The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr and Kamala Harris was much scaled back from previous inaugurations, but it was lovely nonetheless; many of us watched it through tears and smiles. A day of hope & healing in the American story; and kudos to Senator Amy Klobuchar and others who orchestrated the celebrations, fulsome of dignity & grace. Many felt the swearing-in should occur in a bunker, but President Biden, in faith & confidence wanted the celebratory oaths to occur, as usual, outside, before the Capitol building, though some visual vestiges of the Jan 6th attack on our democracy remained. Senators, Representatives, and their spouses were invited to attend, and the likes of Ted Cruz were seen at the Inauguration. Mike Pence was there to lend some official respectability, since Trump was unable to muster the maturity & magnanimity to attend Biden’s swearing-in, unable to fulfill the usual welcoming of the new president-elect to the White House for tea and a tour of his new living quarters, unable to stand witness to the actual, peaceful transition of power. That suited most of us just fine; his presence was NOT missed! And so, an ‘end of an error’ passed.
Biden’s inaugural speech centered on a keynote of unity, which most of us sorely desire, but we have a few differences of opinion on how to get there. Some say “Pardon Trump & acquit him in the Impeachment proceedings”, but I believe the Left is going to insist on accountability, a real show of commitment from legislators to ensure justice happens for the violent extremists who attacked our government, as we walk toward unity. SPEAK TRUTH! The Senate, which WAS headed by Majority Leader, Mitch McConnel, had not confirmed ANY of Biden’s Cabinet nominations before Biden took office; they finally held hearings for five nominees on 1/19/21. Senator Josh Hawley objected to Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security pick, Alejandro Mayorkas, slowing down the confirmation process. Not unity! Biden needs his new administration to get to work speedily, and his Cabinet nominees are far more qualified than the previous administration’s were. Chuck Schumer is NOW the Senate Majority Leader; Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff & Alex Padilla were just sworn-in to the Senate 1/20/21, by our new Vice President, Kamala Harris, who shattered that glass ceiling! First ever …. Female Vice President! “Dont’ say we can’t change!” And she is the Democrat tie-breaker for Senate votes!
Trish Forsyth Voss
Jan 26 2021
Biden calls for Unity. RESTORING THE SOUL OF OUR DEMOCRACY!
The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr and Kamala Harris was much scaled back from previous inaugurations, but it was lovely nonetheless; many of us watched it through tears and smiles. A day of hope & healing in the American story; and kudos to Senator Amy Klobuchar and others who orchestrated the celebrations, fulsome of dignity & grace. Many felt the swearing-in should occur in a bunker, but President Biden, in faith & confidence wanted the celebratory oaths to occur, as usual, outside, before the Capitol building, though some visual vestiges of the Jan 6th attack on our democracy remained. Senators, Representatives, and their spouses were invited to attend, and the likes of Ted Cruz were seen at the Inauguration. Mike Pence was there to lend some official respectability, since Trump was unable to muster the maturity & magnanimity to attend Biden’s swearing-in, unable to fulfill the usual welcoming of the new president-elect to the White House for tea and a tour of his new living quarters, unable to stand witness to the actual, peaceful transition of power. That suited most of us just fine; his presence was NOT missed! And so, an ‘end of an error’ passed.
Biden’s inaugural speech centered on a keynote of unity, which most of us sorely desire, but we have a few differences of opinion on how to get there. Some say “Pardon Trump & acquit him in the Impeachment proceedings”, but I believe the Left is going to insist on accountability, a real show of commitment from legislators to ensure justice happens for the violent extremists who attacked our government, as we walk toward unity. SPEAK TRUTH! The Senate, which WAS headed by Majority Leader, Mitch McConnel, had not confirmed ANY of Biden’s Cabinet nominations before Biden took office; they finally held hearings for five nominees on 1/19/21. Senator Josh Hawley objected to Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security pick, Alejandro Mayorkas, slowing down the confirmation process. Not unity! Biden needs his new administration to get to work speedily, and his Cabinet nominees are far more qualified than the previous administration’s were. Chuck Schumer is NOW the Senate Majority Leader; Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff & Alex Padilla were just sworn-in to the Senate 1/20/21, by our new Vice President, Kamala Harris, who shattered that glass ceiling! First ever …. Female Vice President! “Dont’ say we can’t change!” And she is the Democrat tie-breaker for Senate votes!
Trish Forsyth Voss
By spiritspeak • Letter to the Editor 0