Worst Decade in 50 Years

Considering how the decade started (stolen election, 9/11) I'm surprised it didn't make it to the worst in 100 years. Via Taegan-

Pew Research: "As the current decade draws to a close, relatively few Americans have positive things to say about it. By roughly two-to-one, more say they have a generally negative (50%) rather than a generally positive (27%) impression of the past 10 years. This stands in stark contrast to the public's recollection of other decades in the past half-century. When asked to look back on the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, positive feelings outweigh negative in all cases."

VIDEOS: Bush inauguration 2001 vs. Obama's Baltimore pre-inauguration speech

By GottaLaff



Compare and contrast:

Almost eight years ago, President Bush took the oath of office and solemnly swore to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” [...]

After taking the oath, Bush delivered an inaugural address that contained this pledge: “I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.

Entire speech here, for those with strong stomachs.

Now here's what a real president sounds like, one that was actually, you know, elected. This is today's speech in Baltimore:


H/t: Eve