Live-Blog: The President's State Of The Union
This will be a heck of a post for us. We will both be watching this, and we'll both be right here. A collaborative, semi-pre-prepared post or column is one thing. WE have only live-blogged once, and we could not keep up. Tonight, we're hoping to change that. Each time we post, we will post up the time on our screen. Please bear in mind that we are in Arizona, therefore it will be by our time zone. We're sorry for any conversions you may have to do.
As Thomas and I decided, I have the point on this. Just bear with us, please. Just a note to the readers who were unaware. Mother "Moonbat" Sheehan is in the gallery. The gallery pass was courtesy of Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. Keep her in mind because she is up for reelection this year, and I am sure Dianne Feinstein will not forget about that either.
6:55 p.m.: It is being reported that Cindy Sheehan has been detained, and not arrested ... yet. CNN is reporting that Cindy Sheehan unfolded a banner in the gallery, which is a no-no in the House. Capitol Police have taken her into custody, and she is not being allowed back in. It is so nice to see that the Left, as always, never disappoints, and is always predictable.
7:00 p.m.: It begins. And there is Justice Alito, and Chief Justice Roberts. A quick flash by FOX to catch Justice Alito's wife--applauding her newly-appointed husband. The Cabinet is filing in now. Dr. Rice, Sec. Rumsfeld, Gen. Gonzales, etc.
7:07 p.m."Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States." He is inside, making his way down, and surprisingly, there are applauding Democrats; Sheila Jackson Lee among them. He just stopped and said hello to Justice Alito. And ... Here we go ...
7:10 p.m.: After Hastert's intro, more applause as the president prepares to speak. ... Welcomes all around ... Coretta Scott King's acknowledgement, which we knew he would touch on; good words, honored words regarding the late Civil Rights' leader's widow ... Revisiting history, not specifically, but one in which serves as a reminder of things gone by ... "strong, and together we will make it stronger" ...
7:14 p.m.: Setting the agenda ... talking about the challenges ahead ... "The United States of America will continue to lead" ... Moving onto the war, and the goals of our moves to promote democracy in an area where none existed ... Speaking about terrorism ... "Democracies replace resentment with hope." ... "We will act boldly in freedom's cause."
7:16 p.m.: Still speaking on democracy. ... Made a gaffe, referred to Iran as a democracy. ... Talking about the fact we must take the terrorist's goals seriously. ... Touching on acts of terrorism around the world to emphasize their weapon of fear. ... "We love our freedom and we will fight to keep it." ... Hitting the cut-and-run crowd about what it means to stand up, and be counted.
7:19 p.m.: "The United States will not retreat from the world, and we will never surrender to evil." ... "America rejects the false comfort of isolationism." ... Nice touch on Afghanistan and Iraq, and what is being done in both places, including fighting terror and rebuilding. ... Accomplishments in Iraq, and what we have done in terms of defense of Iraq.
7:22 p.m.: "We are winning;" clear message to the Democrats. ... Touching on the draw down of troops, and reinforced that the military will make that decision, not politicians. ... Talking about our tactics, and how they've changed. ... Slapped the "Defeatocrats"; "Second guessing is not a strategy." ... Informing people what would happen with a premature departure from Iraq; not pretty. ... Acknowledging the troops, citing Dan Clay--"'I know what honor is. It has been an honor to protect and serve all of you.'" ... Drawing attention to his wife and family. ... Got a wink to Laura there. ...
7:27 p.m.: Never forget the sacrifices. ... Talking about democracy, and I can see the message to Hamas unfolding. ... Palestinians talked about, including our message to them, same as Israel's--disarm and work towards peace. ... "Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity." ... Iran now, and he is holding little back. ... We can see the message for Ahmadinejad--your days are numbered, and we will not allow you to have nukes; period. ... We will rally the world against these threats. ... Message to Iranians: we support you and your struggle against the theocracy. ...
7:31 p.m.: We show compassion abraod. ... Talking about disease and mistreatment. ... Talking about the seedier side of foreign nations. ... Pushing towards getting nations to do better with their people, and pushes Congress to help nations in need abroad. ... reinstate the Patriot Act. ... Going onto NSA intercept program, acknowledging it, touching on court and traditional precedents, and explaining WHY he instituted it. ...
7:36 p.m.: Plea to Congress to straighten up and fly right to HELP the nation in it's struggle. ... Domestic economy. ... 4.6 million new jobs, more than Japan and EU combined. ... Moving onto the strengthening of our economy. ... Immigration, and our economy cannot function without them. (LEGAL, yes.) ... We intend to shape our future and our economy. ... 880 billion in returned revenues helped the economy. ...
7:40 p.m.: Tax relief to run out, "I urge the congress to act responsibly and make the tax-cuts permanent." ... We must be the stewards of tax dollars, heading into "fiscal responsibility." ... Cutting programs. ... 14 billion in savings in 2007, and cut deficit in half by 2009. ... Earmark reform, "too many special interests." ... "Pass the line item veto."... Tackle mandatory spending and entitlements. ... Hillary rolling eyes over Clinton joke. ... Going after Social Security reform again (Let's stick to it, boys.)
7:43 p.m.: Democrtats making asses of themselves over refusing to move forward on Soc. Sec. Reform. ... "We need to put aside partisan politics, and work together to get this problem solved." ... Going on the global economy side, and touching on America's roile in the global marketplace. ... Immigration system that upholds our laws. ... We must have stronger immigration enforcement and border security. ... Amnesty program, AGAIN. ... Hitting Health Care now. ...
7:46 p.m.: We must confront the rising cost of care. ... Health savings accounts to level the health care playing field. ... Can switch jobs w/o losing health insurance. ... Pass medical liability reform this year. ... Energy problem, "America is addicted to oil" from unstable parts of the world. ... Advance energy initiative. ... Citing other energy options such a clean-burning coal, solar and nuclear technology. ... Pushing pollution-free cars, funding research, in clean burning, economical ethanol, within 6 years. ... Replace 75% of oil imports by 2025. ... Ending Middle East dependance. ...
7:50 p.m.: Education next, and citing our talented people. "American competitiveness initiative" focusing on math and science. ... Double federal commitment to such areas. ... R & D tax credit to be reinstated. ... "If we ensure that America's children succeed in life, they will ensure that America succeeds int he world." ...
7:53 p.m.: In recent years, America has become a more hopeful nation. ... Citing strides in our nation including the drop in teen pregnancy, crime rates, and drug use. ... "A life of personal responsibility is a life fulfilled." ... Oooh, he's touching on some toughies like judicial activism, corrupt officials, and other challenges. ... "We have proved the pessimists wrong before, and we will do it again. " ... Recognizing Chief Justice Roberts, and Associate Justice Alito. ... "Judges must be servants of the law, and not legisalte from the bench." ... Acklnowledging Justice O'Connor.
7:57 p.m.: Pass legislation banning cloning, hybrid animals, embryos, etc., and other abuses of medical science. ... "These are gifts from our Creator, and are not for sale." ... Hitting on corrupt officials, and how they should never betray our trust. ... Acknowledging Laura on her help with the youth initiative. ... 85 billion committed to Gulf Coast, and rebuilding. ... STRENGTHEN areas od blight to bring it up in stature and eqaulity for opportunity. ...
8:00 p.m.: Disease and HIV, and what must done to help those in need through the Ryan White Act. ... Move to a day where there are no new infections in America. ... (Nothing on bird flu, yet...not that I'm worried, per se.) ... "Like Americans, we will show that courage." ... Clsoing up, and what a DAMN goods speech it was.
Publius II
The Bunny ;)
ADDENDUM: Welcome Republican Jen readers, and TY for visiting.
This will be a heck of a post for us. We will both be watching this, and we'll both be right here. A collaborative, semi-pre-prepared post or column is one thing. WE have only live-blogged once, and we could not keep up. Tonight, we're hoping to change that. Each time we post, we will post up the time on our screen. Please bear in mind that we are in Arizona, therefore it will be by our time zone. We're sorry for any conversions you may have to do.
As Thomas and I decided, I have the point on this. Just bear with us, please. Just a note to the readers who were unaware. Mother "Moonbat" Sheehan is in the gallery. The gallery pass was courtesy of Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. Keep her in mind because she is up for reelection this year, and I am sure Dianne Feinstein will not forget about that either.
6:55 p.m.: It is being reported that Cindy Sheehan has been detained, and not arrested ... yet. CNN is reporting that Cindy Sheehan unfolded a banner in the gallery, which is a no-no in the House. Capitol Police have taken her into custody, and she is not being allowed back in. It is so nice to see that the Left, as always, never disappoints, and is always predictable.
7:00 p.m.: It begins. And there is Justice Alito, and Chief Justice Roberts. A quick flash by FOX to catch Justice Alito's wife--applauding her newly-appointed husband. The Cabinet is filing in now. Dr. Rice, Sec. Rumsfeld, Gen. Gonzales, etc.
7:07 p.m."Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States." He is inside, making his way down, and surprisingly, there are applauding Democrats; Sheila Jackson Lee among them. He just stopped and said hello to Justice Alito. And ... Here we go ...
7:10 p.m.: After Hastert's intro, more applause as the president prepares to speak. ... Welcomes all around ... Coretta Scott King's acknowledgement, which we knew he would touch on; good words, honored words regarding the late Civil Rights' leader's widow ... Revisiting history, not specifically, but one in which serves as a reminder of things gone by ... "strong, and together we will make it stronger" ...
7:14 p.m.: Setting the agenda ... talking about the challenges ahead ... "The United States of America will continue to lead" ... Moving onto the war, and the goals of our moves to promote democracy in an area where none existed ... Speaking about terrorism ... "Democracies replace resentment with hope." ... "We will act boldly in freedom's cause."
7:16 p.m.: Still speaking on democracy. ... Made a gaffe, referred to Iran as a democracy. ... Talking about the fact we must take the terrorist's goals seriously. ... Touching on acts of terrorism around the world to emphasize their weapon of fear. ... "We love our freedom and we will fight to keep it." ... Hitting the cut-and-run crowd about what it means to stand up, and be counted.
7:19 p.m.: "The United States will not retreat from the world, and we will never surrender to evil." ... "America rejects the false comfort of isolationism." ... Nice touch on Afghanistan and Iraq, and what is being done in both places, including fighting terror and rebuilding. ... Accomplishments in Iraq, and what we have done in terms of defense of Iraq.
7:22 p.m.: "We are winning;" clear message to the Democrats. ... Touching on the draw down of troops, and reinforced that the military will make that decision, not politicians. ... Talking about our tactics, and how they've changed. ... Slapped the "Defeatocrats"; "Second guessing is not a strategy." ... Informing people what would happen with a premature departure from Iraq; not pretty. ... Acknowledging the troops, citing Dan Clay--"'I know what honor is. It has been an honor to protect and serve all of you.'" ... Drawing attention to his wife and family. ... Got a wink to Laura there. ...
7:27 p.m.: Never forget the sacrifices. ... Talking about democracy, and I can see the message to Hamas unfolding. ... Palestinians talked about, including our message to them, same as Israel's--disarm and work towards peace. ... "Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity." ... Iran now, and he is holding little back. ... We can see the message for Ahmadinejad--your days are numbered, and we will not allow you to have nukes; period. ... We will rally the world against these threats. ... Message to Iranians: we support you and your struggle against the theocracy. ...
7:31 p.m.: We show compassion abraod. ... Talking about disease and mistreatment. ... Talking about the seedier side of foreign nations. ... Pushing towards getting nations to do better with their people, and pushes Congress to help nations in need abroad. ... reinstate the Patriot Act. ... Going onto NSA intercept program, acknowledging it, touching on court and traditional precedents, and explaining WHY he instituted it. ...
7:36 p.m.: Plea to Congress to straighten up and fly right to HELP the nation in it's struggle. ... Domestic economy. ... 4.6 million new jobs, more than Japan and EU combined. ... Moving onto the strengthening of our economy. ... Immigration, and our economy cannot function without them. (LEGAL, yes.) ... We intend to shape our future and our economy. ... 880 billion in returned revenues helped the economy. ...
7:40 p.m.: Tax relief to run out, "I urge the congress to act responsibly and make the tax-cuts permanent." ... We must be the stewards of tax dollars, heading into "fiscal responsibility." ... Cutting programs. ... 14 billion in savings in 2007, and cut deficit in half by 2009. ... Earmark reform, "too many special interests." ... "Pass the line item veto."... Tackle mandatory spending and entitlements. ... Hillary rolling eyes over Clinton joke. ... Going after Social Security reform again (Let's stick to it, boys.)
7:43 p.m.: Democrtats making asses of themselves over refusing to move forward on Soc. Sec. Reform. ... "We need to put aside partisan politics, and work together to get this problem solved." ... Going on the global economy side, and touching on America's roile in the global marketplace. ... Immigration system that upholds our laws. ... We must have stronger immigration enforcement and border security. ... Amnesty program, AGAIN. ... Hitting Health Care now. ...
7:46 p.m.: We must confront the rising cost of care. ... Health savings accounts to level the health care playing field. ... Can switch jobs w/o losing health insurance. ... Pass medical liability reform this year. ... Energy problem, "America is addicted to oil" from unstable parts of the world. ... Advance energy initiative. ... Citing other energy options such a clean-burning coal, solar and nuclear technology. ... Pushing pollution-free cars, funding research, in clean burning, economical ethanol, within 6 years. ... Replace 75% of oil imports by 2025. ... Ending Middle East dependance. ...
7:50 p.m.: Education next, and citing our talented people. "American competitiveness initiative" focusing on math and science. ... Double federal commitment to such areas. ... R & D tax credit to be reinstated. ... "If we ensure that America's children succeed in life, they will ensure that America succeeds int he world." ...
7:53 p.m.: In recent years, America has become a more hopeful nation. ... Citing strides in our nation including the drop in teen pregnancy, crime rates, and drug use. ... "A life of personal responsibility is a life fulfilled." ... Oooh, he's touching on some toughies like judicial activism, corrupt officials, and other challenges. ... "We have proved the pessimists wrong before, and we will do it again. " ... Recognizing Chief Justice Roberts, and Associate Justice Alito. ... "Judges must be servants of the law, and not legisalte from the bench." ... Acklnowledging Justice O'Connor.
7:57 p.m.: Pass legislation banning cloning, hybrid animals, embryos, etc., and other abuses of medical science. ... "These are gifts from our Creator, and are not for sale." ... Hitting on corrupt officials, and how they should never betray our trust. ... Acknowledging Laura on her help with the youth initiative. ... 85 billion committed to Gulf Coast, and rebuilding. ... STRENGTHEN areas od blight to bring it up in stature and eqaulity for opportunity. ...
8:00 p.m.: Disease and HIV, and what must done to help those in need through the Ryan White Act. ... Move to a day where there are no new infections in America. ... (Nothing on bird flu, yet...not that I'm worried, per se.) ... "Like Americans, we will show that courage." ... Clsoing up, and what a DAMN goods speech it was.
Publius II
The Bunny ;)
ADDENDUM: Welcome Republican Jen readers, and TY for visiting.
posted by Syd And Vaughn | 9:03 PM
1 Comments:
Good blog. The appearance of Justice Alito with the other Justices in their robes made my evening! I thought the President made it very clear that Americans support our troops and many in Congress do not. Rawriter
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