Anybody going to the inaguration?
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There are a few sources for this so feel free to Google. I had found the above at http://www.freedom4um.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=93988.
Sounds like someone is wrong about that. Ouch.
Anyway, I've decided that I might to the parade. Not sure yet if I'll bother trying to get in for the event itself. Which areas are non-ticketed? Further back on the Mall behind the gray area? The webpage I found on it doesn't say.
EDIT: Yeah, travel to and from the area could bump carbon emmisions a bit. That quoted bit (I didn't check the link) doesn't compare this to everyday levels, though.
EDIT: Yeah, travel to and from the area could bump carbon emmisions a bit. That quoted bit (I didn't check the link) doesn't compare this to everyday levels, though.
That article isn't taking into account all the people who won't be driving that day because of the inauguration. Virginians CAN'T drive into DC and most of DC is a no-drive zone. Your bolded stat is meaningless since DC itself produces MUCH more than that carbon during an average morning rush hour commute. People are being forced onto mass transit. Less carbon will be generated on the morning of 1/20 than on the morning of 1/21.
Here's the whole report. http://thechillingeffect.org/wp-content/themes/paalam-11/CarbonBigfoot.pdf. And it looks like they are including Jan 19-21.
Hopefully BHO doesn't make us all sacrifice in the future just for his special day.
For some absurd reason, I decided to go to the big concert and brave the crowds. I figured since it was in walking distance of where I live, it wouldn't be that big of a deal. A sort of dress rehearsal for Tuesday. I managed to get close enough to the LM to see everyone as themselves, rather than faint smudges or dots. Since I don't have a ticket to the actual Inauguration ceremony, this will have to suffice.
And would you know it, it really wasn't that bad. A decent mix of talents kept everyone sufficiently entertained, and it didn't quite turn into the Obamajaculation I thought it would (sorry Squiggy). And, of course, it was free! The great walls of porta-potties were hilarious, though I'd guess they still don't have nearly enough for Tuesday.
A note of caution: If you're going to any of the events (ceremony, Mall outside ceremony, parade, etc.), GET THERE EARLY FOR THE LOVE OF THE GOD! Otherwise, you will regret it. Oh and take a good, long piss before you go. It may seem obvious, but still.
Was the first time I'd seen Obama speak in person and while I wasn't all that impressed (same sorta speech as in Delaware yesterday), I was struck by the silence of the mob when Obama spoke (unlike with all the others), like they were in some kind of trance. It was kinda...odd, but not in a bad way.
And would you know it, it really wasn't that bad. A decent mix of talents kept everyone sufficiently entertained, and it didn't quite turn into the Obamajaculation I thought it would (sorry Squiggy). And, of course, it was free! The great walls of porta-potties were hilarious, though I'd guess they still don't have nearly enough for Tuesday.
A note of caution: If you're going to any of the events (ceremony, Mall outside ceremony, parade, etc.), GET THERE EARLY FOR THE LOVE OF THE GOD! Otherwise, you will regret it. Oh and take a good, long piss before you go. It may seem obvious, but still.
Was the first time I'd seen Obama speak in person and while I wasn't all that impressed (same sorta speech as in Delaware yesterday), I was struck by the silence of the mob when Obama spoke (unlike with all the others), like they were in some kind of trance. It was kinda...odd, but not in a bad way.
That did concern me. I suppose it'll be a matter of seeing how things look on the day. I mean, if I can't get close enough to see well for the ceremony anyway, I may as well line up for the parade. But if I can, that's really the more important of the two. Eh, I'll figure something out....
Lindley, if you're anywhere outside of the 'ticketed' ceremony area (it's very large), you're pretty much not going to see anything but what's on the screens. When I was down there today, it seemed as if they have the screens all the way through the Mall. If you're not too concerned with being up close to the Capitol, then this gives you a lot of options. According to the Washington Post, there won't be any Jumbotrons along the parade route, so if the ceremony is what's most important, you'll absolutely have to skip the parade.
It's one or the other. You'll have to figure it out by Monday, because once you choose one it'll be virtually impossible to choose the other. Either way, getting there early is everyone's best bet. Stake out a spot and be prepared to stand around waiting...a lot.
It's one or the other. You'll have to figure it out by Monday, because once you choose one it'll be virtually impossible to choose the other. Either way, getting there early is everyone's best bet. Stake out a spot and be prepared to stand around waiting...a lot.
Nah. Wait until the scary black man takes your guns so you won't be able to defend yourself when he comes for your children.
