Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The oath moment
The contretemps when swearing in Obama forms a perfect little symbol for the transition. Performing the very last official action of Sultan Bush's administration, Chief Roberts was incompetent and late. A fitting end to an administration that specialized in unbelievable incompetence and lateness. In contrast, Obama was competent, eager to get under way, and nimble enough to adapt to the changed text.
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