State of the Union Open Thread

By Greg Sheffield (Bio | Archive)
January 23, 2007 - 18:54 ET

Tonight is President's Bush's State of the Union Address. How will the media cover the event: the lead-up to the speech and the post-speech analysis of what Bush "really" said?

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Redeployment is not defeat!Re

January 23, 2007 - 19:14 ET by bigtimer

Redeployment is not defeat!

Redeployment is not defeat!

Redeployment is not defeat!

(pound fist on table while saying this over and over three times!)

Ed Shultz-Talk Radio

Tucker Carlson's show. (4:10 MT)

"If we ever forget that we are a Nation Under God....then we will be a Nation Gone Under."  Ronald Reagan

I'm still wondering why the M

January 23, 2007 - 19:23 ET by RunningBeer

I'm still wondering why the MSM wants Bush to "concede" that global warming is human caused if, as they stated, nobody will be listening? 

The thing that blew my mind i

January 24, 2007 - 10:58 ET by BD

The thing that blew my mind is that when the president used the language that stated we would not abandon our friends in Iraq or shrink from our commitments, the bulk of the democrats stayed seated and refused to applaud.

I guess it comes from the fact that they cannot deny their childhood when they abandoned our friends in Southeast Asia to the tender mercies of the Communists.

To follow through on this war would give the lie to their entire lives since 1968.

Oh they will stand up and che

January 23, 2007 - 19:39 ET by uc

Oh they will stand up and cheer and say thank you Mr. President, we couldn't have done it without you.   Sorry, also, for not yet digging up all past Hillary and Bill foreign policy statements that may have raised foreign ire that motivated 9/11;  we will get right on that Mr. President.  Thank you again for keeping us together and strong all these years.   And they will also thank the President for atleast having had executive experience as governor and businessman before running for office.   I guess I can sleep late tomorrow.

I will say, this site has mad

January 23, 2007 - 19:42 ET by balboa

I will say, this site has made me much more curious about politics. I never really cared to watch State of the Union addresses before, but now I'm more interested in what is said and the reaction.

Good boa.It's your interpreta

January 23, 2007 - 19:46 ET by bigtimer

Good boa.

It's your interpretation that worries me...

lol!

bt...I was thinking the same

January 23, 2007 - 19:50 ET by Clear thinker

bt...

I was thinking the same thing.

Ha! Don't worry, I'll be sure

January 23, 2007 - 19:50 ET by balboa

Ha! Don't worry, I'll be sure to share any thoughts with you guys first, to get the OK. :p

Thanks Bal... you may end up

January 23, 2007 - 20:03 ET by Clear thinker

Thanks Bal... you may end up being a good American after all.

I think so too Ct...boa remin

January 23, 2007 - 20:14 ET by bigtimer

I think so too Ct...

boa reminds me of the little brother who hangs on and follows you everywhere you want to go away just once in awhile and quit buggin' ya, you can't shake, scare or swat him off...when you finally do...you may end up missing the little bugger.

Oh well.... 

Come on guys...  quit pickin

January 23, 2007 - 20:21 ET by RunningBeer

Come on guys...  quit pickin' on Bal so much.  He's grown at least a half inch in the last couple of months! 

RB...Okay okay!How'd that son

January 23, 2007 - 20:31 ET by bigtimer

RB...

Okay okay!

How'd that song go...." Why's Everybody Always Pickin' on Me?" or some such.....LOL!

I was leaning more towards &q

January 23, 2007 - 21:48 ET by RunningBeer

I was leaning more towards "Short people got no reason..., no reason to live"

Balboa

January 23, 2007 - 21:57 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

Let me piggyback on others. I'm glad that you are watching this spectacular event as a result of being a member here. This is America at its finest, and I'm glad you're watching. I haven't missed it for decades!  ns

 Noel...As long as I can rem

January 23, 2007 - 23:37 ET by ww thumper

 Noel...As long as I can remember, anytime the President made a speach of any kind ,  Dad would call us boys to the living room and be quiet in front of the radio and listen to the President.   I still do it today, in front of my big screen TV    :-) ww                           Being "Politcaly Correct"  with    ISLAM  will distroy America......WW             

I've watched or tried to wa

January 24, 2007 - 06:21 ET by sarcasmo

I've watched or tried to watch 'em for years, but I don't know if I could describe any State Of The Union speech as "America at its finest." But maybe you mean just the getting-together aspect. Anyway, it's not a speech, but I liked Cathy Young's goodbye column better than the SOTU.
JMR

This breaking news may pre-

January 23, 2007 - 19:54 ET by Jerry

This breaking news may pre-empt the State of the Union Address

According to the Dredge report, a terrorist organization has been uncovered right here within our very borders. The group refers to themselves as "Terrorists United with Ruthless Democrat Socialists", or TURDS for short. Word is, these TURDS are floating around everywhere, having already infiltrated the Senate and House, and are staging an assault upon the Executive branch of the government. The U.S. military in conjunction with the FBI and CIA have begun a covert operation to flush out these TURDS. According to secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, "It's a stinking mess in the democrat party right now. Code BLUE... TURDS everywhere!"

Update: The FBI has discovered an offshoot of the TURDS, known as "Facists And Radical TerroristS". While they are quite a nuisance, these FARTs are not nearly as disruptive as the TURDS. The FARTS will lead protests and anti-war rallies, but the stench goes away as soon as the FARTs dissipate. On the other hand, if we don't watch our step, the TURDS are a threat to send this country down the toilet.

When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).

FARTS and TURDS...come up wit

January 23, 2007 - 19:57 ET by balboa

FARTS and TURDS...come up with that on your own, did you?

Jerry...This news could make

January 23, 2007 - 20:00 ET by Clear thinker

Jerry...

This news could make tonights speech more interesting, please forward to the WH.

Jerry!ROTFLMAO!!!You are PRIC

January 23, 2007 - 20:09 ET by bigtimer

Jerry!

ROTFLMAO!!!

You are PRICELESS!

How perfectly fitting....and true too!

Thanks fella...so much!

Priceless Jerry, absolutely P

January 23, 2007 - 20:46 ET by JAB

Priceless Jerry, absolutely Priceless. Ditto's on the question, did you come up with that yourself? What makes this so special is the email I just sent to the new NRCC Chairman (Congressman Tom Cole), send him your thoughts as well everyone (be nice and professional). LOL, the timing was too rich :-)

"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"

Doesn't get much better than

January 23, 2007 - 20:49 ET by bigtimer

Doesn't get much better than that does it JAB?

I loved it as you can see by above post....I am also saving it and passing it on to others....

Jerry...you are going to be famous!

Aww shucks guys... :) Ho

January 23, 2007 - 21:04 ET by Jerry

Aww shucks guys... :) How'd you know it was a fake news story?

To answer Bal's question, absolutely, 100% original material.

When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).

You should take that show on

January 23, 2007 - 21:06 ET by balboa

You should take that show on the road. Hit the Catskills.

Jerry, if that is true (you m

January 23, 2007 - 21:16 ET by JAB

Jerry, if that is true (you made it up), do you know "Larry The Cable Guy" he got his start on a call-in moring show known as the "Ron & Ron Morning Show" in the Tampa Bay area (Florida) in the late 1980's (Larry out lasted them by the way) and went on to success.

Bal maybe on to something here, do not under estimate yourself, I hear Larry gets 300K per event these days. I would love to see someone else make the big time as well.

"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"

Seriously Jerry...you should

January 23, 2007 - 21:22 ET by bigtimer

Seriously Jerry...you should look into it...this isn't the first time that you have posted great stuff that is hilarious...and close enough to the truth too! 

BT, Jerry's one of those guy'

January 23, 2007 - 21:32 ET by JAB

BT, Jerry's one of those guy's that you invite to your parties just for the comical element, reguardless of how you feel about them (if it's not too bad). I like Jerry because he seems to be a good person at heart and honest in his morals.

"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"

Unfortunately, to be successf

January 23, 2007 - 21:50 ET by Jerry

Unfortunately, to be successful in that arena requires boldness and personality, of which I have neither. I'm afraid I make Al Gore look like Jim Carrey by comparison, but thanks!

When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).

Jerry on NewsBusters

January 24, 2007 - 12:41 ET by tumbler_2007

Dang! This is the only blogsite actually known to have attracted Jerry Seinfeld. Take a bow, Mr. Bozell!

LOL Jerry

January 23, 2007 - 21:17 ET by acumen

LOL Jerry - Way to 'sniff' out the story 'behind' the story.

A passing grade for Jerry

January 23, 2007 - 23:38 ET by nkviking75

Bravo, Jerry!  Take a bowel... er, bow.

I guess this makes you the COLON Powell of NB.

Post again whenever you feel so moved.

Jerry..Great post!   U R 2

January 23, 2007 - 23:41 ET by ww thumper

Jerry..Great post!   U R 2 funnie    :-))  ww                           Being "Politcaly Correct"  with    ISLAM  will distroy America......WW             

Be Respectful Democrats

January 23, 2007 - 20:03 ET by emjem24

I had to endure Bill Clinton for 2 terms and the Republicans were respectful. I'm not sure that the Democrats will even go that far. I'm sure that they'll have a few token anti-war protestors in the crowd (invited or uninvited). That'll be a hit. I have to say I partly want Pres. Bush to tell off the dems but he'll never do it. I want to hear him crack down on the borders but he'll never do it. Right now, I'm just sad because most of the country will tune out because they simply don't care. They don't care about our military, the Iraq War, just themselves. And he's going to talk about conserving fuel? That will go over like a turd in a punchbowl. Uhhh, Pres. Bush, Americans (currently the clueless 60%) are selfish and don't care that the oil comes from foreign sources as long as it keeps coming.

The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.  Air Force Motto

emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.

You said it all em.Heaart-bre

January 23, 2007 - 20:16 ET by bigtimer

You said it all em.

Heart-breakin' isn't it?

I'm half inclinded to not wat

January 23, 2007 - 20:40 ET by Conservative in the Arts

I'm half inclinded to not watch it myself. As the media likes to say, Bush will be talking to a brick wall tonight. The Dem congress doesn't care about a word that will come out of his lips. The media doesn't care about a word that comes out of Bush's lips. The media will be showing all their favorites, we'll get plenty of eye rolls from Hillary. And speaking of that, I place a bet that the media will use this state of the union address to cover every one of the Dems that have announced that will be there. I think I'll watch it and keep score of this list:

1. how many times will they show or mention Hillary?

2. How many times will they show or talk about Obama?

3. How many times Nancy (who will be sitting behind him, I know...I know another first) will roll her eyes or give a disaproving huff?

4. How many times will Dick look over at Nancy and want to smack her for those huffs?

5. How many times will they mention fake polls about Bush's numbers?

I think the leftist will show

January 23, 2007 - 20:56 ET by bigtimer

I think the leftist will show the decorum and manners they always do during The State of the Union speech CitA...same as they did at the Wellstone bash...er ceremony...er remembrance....

Real grown mature adults....

Not.

Leftist media is expecting nothing less by the way.

Interesting that you mention

January 23, 2007 - 22:10 ET by balboa

Interesting that you mention this. Just now on NBC Chris Matthews said Pelosi told Dems that they were to be on their best behavior tonight, civility was expected, etc.

Let's hope boa...For the sake

January 23, 2007 - 22:15 ET by bigtimer

Let's hope boa...

For the sake of our nation during a time of war...no matter what your opinion is of it... besides that it would be wise of them...

After-all they do not want the media to be talking about their behaviour now do they?

It is after all their job to attack the President...hand in hand with their best buddies, the leftist media.

Greg, for a segway to your co

January 23, 2007 - 20:39 ET by JAB

Greg, for a segway to your column, people can also write to the new NRCC Chairman (AKA Congressman Tom Cole) and give them their thoughts as well, I did. Nothing will change unless we make it happen.

"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"

I fear that the President is

January 23, 2007 - 20:41 ET by King of the Britons

I fear that the President is about to unveil a number of new big government give aways and try to appease the moderates.  I have already heard that he is going to ask Americans to cut back on fuel consumption by 20% in the next 10 years.  It gets tougher and tougher to defend this Republican President as he continues to fail to reduce government's size and tries to increase the federal government's giant disgusting tentacles.  Please, please Mr. President, don't do it.  I believe you are doing the right thing in fighting this war and this enemy.  I support you 100%.  I cannot support your growing the federal government and giving up on the principles of freedom. 

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!´´
--Patrick Henry

Transcript of the speech.  R

January 24, 2007 - 01:57 ET by mattm

Transcript of the speech.  Read it and make up your own minds about it - and for God's sake, don't listen to the MSM!!!

I quickly scanned through it and found it pretty good.  I get a little nervous about the "melting pot" thing...I'm all for immigration, but not open borders...but overall I was a decent speech....

The question now is will anything be done...  In any case, if people actually read the speech, rather than listen to the media 'analysis' of it, we'd have a much better informed public...

My favorite line (pat of a line) was " Let us have a serious, civil, and conclusive debate..."  Fine idea, but will the Congress be able to step out of character and do it? 

I do not think so mattm

January 24, 2007 - 02:04 ET by SportPolitics

I do not think so mattm. It appears campaigning is 24/7/365 with no breaks at all, and has actually moved to prior to the upcoming. Therefore any sort of honest debate and talking of the issues is absolutely forbidden. Instead a sort of psychotic paranioa must be maintained whereby anything to vote for or do will be based upon the opinion of the voters in a future election, or so the news tells us. I'm sure their 10,000 polls to the pols make them very attractive, and quite important in running things. What would the congress do without newspaper articles to keep them informed on their jobs and duties and responsibilities, and what they should know as committee members and oversighters and congresscritters ?  I mean they couldn't stand up on the floor and shake one in anger and outrage, or claim they just found out by reading the NYT this morning as they are questioned by their fellow members.

 Certainly they'ed have a very hard time standing up and declaring the will of the American people, since they read it in some rag one of the interns so dedicatedly passed to them.

"Could Our President be

January 23, 2007 - 20:45 ET by bigtimer

"Could Our President be some Cartoon Character afraid to look down?"

 Uproarious laughter by panel like Buchanan, Barnicle, Todd,  Robinson....it was disgraceful.....

I do not agree with the President about some of things...but I do about the war.

These people are shameless. 

Lighten up guys  - life is t

January 23, 2007 - 20:59 ET by Rackie

Lighten up guys  - life is too short

http://www.peta.org/feat/stateoftheunion/f-stateoftheunion.asp

IMO - only the first half of this video is worth watching

Good point rackie...Will do.H

January 23, 2007 - 21:06 ET by bigtimer

Good point rackie...

Will do.

Hopefully that is!

Seriously though... I am in a good mood, I know what to expect from the little leftists critters already.

It is a given any more.

LOL!

The way I know what to expect

January 23, 2007 - 23:21 ET by ChemicalOperator

The way I know what to expect from the left is to think of the worst possible solution then end the thought with "its bush's fault" then wait.

So far I have been right. I knew things were bad when katrina hit, I told my brother, watch they are going to blame Bush for the hurricane. Few days later I actually heard it on the MSM. I was dumbfounded that a stupid joke I told my brother would actually end up being true.

After that, I know what to expect. Everything bush says tonight will end up "being a lie" and the only one who can fix this country will be pelosi or something like that.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. 

I'll tape it and watch it tom

January 23, 2007 - 21:01 ET by HumanEvents

I'll tape it and watch it tomorrow. I'm sure George will say some things we'll like and some things that we'll cringe at. He's just too big goverment in some areas and also inclined to go along now with global warming and the minimum wage hike. But he'll remain firm on Iraq. It'd be nice if he addresses border security from illegals from Mexico but I feel doubtful that will get any attention (and looks very doubtful we'll get that 700 mile wall, which is woefully too little anyway, but at least it would finally be something).

The Dems and the MSM (that's redundant, I know) will be 100% negative on his address. Funny how even when he supports their agenda on a particular issue they can't ever get themselves to say, "I applaud the President for...", "I must give Bush credit for...", etc. If I could talk to him I'd tell him, "No matter what you do or say they hate you, they want the White House back, and they are going to criticize you. So you might as well incur their wrath for doing the right thing."

"Behind me, to my right,

January 23, 2007 - 21:20 ET by ghotifun

"Behind me, to my right, is Speaker of the House Pelosi.  Congratulations on your first one hundred hours.  I noted the first thing you did is take the day off on Jan. 8.  The next thing you accomplished was to give 2% or less of Americans a pay raise by raising the minimum wage.  Just how much did the unions have to do with this maneuver? 

Madame Speaker, you stated that this Congress is going to commit itself to the children.  I presume, then, that you'll stop listening to the National Education Association and let teachers teach and let students learn at their highest capability.  If a student excels, let the student excel at his or her ability to assimilate knowledge.  Conversely, if a student can't assimilate advanced math or is incapable of understanding the nuances of history, but that student can disassemble a diesel engine blind-folded, let him/her go to a trade school.  We need diesel mechanics; we don't need students who are pushed beyond their means to succeed and wind up failing in life because some liberal 'educator' thinks that all students need to take college placement level classes."

This would be a fun start!

Ghoti - I applaude you input.

January 24, 2007 - 00:12 ET by Chicago Republican

Ghoti - I applaude your input.  Nice work.  Ghoti, 08.

Good evening

January 23, 2007 - 22:00 ET by Noel Sheppard

NBers,

I pose a simple question: How many times will the cameras pan to Hillary, and how many times to Barack?  ns

A lot.Mostly to Hillary thoug

January 23, 2007 - 22:07 ET by bigtimer

A lot.

Mostly to Hillary though.

Just one gal's opinion.

Pans

January 23, 2007 - 22:11 ET by Noel Sheppard

Folks,

And by comparison, how many times will the cameras pan to McCain? ns

Close to Zilch Noel.Just one

January 23, 2007 - 22:17 ET by bigtimer

Close to Zilch Noel.

Just one gal's opinion.

BT

January 23, 2007 - 22:29 ET by Noel Sheppard

BT,

Already saw him. In a gold tie. I like that much better than everybody's purple ones. How 'bout you?  ns

Obama is sitting right in fro

January 23, 2007 - 22:40 ET by Conservative in the Arts

Obama is sitting right in front of Hillary, for the media it's a two for one shot!

Enough for us to lose count

January 23, 2007 - 22:08 ET by Free Stinker

Enough for us to lose count

I predict the Barak-Oba-met

January 23, 2007 - 22:15 ET by Jerry

I predict the Barak-Oba-meter will record higher numbers than the Hilla-richter-scale. B.O. just seems like the "chosen" one to me.

When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).

I'm betting the house noel

January 23, 2007 - 22:20 ET by acumen

I'll wager the house it will be a helluva lot more than they will pan to McCain or Brownback, Noel.  Actually, I don't think there will be a necessity to pan to Hillary and Barack.....I'm sure their media operatives will have a minimum of two cameras dedicated to those opportunists.

And that's why I read the SOTU speech on the Drudge link as opposed to watching the week-long continuation of the Dem State of OUR Union address live. 

Hugh

January 23, 2007 - 22:23 ET by Noel Sheppard

Hugh,

Nah. This is America at it's finest. I'll certainly read the transcript later. No question. But this is our shining moment every year, and I wouldn't miss it for all the world!  ns

How many times will the camer

January 23, 2007 - 22:40 ET by rdave63

How many times will the cameras pan to Hillary?  It depends on how many props (I mean children) she brings with her.

Noel...It was hard to get an

January 23, 2007 - 23:27 ET by Clear thinker

Noel...

It was hard to get an accurate count because Hillary and Barack were in the same shots. The very first shot of Hillary during the presidents speech was priceless, as she looked as if she was holding back gas. Watching her at these events are very telling about her personality... scary!

Did Kucinich want to make sur

January 23, 2007 - 22:10 ET by Roger the Shrubber

Did Kucinich want to make sure his parking got validated? Is that why he just had to be on the aisle?

I mean, parking is expensive in DC, and he has a campaign to lose in '08...

Rog

January 23, 2007 - 22:12 ET by Noel Sheppard

Rog,

No. That's the most face-time he's going to get on TV -- thank the lord!!!  ns

Ya think maybe the president

January 23, 2007 - 23:28 ET by Clear thinker

Ya think maybe the president would like to punch his ticket?

Purple Ties

January 23, 2007 - 22:13 ET by Noel Sheppard

Folks,

OK. So, here's another question: Who is sick of purple ties, and misses all the red ones?  ns

Dubya's obviously backing the

January 23, 2007 - 22:18 ET by balboa

Dubya's obviously backing the Tar Heels with his tie choice tonight.

Anyone know who's doing the Democrat response?

B

January 23, 2007 - 22:20 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

I am. Haven't you heard? Jim Webb. Where've you been?  :-)   ns

Nuts. That's right. Spaced it

January 23, 2007 - 22:23 ET by balboa

Nuts. That's right. Spaced it.

I really think they should limit the amount of interruptions and standing Os in these things.

B

January 23, 2007 - 22:27 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

Part of the specter. Has been for decades. This is not just a TV affectation. Enjoy it. It's really great!  ns

Webb of Va...

January 23, 2007 - 22:23 ET by bigtimer

Webb of Va...

Okay Noel,Since you brought u

January 23, 2007 - 22:22 ET by Blonde

Okay Noel,

Since you brought up a wardrobe issue.

I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls?  What is up with that?  I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls?  Doesn't compute for me.

B

January 23, 2007 - 22:25 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

Gosh, you're right. Those fake pearls are disgusting. Why wear that tonight? How disgraceful!!!  ns

Noel,I'd hate to become known

January 23, 2007 - 22:29 ET by Blonde

Noel,

I'd hate to become known as the fashionista of this board....however....

Did you notice, John Kerry is wearing the same color tie President Bush is?   McCain's tie is hideous. 

This is kind of fun, actually.  Saves me from hearing what GWB is saying that I don't want to hear.

We should have done another trillion thing tonite.

B

January 23, 2007 - 22:31 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

I like McCain's gold tie.  ns

N,I don't.  Not with his com

January 23, 2007 - 22:37 ET by Blonde

N,

I don't.  Not with his complexion.  It's awful.

(Blonde's don't wear yellow....well, at least I don't).  LOL.

Blonde...The newly elected fa

January 23, 2007 - 23:31 ET by Clear thinker

Blonde...

The newly elected fashion general of NB. Congrats are in order.

Thanks, Clear (I think).But I

January 23, 2007 - 23:33 ET by Blonde

Thanks, Clear (I think).

But I was right about the faux pearls, on the faux candidate, yes?

Blonde...No prob. Ok, time fo

January 23, 2007 - 23:36 ET by Clear thinker

Blonde...

No prob. Ok, time for a Q... is it still verboten to wear black sox with sandles?

CT,Socks with sandals?Um, yea

January 23, 2007 - 23:42 ET by Blonde

CT,

Socks with sandals?

Um, yeah.  Bad.

The whole point of sandals is to let your little toes skip and go naked.  Hello!

I knew this was going to be bad.

Blonde...Thanks. Will pass in

January 23, 2007 - 23:45 ET by Clear thinker

Blonde...

Thanks. Will pass info on to my wife.

She heard Bill gave Monica a

January 23, 2007 - 23:31 ET by ChemicalOperator

"I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls?  What is up with that?  I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls?  Doesn't compute for me."

She heard Bill gave Monica a pearl necklace.....

So she went out and bought a pearl necklace so she could feel part of the club, Apparently she didnt completely understand.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. 

Oh my...

January 23, 2007 - 23:33 ET by balboa

Oh my...

pelosi

January 23, 2007 - 22:18 ET by Shrillary Clinton

"Soccer mom" Nancy Pelosi?? Gag me.

HOLD THE PHONE. Is Hillary sp

January 23, 2007 - 22:24 ET by balboa

HOLD THE PHONE. Is Hillary sporting a mullet?!

Balboa

January 23, 2007 - 22:26 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

Yeah. And she's wearing skateboard shoes. What a dork!!!  ns

Stop panning to the crowd lik

January 23, 2007 - 22:30 ET by Shrillary Clinton

Stop panning to the crowd like it's the Oscars or something!! aargh

(never mind)

January 23, 2007 - 22:30 ET by Rackie

(never mind)

Noname

January 23, 2007 - 22:33 ET by Noel Sheppard

NN,

Don't agree. This isn't just about the address. We want to see how members of Congress are responding. Very important.  ns

Yeah, but I'd kill to see Cli

January 23, 2007 - 22:35 ET by balboa

Yeah, but I'd kill to see Clint Eastwood sitting next to Penelope Cruz right now.

B

January 23, 2007 - 22:36 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

You'd kill for that? Can I quote you?  ns

Lol. I think the seating arra

January 23, 2007 - 22:39 ET by balboa

Lol. I think the seating arrangements are a little random sometimes.

Grandpa sitting next to Rat-F

January 23, 2007 - 22:56 ET by Roger the Shrubber

Grandpa sitting next to Rat-Face?

Think I'll pass. Salma Hayek, on the other hand...

true but it seems a little ov

January 23, 2007 - 22:36 ET by Shrillary Clinton

true but it seems a little overdone imho. could we at least cut down on the number of interruptions due to standing o's?

NN

January 23, 2007 - 22:40 ET by Noel Sheppard

NN,

Simply put, no.

This is an extraordinary event that only happens once a year. In our system, the president doesn't address a joint session of Congress very often. And, when he does, we celebrate it with a lot of standing ovations.

We've been doing it this way for centuries. Should we change it now because some think it's not good theater?

I think not.  ns

No, change it because it is a

January 23, 2007 - 22:44 ET by dvdaughtry

No, change it because it is annoying.

we can agree to disagree on t

January 23, 2007 - 22:44 ET by Shrillary Clinton

we can agree to disagree on that. I noticed Nancy is having trouble holding back her smirks and eye rolls...and she's setting a record for eye blinks per minute

Hey, we posted the exact same

January 23, 2007 - 22:54 ET by Roger the Shrubber

Hey, we posted the exact same comment about the blinking at the exact same time.

Brilliant minds think alike....

I have to agree with you (aga

January 23, 2007 - 23:45 ET by Chicago Republican

I have to agree with you (again), Noel.  Aside from the pagentry(?), its almost an informal vote - who supports the President on the issue he is addressing?

Even though they stand and cl

January 23, 2007 - 23:50 ET by bigtimer

Even though they stand and clap for the camera's...they rush to the floor and get off to say something different....to the camera's.

Hypocrisy anyone?

I find it interesting that fr

January 23, 2007 - 22:44 ET by Roger the Shrubber

I find it interesting that freshman senator Bobby Casey is sitting next to Hillary.

Also, can San Fran Nan blink a little more often?