State of the Union Address

Moonliner · 01-23-2007, 04:40 PM

So who's going to watch tonight?

I might have to tune in for a bit just to see Mr. Bush twisting in the wind. I also want to see how much division there is within his own party. The applause shots are always good for that.

Does anyone know who is going to give the response this year?

Alex · 01-23-2007, 05:23 PM

I believe it is James Webb giving the response (I heard the person being interviewed on NPR this morning -- "I don't intend to give a partisan response...I will highlight the Democrats' disagreement with is Iraq policy" is what I remember and think it was Webb but now I'm doubting myself.

Oh, and I don't plan to watch. I generally read the transcripts because watching is too focused on how well he says it (particularly in the analysis) and not enough on what is said).

Moonliner · 01-23-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Oh, and I don't plan to watch. I generally read the transcripts

The one thing I watch for is the reactions. For example, I know now that Bush's plan to give families a 15k tax break for health care is DOA. The republicans applauded while the dems sat stone faced. You won't get that from the transcripts.

Alex · 01-23-2007, 07:53 PM

You needed to see the reaction to know that?

The applause and silence is just part of the staging. They all know who they are supposed to watch to see what the reaction is supposed to be.

Nephythys · 01-23-2007, 05:33 PM

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Democrats are trying to drown out President George Bush's State of the Union message by making clear he and his Republican allies are no longer in charge of national policy, especially on Iraq.

"They don't have a plan," Democratic Senator Jim Webb told reporters in a preview of his party's response to Bush's speech. "What they have put on the table is more a tactical adjustment."

Democrats have not agreed on a plan for Iraq either, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the burden of finding a solution rests on the White House.

"The president is the commander in chief. We don't have the authority" to execute a plan for bringing American troops home from Iraq, Reid said.

Wait- he's not in charge.

But.....it's his job to find a solution?

Link

Utter fools.

CoasterMatt · 01-23-2007, 05:34 PM

Jesus still loves you, Nephy

Nephythys · 01-23-2007, 05:36 PM

Loves them too- good thing, because I don't.

Seriously- idiots. Do they KNOW how idiotic they sound???

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Every day since then, the Democrats have hammered home the message that achieving bipartisanship must be as much a part of Bush's agenda as proposals on the war, energy independence and healthcare.

Oh-you mean like the way the dems silenced the GOP when they took Congress? Bi-partisan to a dem means you do what they want- and shut up like a good pet.

Gah!

wendybeth · 01-23-2007, 05:40 PM

The Dems just took over Congress, and I don't think the Repubs have been too terribly silent about ****.

Nephythys · 01-23-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

The Dems just took over Congress, and I don't think the Repubs have been too terribly silent about ****.

It's not about silence in general -it's about the fact that the dems are hypocritical idiots who don't even seem to know what the other hand is doing-

Loathesome bunch- gak!

wendybeth · 01-23-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

It's not about silence in general -it's about the fact that the dems are hypocritical idiots who don't even seem to know what the other hand is doing-

Loathesome bunch- gak!

Getting carried away with that paintbrush again, there.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I believe it is James Webb giving the response (I heard the person being interviewed on NPR this morning -- "I don't intend to give a partisan response...I will highlight the Democrats' disagreement with is Iraq policy" is what I remember and think it was Webb but now I'm doubting myself. Oh, and I don't plan to watch. I generally read the transcripts because watching is too focused on how well he says it (particularly in the analysis) and not enough on what is said).
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You needed to see the reaction to know that? The applause and silence is just part of the staging. They all know who they are supposed to watch to see what the reaction is supposed to be.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	The Dems just took over Congress, and I don't think the Repubs have been too terribly silent about ****. __________________
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