Boundless enthusiasm among crowds in Washington DC as Barack Obama is sworn in

Four more years of commonsense policies from Obama. only problem is the house is run by Obama hating teabaggers who possess no commonsense

He was jumping around because like everyone there he knows free stuff is on the way, paid for by those who work. Also, I have it on good account that of all the people at the inauguration, only 4 actually missed work that day!

He was jumping around because like everyone there he knows free stuff is on the way, paid for by those who work. Also, I have it on good account that of all the people at the inauguration, only 4 actually missed work that day!

Wow, you really have drunk the kool aid buddy. The people who love this guy have almost developed a cult-like devotion to him that defies rationalism. I am proud to say that I did not watch one second of any inaugural activity on television. However, I did read his inaugural address. Once again, I was not impressed, inspired or surprised. Why? Because he persists in babbling on about clean energy and college degrees for everybody, while the economy sputters along stimulated only by deficit spending that future generations will have to pay. Furthermore, his arrogant and condescending attitude that somehow he and the Democrats have a monopoly on empathy for immigrants, the elderly, and the disabled is nauseating. Finally, his attempts to portray himself as a kind of new MLK for women and gays are pathetic.

Inauguration Day (the public one) was one of the best of my life, and I've made it 67 years so far. After 8 years of GOP horror, it was nice to see the good guys win yet again. If the GOP continues its circular firing squad habits, perhaps they'll relieve the country of their presence shortly. No matter - changing demographics, or 'the browning of America', will displace them soon enough if they don't implode first. I'll cheer the day. It will be enough for me if I live to see Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office. You can see I don't ask for too much in life; just the best it has to offer.

another in the long line of "finejournalists" hired by Niall O' Dowd for IC. "The buildingsare so amall" was his observation. A journalist might ask or research WHY. No building in DC can be taller than the top of the Capitol is the reason for the "small" buildings.

Obama was once again selling the kool aid and you drank it buddy. The people who love this guy have almost developed a cult-like devotion to him that defies rationalism. I am proud to say that I did not watch one second of any inaugural activity on television. However, I did read his inaugural address. Once again, I was not impressed, inspired or surprised. Why? Because he persists in babbling on about clean energy and college degrees for everybody, while the economy sputters along stimulated only by deficit spending that future generations will have to pay. Furthermore, his arrogant and condescending attitude that somehow he and the Democrats have a monopoly on empathy for immigrants, the elderly, and the disabled is nauseating. Finally, his attempts to portray himself as a kind of new MLK for women and gays are pathetic.

I was at President Bush's inauguration. That was beautiful and had a great time. I was invited. Where did all these people get their invitations and who paid their way? The irish do not know what's going on in the U S. We don't want to abcome another Europe with people sitting around waiting for their handouts. Working for a living never hurt anyone.

Cavan should change his name to craven and tell his blameful buddies you can never win an argument, or win any respect, by calling people names

I'm surprised, given the weather, that all that Kool Aid didn't freeze including your reporter's. Integrity? You should be drug tested as well. This is one of the most corrupt Administrations ever installed by an electorate suffering from an epidemic of willful blindness. Legacy? Yes...the bankrupting of the country and its dimunation on the world stage as a force for good.

regardles of opinions on Obama, Washington DC is a fantastic city to live in - its got a wide variety of characters and people from all over the world. Its a lovely city to walk in and people are friendly - they are curious to know who you are, where you're from and interested. Say what you like about the government here but we as a people are happy living here - and we welcome anyone coming to our city, particularly those coming in high spirits and happy to be here - moaners and miserable people with nothing good to say about anything stay away. We have our positive energy about life and intend to keep it!!

Boundless enthusiasm? They were just glad to be off from work. Why be enthusiastic when the guy you're swearing in will finish the job of dismantling the US in the next 4 years?

Yeah, He sold hope and change four years ago too. Fool me once---