State of the Union
#1
State of the Union
The State of the Union speech is tonight. I'm really hoping Bush says something other than a whole load of nothing. I already know he's a terrible speaker, but if he actually says something new, watching the event will be worthwhile!
#2
Originally Posted by Jason
The State of the Union speech is tonight. I'm really hoping Bush says something other than a whole load of nothing. I already know he's a terrible speaker, but if he actually says something new, watching the event will be worthwhile!
#3
Bush
Wouldn't it be great if he would talk about smaller Government, Social Security reform, abolishing the IRS in favor of a flat tax, returning power to the states, personal responsibility, tort reform, etc. Perhaps I am asleep already and dreaming.
#5
Originally Posted by Red
Wouldn't it be great if he would talk about smaller Government, Social Security reform, abolishing the IRS in favor of a flat tax, returning power to the states, personal responsibility, tort reform, etc. Perhaps I am asleep already and dreaming.
#7
First off, you need the social status in order to gain popularity among other politicians and powerful people. You need the capital to support yourself when no one else will. Also, not every public job pays a fortune -- they aren't even reliable.
In my opinion, it's a flaw in the system, but that's the way it goes.
In my opinion, it's a flaw in the system, but that's the way it goes.
#9
I think he delivered it much better than he did in the past. He didn't seem quite as nervous. What really bothers me, though, is the outright partisanship both at the floor of the House and in the post-State speeches by party leaders. The opposing party, who obviously wrote the speech before the State even took place, always attack the president for his stance. Can't they wait a day before the go on with their political agenda? Don't they agree with anything?? It's another flaw in our representative democracy: the two party system. There isn't such thing as friendly competition when the stakes are high. And, it's too bad.