State of the Union Address LIVE THREAD 9:01pm EST.

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[Petronski]

Unbelievable - John F. Kerry is giving his own response on NBC.

Considering his use of obscenities, it must sound like a hearing test.

[NYC Republican]

To sum up: The first half of his speech was the speech of a truly great president--a president to stand shoulder to shoulder with a Lincoln or a Reagan. The second half of his speech was the speech of a flawed politician seeking to pander to powerful interest groups in echange for money, votes, and transient accolades. But even at his worst, he outshown the Democrats--the party of bitter bile and increasing irrelevance.

Excellent analysis!

[BigSkyFreeper]

I'm gonna watch the replay.... I basically listened to the TV audio while typing.

[Peach]

We sat and really listened tonight. It was GREAT!

He put the wood to the Democrats regarding the war and naysayers.

His proposals did not sound nearly as liberal and give aways as the press has espoused.

He was not conciliatory, as the pundits had tried to tell him he had to be.

He ticked off the left, which pleases me. He gained back the Christian right, which he should.

He hit a homerun. Thank you, President Bush.

[Diddle E. Squat]

John F. Kerry - "Bitch, moan, bitch, moan, blah blah blah, Bush misleads, spins, distorts, lies, bitch, moan, bitch, moan."

Tom Brokaw - "Did you see Dean's speech last night, and what are your thoughts on it?"

John F. Kerry - "Tom, that's not for me to comment on. I'm running a positive campaign..."

[Ramius]

I hired somebody for a new position last year. I offered the job to the candidate that was overwhelmingly the best qualified and most talented. It wasn't until I was putting together the offer letter that I found out he was an H1B.

Should I fire him now and take the lesser candidates?

[hoosiermama]

E-mail them and complain.

[mhking]

I just went over to Wolf interviewing Jabba the Drunk on CNN...

[NeoCaveman]

So... what does he do for 2 years? Campaign the whole time?

That's how it works these days.

[MeekOneGOP]

Good job Mr.President.Thank You!

Yes ! Yes ! Yes !

Thank you, Mr. President !! ...

[jla]

For a second or two I thought this was Virtual Hil'ry. :^)

[NYC GOP Chick]

I hope so. I really hope so.

Well, given your screen name, you're kinda screwed if he lets us down...

[Darlin']

LOL. She sounds dreadful.

[prairiebreeze]

Kerry said "after 4 years in office Bush, ..blah, blah"

FNC pundit reminded us it's only be 3 years but who's counting.

Hee

Prairie

[Jorge]

I could have done without the last minute laundry list of fluff. I'll give it 3 and 3 quarter stars.

Yes, I admit he kind of lost me a bit at the end. But the rest was excellent.

[ArneFufkin]

Welcome to the election year assault on FR. The original Democrat.com/Brigader/Keyster monikers are all banned and suspended, but they're back with tens of thousands of sleeper account identities this year and they're going to do what they do to blow up FR and Bush and stifle all fun and happiness and joy. Unsuccessfully, I might add.

My derring do, verve and plucky can do-ness will go on undaunted. Until I find a hot stripjoint girlfriend, that is. Then I'm dumping all of you like last Friday's garbage!

Remember, four years ago tonight we were obviously annoyed with the Brigader Luddites and humorless Keyesters but we had no idea we were about to be crippled with an infestation of the ... McCainiacs from Hell!!! So, let's appreciate our relative sanctuary.

Unfortunately, this election cycle's anti-everything, blow up FR, element has no Reform Party bunko cover to legitimize their mischief, so they're going to push this immigration ugliness as their cohesive gangbangin' territory. Putrid bidness. THAT is a shame.

You can see how it seeps into EVERYTHING around here these days.

[xrp]

No I am against government forcing people, businesses, and municipalities to recognize such arrangements if they don't want to. The "couple" can do whatever they like to/with each other that part is none of my business and I'd like to keep it that way.

Ok, just wanted to verify. I have the same views.

[TomasUSMC]

It was an allright speech except a little too long. Had to switch to "who's line is it anyway?" for a break. I thought the Pres did a little extra democrat butt kickin than is normal for a sou.

[Petronski]

Thank You Sir. As an active duty airman, I appreciate it.

Never forget how many people as thankful as I am for your service will never step forward to say 'Thanks.'

[Types_with_Fist]

Don't count on it. I expected the same thing from Reagan. Didn't happen.