Obligatory politics post

[kat_lair]

So, Obama go inaugurated. F-list exploded with joy. Hope is no longer a naive thing to have.

I don't have anything to say that hasn't already been said, so instead I pass on two links.

Coming from a country where church and state are very separated, I will always remain uncomfortable with all the "God Bless such and such" included in the speeches. However, here's a prayer I can get behind. By Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire: Bless us with tears

And here is a (fan)video of the Obama grassroots campaign by zimshan  that brings life the groundwork movement: All These Things

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Have a good one folks, I will post some more Finland pictures over the weekend.

Comments

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

Told you you'd like it. Nice to know I was right!!

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

It was absolutely lovely, thank you for the link. Did you watch the vid? You should...

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

I did just now. Yes, it was good!

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Wasn't it. There are some amazing pictures from the inauguration as well that I think you would enjoy:
http://community.livejournal.com/obama_daily/181286.html#cutid1
http://community.livejournal.com/obama_daily/180142.html#cutid1
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

The pictures are lovely! Thanks.

I only just got round to looking at them - I've been immersed in that num3ers fic you recced - quite stunned by it!! Thanks for that, too!! *g*

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Oh yay, I've been meaning to ask if you've read it! Wasn't it awesome, and so so addictive and realistic D

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

I couldn't put it down - and it was a long novel!! I must leave feedback for her. redsnake05 recced one of her short bandslash ficlets (gen)and that was excellent too.