Today I watched the inauguration of Barrack H. Obama, this is the 57th inauguration of America's 44th President.
Obama has won another 4 year term in the office with Joe Biden as his Vice President.
The inauguration co-incided with Martin Luther King Jnr Day (which is a public holiday here in the US).
Thousands of people travelled to Washington to watch the inauguration. There was performances by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Kelly Clarkson, Poet Robert Blanco, Beyonce (who sang the national anthem) amongst others. Watched the First Daughters then First Lady then the Vice President then the President walk in - all very dramatic and extravagant. The President and Vice President were sworn in, apparently this was the first time that a President has worn on two bibles as opposed to traditionally one. Listening to Obama's speech, he said all the right things that a President would be expected to say - stricter gun laws, gay rights, better immigration policies, better welfare for all, better education, a end to wars, etc.
Watching the ceremony and celebrations on screen, I couldn't help think what a waste of money this all was, surely this money could be better spent on feeding the poor, building houses or settling part of the country's $16 trillion debt. Sure it is nice to celebrate but is it really necessary to have such a grand event especially for a re-election?
God save these United States of America!
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