[GraniteStateConservative]

Fire the committee of idiots who wrote the SOTU. He should have given this speech in January. I was happy to hear that he made it clear that the Iraqi elections could happen earlier with his approval. If they go off in September and the results are favorable, that will be a real boost for Bush. It will be a tangible sign that there's a light at the end of the table. It was also very good to hear him admit that they made mistakes-- like setting up and leading the Iraqi army, and have put in place a plan to make things right. It's helpful politically to have him acknowledge the problems voters have seen show up and show that he's addressing them.

[over3Owithabrain]

Barnes not too keen on speech - says W didn't stress how to secure from terrorists. I agree - all the plans in writing won't work when the scum is chopping heads off.

[RightWhale]

It's helpful politically to have him acknowledge the problems voters have seen show up and show that he's addressing them.

Yes, it is, especially since this is a new kind of war and everybody is feeling their way.

[Dog Gone]

It was a great speech, clearly enunciating the plan. Nobody could have watched that without feeling reassured.

Except I guess for Democrats who didn't want the country to be reassured...