Up to the Challenge - CNN/Gallup post speech poll (NRO)

National Review ^ | 06/29/2005

[Tenacious 1]

I'm shocked again. Now he needs to repeat every 4 weeks!

[Lee'sGhost]

And yet liberals whine bec Bush correctly points out the connection between terrorism and 9/11. LOL!

[tobyhill]

The way the MSM was advertising the pre-speech poll, I would have never guessed 56% had a clear idea of the Presidents path?

[KC_Conspirator]

This needs to be followed up with PR that matches the undermining democrats instead of sitting on his duff for the last 4 months like he has been.

[Hurricane Andrew]

Who laid down the rules barring the audience from reacting?

My understanding was that it came from The White House.

[Sacajaweau]

Unless folks are real dumb (like the Dems say), we know all the things that the President reiterated. And anyone who thinks "Insurgents" are the problem should think twice. They are "terrorists" and this is the war on terror.

The one thing that 9-11 pointed out was that terrorists were hiding behind every door. We upped security. Bush did everything he could to protect us from another attack.

Who knew?? Clinton put off the 1993 Tower bombing as "no big deal"....no inference in any way to "they attacked the USA. No effort to take down Bin Laden. No upping security. No info for the American People. Everything was behind closed doors and under the table. Still wonder what Burgler "burnt".

[cubreporter]

Probably the Commanders. Since it was an address to the nation I guess they wanted it to be a little more dignified and not one normally where everyone claps, cheers, yells and hoorahs. It was appropriate I think. Just goes to show you the discipline too in the military. They only clapped once. It was a good crowd. Understood there were those who stood at attention since they were asked to refrain from interrupting the speech with applause.

[katieanna]

The troops at Bragg were at 'attention' when the CIC entered the room. They don't applaud when they stand at attention.

[headsonpikes]

The meaning of the term mobilis vulgaris has seldom been more aptly displayed.

[jackbill]

Who laid down the rules barring the audience from reacting?

Probably the White House and it was a good decision. Can you imagine what the MSM would be saying this morning if the troops had been allowed to show their feelings for the President?

"Bush chose a "safe" crowd to appear in front of. He didn't have the guts to appear before a less friendly crowd."

Or:

"The troops' military commanders probably ordered them to cheer, scream and shout."

[alessandrofiaschi]

wonderful news

[slowhand520]

I think what this speech did was wake Americans up and made them realize they do support the war. We were mentally imprisoned by the daily images of car bombings and be headings by the media. I agree with you 100% that this speech needs to be followed by an aggressive PR campaign to sustain national support.

[slowhand520]

which will not be reported unfortunately

[MACVSOG68]

Who laid down the rules barring the audience from reacting?

Whoever it was, I completely agree. This was a serious speech for all of the American people, and cheering would have turned it into a rally, which would have diminished the gravity of the President's words.

[alessandrofiaschi]

I thought the same things. But we'll again.

[blackie]

Roger that ~ well stated!

Be Ever Vigilant!

[Soul Seeker]

The reason the networks did not want to air the President is because he connects with the American people. It's easy to make people doubt someone they never are allowed to hear. Last night the President spoke unrestricted by the MSM, and the American people responded favorably. If the MSM actually allowed the President's words to speak for themselves on average they wouldn't stand any competitive chance.