troopers1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am a died-in-the-wool Republican and have been my whole life. BUT, I have to give a huge nod of respect to President Obama and his wife for staying there through the entire parade. That reviewing stand was virtually empty half way through, but they stayed and interacted with every group right until the end. Our local news channel even said that their "advisors" told them they should be leaving about half way through to get ready for the balls, but the Pres said "these people came a long way to play for me, so we're staying".I have gained a lot of respect for the new guy because of this . Agreed! They were very gracious to the performing groups and watched them all. I can remember other inaugurations where the pres. was talking with his back to the parade nearly every time they cut to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBoy_ Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Great job Cadets. During the swearing in of a new president , some country's would roll out the military , tanks , rocket launchers. We get Marching bands . yeah for us guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Argul Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Great job Cadets. During the swearing in of a new president , some country's would roll out the military , tanks , rocket launchers. We get Marching bands . yeah for us guys.... Outstanding post! THAT'S why you belong in the DCI Hall baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoonlightChef Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 C-SPAN had the best coverage without any commentating. For the record, ABC's Diane Sawyer is a TWIT. One of her many, many stupid quotes of the day, "I wonder in this cold, how do the people that play the horns? (pause) Get their lips puckered? (stupid, insipid laughing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 did anyone see the Ohio State University marching band? Had brass ensemble rehearsel and didn't see most of the parade. Did they dot the "I" in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Great job Cadets. During the swearing in of a new president , some country's would roll out the military , tanks , rocket launchers. We get Marching bands . yeah for us guys.... They did have Obama's bulletproof, tankproof, meteorproof presidential limo in the parade- does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Colts get the color guard award, but the Cadets choreography was slightly more demanding.... both were fantastic!! Kudos to Trumbull High School's colorguard- the only scholastic world class guard in the parade - they did well!! Very attractive looking ladies. And Londonairry(sp?) High school was massive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedpissah Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Found a couple pictures on a Cadets alumni site I think... http://cadets.ning.com/photo Anyone else have photos? Looking to see the people I know in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCSoprano9702 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am a died-in-the-wool Republican and have been my whole life. BUT, I have to give a huge nod of respect to President Obama and his wife for staying there through the entire parade. That reviewing stand was virtually empty half way through, but they stayed and interacted with every group right until the end. Our local news channel even said that their "advisors" told them they should be leaving about half way through to get ready for the balls, but the Pres said "these people came a long way to play for me, so we're staying".I have gained a lot of respect for the new guy because of this . Both you and the President are models of class! I hope we see more of this type of respect in the coming years. Of course that's the beauty of drum corps specifically, and the performing arts in general. They bring people together in ways that other activities never do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn State Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Both you and the President are models of class! I hope we see more of this type of respect in the coming years. Of course that's the beauty of drum corps specifically, and the performing arts in general. They bring people together in ways that other activities never do. I couldn't agree with you more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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