Posted on 02/02/2005 3:43:44 PM PST by Timeout
The pre-spin: Bush will spend about 1/2 the speech on foreign policy, 1/2 on domestic, with heavy emphasis on Social Security reform. It's said he will provide a detailed tutorial on the SS system and its problems with a few details on his personal accounts proposal.
Laura's guests are said to be an Afghan voter and an Iraqi voter (too bad there's no Ukrainian wearing an orange hat!).
Should we start a drinking game on how many times the pool camera swings to Hillary? Hmmm. Probably not...it would likely hamper out typing ability.
Word on the blogs has it that the closing part of the speech is a hum-dinger. Set your VCR's.
Report here on outrageous MediaCrat spin before AND after the SOTU. Pictures and screen caps welcome.
clinton's cabinet failed the test of "looking like America." Bush's cabinet DOES.
Does this mean that Alias is not on tonight? BHAH!!!!!!
Id like to see her put that heel on Pelosis throat! Politically I mean ;^)
ping for 6pm
No, seriously. This is her step-out as a Principal. As a Barbizon Girl, she knows that the first impression is what people remember. So, I want to see if she draws a distinction, and if Bush has decided that it might be a little fun to let Condi throw a hand grenade into the Senate Democratic Cloakroom. Be Seeing You,
Chris
I just put on my PURPLE pajamas!
Reportedly, Mary Mapes will be on an ABC program at the same time as Rather's goodbye program.
Now where did I put the stune device WestCoastGal was going to sell the Mods?
Laptop was an Xmas gift 2 years ago and I had to move back to my parents so its their wireless connection and it is password protected.
"I've heard some Republican congressmen will be adorning purple fingers as well."
I heard the demorats will be adorning brown noses... you know, from shoving their heads up their asses.
During Clinton's impeachment, he was all over the media defending him. No double standard my a--.!!
Clinton's cabinet was like a freakshow version of Noah's Ark--two of everything.
Now there's a truism
lol! Just don't try to freep from the tub.
lol!
Two weeks ago, the President renewed America’s commitment to the ideal of liberty for all. Tonight, he will lay out the policies to advance that ideal at home and abroad:
“Over the next several months, on issue after issue, let us do what Americans have always done, and build a better world for our children and grandchildren.”
“First, we must be good stewards of this economy, and renew the great institutions on which millions of our fellow citizens rely.”
“One of America’s most important institutions – a symbol of the trust between generations – is also in need of wise and effective reform. Social Security… on its current path, is headed toward bankruptcy. And so we must join together to strengthen and save Social Security.
“Fixing Social Security permanently will require an open, candid review of the options… I will work with members of Congress to find the most effective combination of reforms.”
The President will talk about the enduring values that make America strong, including promoting a culture of life and extending the compassion of America by supporting community and faith-based organizations that help our most vulnerable citizens:
“Our second great responsibility to our children and grandchildren is to honor and to pass along the values that sustain a free society… Government is not the source of these values, but government should never undermine them.”
Finally, the President will talk about our on-going efforts to win the war on terrorism by supporting the advance of freedom in the broader Middle East and across the world:
“Our third responsibility to future generations is to leave them an America that is safe from danger, and protected by peace. We will pass along to our children all the freedoms we enjoy – and chief among them is freedom from fear.”
“…During this time of war, we must continue to support our military and give them the tools for victory.”
“…In the next four years, my Administration will continue to build the coalitions that will defeat the dangers of our time.”
“In the long term, the peace we seek will only be achieved by eliminating the conditions that feed radicalism and ideologies of murder. …The only force powerful enough to stop the rise of tyranny and terror, and replace hatred with hope, is the force of human freedom.”
“…The goal of two democratic states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace is within reach – and America will help them achieve that goal.”
“To promote peace and stability in the broader Middle East, the United States will work with our friends in the region to fight the common threat of terror, while we encourage a higher standard of freedom.”
“Our generational commitment to the advance of freedom, especially in the Middle East, is now being tested and honored in Iraq.”
“We will succeed because the Iraqi people value their own liberty – as they showed the world last Sunday.”
“…The new political situation in Iraq opens a new phase of our work in that country…we will increasingly focus our efforts on helping prepare more capable Iraqi security forces – forces with skilled officers, and an effective command structure.”
“…We are standing for the freedom of our Iraqi friends, and freedom in Iraq will make America safer for generations to come.”
“The volunteers of our military are unrelenting in battle, unwavering in loyalty, unmatched in honor and decency, and every day they are making our nation more secure.”
I reset my beeber and it went off on your last post, so I guess I dont need the stune device!
David Frum on O'Reilly now.
I have used my laptop to listen to CSPAN in the shower but not brave enough to take it in the water with me.
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