I called a dim friend of mine. He is pissed the dems applauded social security and sat during the patriot act.
Based on the applause criteria the dems are for socialism, or as Kanine says "The Third Way" (wink, wink) and against security and freedom. Truly amazing display. I don't think even the casual observer could miss that.
Russert rates the speech ...
The divide on either side of the aisle "like the Red Sea parting" ...