There is no getting away from the inauguration at all, even our local paper had a big write up about it today as a minister from one of the churches in town was going to it.

It always seems ludacris when they spend so much money on such things (especially when most countries are facing major financial hardships), however, these things do generate interest and as Mel said this will bring people in to the area and therefore will hopefully boast the economy! You gotta spend money to make money!

I think people are putting far too much pressure on obama, he is not going to be able to solve these things over night, but as long as people give him a fair chance i am sure he can make a difference!