State of the Union 2007 open thread

State of the Onion, more like (0.00 / 0)

  Lots to cry about...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 19:18:57 PM CST

30 minutes and counting.... (4.00 / 1)

The State of the Union is scheduled to begin in 30 minutes.  I am not looking forward to this.....every time I hear George W. speak, I get cranky....he just frustrates me with his complete and total disrespect for the American people and our wishes. 

We'll see what he has to say, with that annoying little smirk on his face.

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 19:44:13 PM CST

Lemony smirket: a series of unfortunate events (0.00 / 0)

  We'll see how much he smirks, with the big lemons that life has given him to suck on lately...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:07:27 PM CST

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True...lemons.... (4.00 / 1)

But I honestly believe that he naturally has a smirk....Campbell Brown is the first reporter to be in the House Chamber reporting, during the State of the Nation.

Campbell is now talking about the fact that most of George W's speeches are in front of friendly audiences and tonight (obviously) is not the case.

FYI:  Hillary Clinton is sitting directly behind Obama!

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:17:39 PM CST

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Thx for reporting (0.00 / 0)

  I shan't be able to access a TV at all, really, so you may be the main commenter here...

  (And I didn't say to recommend the diary so more people see it, either! Heh!!)

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:21:32 PM CST

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"Madame Speaker, the President of the United States" (4.00 / 1)

Katie Couric: "Cocktail Party Atmosphere"

Tom Russett:  "We're in this together, at least for this night"

George W:  "Are we ready?"

Nancy Pelosi:  Taps gavel

George W:  Something along the lines of it is his distinct pleasure to being the State of the Union as Madame Speaker?.

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:25:21 PM CST

How do I recommend diary? (4.00 / 1)

I would do this if I knew how....

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:30:47 PM CST

Try the (0.00 / 0)

  "Recommend Diary" button on the upper right hand side of the page...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:39:08 PM CST

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So far... (4.00 / 1)

George W:  "And I congratulate the Democrat majority" 
Yeah, I bet you do, George

George W:  "Our citizens don't much care which side of the aisle we sit on, so long as we are willing to cross that aisle to get the job done?."

Three Economic Reforms:
1. Balance Federal Budget
"We can do so without raising taxes"
"We need a spending discipline in D.C."
"Earmarks slid in when not even CSPAN is watching"
"Cut the number and cost of earmarks at least in half by the end of this session"

2.
3. Take on the challenge of entitlements
Social Security and Medicade are ?.

(Sorry, I am missing parts)

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:32:45 PM CST

Tie (4.00 / 1)

George W is wearing a light blue tie with a navy suit .... doesn't look too good.

"Must increase funds for students who struggle and make sure these children get the help they need."

"The No Child Left Behind Act has worked for America?."

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:35:29 PM CST

Update... (4.00 / 1)

"We need to expand health savings accounts"

"We need to help small businesses through association health plans"

"We need to pass medical liability reform"

"Doubling the size of boarder patrol."

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:40:26 PM CST

I still see the smirk... (4.00 / 2)

"For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil?..solar and wind energy and clean safe nuclear power?.bio-diesel fuel?continue investing in new methods to develop ethanol?.wood chips?.."

"Let's reduce gasoline usage by 20% in the next ten years."

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:43:06 PM CST

Ah fun (0.00 / 0)

  By way, check out my last comment above...  :D

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:46:44 PM CST

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I think I recommended.... (4.00 / 1)

"For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil?..solar and wind energy and clean safe nuclear power?.bio-diesel fuel?continue investing in new methods to develop ethanol?.wood chips?.."

"Let's reduce gasoline usage by 20% in the next ten years."

Judges:  "Fair hearing and a prompt up or down vote on the Senate Floor"

"To win the war on terror, we must take the fight to the enemy"

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:48:12 PM CST

Obama (4.00 / 1)

I have yet to see a close up of Barack Obama...just Hillary Clinton

20,000 additional soldiers and marines into Iraq a vast majority will go to ....

4,000 additional United States Marines with the orders to find the terrorists and clean them out

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 20:57:43 PM CST

49 minutes (4.00 / 1)

I have lasted 49 minutes listening to my least favorite person....I have done this for you, David Boyle...I cannot take it any longer...I must turn the channel.

I hope this helped!

Have a good evening.

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by: ProgressiveFemale @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:01:24 PM CST

Haw (0.00 / 0)

  Quite the endurance test, huh? ---Thanks for reporting! Enjoy the other show!!

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:05:05 PM CST

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"You didn't vote for failure" (4.00 / 1)

"Now we need close consultation by both parties."

Right George. How many soldiers have died? How many soldiers have been injured? How many democrats did you consult with before?

Now that you're not in the majority, you want to talk.

Mission effing accomplished George.

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." The Importance of Being Earnest, Act I, Oscar Wilde, 1895

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by: Cordelia Lear @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:06:46 PM CST

Ah Lear (0.00 / 0)

  Taking up the challenge.  :D

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:10:39 PM CST

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In thunder, lightening, or in rain? (4.00 / 1)

Fair is foul, and foul is fair.

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." The Importance of Being Earnest, Act I, Oscar Wilde, 1895

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by: Cordelia Lear @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:36:21 PM CST

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MacBush (0.00 / 0)

  :D

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:43:09 PM CST

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may Bush (4.00 / 1)

see Banquo's ghost every night.

Blood will always be on his hands.

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." The Importance of Being Earnest, Act I, Oscar Wilde, 1895

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by: Cordelia Lear @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:51:28 PM CST

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The trees will get him (0.00 / 0)

  All the forests clear-cut, may have a little talk with him about global warming etc. ...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:58:28 PM CST

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Democratic response is on..... (4.00 / 1)

I see "Democratic Response" on NBC.  "Democrats Response" on Fox.  I don't think it's a coincidence:).

Putting conservatives in charge of our government makes about as much sense as GM hiring a CEO who hates cars.

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by: djtyg @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:27:21 PM CST

Outfoxing Fox (0.00 / 0)

  Those tricky Dems...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:32:12 PM CST

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Fox Nothing (4.00 / 1)

Fox Noise

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." The Importance of Being Earnest, Act I, Oscar Wilde, 1895

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by: Cordelia Lear @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:39:18 PM CST

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Fox Nuts (0.00 / 0)

  "Etc."

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:42:46 PM CST

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Wes Clark to appear on Hannity and Colmes responding to the State of the Union (4.00 / 1)

11:00 PM on FOX

Success is not final, failure is not fatal. - Winston Churchill  

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by: TJarrell @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:36:15 PM CST

Webb and Wes (0.00 / 0)

  Fine responders.

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 21:42:27 PM CST

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But that's during.... (4.00 / 1)

the Stewart/Colbert happy hour!

Putting conservatives in charge of our government makes about as much sense as GM hiring a CEO who hates cars.

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by: djtyg @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 22:14:44 PM CST

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Oh oh (0.00 / 0)

  Decisions, decisions...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 22:26:07 PM CST

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SOTU response thread at Kos (4.00 / 1)

  If I may, look at my fun little comment there, at http://www.dailykos.... , with Senator Dick Durbin responding...

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by: David Boyle @ Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 22:30:53 PM CST