Maybe I used words that were too big first time

[anysia]

Lets see if this is understood:

Constitutionally, at 12 noon on January 20th, Bush was no longer president, and at 12:01 pm, Obama was president. The swearing in ceremony is a public spectacle, rather like a concert, but for our benefit. It isn't a necessity, and neither is the use of a Bible.

P.S. This is being addressed to the anonymous rubes who left me some really nasty comments. Your hate and bile just prove my point. Legalities and the Constitution mean nothing to you.

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[roya-spirit.livejournal.com]

*tick* *tick* Someone pointed out on my flist that *technically* there was a six minute pause where Joe Biden was President because he was sworn in first, and then came BO. Sweet!

All the same, the cheers and tears were so well worth all the wait and breath-holding.

Anonymous drive-bys..... of course! however else could they put their dissent out there?

[anysia.livejournal.com]

Biden was sworn in as VP, but don't let that mess up their rants. ;)

The reasons that the VP is sworn in first is morbid but understandable, that should something happen to the President the VP is immediately able to step in.

[crazysoph.livejournal.com]

You might enjoy this, just as a joke about the whole situation:



(I might have to edit; apologies in advance for any broken code...)

Crazy(and chuckling in a good mood)Soph

serves 'em right

[shadoutcarver.livejournal.com]

LOL

[anysia.livejournal.com]

*cackle*