Inauguration Speech C+ and B+

For such a dramatic and anticipated moment in American history...I would have expected at least one "ask not what your country, can do for you..." moment. I didn't find anything remarkable in the Address in terms of historical standards. It didn't even seem delivered with BO's usual level of passion. C+ for the writing...B+ for the delivery.

I think given his reputation for being a "great speaker", this Inaugural address has to be given very average marks. Personally I have always considered him over-hyped as a speaker, except when speaking from a prepared text. He is Obam"uh" when he isn't. But aside from that he is usually a fairly skilled orator.

On this occassion, I would of expected him to deliver one of the best of his life...so I am disappointed for his adoring fans...and personally not impressed.
He had the platform upon which to deliver an important message, and an uplifting address to the nation and the world...he failed! The eyes of the world were upon him and I think the best that could be said, is that people watched and didn't change the channel...but given the fact nothing else was on...it wouldn't of done any good.

I think he squandered a great chance to deliver a great and uplifting message.

C+ writing, B+ delivery...final grade = B- slightly better than average.