First came six-word autobiographies. Now Smith Magazine and the National Constitution Center are teaming up to collect suggestions for six words to inspire President-elect Obama and perhaps to include in his Inaugural Address.
Here are some possibilities, both my own and selections from the Smith web site:
Today the American story begins anew.
We can, we should, we will.
The task: A more perfect union.
Yes we can. But only together.
I hereby retract all campaign promises.
What’s your six-word Inaugural?
Hope must now turn to action.
The American Dream is not dead.
More than words. Yes We Can!
We have work. Let’s get going.
History belongs to those who believe.
Yes we can. Affirmations do work.
They said no. Voters said yes.
Yes we can. Now we will.
Today’s promise is tomorrow’s shining future.
Those who believed are standing here today.
All dreams begin with a “Yes”
We came. We dreamed. We won.
We envisioned. We hoped. We succeeded.
It’s not a presidency. It’s destiny.
Life at full throttle, begins now.
The time, the people, promise fulfilled.
My ladder, the backs of thousands.
We are who we voted for
Ask what you can do now
Hi Dan!
This is awesome. I LOVE six word stories so thanks for sharing this!
“Change the world with six words!”
“Obama reflects a new collective consciousness.”
“See the change. Be the change.”
It is game time. Let’s go.
i fooled you, i had to ….
We must now move ahead together
no republicans, no democrats, only Americans
live, love, share, we must cooperate
fate has brought us all together
let us begin building our tomorrows
Four score-seven years from now?
Can I please keep my Blackberry?
thank you. let’s get to work.
Nana nana na na na na!
Victors write history. Let’s start writing.
They said we couldn’t. We did.
We beat the odds. Do it again.
Anything is possible. We proved that.
We can. We did. We will.
You fell for it. Watch this.
We came. We saw. We conquered.
Our work today, shapes life tomorrow.
Linda M. Lopeke
The SMARTSTART Coach
Imagine what we can do together
We’re broke. Oops! Bush broke it.
Do you believe in us?
Without vision, the people will perish
Ahead lies hope. Let’s move on!
Yes, we can; now, we DO.
Together, we can rebuild America (Only five! Do I get a prize for brevity?)
But I think I like the first one best, because I can hear Obama saying it: “Today the American story begins anew.”
One man can’t fix it all.
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Come together before its to late
A house divided can not stand.
I promise to do good stuff.
Friends, Romans, countrymen – what, no Romans?
I come not to bury Caesar.
You just ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Great Democrats work with Moderate Republicans
Great Republicans work with Moderate Democrats
Ignore the politician behind the curtain
I’m not like Illinois politicians, really!
I will lead. Will you follow?
What do you expect of yourselves?
How will we solve problems together?
We said we could. Will we?
Statements aren’t enough. We need questions.
What’s missing from the American Dream?
What sacrifice will you make today?
Campaigns are broad. Governing is narrow.
Restoring America’s promise is what matters.
Thank God Bush is in Texas!
Here’s one more:
Beginning today, we stop saying nookular.
I am already better than him.
White House is our house, again.
From dark days, new Hope emerges.
today, we celebrate our collective audacity.
Not me, not they, us.
Today, we remind, reengage, and renew.
We are the stewards of our destiny. (7 wds)
Destiny is ours to create. (5 wds)
Our time is now, our work great. (7 wds)
Today is tomorrow’s legacy. We, its creators. (7 wds)
We’re the leaders we’ve waited for. (Better as “We ARE the leaders we’ve been waiting for.”)
Right brain not be left behind.
Let Arts Crafts flourish under him.
New beginning with a new chapter.
Keep Your Promise To Stay Engaged
Yes we can, we will prevail.
Together we can, together we will.
Yes we can, I need you.
This is YOUR country, follow me.
Follow me, together we will prevail.
A sea change. Wave goodbye GW.
Now is the time for US
Say ‘hello’ to partisan ‘goodbye’ bi
Power isn’t example, example is power
Charity begins in your own backyard
Help each other to create change
Be patient, all change takes time.
He didn’t. I think we will.
Life is a journey, follow me.
Stand by me, we will prevail.
1. Ask yourself, What can I do?
2. We must work together or fail.
3. We can write a new story.
4. Stewardship then profit, but first, people.
5. First: Labradoodle or Portugese Water Dog?
6. Not white or black, simply Americans.
7. Not eloquence, but action is required.
8. We work for the future, today.
9. I have a dream, one America.
10. Inside us is the American Dream.
and one more:
We can, we will, we must!
Breathe deep…hold tight… join in!
If we want to start a new country we just have to start. We all need to do something to help. We did, we can, we will.
Together we are an unstoppable force.
The American dream has just begun.
1. Hoping for change? Keep on hoping.
2. Meet the new boss. Carter redux.
3. The world will like us again!
4. Socialism: not just for dictators anymore.
5. Guantanamo? I’ll get around to it.
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
From an abomination to an Obama-nation.
Be careful what you hope for.
EVERYTHING is possible- if not probable
Yes, we can — because we must.
With hopeful resolve together we’ll prevail!
Challenge yourself to change our world
Dream, Decide, Deliver, Discover, Develop, Determine
Do not judge, we’re all equal
Economic equality made possible for all
We live in freedom as one
Together as one we unite proudly
Let’s make today new not tomorrow
United with hope we grow stronger
Keep united never divided live stronger
We can put America on track
With hard work we can succeed
United people can overcome any situation
As one nation, we can achieve.
New president, no limits, larger dreams.
Black White Yellow, still American.
Hope is what America craves for.
Yes We can!!!
Lets be the change we want to see in the world.
Inspired hope, with a catchy slogan.
People put their dreams in me.
I am still human, not perfect.
I make mistakes, bear with me.
People make country, not leaders alone.
Work with me, I’m not savior.
You change first, I will help.
wracking my brain, too many words
eighty years soon, planning twenty more
I lied. I’ll prove it daily.
Only 5 words needed: LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE!
First proved I’m right, then left.