Experts say Obama should retake the oath

[deamonpi]

that's a little black and white.  As far as I'm concerned the first was close enough, and as for the redo if you can't find a bible anywhere its the affirmation that counts and not necessarily the fully regaled ritual.

[MikeBjerum]

Listened to a report yesterday that said this is the third time in history that the oath had to be redone due to a goof.  The official news report released on this one was to keep everything the President signed from being tied up in court challenges because he is not authorized due to not taking the Constitutional oath.  Guess who they are thinking would do that (didn't name any group, but it was pretty clear they were suggesting the Republicans would be at it)? 

In Governmental affairs symbolism is as important as what you are doing.  Not using the Bible says a lot to me when you are working with someone that is as polished at speaking and presentation as Mr. Obama is.

[tombogan03884]

Listened to a report yesterday that said this is the third time in history that the oath had to be redone due to a goof.  The official news report released on this one was to keep everything the President signed from being tied up in court challenges because he is not authorized due to not taking the Constitutional oath.  Guess who they are thinking would do that (didn't name any group, but it was pretty clear they were suggesting the Republicans would be at it)? 

In Governmental affairs symbolism is as important as what you are doing.  Not using the Bible says a lot to me when you are working with someone that is as polished at speaking and presentation as Mr. Obama is.

In his case a cow pie would have been appropriate symbolism.

[MikeBjerum]

In his case a cow pie would have been appropriate symbolism.

Probably would have been a better representation.