Is it wrong that I am more excited about seeing Bobby Jindal's response than I am about hearing whatever President Barack H. Obama has to say? Is that really so wrong? I mean Obama has already released the majority of his speech already. The Huffington Post has already got a blog up with the released excerpts...You can Read it Here.
However, the Obama administration didn't really try to down the Awesomeness of His address....suggesting that Obama's address tonight would be "Reaganesque" They've even changed the name it's not a State of the Union anymore, it's a State of the Economy, now....
I am kind of interested to see how the Congress reacts to him, who stands, who sits who applauds etc....
Gallop reported today that Obama's approval rating dropped below 60% a lower number than Jimmy Carter at same time in history...
Since I don't have a full blown chat function if you are following along, live please feel free to jump in on the comment section. I'll be updating periodically throughout the address...
Little editing going on tonight, so please forgive any spelling errors..
The Justices are being addressed as the chamber fills, apparently we're running about 10 minutes behind....
I have to admit it, I love Michelle Obama's dress, I don't like the woman's politics but I can appreciate a Hot outfit!!
Talking heads brought up Obama's campaign speech where he said that the divided congress in reaction to Bush was a sign of needed change....that we needed to be supportive of each other. Interesting considering that would mean that Obama disagreed with his Own party the Democrats for their actions at Bush's addressess...
Another confession, I truly love the pomp and circumstance surrounding the President's official addresses, the formal announcements, the introductions, it's the procedure of it all. It reminds us of our History. It reminds me of why, I am always proud to be American.
President Obama has entered the building...let the hand shaking and mugging for the cameras begin!!
9:15 Lots of Thank yous and Clapping, but I'm not sure what the weird chanting was about...
Why is Nancy Pelosi in a Sweater dress? Nancy just had to jump in an salvage the procedure, Speaker Has to actually Introduce the President before he can start speaking...I can't wait to watch that 7 seconds of ackwardness again...
Here we go....
This sounds a lot like a campaign speech. I know I shouldn't expect more, but as promised he opened on an "optimistic note" if you want to call it that. He prefaced it with a laundry list of problems I have yet to hear a solution to, so I'll keep you posted on whether or not it is really optimistic...
Here comes the Responsibility part...
We are irresponsible people, we Americans. We import oil because we like to drive big gas guzzling SUV's, we get sick, we have kids that we can't afford, Okay so I may be paraphrasing a bit, but not much.
Light clapping....
He's stumbling a bit on some of this...I know he's practices and the teleprompter is there, but I bet it's on fast pace or something. His cadence is all off...
It begins with Jobs...Now the Porkulus isn't a Stimulus, now it's a "Recovery Plan"...to create jobs...Let me know how that Tattoo removal money grows our economy...
He admits that some are "skeptical" about the Pork filled stimulus Package...Oh my god. I just laughed out loud, when announced that to squelch the concern of republicans and other thinking Taxpayers that Joe Biden would be over seeing the spending....As funny as that is.. Obama blew the line by following up with "because Nobody messes with Joe..." OMG!
That one just about got me.
He wants to speak candidly to us about the economy...
Oh there's Boy genius, Tim Guenther, the man can't operate Turbo Tax, but Obama just put him in charge of all of Our money...Don King was right "only in America!"
Obama is talking but I haven't yet figured out if he's explained how the largest spending bill in history will actually help the teachers, struggling homeowners, and working people, oh and of course "the average family". He just keeps saying it will help them in all aspects of life.
Obama hasn't learned yet, the Devils in the Details when times are tough. Right now people want details, not rhetoric.
Jeez. Obama just said "and This Time Banks will have to...This Time CEO won't be able to...Those Days are Over"...Does he not Know that the Dems had control of congress in October? I bet he voted for himself! (thank you, John Zeigler!)
"It's Not about helping Banks, it's about Helping people"...Where is that MONEY coming from Obama? Say it, Say the Word: Nationalization
It is not our Responsiblity to Make Sure that EVERY American Owns a Home. It's to make sure that everyone has an Opportunity to Earn the Money to Purchase a home of their own if they work hard and save their money...
Now he's comparing his Porkfilled Recession extender Package to the GI Bill.
Watching Nancy Pelosi smirk and sneer over Obama's shoulder is mildly entertaining, however watching her eyes light up with glee when Obama discusses our slide into socialism, is unsettling...to say the least..
Hybrids roll of our assembly lines, and sit in Dealer lots because they cost about $7000 more on average than non-hybrid cars of the same model. In an economic downturn why would you force the auto manufacturers to produce a product that would cost a customer More money? Those cars will sit or they will sell undervalue either way they will cost the Auto Industry and thus Us the Taxpayers, Money.
Yawn! Bring on Bobby Jindal!! Bobby! Bobby!
Now Obama is telling us it's time for Nationalized Health Care too. "No Really, It's Time." Okay what ever you say Dear Leader. Have you been to Canada? The national plan there is "Don't Get Sick!"
Oh good news. Obama is going to cure cancer. Well at least he's going to try. UGH!! The government should stay out of this! Private research has always delivered the Best Results....the Government is inefficient and can't afford the Best minds in the field...Making insurance portable and competitive is the only real solution in Health Care...
I'm sorry don't we offer free educations now? Obama says we need to make sure all kids have access to public schools, are those that don't now? Oh I know he's talking about illegals, but no they get educations here too...Not sure who he means..
But since we are on the subject, Obama have you opened your "letter" from the Kids in DC, who are begging you to allow them to keep their school voucher program....
I think I just threw up in my mouth, the way Obama introduced Teddy Kennedy was too much...Just too much. A man who has never asked what his country could do for him...
Wooo.wait a minute. I was drifting in and out, But Obama just said he was proud they passed a Stimulus package that was "Ear Mark Free" that might be technically correct, but it's nowhere Near the Truth. That Waste filled pay back bill will not Save us money over the next ten years...I don't care how you do the math...
"Let him be Clear..." If your family makes less than $250 a year, you won't see your taxes increase. Not one Single Dime. If fact you will get some money, infact these checks are on the Way! Unless of course you live in Kansas or California in which case the State is broke, so no tax returns for you! ;)
That last bit should make for a great campaign ad for Sarah Palin or Bobby Jindal in 2012. Obama is going to raise everyone's taxes, he's just not going to tell you about it.
OH and he's not afraid of Terrorists!
Obama just took a page out of Bill Clinton's book, promised pay raises for the Military! Standing O on both sides of the aisle. Let's see that he does that...shall we? Clinton nearly destroyed our Military during his tenure, we can't afford to allow Obama to do the same.
Oh I wish Nancy Pelosi would stop that smirking..Nice shot of Hillary Clinton, wonder what she's thinking?!
Biden is just sitting there trying to look serious and Vice-presidential....I'd love to see that guy from "Lie to Me" take on the micro-expressions in this crew...
Obama just highlighted the man from florida who gave away 60 million dollars to his employees...
Now he's talking about that brilliant young lady who wrote to congress asking for help for her deteriorating school...Why did it take a student writing to congress for someone to take notice? Are there No Adults in Her home town? Obama didnt mention the school's name, I don't know it is because he forgot or because he didn't remember...
So He "Gets It" but he still wants to Nationalize Banks, Universal Health Care and Increased Government involvement in Schools and all aspects of our life...Obviously he doesn't "Get" what I'm thinking, because those all sound like Socialism and I'm not interested.
He's Right about One thing We All Want America to Be Successful. But Clearly we have different ways of going about it.
Bring on Bobby Jindal!!
"Americans Can Do Anything!"~Bobby Jindal
As Gateway Pundit reports...Bobby Jindal Rocks the Republican Response
You can read a full transcript of Bobby Jindal's speech at Gateway Pundit as well...
