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With Obama’s inauguration ceremony less than a week away, I’m curious what everyone thinks of all the hype.  I can’t turn a page on CNN, or walk down the street without seeing something about it.  I guess I’m helping perpetuate that with this article as well. ;)  With the economy in the most serious dire straits it has seen since the great depression, and more people out of work than I’ve ever seen in my lifetime, the grandstand parade and unthinkable amounts of money being spent on the inauguration party are a curious item of discussion.

No doubt, this inaguration is absolutely is a big deal!  It’s our first African American president, and perhaps more importantly it’s the day the GWB loses power.  Millions of people are there to celebrate one of these items or the other.  It’s supposed to be the largest audience for an inaguration ever from what I hear.  People are clearly electrified by the opportunity to be part of history.

I would love to hear thoughts on the matter.  Is a huge celebration really in order, or would a more modest approach seem more appropriate given the state of the economy?  I’m having flashbacks to the convention and the greek pillars (as the GOP called them).

Perhaps even more importantly, what is the world view of this.  I can’t wait to see reactions from around the globe.  I have my fingers crossed that it will be positive, but it may really all reside in the hands of how the media spins it.

p.s. For those on the ground in Washington for this party, I found the Inaguration Survival Guide online.