President Obama 2012 State of The union Address

[zsdersw]

Then we would be left with no choice but to vote for a turd.

That's always been the only option; pick between one turd and another.

 

[monovillage]

That's always been the only option; pick between one turd and another.

That's why I like the electronic voting format, it's easier to hold my nose while I vote.

 

[fskimospy]

I think Newt would dismantle obama in any debate.... and I think I would actually enjoy watching that. Then we would be left with no choice but to vote for a turd.

That's pretty unlikely. Obama is an excellent debater. I actually think that Obama would be Newt's worst nightmare, as Obama's strategy has always been to play it cool and force his opponent to overreach. There's no way that Newt can control himself in the face of something like that.

Newt is a good primary debater because you pay no penalty for saying ridiculous and outrageous things. In a real debate you do, and he just can't keep up with Obama on that level.

 

[zsdersw]

Newt is hyperbolic... which doesn't win you anything good.

 

[zsdersw]

Some good criticism of Newt from George Will:

Gingrich thinks South Carolina has catapulted him toward irresistible victory. There remain, however, 53 more delegate-selection processes — in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and some possessions. Busy as an intellectual beaver having big ideas by the bushel, Gingrich has neglected some mundane matters, such as getting on the Virginia and Missouri ballots.

Should Prometheus have to sweat such tiresome details? Yes, because the nominating process in this complex continental nation usefully foreshadows the challenges of governing such a nation.

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/will012412.php3

 

[UberNeuman]

and so it begins:

live link from msnbc....

 

[Patranus]

Isn't it great. We get a campaign speech on every channel in the United States. Its a shame that all parties are not afforded the same platform.

 

[UberNeuman]

Isn't it great. We get a campaign speech on every channel in the United States. Its a shame that all parties are not afforded the same platform.

GWB wasn't afforded the same?

 

[nageov3t]

all the State of the Union addresses in my lifetime have seemed like useless press releases.

the President should just buy Congress a subscription to his newspaper of choice and call it a year.

 

[monovillage]

I'm trying to remember the first time the networks gave the opposition party a response, i'll have to look it up though.

*edit* says first televised was in 1966. Somewhat sporadic after '68

 

[UberNeuman]

I'm trying to remember the first time the networks gave the opposition party a response, i'll have to look it up though.

1966.

 

[ultimatebob]

It is just me, or is Michelle Obama's dress really REALLY Blue? That sucker was so bright that I needed to adjust the color on my TV!

 

[ViRGE]

John Kerry has 2 black eyes and a broken nose! They really take hockey seriously in the Kerry clan.

 

[dmcowen674]

and so it begins:

live link from msnbc....

with a salute to the troops

and the fact he has ended Bush's false war in Iraq

 

[dmcowen674]

Three things for certain, death, taxes and never working with Republicans.

 

[dmcowen674]

What new rules against Wall Street?

 

[GTaudiophile]

Lies, lies, lies...

 

[UberNeuman]

Lies, lies, lies...

How so?

 

[Balt]

Eric Cantor looks... well... like an asshole.

 

[dmcowen674]

Lies, lies, lies...

Hate much?

 

[Patranus]

Its amazing how little Obama understand about how industry works.

 

[Hugo Drax]

Anything good happen? I was watching Casino Jack on HBO instead.

 

[Patranus]

We can train 2 million American all we want but if they refuse to take the entry level jobs because their welfare check pays more, it is a pointless effort.

 

[Patranus]

So he just stole Newts platforms on community college/unemployment.

 

[Hugo Drax]

LOL the trotted out the "Train americans" meme again as a solution.

Looks like I missed nothing.