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STATE OF THE UNION -- 2005 [Live Thread]
2/2/05

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.


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To: goldstategop
Denny Crane bump!!!
4,041 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:23 PM PST by Howlin (It's a great day to be an American -- and a Bush Republican!!!!)
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To: Tom602
"The dems just can't come to grips with the fact that MOST people want control of at least a portion if not ALL of their SS money."

The dems are going to battle this bigtime, but I think Bush and the republicans are positioning this just right--it's about letting people control their lives. I thought the democrats were all for that.

4,042 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:31 PM PST by Darkwolf377 (Stop fighting mental health--Leave the Democrat party!)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Captain Jonathan S. Tuttle?
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A little something for "Hot lips": Hair-> Auburn


4,043 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:36 PM PST by Finalapproach29er (I can no longer separate a reality story from satire on this site. People are losing their senses.)
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To: Moorings

calling Ron Jr a girlie man would be to masculine for him


4,044 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:46 PM PST by NorCalRepub
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To: Timeout
I missed that. What, did Dan hog one of those seats on the aisle?

Vrit was referring to a pre-SOU speech luncheon between the President and the network anchors---a recent tradition.

4,045 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:52 PM PST by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: DJ88

I have a BOOK to read; I just had to stop; I'm gonna hurt either my pets or my mother........LOL.


4,046 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:54 PM PST by Howlin (It's a great day to be an American -- and a Bush Republican!!!!)
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To: NorCalRepub

I was interested in her impression of THIS speech.


4,047 posted on 02/02/2005 8:12:56 PM PST by Carolinamom
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To: Tom602

>"I would even choose to OPT out of Social Security all together if I could."<


- Yup. Take all of my SS money, and put into property, mutual funds, etc.

But we both know the reason the reason we can't do that...:(


4,048 posted on 02/02/2005 8:13:36 PM PST by FBD ("A nation without borders is not a nation." -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Dan from Michigan
Who in the blue hell is John Kerry again?

I searched Google for "John Kerry" but no results. I tried again with "empty-suit" and got a TON of results.

4,049 posted on 02/02/2005 8:13:57 PM PST by silent_jonny (The Nightime Sniffling Sneezing Coughing Aching Stuffyhead Fever So You Can Freep Medicine)
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To: Timeout

Great, great, great speech.


4,050 posted on 02/02/2005 8:13:57 PM PST by jveritas
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To: goldstategop
President Bush isn't doing it either.

Rush made the case that spending has been at an all-time low, even after 9/11, and during 2 wars.

4,051 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:00 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper (PEST/Suicide Hotline 1-800-BUSH-WON)
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To: Wormwood

Hannity is a little light on the depth meter, but how can you possibly stand that ninny Colmes?


4,052 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:01 PM PST by sam_paine (X .................................)
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To: feinswinesuksass

"That was CSPAN....and she was retarded."


You're right...C-Span1...

And that woman....truly dumbed-down. Not just sad. It is a crime against humanity to deliberately...

"a human mind is a terrible thing to"

...deceive....


4,053 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:08 PM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (ATTN. MARXIST RED MSM: I RESENT your "RED STATE" switcheroo using our ELECTORAL MAP as PROPAGANDA!)
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To: Carolinamom

Has anyone bothered to check out the loonie posts on DU?


4,054 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:08 PM PST by jennyjenny
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To: NorCalRepub
Ron Jr doesn't even have the credentials to do analysis..what the hell do they use and ex dancer for. He has never even paid his dues

The ONLY reason why he is there is because he is the son of President Reagan

4,055 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:09 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to Liberals .. When did supporting and defending Freedom become a bad thing??)
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To: NorCalRepub
Ron Jr doesn't even have the credentials to do analysis..what the hell do they use and ex dancer for. He has never even paid his dues

The ONLY reason why he is there is because he is the son of President Reagan

4,056 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:16 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to Liberals .. When did supporting and defending Freedom become a bad thing??)
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To: Maigrey
We need to close our borders to illegal immigrants. The President thinks they're made up of drug dealers and terrorists - no como dice but from the looks of it and the brief attention the issue got, he knows most Republicans want a tougher approach. It actually received less emphasis that his "big" signature issue, Soche Security tonight.

Denny Crane: "There are two places to find the truth. God and then Fox News."

4,057 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:16 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: Bushbacker1

I know, dish is on my list. I'm not much of a tv watcher, though.

I just got back on, haven't read the thread (no time tonight) and I was wondering who was making the grumbling noises when that wonderful President Bush started talking about social security. I think I heard it twice.

I thought it was an inspiring, magnificent speech. But I love the man...he could say anything and I'd think it was awesome.


4,058 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:19 PM PST by JudyinCanada (I can't wait, the dream is coming true and I will stand in front of the box to put my heart into it.)
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To: MeekOneGOP

Well, it has been fun. Since I'm listening and posting from WORK, I guess I'd better get some actual WORK done before it's time to leave! :-D Fortunately, we're in a quarter-end freeze for doing any work on our servers and it's a quiet night. Will get a chance to watch the replay when I get home.


4,059 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:24 PM PST by Purrcival (George W. Bush IS my president (and he is the DUmmies' President, too))
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To: Miss Marple

Will be sure to do! I'm planning to read all these posts when I get a few hours tomorrow.


4,060 posted on 02/02/2005 8:14:29 PM PST by Carolinamom
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