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Obviously Obama and his gang just don't get it.

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President Obama's State of the Union address was an incoherent, disorganized, and most regrettably defiant, mess of a speech.


At roughly 9:48pm EST, in the midst of President Obama's first State of the Union address he begged us to "let him know!"

The president was defending his push for his vision of universal health care when he threw down the challenge in a speech that seemed strangely and wholly disconnected from the experience of the average American family.

As far as expectations for the State of the Union the president's speech was a sizable failure.

By my count President Obama made several significant policy pivots -- for the first time he advocated the use of nuclear power, domestic drilling, clean coal, capital gains tax cuts, spending freezes, and called on Congress to "tighten their belts" just as American families are being forced to do.

Acting on previously published advice from Democratic strategist James Carville, President Obama took the opportunity, by my count at least eight times, to mention Bush administration. He did this not to give President Bush and his team credit for the low unemployment we enjoyed during his eight years in office, or the national security they provided. Instead, he brought up the Bush administration to place blame for the problems that have only grown since President Obama entered the White House.

He gave lip service to the need to create new jobs. Yet, in almost the same breath, he claimed he had rescued the economy in 2009. He claimed to have saved 2 million jobs with the stimulus bill (though the Congressional Budget office does not endorse his numbers or view his on the matter the way he implied it does in his speech.) But the number of jobs lost on his watch exceeds 3 million.

Most shocking of all, perhaps, was his insistence on ramming health care reform and cap-and-trade legislation down the throats of American voters even though they have roundly rejected his proposals on these issues.

He referred to himself in the speech more than 100 times. And made absolutely absurd demands that appeared to be almost dishonest. But noticeably absent in his speech was any mention of how he handled the mirandizing of a terrorist captured after a failed terror attack on Christmas Day. -- The fourth such attack on our nation in just his first year in office.

He also made several statements that were painfully obvious, from noting that, "jobs must be our number one focus in 2010" to "the true engine of jobs creation is our nation's businesses."

He also drew laughter at himself with one liners, "For those who have yet to believe the overwhelming scientific evidence that exists on climate change" to the line "all of this before I walked in the door."

President Obama's State of the Union address was poorly thought out, not terribly well executed, and, in the end, tremendously ineffective.

It was also terribly inappropriate when he openly encouraged belligerent reaction against the Supreme Court with the Justices sitting in the chamber. It was a cheap shot, and multiple constitutionalists and scholars believe it may have violated the spirit embodied in our government’s commitment to the separation of powers.

Add to this stemwinder of a speech that he will work towards an unhealthy and unsafe environment for homosexuals in our nation's military ranks.

He closed the sale by announcing yet another deadline for terrorists in Iraq to bide their time for, specifically August of 2010.

It was messy, incoherent, disorganized, and most regrettably defiant.

Which I guess when you think of it, defines the state of our union pretty well.

Run Sarah Run

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Originally posted by ferrellj:
Oops, sorry about that. I was so excited about the speech I forgot to put in the link. Of course it's from Fox news so it may not be true.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion...ourt-justice-terror/


I'm sorry, I was more than several times not even sure of what country he was speaking about.
I had really hoped to hear something other than a big ole "Rah Rah" look at me. Misconstrued and irrelevant for the most part. To actually follow anything James Carville would say is stupid. He is huckster and may even pose as a person at times. I was really amused at the way Pelosi and Biden could not get their clapping together. Those two are a disgrace. I wonder if Obama will cut off her airplane to save money. I so look forward to 2012 and if Mr. Shelby doesn't get off his butt and support this state and not just special interest he can come hone also.
This guy has no clue what he is doing, and his administration is inept. We are seeing our debt rising quicker than an intern's skirt in the Oval Office, and he is more concerned with another stimulus (read that as more increasing debt) and allowing gays serving in the military to openly declare themselves...???????....huh?? Does he just not get it? Why does he think the liberlal agenda is what is right for this country, and is something that we want?
Seventy minutes of worthless soundbites and useless montage...nothing of which will turn this country around or fix the problems. He took a car with a knock in the engine, and started monkeying with the carb until it is now about ready to quit. He wants to blame it on everyone else, and wants to wash his hands of any part of it. I hope the American people do not let him nor the nimrods in the Legislature off that easy.
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Originally posted by Tenn on my mind:
What, under God's blue shy, is Nancy on? Speed freaks, act better than that. Up, down, up down. You want to turn away, but you can't. Clueless, is giving the guy more credit than he deserves. Is it November, yet?


Sometimes, those California gals have to take a little something to keep their figures trim -- speed!
I am reminded of a wise passage someone sent to me recently. I wish I could take credit for it...

PSALM 2009

Obama is the shepherd I did not want.
He leadeth me beside the still factories.
He restoreth my faith in the Republican party.
He guideth me in the path of unemployment for his party's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the bread line,
I shall fear no hunger, for his bailouts are with me.
He has anointed my income with taxes,
My expenses runneth over.
Surely, poverty and hard living will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will live in a mortgaged home forever..
I am glad I am American,
I am glad that I am free.
But I wish I was a dog .....
And Obama was a tree.
I have heard many "State of the Union" addresses in my life time...they are intended to factually inform the people of America, the electorate, regarding the status and stability of the nation. This was not a State of the Union" address, this was Obama, once again in "CAMPAIGN MODE", pontificating on his perceived importance and embellishing his accomplishments.
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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
I have heard many "State of the Union" addresses in my life time...they are intended to factually inform the people of America, the electorate, regarding the status and stability of the nation. This was not a State of the Union" address, this was Obama, once again in "CAMPAIGN MODE", pontificating on his perceived importance and embellishing his accomplishments.


I disagree, this was the real Obama unmasked. No grasp, no clue. If this is his best, it's underwhelming.
A tremendous similarity to Carter.
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Originally posted by interventor12:
The Secretary of Homeland Security is responsible for the safety of the US and of its government.

During Obama's speech, she gave her duties the true diligence that the speech deserved.

Hi Interventor,

Notice the Asian man sitting right beside Janet Napolitano. After the speech, Obama embraced her, totally ignored the Asian man to her left, and greeted the man to the left of the Asian. Obama treated the Asian as if he were not there. It was VERY noticeable.

Could our current White House resident be RACIST? Surely not, right?

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill
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Originally posted by JOY4567:
I, for one, have bought into the "hopey changey" program. I'm hoping for a change in 2012.

[ferrellj: What's the source for the info published?]


Joy, unfortunately we'll probably see another party line politician, which means SSDF (same sh*t different face). The other side of the same coin.

Regards
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Originally posted by beternU:
HE GAVE A HECKUVA GOOD SPEECH AND YOU WINGNUTS KNOW IT, BUT CAN'T STAND IT!

And, yes, I AM shouting at you!


You are certainly welcome to highlight the points of his speech you though were so great. I don't think the members of this forum would mind debating those with you. You can use the true portions or the lies, it doesn't matter.
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Originally posted by 8I:
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Originally posted by JOY4567:
I, for one, have bought into the "hopey changey" program. I'm hoping for a change in 2012.

[ferrellj: What's the source for the info published?]


Joy, unfortunately we'll probably see another party line politician, which means SSDF (same sh*t different face). The other side of the same coin.

Regards


We have to keep speaking up and do our best to make sure that doesn't happen.
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Originally posted by ferrellj:
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Originally posted by beternU:
HE GAVE A HECKUVA GOOD SPEECH AND YOU WINGNUTS KNOW IT, BUT CAN'T STAND IT!

And, yes, I AM shouting at you!


You are certainly welcome to highlight the points of his speech you though were so great. I don't think the members of this forum would mind debating those with you. You can use the true portions or the lies, it doesn't matter.


WAITING Bitternu...
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Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
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Originally posted by ferrellj:
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Originally posted by beternU:
HE GAVE A HECKUVA GOOD SPEECH AND YOU WINGNUTS KNOW IT, BUT CAN'T STAND IT!

And, yes, I AM shouting at you!


You are certainly welcome to highlight the points of his speech you though were so great. I don't think the members of this forum would mind debating those with you. You can use the true portions or the lies, it doesn't matter.


WAITING Bitternu...


And still waiting, anyone?

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