STate of the Union Speech

1/29/02 | George W. Bush

[Shermy]

Among many things, it's interesting that he now includes Hezbollah. And distinguished the "few" who rule Iran from the parliament.

[Asclepius]

Now America is embracing a new ethic and a new creed: "Let's roll."

Indeed.

I love our president.

[Dudoight]

Hillary behaved this time....but how in hades did Jesse Jackson get in on this?

[InvisibleChurch]

Has it really only been four months? It seems like years.

[upchuck]

...how in hades did Jesse Jackson get in on this?

I dunno, but I bet Sharpton is pissed!

[Cobra64]

...but how in hades did Jesse Jackson get in on this?

FOX didn't show the Downs Man. Saw Hillary early on, nasty expression. Hope Rintense caught her ugly puss.

[John Jorsett]

Just watched the actual speech. The President's speechmaking abilities are so much better than when he was campaigning that there's just no comparison. Very well done.

[OliverWendellDouglas]

I love our president.

"Evil is real and it must be opposed!"

[John Jorsett]

but how in hades did Jesse Jackson get in on this?

Remember when the Taliban 'asked' him to act as a go between? Maybe Congress 'asked' him to attend the speech.

[upchuck]

"Evil is real and it must be opposed!"

Oh really? I didn't know he addressed the Hildebeaste directly :)

[A44MAGNUT]

The era of big government is back!

[LTCJ]

I was monitoring the speach on NBC (know thy enemy) and the signal went blank for a few seconds toward the end of the speach. Thanks to the above transcript, I determined that the missing part was:

"We've come to know truths that we will never question: Evil is real, and it must be opposed."

I'm trying to determine if it was a local problem or a network drop out.

Was anyone else watching the speach on an NBC affiliate?

[sneakypete]

Gephardt just got through with the Dim response,and it was so weak it was pathetic.

[sneakypete]

The era of big government is back!

It never went anywhere. Politicians get their power and wealth from big government,and they are not about to cut their own throats.

[Revolting cat!]

"Evil is real and it must be opposed!"

I tell ya, I was at that moment hoping, expecting a reaction shot of Queen Evita herself. The cameraman musta not been on the ball. Oh well, next time...

[AMMON-CENTRIST]

Let me start off by saying I like his tie.

Ok, it seem parts of his speech sound "nazi" and other parts sound like he wants to use America to push for global peace (NWO). I pray to God in the name of Jesus we have not become the military leadership for the UN for global peace.

[Catspaw]

Among many things, it's interesting that he now includes Hezbollah.

And Hamas and Islamic Jihad. You could almost hear Arafat's butt tightening.

I think the last group he mentioned is the Pakistani group thought to be holding WSJ reporter Daniel Pearl.

[Shermy]

Actually, I think Bush was holding out the carrot to Hezbollah, remember Darrell Issa's diplomacy? but now they seem to be added to the list...perhaps because of involvement with the Karine-A?? Also Hamas was given a chance at first at not put on the list, then around December they started bombing Israelis.

[Catspaw]

Actually, I think Bush was holding out the carrot to Hezbollah, remember Darrell Issa's diplomacy? but now they seem to be added to the list...perhaps because of involvement with the Karine-A?? Also Hamas was given a chance at first at not put on the list, then around December they started bombing Israelis.

I just checked the list. Hezbollah and Hamas were added to the State Dept.'s list of terrorist organizations on 11/2/2001, Islamic Jihad back in September, 2001. I do remember Issa's diplomacy, but Hezbollah--as well as Hamas and Islamic Jihad--chose another path. I'm wondering if Arafat's al Aqsa will be added to the list when Sharon comes to visit next week.