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Prez, there are plenty of tech workers in the US that can't get hired, because companies valerief Jan 2012 #1
And because they just don't want to hire people over 50. undeterred Jan 2012 #10
I know that only too well. nt valerief Jan 2012 #27
Or the job "requirements" are unrealistic and the pay a pittance csziggy Jan 2012 #33
Yes, here I am. undeterred Jan 2012 #100
I live in a "right to work" state csziggy Jan 2012 #209
false The Hitman Jan 2012 #96
If you think there is no age discrimination, you are wrong. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #211
Thank you!! those on dialup are grateful nt riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #2
You're welcome! The first thread was getting cumbersome even with a high-speed connection. highplainsdem Jan 2012 #8
Thank you. Control-Z Jan 2012 #3
Love the humble Jackie BeyondGeography Jan 2012 #4
Here are links to watch: SunsetDreams Jan 2012 #5
He has mentioned NC multiple times. And named Raleigh specifically musicblind Jan 2012 #6
"It is time to turn our unemployment system into a re-employment system that puts people to work." ellisonz Jan 2012 #7
ty highplainsdem nt blaze Jan 2012 #9
How can republicans frown on these ideas? How can ANYONE? n/t musicblind Jan 2012 #11
Because they're thinking...."Shit, how can we run against these things?" BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #109
Boner nodded, yes, to 'reemployment.' elleng Jan 2012 #12
The speech has been wonderful so far! tallahasseedem Jan 2012 #13
It's just a speech. It's all about the follow through and Hotler Jan 2012 #40
I hate, no! I loath these fucking pompous Republicans liberal N proud Jan 2012 #14
Love the praise for teachers... He's so right about everything he's saying! highplainsdem Jan 2012 #15
Obama stopped Chinese tire dumping sfpcjock Jan 2012 #16
That's HUGH!!! n/t ellisonz Jan 2012 #20
Backing merit pay... ellisonz Jan 2012 #17
Should get another Secretary of Education. elleng Jan 2012 #61
Yay teachers! Give schools resources! nolabear Jan 2012 #18
Poor VP Biden rainbow4321 Jan 2012 #19
LOL, and he kept hugging Boner.. nt Phoonzang Jan 2012 #48
POTUS proposes every state requires that all students graduate or until they turn 18. Wow stevenleser Jan 2012 #21
congress silent through education section Enrique Jan 2012 #22
Too fucking little. Too fucking late Mr. President. Hotler Jan 2012 #23
Bye Bye n/t RebelOne Jan 2012 #46
Cuz he's superman! one_voice Jan 2012 #60
See ya. n/t Control-Z Jan 2012 #64
There's the door.... BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #93
He's presenting a perfect tone. A HUGE contrast to those in the clown car. n/t deacon Jan 2012 #24
Congress, get off your ass about the student loan % doubling in July. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #25
How will states require kids to stay in school? Will any of them act on that? nolabear Jan 2012 #26
Bad Idea erpowers Jan 2012 #75
In some countries they have a choice of finishing a minimum level of education or Cleita Jan 2012 #136
Yeah, that's what I need... JSnuffy Jan 2012 #169
So you agree that keeping them in high school is a better option then? Cleita Jan 2012 #181
They can figure it out on their own if they should stay or go... JSnuffy Jan 2012 #202
Oddly, I disagree kurt_cagle Jan 2012 #214
I don't think it's at all possible to enforce something like this. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #210
Couldn't they be taught a trade? Cleita Jan 2012 #212
It's not that I disagree with you... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #215
Prefer That erpowers Jan 2012 #217
They used to back when I went to school. However, the cut off age was sixteen. Cleita Jan 2012 #131
EDUCATION is sooo important!! (goes against the ALEC agenda!!) n/t hue Jan 2012 #27
What? No bowing to ALEC? blaze Jan 2012 #35
Republicans don't applaud teachers either. NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #29
Tee hee fuck you ASU! lonestarnot Jan 2012 #30
Says states need to make higher education a priority in their budget. ellisonz Jan 2012 #31
"Higher education can't be a luxury -- it is an economic imperative" highplainsdem Jan 2012 #32
Education cannot be a... one_voice Jan 2012 #34
I'll be honest thought. Some kids just don't want to learn. musicblind Jan 2012 #36
Some kids just learn differently blaze Jan 2012 #52
I'm talking as someone whose mother is a teacher and who grew up with a learning disability myself. musicblind Jan 2012 #88
That is true. My daughter is a teacher RebelOne Jan 2012 #68
Those kids should have the choice of a vocational program in high school Orangepeel Jan 2012 #85
Comprehensive immigration reform...NOW!!! nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #37
"We should be working on comprehensive immigration reform right now." - POTUS ellisonz Jan 2012 #38
"Opponents of action are OUT of excuses" NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #39
Get off your ass McCain BeyondGeography Jan 2012 #41
He probably CAN"T get off his ass...... TheDebbieDee Jan 2012 #150
You gotta hand it to him. He's not leaving anything out. Great job! nolabear Jan 2012 #42
McCain, .....that should be me....that should be me.... Demonaut Jan 2012 #43
"right now" was clearly the wrong phrase for a drinking game. Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #44
thank the lord he just said "this year" instead of "right now". Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #58
Ho braddah... ellisonz Jan 2012 #72
Dangit. I'm not even caught up yet and he says it again. Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #101
Immigration reform! Wow! About time! n/t MarkCharles Jan 2012 #45
Who knew John McCain would turn looking constipated into a lifestyle choice? HipChick Jan 2012 #47
Practicing his hamster face. nolabear Jan 2012 #54
ROTFL! I was trying to decide how to describe that expression of his! highplainsdem Jan 2012 #59
check and mate on immigration Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #49
Women should earn equal pay for equal work....and the repukes don't stand. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #50
They are trying to figure out how women are going to get the housework done on top of getting = pay Thor_MN Jan 2012 #77
Women should earn equal... one_voice Jan 2012 #51
"Women should earn equal pay for equal work." musicblind Jan 2012 #53
"Women should earn = pay for = work!!" YES!! n/t hue Jan 2012 #55
OMG Courtesy Flush Jan 2012 #206
Boner keeps licking his lips. Seems stressed- in need of bourbon and chap stik. Snarkoleptic Jan 2012 #56
Maybe saddle soap will help. Isn't that what you use to condition old leather? n/t Cleita Jan 2012 #77
"Put it in a bill and get it on my desk..this year." nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #57
Think he wants an immigration fight during the election year? Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #67
Yes. He wins it. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #74
I've been saying for months... ellisonz Jan 2012 #86
Whoever gives the response is going to look so small if they go on the attack. n/t stevenleser Jan 2012 #62
When it's time for the GOP response, we'll have to close this SOTU thread... Mister Ed Jan 2012 #97
Support research and innovation! AnnieBW Jan 2012 #63
Drill Baby Drill ! Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #65
Oh, BOO to offshore oil. Matariki Jan 2012 #66
He never fails to make me realize he loves this country. nolabear Jan 2012 #69
Nice response to alternative energy! Matariki Jan 2012 #70
How fantastic is it amuse bouche Jan 2012 #71
Republicans applaud natural gas and offshore oil? Of course! n/t MarkCharles Jan 2012 #73
Oh no Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2012 #76
DRILL BABY DRILL! IamK Jan 2012 #79
Paul Ryan toolishly laughing at Obama proposing an All-Of-The-Above strategy for energy development sfpcjock Jan 2012 #80
Calling for more clean energy... ellisonz Jan 2012 #81
"It was PUBLIC RESEARCH DOLLARS that developed this technology" NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #82
Hmmm, Boehner must have taken His mood stabilizers tonight!! n/t hue Jan 2012 #83
LOL! Remind them that Government research led to fracking AnnieBW Jan 2012 #84
I can't believe he is for fracking. nt Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #95
any solandya workers in the house? IamK Jan 2012 #87
there are no solandya workers anymore Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #97
"We've subsidized oil companies for a century. THAT'S LONG ENOUGH." Robb Jan 2012 #89
Yes! That was awesome! Matariki Jan 2012 #121
did he say natural gas? as in FRACKING? right? FirstLight Jan 2012 #90
He said that...but he "qualified" it with... GReedDiamond Jan 2012 #125
The Duke of Orange makes Big O look yellow! TroglodyteScholar Jan 2012 #91
Time to end subsidies for oil industry! highplainsdem Jan 2012 #92
Wow, he went there on the Oil industry being subsidized!!! Woot! stevenleser Jan 2012 #94
Thank you thank you thank you Mr. President! lonestarnot Jan 2012 #99
...Congress ass-kicking in progress sfpcjock Jan 2012 #102
+1 for a well deserved ass-kicking! Matariki Jan 2012 #192
OT--my little daughter thought the Supreme Court weren't clapping because they're nuns renate Jan 2012 #102
Ha! Who was the guy with the white hair? Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2012 #118
Gingrich :) renate Jan 2012 #143
Obama: You won't get off your ass, so I will continue to kick it BeyondGeography Jan 2012 #104
I like this line on clean energy: joshcryer Jan 2012 #105
Watching Obama here reminds me of a famous Bill Maher line malaise Jan 2012 #106
"Obama will fuck you up" ellisonz Jan 2012 #133
Holy shite--he's using the military to purchase clean energy.... msanthrope Jan 2012 #107
Now that's defense spending I can get behind! nt valerief Jan 2012 #114
You can tell how great this speech is by the unhappy looks on Republicans' faces. highplainsdem Jan 2012 #108
Infrastructure! AnnieBW Jan 2012 #110
On DOD renewable energy denbot Jan 2012 #111
Obama loves this country. Newt/Mitt love themselves. musicblind Jan 2012 #112
Amen. BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #134
Obama is fucking killing it! Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #113
+1,000,000 highplainsdem Jan 2012 #123
I have to laugh at the light shining on him from the heavens amuse bouche Jan 2012 #115
I saw that too....awesome. nt Phoonzang Jan 2012 #124
a peace dividend Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #116
Bouncy Bouncy Bounce lonestarnot Jan 2012 #117
Look At Boehner's Face..... BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #119
"Take the money we're no longer spending on war, use half of it to pay down the debt... ellisonz Jan 2012 #120
But how much of that war money have we been borrowing? Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2012 #146
We are not going to cut our way out of a depression. n/t ellisonz Jan 2012 #158
Agreed. I just don't like to suggest there'll be a 'peace dividend.' Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2012 #216
Nation Building! Fuck yeah! nolabear Jan 2012 #122
We Need Nancy Pelosi back in the Speaker's Chair BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #126
That's a MUST! elleng Jan 2012 #151
Nice purple tie there, Geithner AnnieBW Jan 2012 #127
Sweet... another chance for banks to rip people off on "refinance" IamK Jan 2012 #128
Infrastructure!!! Construction!! Rebuild!! Refinance!! Screw the 1 %!!! hue Jan 2012 #129
"We'll give those banks that were rescued by taxpayers a chance to repay a deficit of trust." highplainsdem Jan 2012 #130
It's like his staff reads DU. Robb Jan 2012 #135
timmy looks like he swallowed a lemon. mopinko Jan 2012 #132
Obama/Duncan education policy is total bullshit. He can't call for merit pay at the same time he is Orlandodem Jan 2012 #137
Bombs going off all over Camp Pen tonight for clean energy projects on public lands sfpcjock Jan 2012 #138
Fellow DUers, let me just say, THAT is MY President. nt stevenleser Jan 2012 #139
+1 musicblind Jan 2012 #184
Did Droopy Dog just call Mr. President a son of a bitch? lonestarnot Jan 2012 #140
Who? Where? elleng Jan 2012 #164
Lebermanheavepileof shit. Too late now (MSNBC) lonestarnot Jan 2012 #195
OG, glad I missed it! elleng Jan 2012 #203
He's approved less regulations than Boosh! AnnieBW Jan 2012 #140
Barack Obama...meme killer! Snarkoleptic Jan 2012 #140
I'm lovin' it malaise Jan 2012 #153
Welp, Obama 2012's POLICY PROPOSALS are certainly to the left of Obama's 2008's RHETORIC. joshcryer Jan 2012 #144
lol ellisonz Jan 2012 #152
If he keeps it up I won't feel bitter voting for 'em. joshcryer Jan 2012 #156
"I am not backing down from making sure an oil company can contain a spill like we saw in the Gulf." ellisonz Jan 2012 #145
I do believe the term here is ... Rosco T. Jan 2012 #147
Fighting the war against womens rights. n/t deacon Jan 2012 #148
Yay Health care! "I will not go back!" nolabear Jan 2012 #149
Damn F--k--g Right!!! BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #159
Shout out to Consumer Protection Agency! Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #154
Pledging no more Wall St. bailouts? BadgerKid Jan 2012 #155
"No bailouts, no handouts, and no copouts." DinahMoeHum Jan 2012 #189
I must say EarlG Jan 2012 #157
For real... ellisonz Jan 2012 #163
yes, I saw it too, but it looked really really painful....and it was with a frown. Alameda Jan 2012 #174
When I see Republicans smiling... LongTomH Jan 2012 #188
He's not on solid ground talking about shaky lending practices...and A.G. Holder. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #160
No tax hike on 160M Americans! Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #161
Obama's going to overstep, sidestep and step over the Repukes.!! Stop the tax hike!!!!n/t hue Jan 2012 #162
Obama says No Drama regarding passing the payroll tax cut bill! stevenleser Jan 2012 #165
Bush's tax cuts were supposed to be temporary! I knew it at the time...was really permanent. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #166
What is wrong with Cantor? Geez....he looks like he just ate something really disgusting. Alameda Jan 2012 #167
He doesn't like the feel.. one_voice Jan 2012 #176
eeewwwww! Eric Cantor!!! *gag* Time to hit the top 1%! hue Jan 2012 #168
Oooooh....sour GOP faces when talking taxes. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #170
"so long as those programs remain a guarantee of security for seniors" joshcryer Jan 2012 #171
This is good. Matariki Jan 2012 #172
Obama: Members of Congress should pay their fair share in taxes. Republicans sit on their hands. NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #173
He's on solid ground with this tax talkin'. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #175
How can any American amuse bouche Jan 2012 #177
***GO TO THREAD 3!!!*** ellisonz Jan 2012 #178
THANKYOU!! PLEASE SWITCH OVER!! NT riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #185
I don't envy the rich. Taxes should be fair, though. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #179
Boehner and the Republicans Look Pissed erpowers Jan 2012 #180
Lol! This is getting too complex for Boehner! hue Jan 2012 #182
Obama going after Romney's idiotic "O. hates the rich" meme! MarkCharles Jan 2012 #183
Nice Johnny2X2X Jan 2012 #186
Man, Obama looks angry. Reminds me of getting lectured by my father there. Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #187
Your Dad Must Have Been One Cool Dude HangOnKids Jan 2012 #200
Ban insidertrading by Members of Congress!!! elleng Jan 2012 #190
I'm starting to cry. This man needs to be in the White House for four more years. musicblind Jan 2012 #191
+1 Matariki Jan 2012 #194
+1,000,000 Politicub Jan 2012 #208
Bohner doesn't applaud the words of Abraham Lincoln? musicblind Jan 2012 #193
"We should all want a smarter more effective government!"-except the oligarchy that controls Repuks hue Jan 2012 #196
What's with McConnell ....sour face...it's like a mask of bitterness Alameda Jan 2012 #197
Obama Is Capping On His Rich BFF's HangOnKids Jan 2012 #204
Yertle will only vote for 33,000,000 turtle tunnels in the Senate sfpcjock Jan 2012 #198
Yertle is still confused as to why he has no chin n/t HangOnKids Jan 2012 #205
Republicans (like Newt and Romney) don't know what they are talking about .. MarkCharles Jan 2012 #199
Nothing about domestic unrest/ OWS? Courtesy Flush Jan 2012 #201
That was conveniently ignored by both sides, wasn't it? n/t Cleita Jan 2012 #213
Love the optimism Politicub Jan 2012 #207
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