Currently watching Channel 401 CNN to see this inauguration. So far, it’s a real soap opera. Trump won’t attend the event. In fact, he’s about to depart White House for the last time. His (recorded speech) won’t have the name Joe Biden. @DStvUganda
Trump won’t greet Biden at the White House. Mike Pence will skip Trump’s send off to attend Biden’s inauguration - they fell out. The last time a president skipped an inauguration was 1869. Also, there’s usually a note from out-going to in-coming President. That’s not happening.
Absolutely loving this drama.
Trump and Melanie are now departing White House aboard Marine 1. Leaving Washington as President for the last time.
Trump and Melania touch down at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Stepping off the Marine One for the last time as President.
“Do you wanna say something honey?”
And then Melania did what she does best - used as few words as possible to send out a distress signal. But this time she smiled and wore some kind of gorgeous demeanor.
“Have a good life.”
“We will be back in some form.”
The guy wraps up his presidency in a manner only he can. And they are off to Florida on Airforce One for one last time.
Listening to Frank Sinatra’s My Way as Trump takes off for Florida and Biden heads to Church.
And the Superstars have arrived. The Obamas are in the building. #Inauguration2021
Mike Pence has arrived too. Gets a round of applause despite everything that happened in the past several weeks. Wise of him to choose to be on the right side of history. #InaugurationDay
Kamala Harris is around too. And Mike Pence looks on and applauds. #InaugurationDay
Biden has finally arrived. Also, I’m hearing that Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga are set to perform. #InaugurationDay
This man’s speeches are quite something. Always a rallying call for working together, confronting boundaries and putting aside differences. #InaugurationDay
“On this January day I say, my whole Soul is in this. And I ask every every American to join me in this cause” - Joe Biden. #InaugurationDay
“Politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire consuming everyone in its path.” Joe Biden
I know many countries that could do with this attitude.
“Disagreement must not lead to disunion. I pledge to be a president for all Americans. And I promise you I will work for those who didn’t support me as much as for those who supported me.” - Joe Biden
"Fellow Ugandans, I greet you all in the name of the Almighty God, I am very grateful to finally have the opportunity to address you even though my home is still surrounded by soldiers and the Military." - @HEBobiwine
"I am indeed under house arrest and I continue to live through these indignities and humiliation but my spirit is very strong. I hope you, comrades, out there are strong too." @HEBobiwine
"I am indeed under illegal house arrest. I am strong though, because I am aware of the trials and tribulations that those that came before us had to go through in their fight for freedom and democracy." @HEBobiwine
Uganda's Presidential Candidates as High School Students.
Ladies & Gentlemen, issa Thread
Museveni - The rich bully with an arrogant attitude. Always boasting about his new shoes. The only student with a mobile phone in school. His parents send teachers a weekly bribe higher than their salary so he's always top of the class. Struggles with Kleptomania & Self Esteem.
Tumukunde - Was once close with the rich bully but was thrown out the day he stole Milk Biscuits & juice from the rich kid. Comes to school with no grab. Can't perform well because he doesn't have textbooks or a maths set. The only kid in school who smokes but no one knows it.
I'm perplexed by this 'Muhoozi is our next president' campaign. Are these people saying the 2021 elections are a waste of time? Are they saying Mr. 1986 is passing on the baton to his boy after all? Are they planning to hijack the 2021 electoral process? What's going on there?
If someone else (not part of the regime) pushed a similar agenda, claiming Person X will be the next president despite not being on the ballot paper, folks would have been picked up, questioned & roughed up for creating polarity & for possibly planning an insurrection.
We see these little things & ignore them because we're used to the regime doing whatever it wants & the rest of us being herded wherever the regime wants us to go. But this Muhoozi thing needs to be halted/stopped/investigated, possibly even tear gassed and put to a stop ASAP!
It's very possible that one can have an opinion on nearly everything they see online. But I think it's wise to not share every opinion you have. There's having an opinion about something, but there's also occasionally sitting back to listen to and read other people's opinions.
Sometimes you see something that is just begging for a response but you just smile and move on - feeling a little cheated that you haven't shared your 'brilliant' opinion, but smiling all the same because, well, you have avoided a worthless fight online. Breathe in and out.
Other times you see something horribly amiss and you want to rectify it then you remember you're not the Chief Rectifier of Things. And you're not even paid to correct people. So you leave that for those who have a bit of time and perhaps can entertain a bit of BS. Drink water.