed and they marvelled. A day and a crowd like no other. Historic, monumental, stirring and peaceful. Over 2 million and not a single disturbance, not a single arrest, just goodwill and good feelings. It was spine- tingling, it was euphoric, it was unbelievable and yet it did happen

      There were two slight glitches, and they too were like omens...Kennedy collapsing from exertion and excitement and the Chief Justice flubbing the oath ( Freudian slip? after all, he stands for everything that was wrong with last administration...white, conservative male. whom Sen. Obama had voted against). Barack Obama became president even before he was sworn in, because, the oath was not administrated until after 12 noon and when it was done, it was done incorrectly. It, according to the constitution, had to be done at precisely 12 noon and it had to be the exact words. I guess, he has to be properly sworn in, in private. Bush looked so forlorn and Cheney showed up in a wheel chair. Lasting images of failure and futility.

      Pres. Obama was a class act. He treated Bush with respect. He hugged him and walked him to his helicopter, and it was not to make sure that he left. It was the decent thing to do. He could have gloated, but as he has shown in his treatment of McCain ( consulting with him, having a tribute dinner for him), he is above pettiness. He has established cordiality/civilituy instead of peevishness. This will serve him well, in his dealings with most of the Republicans and it sent a strong and clear message that in his Presidency, decency and not nastiness will prevail. Pres. Obama's action came naturally and it was witnessed by the media talking heads,watching every little move waiting for something to go wrong so they can fill the airwaves with their vitriol. They were dumb-struck. The multitude took notice too. They had responded with restraint when Bush entered, barely clapping, but when he got up to leave, they roared. It was a great/giant sigh of relief. They cheered lustily as the helicopter rose and departed. The nightmare was over and dawn has arisen.A new day has begun and what a glorious day it is.