I myself could not bring myself to watch. The President makes every single stupid issue into a major speech, and talks and talks and talks. It doesn't matter what he says anymore. He doesn't do shit, so I could care less what he says.
But I was at an elder friend's place and she watched. It was interesting listening to a lady I hold in the highest regard and think much of her insights and intelligence have a completely different view of Obama. She loves Obama. She did bring up some interesting points though; being 70 this year she never thought the US would elect an African American into the White House, she liked this frank discussion on most topics but she didn't think him too informed about renewable energy.
While watching I wondered how many people are enthralled? This is blatantly a show. Last evenings speech contained more of vague references to Americans that had written letters to the White House. Where is the concrete solution? And why is the USA now defined as a middle class family? The speech oozed remarks stating that the middle class American family needs to be helped. And really, how feasible are some of the ideas? To openly attack any branch of the federal government reeks of playground antics. Those are to be left behind in grade school. Does Obama think that by openly provoking the GOP, while at another point saying they would always have some fundamental differences, will aid him in the long run?
In conclusion, I feel this was another play of smoke and mirrors. When it comes down to getting dirty and really reforming (not making concessions because the parties have to), I don't think Obama and the rapport he has with the other branches of the Federal government will be able to complete the grandioso visions (all I think would like to believe in) but is unfeasible in reality. One prime example is Health Care. At the basis why not thoroughly and objectively research why people have the states of health they do. Too much in our society is based on the immediate fix. Why not teach everyone when they are young to indulge moderately. If you can't have something without it affecting your health negatively; then don't do it.
Now I shall cease.
Peace & All,
Amanda
P.S. Tom will you be having a separate book list for the budding reader, or if we start seeing Dr. Suess. . . . ?
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Who watched President Carter's State of the Union address last night? If so, what did you think?
28/01/2010 04:34:59 PM
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He's as bad as listening to Bush, but for different reasons.
28/01/2010 04:55:07 PM
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I'm sick of him too, but worried about what Congressional Democrats might do.
28/01/2010 05:12:44 PM
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Cheer up, it's actually impossible now
29/01/2010 03:39:05 AM
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LOL! I would like to see a bill proposing a 100-ft. tall statue of Dracula next to the IRS.
29/01/2010 05:05:29 AM
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I watched it. It was a nice speech, but that hardly means anything. *NM*
28/01/2010 05:37:22 PM
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Somewhat off topic....but not....
28/01/2010 05:55:16 PM
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I don't regret voting Obama. McCain would have alienated the US even more.
28/01/2010 06:22:15 PM
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I do not.
28/01/2010 06:42:15 PM
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Well said. The world opinion is still grateful for all three points. *NM*
28/01/2010 08:17:59 PM
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I don't. I do prefer a democratic president/ republican congress or
28/01/2010 10:34:51 PM
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I tend to agree. I prefer a split as do many Americans I think which is why I keep warning everyone
29/01/2010 02:34:21 AM
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Nope. I don't regret it at all even though I have no plans to vote for him again.
29/01/2010 02:23:30 AM
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I watched it all.
28/01/2010 06:48:34 PM
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I couldn't watch either, despite the fact speeches seem to be all Obama does well.
28/01/2010 07:53:13 PM
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I didn't plan on watching it
29/01/2010 04:52:05 AM
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I think the problem is that Obama doesn't really have a lot of his own plans.
29/01/2010 05:03:33 AM
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