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2005-02-03 Home Front: Politix
State of the Union address (comments here please)
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Posted by Steve White 2005-02-03 00:00:00|| || Front Page|| [11139 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 I missed it because of a class tonight, but I saw the picture of the Iraqi hugging the Marine Mom. Few things make me tear up but seeing that picture and knowing what each of them went through to get there tore me up. Risking my life to vote Republican, Democrat, or Pagan is something I can't fathom. And losing a son in a far away land is something I hope I never have to face. On the flip side on want to applaud the Democrats for finding the shallowest ideas to talk about on this historic night. They are nearly on the verge of becoming an even smaller minority than they are now.
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-02-03 12:40:36 AM||   2005-02-03 12:40:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 [Off-topic or abusive comments deleted]
Posted by Gluper Angaiting8683 TROLL 2005-02-03 12:51:52 AM||   2005-02-03 12:51:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 And I hope you never reach it.
Posted by .com 2005-02-03 12:56:55 AM||   2005-02-03 12:56:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I love to watch the democrats implode!
Posted by pat 2005-02-03 12:57:01 AM||   2005-02-03 12:57:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Lol, pat!

Once again, RC's Good News Law™ holds - it brings the SocioFascistIslamoBats™ out of the woodwork, heh.
Posted by .com 2005-02-03 1:01:40 AM||   2005-02-03 1:01:40 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Today, from Alaa in Iraqi on their special day on Sunday, on voting in Iraq on Sunday....
Alaa, at the THE MESOPOTAMIAN puts it best on Monday, Jan 31, 2005.... http://messopotamian.blogspot.com/

"Finally, we heard the speech of President Bush Loud and clear. He, and the American people and their British and other valiant allies have much to do with this event. All I can say is that this man has all the essential traits of character that distinguishes the great men of history; the insistence and utter conviction and the perseverance and steadfastness in the face of all doubters and detractors. This was no ordinary election, and it was not simply to elect a constituent assembly. It was the answer of the people, what they really thought about the liberation, what they really thought of the ideas preached by the president. This was a message by the Iraqi people to the American people and their great president. It was the heart of Iraq answering the heart of America that voted to give the President the mandate to finish the task; it was the answer that the common people of Iraq gave by braving danger and exposing their life and that of their children and families to death, this was their way to make their voice heard.

Well, thank you Mr. President, we heard you; and I am sure you also heard us."

You have to know, the rest of the world heard those words that Alaa heard, and tonight, W added his signature to Iranians, etc. "I mean what I say."

The people of the world will long remember that embrace of a Marine's mom with that Iraqi woman. Alaa's words let us know, they hear our words. W, again tonight, delivered them for us. And, he knows it!
Posted by Sherry  2005-02-03 1:02:27 AM||   2005-02-03 1:02:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm an incorrigibly bloodied hardcore old sumbitch, but Alaa's post touches me. Thx, Sherry.
Posted by .com 2005-02-03 1:11:15 AM||   2005-02-03 1:11:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 "The bones salute you, Avenger of the Bones."

That was Alaa's tribute to W many months ago. I think it still holds true.
Posted by Seafarious  2005-02-03 1:43:42 AM||   2005-02-03 1:43:42 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 S #8: I think Zayed wrote that, right before the Plastic Moonbat Journalist incident, but whatever.
Posted by glenn  2005-02-03 4:14:40 AM||   2005-02-03 4:14:40 AM|| Front Page Top

#10 Two thoughts:

1. My kids (ages 12 and 9) watched parts of the speech with me. On the Social Security part, the 12-year old (who could care less for policy wonkery) was saying "He's kickin' it. I didn't know he was that good."

2. Inaugural Address, Part 2: W called out the Saudis, the mullahs of Iran, Baby Assad, Mubarak -- the same way he called out the Dems on Social Security. Ain't no backdown with this dude.

3. (I know, I can't count.) Hillary looked as peevish last night as she did on 9/20/01. "Now I'll NEVER be president!"
Posted by Mike  2005-02-03 5:55:09 AM||   2005-02-03 5:55:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#11 I think the Left is generally in shock that tide has turned so much. The snippet I posted yesterday from Simon Jenkins illustrated it well. In summary, 'this is not the right future - something went wrong.'

When they come to write the history, GWB's name will be writ large as the man who epitomized the triumph of principal over both ideology and (craven) self interest. Applause.
Posted by phil_b 2005-02-03 6:23:15 AM||   2005-02-03 6:23:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#12 And there is an awful lot of rolling back to do. Don't let the chattering distract.
Posted by phil_b 2005-02-03 6:28:52 AM||   2005-02-03 6:28:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#13 Hey Gluper, if you don't like President Bush, you wouldn't like the idea of president Cheney.
Posted by Steve from Relto 2005-02-03 9:08:52 AM||   2005-02-03 9:08:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#14 Would have been interesting to be a fly on the wall in Mubarak's office when GWB got to that part about Egypt "leading the way" to democracy in the region. Heh...
Posted by Dave D. 2005-02-03 9:34:26 AM||   2005-02-03 9:34:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#15 The Diplomad was impressed.
Posted by tipper 2005-02-03 10:00:45 AM||   2005-02-03 10:00:45 AM|| Front Page Top

#16 I noticed the President mentioned energy in the context of demanding action on the legislation he submitted to Congress in 2001 (actually before the 9-11 atrocity).

Near as I can tell that same bill, which has oodles of tax code manipulations (most of which I'm against - I'm the kind of fellow who'd rather the govt simply spend $100 on windmills than credit $100 in tax relief to windmill builders), is still on the table. This contradicts the 'simplify the tax code' portion of the SOTU.
Posted by mhw 2005-02-03 10:22:23 AM||   2005-02-03 10:22:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#17 I'm a pretty hard-core cynic. I'm also a political independent that doesn't agree with a number of Pres. Bush's policies (ex. Border control / immigration, etc.). However comma that was probably the boldest, most moving and motivating State of the Union speech I have ever witnessed.

What I saw last night was a strong leader who communicated a vision with clarity, optimistic enthusiasm and resolve. Inspiring. That’s what a leader does and that’s what a President should be.

God bless the United States of America
Posted by Psycho Hillbilly 2005-02-03 10:35:46 AM||   2005-02-03 10:35:46 AM|| Front Page Top

#18 Let's hope so, it's going to get rough.

God protects, drunks, fools and the US of A.
Posted by anonymous2u 2005-02-03 11:17:05 AM||   2005-02-03 11:17:05 AM|| Front Page Top

#19 PH-I'm with you. I am concerned about what is going to happen/not happen with immigration and social security. I am VERY concerned about what is going to happen with my 25+ years of payments into social security. I will wait to watch the debates and will be ready to dissect proposals presented for their true effects. I will say, thank God that Pres. Bush is strong enough to welcome different ideas instead of being rigidly locked into a plan now. That gives me hope.

Bush is getting stronger, and, I get the impression, more comfortable in his role as president. He is inspiring to watch. I don't agree with everything the president does, but I think he is a decent man with big vision. That's unusual for a politician.

I thank God every day that Bush was in office on 9/11 and after 9/11. I shudder to think what slimy deals the Dems would have made with folks overseas through the mere mirage of fighting terrorism.
Posted by Jules 187 2005-02-03 11:30:15 AM||   2005-02-03 11:30:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#20 I agree Jules. Can you imagine the 'state of the union' address under Commie-Kerry?

"Peace in our time!" would be his mantra.
Posted by CrazyFool 2005-02-03 11:36:50 AM||   2005-02-03 11:36:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#21 I think they "misunderestimated" him again....
Posted by Mark E. 2005-02-03 11:43:29 AM||   2005-02-03 11:43:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#22 CF-re mantra

Either that or "You say jump, I say how high." :)
Posted by Jules 187 2005-02-03 11:51:57 AM||   2005-02-03 11:51:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#23 It looked like Reid and Pelosi had to wipe drool off their chins from all the frothing at the mouth they were doing in the rebuttal. Someone needs to advise them to say something CONSTRUCTIVE, because they are becoming laughing-stocks...

Skateboard kid want's to be like Reid? So when did the kid's Ritalin perscription run out?
Posted by BigEd 2005-02-03 12:32:22 PM||   2005-02-03 12:32:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#24 I don't cry at ANYTHING, but when I saw those two women embrace, my eyes started to tear up; I almost started sobbing. It was moving, and it was beautiful.

I started watching the Democrats' rebuttal. Reid impressed me a bit at first - having heard rumors of his "Bush's S.S. plan will NEVER pass the Senate! MWA-HA-HA!" statements earlier in the day, I was expecting someone far more deranged. Instead, he told a nice little story (although I was constantly wondering, You say you believe this, and this, so why aren't you a Republican?). It was when he got to the social security issue that he started to become a little unhinged, though, and when Pelosi started talking I started reaching for the remote before remembering that I don't have one, so I had to get up and walk over to the TV. Reid's was at least something a rational person could listen to and definitely disagree with (at least in my uninformed opinion). Pelosi just started ranting about Iraq, and was so crazy I couldn't take it.

As for Bush, he seemed a little slow at the very beginning, on the education issues, but he very quickly picked up steam, and I really enjoyed the rest of the speech. Clear plans, excellent delivery, and (my favorite part) a wink and a smile every now and then. At one point, he wiggled his eyebrows and grinned, don't remember what the context was, but it was great. W is The Man after last night; keep this up and the far-lefties will self-destruct in no time.
Posted by The Doctor 2005-02-03 1:45:51 PM||   2005-02-03 1:45:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#25 "You say you believe this, and this, so why aren't you a Republican?"

Don't be fooled, they can only win people over by pretending to be conservative, but they are far from it. Billary is putting up a big smoke screen, but she would undo every conservative law or appointment if she could.

Paid for by Conservatives for Boxer 2008!
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-02-03 3:48:42 PM||   2005-02-03 3:48:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#26 Hey, Sarge -- you shifting your loyalty from Hillary??

Cold, man ..... although I have to agree, Boxer's on-the-edge-of-insanity, spittle-flying delivery is a nice change from the Hon Sen of NY's remote-controlled automaton sometimes.
Posted by true nuff 2005-02-03 3:57:01 PM||   2005-02-03 3:57:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#27 I sez:

-2 thumbs up on getting rid of 150+ social programs that the prez deems are a waste of tax payers $$$.

-2 thumbs up on Bush's social security pitch.

-2 thumbs up on the Iraqi voter part.

-2 thumbs up on paying respects to the fallen heros.

-I'm skeptical of immigration/border control policy but will wait for more info before I go into full blown rant mode.

-Need more info on his environmental plans.

-overall, very good.
Posted by Jarhead 2005-02-03 4:33:50 PM||   2005-02-03 4:33:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#28 Glad Bush mentioned the 4 middle easter countries I only caught part of the SOTU address, but I was happy to hear Bush name Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to the official poop list. I am especially glad he mentioned Egypt, a coutry who has so far gotten a free ride. Egypt, the country of the most vile government sanctioned anti-American propaganda, a country surviving on American generosity, the birthplace of the ideology and core members of Al Qaeda.
Posted by ed 2005-02-03 5:08:01 PM||   2005-02-03 5:08:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#29 Like they would ever let me pick thier candidates. My Sharpton/Kusinich ticket was rejected by the DNC long before the Iowa Caucus. However I am floating a Clinton/Boxer ticket for 2008. That would be especially sweet to see Babs drag Hillary down with her. Hell that ticket might give the Republicans their first 50-State win. Run Babs RUN!
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-02-03 6:05:56 PM||   2005-02-03 6:05:56 PM|| Front Page Top

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