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In reply to the discussion: *****SOTU OFFICIAL THREAD***** -- Thread 3 [View all]ellisonz
(27,711 posts)66. "This nation is great because we get eachothers backs."
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Republicans sit on their hands for Obama's call for members of Congress to pay their fair share
NYC Liberal
Jan 2012
#1
This state of the union address is like hitting three grand slam homers in one game
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#6
13, 16, 91 you guys are bringing tears to my eyes! I gotta find the youtube link to this video!
freshwest
Jan 2012
#118
"We need to end the notion that the two parties must be locked in a perpetual campaign..."
ellisonz
Jan 2012
#17
Okay, now he's lecturing. I agree with what he says, but people don't like lectures.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#21
"With or without this Congress, I will keep taking actions that help the economy grow"
highplainsdem
Jan 2012
#23
Did anybody notice whether Cantor applauded at his comment on Congressional insider trading?
GoddessOfGuinness
Jan 2012
#24
From Twitter: "Suggestion that government should be leaner is a blatant attack on Gingrich"
NYC Liberal
Jan 2012
#41
He did mention peace negotiations, which I think is smart. The difference between him
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#108
I disagree with you. I think we can push the president to be MORE peace seeking and less
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#114
Yes, let's hope and pray while keeping the president honest through our activism. :)
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#117
Well, when he drumbeats for more bullshit wars people tend to start threads about it.
Poll_Blind
Jan 2012
#47
Another troops standing ovation. Those people don't give the troops a thought usually.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#55
Boner just grimaced...didja hear that sound...that's his sphincter clenching.
Snarkoleptic
Jan 2012
#63
It's sad and pathetic that a president has to remind congress that we are all americans.
Fuzz
Jan 2012
#67
WOO HOOOOO! A success! Now we'll starting hearing all the criticisms everywhere.....
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#75
Peggy Who? Does anyone still listen to her? She who had the hots for Saint Ronnie? Get lost Peg.
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#104
She also accused him of focusing on "I, I, I," because he said what HE would do.
tblue37
Jan 2012
#112
Yes he did. He had me from the opening line. Dang he rocked tonight. Best SOTU since Clinton at
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#105
I'm feeling a lot more optimistic about our country's future after he spoke.....
BlueDemKev
Jan 2012
#119
OKAY! Watching the enhanced version at this link. The Graphics on the right side PROVE IT ALL!
freshwest
Jan 2012
#123