The Donald's Inaugaural Speech at 18:00 CET

[darmstadt]

A good speech.

Didn't watch it live but read the full text online. You have to do with that way to avoid the BBC spin. 'impartial' commentary my arse.

Brexiters hoping to negotiate a great trade deal should be a bit worried:

From this day forward, it's going to be only America first — America first.
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Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.
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We will follow two simple rules -- buy American and hire American.
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We will follow two simple rules -- buy American and hire American.

[TestMangler]

A good speech.

Didn't watch it live but read the full text online. You have to do with that way to avoid the BBC spin. 'impartial' commentary my arse.

So it should have been, seeing some of it was first spoken by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises

[darmstadt]

So it should have been, seeing some of it was first spoken by Bain in The Dark Knight Rises

Excellent...

[TestMangler]

Excellent...

Watch it again A short section was pretty much word for word.....

[darmstadt]

Watch it again A short section was pretty much word for word.....

Yep...it's already been noted:

“Today’s ceremony, however has very special meaning. Because today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another. But we are transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to you... the people. For too long a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have born the cost. Washington flourished but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered but the jobs left and the factories closed. The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs and while they celebrated in our nation’s capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land. That all changes starting right here and right now because this moment is your moment. It belongs to you.”

“We take Gotham from the corrupt! The rich! The oppressors of generations who have kept you down with myths of opportunity, and we give it back to you... the people. Gotham is yours. None shall interfere. Do as you please. Start by storming Blackgate, and freeing the oppressed! Step forward those who would serve. For and army will be raised. The powerful will be ripped from their decadent nests, and cast out into the cold world that we know and endure. Courts will be convened. Spoils will be enjoyed. Blood will be shed. The police will survive, as they learn to serve true justice. This great city... it will endure. Gotham will survive!”

[Bee]

It's only one line, but it's a funny coincidence, I hope.

People noticed that Trump basically quoted Bane in inauguration speech - Business Insider

[NickFitz]

"If he fails to deliver on these promises on jobs, sharing the wealth and giving ordinary Americans a voice in the big decisions, I fear for America. [His fans] are going to be seriously pissed, and they have guns." - somebody on Twitter

[NickFitz]

White House website promotes Melania Trump’s modeling and jewelry line

[SueEllen]

"If he fails to deliver on these promises on jobs, sharing the wealth and giving ordinary Americans a voice in the big decisions, I fear for America. [His fans] are going to be seriously pissed, and they have guns." - somebody on Twitter

He needed worry he probably would have dropped dead or be senile by then. The advantage of being the oldest president ever elected to office...

[SueEllen]

White House website promotes Melania Trump’s modeling and jewelry line

Oh feck I just realised I'm now following Trump on Twitter as I follow the POTUS...