Since Alex has been an Obama man all along (long before he could really make coherent sounds, he would say “raaaaccckkkk” when we asked him if Obama or Clinton would win the Democratic Primary), we thought it fitting to post the transcript of Obama’s inaugural address since it marks such an amazingly unique time in this country.

Neither Stephanie nor I were alive for a time so depressing and fully unhopeful; with Americans everywhere lacking a sense of trust in their Government, lacking a sense of patriotism, and lacking any real connection to each other. Obama represents, if nothing else, the promise that things can get better and we can again return to the glorious place we once held on the world stage.

Plus, he’s our brand new funky president.