State of the Union Address

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

They are not supposed to, neither is the supreme court.

The Supreme Court looked very...supreme. And regal.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by moe.ron

Trying to figure out a drinking game to the Obama's State of the Union. It's never going to be as fun as Bush's State of the Union.

What's wrong with Gays serving in the military?

Currently there is a policy known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell which means that LGBT can serve in the military, but have to hide their orientation. Part of Obama's campaign promises was to get rid of that policy. For those watching, is he actually going to do so?

Originally Posted by Senusret I

They are not supposed to, neither is the supreme court.

To expand on this, The military is supposed to publicly support any foreign policy he makes, but have no interest in domestic policy. IIRC that is.

[Kappamd]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Currently there is a policy known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell which means that LGBT can serve in the military, but have to hide their orientation. Part of Obama's campaign promises was to get rid of that policy. For those watching, is he actually going to do so?


To expand on this, The military is supposed to publicly support any foreign policy he makes, but have no interest in domestic policy. IIRC that is.

I seriously doubt it.

And seriously Republicans, could you have been any more obvious with your selection of people to sit behind the governor?

[moe.ron]

Anybody figure out a drinking game for Obama's State of the Union yet?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I seriously doubt it.

And seriously Republicans, could you have been any more obvious with your selection of people to sit behind the governor?

Sorry I meant did he said he was going to do so. And since we are on the subject, is DADT currently a matter of law or DoD policy?

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I caught it when my homies McCain, Lieberman, and them were standing and clapping. There were so many standing ovations that it was sickening.

I noticed some people leaping out of their seats to clap right BEFORE he said the inspiring part. I wondered if they were telepathic or something.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

For those watching, is he actually going to do so?

I think he will, but that doesn't mean anything will change. Legislature changes law, not feelings. When you're facing a high-charged situation like that, knowing full-well what the military attitude is, "official policy" means crap.

I'm looking at Facebook and see people are talking smack about the speech already (on Facebook). That would be fine, but these particular people have made it clear that they "refused to watch." Um, if you didn't hear ANY of it, what exactly are you commenting on?

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I seriously doubt it.

And seriously Republicans, could you have been any more obvious with your selection of people to sit behind the governor?

Glad to know I'm not the only one who noticed that.

[Kappamd]

Also, Nancy Pelosi's blinking is very distracting.

[Kappamd]

I didn't say there was anything wrong with it. It was just an awkward moment when they chose not to react.

^^My bad. The way the media played it, it seemed like it was a big deal.

[DrPhil]

I saw you Marcia L. Fudge, Esq. OOO-OOOP!

[AGDee]

Here is the reality: If your belief systems are primarily in line with the Republicans, you hate what Obama wants to do. If your belief systems are primarily in line with the Democrats, you like what Obama wants to do. If you're in the middle, then you hate some stuff and like other things.

Welcome to our two party system.

Anybody who thinks that one person can turn around the biggest recession in 70 years in a year is completely unrealistic. Most Dems I know who are frustrated are angry at a lack of progress. Most Reps I know who are angry think it's too much too fast.

Isn't it great that we live in a country where we are allowed to express our opinions without worrying about being arrested? That's what makes this country great.

But I do have some questions:
Why is a socialist education system ok but a socialist health care system is not?

Why would moving to a more competitive health care system be considered socialistic? Personally, I would love to have a choice regarding health care rather than have it be in my employer's hands.

Why is it ok to rack up trillions in national debt to fight a foreign war but not to meet the medical needs of our people?

Those are some of things I don't understand and would really like to hear answers that make sense to me.

I'd also point out that, personally, Ms. Average Middle Class here has already had a larger cut with the stimulus package than I had with the Bush tax cuts.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

The Supreme Court looked very...supreme. And regal.

I agree.....it was cool to see.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

To expand on this, The military is supposed to publicly support any foreign policy he makes, but have no interest in domestic policy. IIRC that is.

Gotcha.

Originally Posted by AGDee

Here is the reality: If your belief systems are primarily in line with the Republicans, you hate what Obama wants to do. If your belief systems are primarily in line with the Democrats, you like what Obama wants to do. If you're in the middle, then you hate some stuff and like other things.

Welcome to our two party system.

Anybody who thinks that one person can turn around the biggest recession in 70 years in a year is completely unrealistic. Most Dems I know who are frustrated are angry at a lack of progress. Most Reps I know who are angry think it's too much too fast.

Isn't it great that we live in a country where we are allowed to express our opinions without worrying about being arrested? That's what makes this country great.

But I do have some questions:
Why is a socialist education system ok but a socialist health care system is not?

Why would moving to a more competitive health care system be considered socialistic? Personally, I would love to have a choice regarding health care rather than have it be in my employer's hands.

Why is it ok to rack up trillions in national debt to fight a foreign war but not to meet the medical needs of our people?

Those are some of things I don't understand and would really like to hear answers that make sense to me.

I'd also point out that, personally, Ms. Average Middle Class here has already had a larger cut with the stimulus package than I had with the Bush tax cuts.

Amen.

[Ghostwriter]

Here is the 2 word online synopsis of the State of the Union Address.

Bush's Fault!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Ghostwriter

Here is the 2 word online synopsis of the State of the Union Address.

Bush's Fault!

One of the big reasons I didn't watch - that's getting old. It's time for the current administration (not just the President) to put on their big boy pants and quit whining.

I don't watch 100% of any State of the Union speech, but I'm not into pep rallies in the first place.


As for drinking games, drink every time Obama says "I". The last speech prior to last night, he said it 132 times.

[Ghostwriter]

^^^Ditto! I simply can't watch these regardless of who the President is. A complete waste of time.

BTW - he said "I" over 100 times last night. You would have gotten fairly well plastered if you simply had an ounce of your favorite alcoholic beverage per "I".