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Friday, January 28, 2011
Thoughts on the State of the Union Address
1:41 PM | 
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The I.I. |
This blog thread posted by the Irving Inquisition uses some explicit language, as well as depicting some aspects of life in North Minneapolis that some readers may find objectionable. Reader discretion is advised.
Thoughts on the State of the Union Address
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| The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. |
“He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.”
- Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution
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| The President mid-stride. |
Earlier this week, President Obama stood before Congress and delivered the annual State of the Union Address to the nation. The speech itself has been delivered by American presidents as far back as George Washington in 1790. Although not required to be delivered in person, done in Congress, or broadcasted on TV; this speech has been delivered by American Presidents for the past thirty years.
I’ve been watching these speeches ever since I was a little boy. Generally speaking, they felt like a book report, with scattered fragments on just about everything the President had on his agenda. On top of that, the House chamber would always be divided along party lines. This division has always been obvious, but I must say that the first decade of the 21st century was the most politically divided and venomous period of politics I had witnessed.
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| The legendary index finger while making a point. |
Looking back into the past; it seemed more like the political rivalries were more gentlemanly. A few harsh comments would be exchanged in public between corporate money Republicans and old money Democrats; then they would go play nine holes at some country club and move on. These days, we’ve got an extreme’s extreme of politicians, especially on the right-wing side of things.
Alas, I digress; back to the speech. For the first time in years, it seemed like there was an appetite for genuine cooperation amongst the two political parties. Obama’s address was sober, yet uplifting. The fact that people from both sides of the isle intermingled with each other, I think, helped to create an element of civility. I think that civility is a nice thing to have, especially since politics has been reduced to being little more than a contact sport in recent years.
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| The regal - thank you for acknowledging my smart speak - look. |
As Obama spoke, I felt myself being swept up with the same feelings of inspiration that I had when I heard him speak in the early days of his campaign for President. Even though he ended the speech by stating that the State of the Union is strong, the message he essentially sent was that we need to work together or fail. The symbolism of inclusiveness was apparent when Obama said some kind words about John Boehner, welcoming him to his new role as House Speaker.
The speech gave me that warm fuzzy feeling. And that was something I’ve been missing for a long time. Ultimately, I’m glad I voted for Obama, I’m glad he’s the President; and considering the circumstances, I think history will judge him kindly.
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| Awww, it's a Kum Ba Yah moment.... Boehner actually smiled. |
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5 comments:
"Boehner actually smiled" This shocked me too. I was expecting his usual display of waterworks.
That's what Obama does he makes people "Feel" good and he's damn good at it. Now we now resume the polarized congress now in progress. And no it's not new but boy is it glad to have the house back :)
Arrrgh,
Good post II
I assume that you have contacted the Associated Press and obtained permission and paid the royalty fee before you published AP copyrighted photographs. There is no "fair use" of these copyrighted photographs.
I suspect you'll be hearing from their local office.
@ Anon 12:21,
Don't you ever get tired of harassing people and just being an all around douche bag? You must be one of those Jordan Hawkman blog trolls.
I've got a challenge for you... Try saying something constructive or substantive... Or how about saying something that relates to the blog post. It would be a refreshing change for you.
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