Bush's speech...
POSTED BY: Khyron
UPDATED: Saturday, February 3, 2007 22:04
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Originally posted by BigDamnNobody:
That is too funny about Mike Rowe, though I tend to agree with Dream about him being a front man.
When you get right down to it...aren't they all just Front Men?
And I agree, an informed electorate is crucial.
Take my coworker, for instance, at whom I am looking at right now. Nice woman, 39 years old, woefully uninformed, and has NEVER voted in her life. Isn't that pitiful?
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Bush's speech...
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
*choke*gasp*snork*
AHHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!
Glory be, that was AWFUL, normally i dun think much of censorship, but that horror mighta fallen under an indecency clause!
Barring the fact that any FIFTH grader could have done a better job delivering it, the content was so abhorrent as to be downright wince-worthy - don't believe me ? watch Condi trying to keep a straight face as he spews this tired mess.
The staged applause had an almost humorous aspect in a sad demented kind of way - I had to check the channel guide to make sure i wasn't watching an episode of The Prisoner by mistake, it was just that damn surreal.
Some of my buddies, for reasons incomprehensible to me decided at several points to throw popcorn at the screen while offering simian impersonations, it was just THAT bad.
There's also some ironic amusement in watching the number one of the republican party try to mouth the words of the principles they've always claimed and never once in the history of the party ever held to for a minute... what kind of insane rationalized denial does it TAKE to believe they actually hold to any of it ? and with some nimrod as UN-convincing as that spouting it ?
*shaking head*
He'd have done far, far better to just shut up - i'm surprised his handlers didn't quickly usher him out of there under the guise of a terror threat or technical malfunction.
It was downright claw your eyes out, stuff your ears with cotton, skincrawling AWFUL, no doubt about it.
-Frem
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Originally posted by cartoon:
If the electorate was ever actually, truly informed, who knows how different the results of last November's elections would have been. Unfortunately, not everyone is like you, and actually takes the time to become informed before making a statement (or voting).
If the electorate were ever actually, truly informed, they'd realize that they're being played for dupes by both parties. They'd realize that the differences between the two, while made to seem big, are really just paper thin. They'd realize how those clowns are just using the system to promote personal power. And they'd either vote them all out, and abandon both parties in favor of some alternative, or just revolt against a government that doesn't give two shakes about you (regardless of party affiliation), and really just wants to hold on to power as long as possible.
And if you buy into the demagoguery of either party, well, then, you're not actually, truly informed at all.
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Was at work, didn't see it or hear it. Will have to read it.
BTW usually I (sometimes with coworkers) will write a screamingly funny version of dubya's SOTU. They've had people laughing till they cried. If I get the time I'll write one and post it.
This is one of my favorite parts from past SOTUs, written by a contributor:
"THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our economy is in recession, and the civilized world faces unprecedented dangers. But, lets not dwell on my recent accomplishments."
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All I've heard from Bush & those that support sending more troops is " that if we pull out of Iraq it will be a disaster for America."
"They" say that Iran will occupy the South....Al Qaida will grow in the Sunni areas, & the Kurds will piss off Turkey if they hint at independence.
Funny how NOW all the "experts" can predict these scenarios, but were utterly clueless in predicting ANYTHING that has transpired in Iraq for the last 4 years.
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I'm on Buffy, S7, so there's nothing keeping me away from these final episodes. I did hear clips though. Unsurpassed class by Bush at the introduction of Speaker Pelosi, if I do say so myself. I'm sure it caught a few folks off guard, hoping to see a bitter, broken W in defeat. So sorry . 
I could do w/ stronger border patrol and immigration controls. I wasn't thrilled by the healthcare bit, at first. It's actually pretty decent,but not stellar. I'm still jaded from his big Gov't prescription drug plan. Nice bit w/ the real heroes stuff. That guy and the subway rescue....incredible story.
Substance might have been tepid, but most have agreed that his delivery was about the best he's ever been.
People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss
" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Substance might have been tepid, but most have agreed that his delivery was about the best he's ever been.
Which isn't really saying much...
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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Originally posted by Storymark:Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:
Substance might have been tepid, but most have agreed that his delivery was about the best he's ever been.
Which isn't really saying much...
Hmmm. I guess it's time to dust off this video that was making the rounds before the 2004 election (I was hoping that someone had YouTubed it, and they had
). It's a comparison of Bush's speaking ability during the 1994 Texas Governor debate and the 2004 Presidential debate. Different than reading a teleprompter, but if 2007 State of the Union Bush is less impressive than 1994 Governor Debate Bush, that would really suck for AURaptor's claim.Anyone have any links to SOTU 07 video footage that we can compare?
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Originally posted by Fremdfirma:
Barring the fact that any FIFTH grader could have done a better job delivering it...
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Substance might have been tepid, but most have agreed that his delivery was about the best he's ever been.
It's surprisingly easy to agree with both these statements.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.
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Quote:They think they are, and that's all that really matters in the end...perception, and the control of same. The real route to power.
Originally posted by Causal:
And if you buy into the demagoguery of either party, well, then, you're not actually, truly informed at all.
Somnambulist public indeed Chrisisall
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