Best Lines from Inaugural Address

There were a lot of greats from his speech. Listening to it, it was a breath of fresh air from a president. For too long we have had to listen to poorly worded uninteligent speeches drenched in dogma. Below are some passages that stood out to me. Add some that you enjoyed at your leisure. Here is the transcript.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas that for far too long have strangled our politics. We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.

I really like this because it mentions the dogma that the Bush era has entrenched itself in. To govern to only one side of the isle is the worst way to govern. A president is not a president of only 50% of the country. And that what Bush was, half a president.

We will restore science to its rightful place and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality...

For far too long "gut feelings" have replaced science. It is about time science has its place again. 

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

He has already done this by listening and reaching out to republicans in drafting the second half of the bailout. Building good will now is very important. He wants to be president for the whole U.S., not the religious zelots. 

To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict or blame their society's ills on the West, know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.

So F-ing true. What you build is so much more important than what you destroy. How we make society better and improve it is better than bitching and moaning and trying to impede/break down progress. 

My hat is off to Obama's cheif speech writer Joe Favreau. Expect some good things in the future.