..."the United States of America", every senator and congressman stood up. The president delivered the State of the Union Address this evening and it shows once again why the US is the greatest nation on earth. Americans have such self-assurance. They are so confident -- even the face of disaster and reality. What me worry?
A fashion note, John Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives, wore an unfortunate blue button-down shirt (??!!) with a pink tie; vp Joe Biden at least wore a white shirt, with mauve tie and Obama sported a white shirt with a blue tie. The latter two looked good. White shirts are de-rigeur.
Nevermind the words out of Obama's mouth, it was the body language of Boehner that spoke volumes. Forget cooperation in the congress, won't happen. Boehner sat on his hands more often than not, so that's the deal. Biden wasn't even listening most of the time. Kept putting his glasses on, taking them off, making notes. But what does he care, he's got a job.
Overall, I was impressed with the rhetoric, but Obama has no power. Too bad.
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They were not there for a Fashion Show and most
ReplyDeletepeople all over the world wanted to hear what
President Barack Obama had to say.
NO POWER, well he was just voted in for a second term - you call being President NO POWER?
With the deadlock in both Congress and the Senate, he can't get to his agenda...can't get anything done and from the look on Boehner's face, he won't anytime soon, unless he uses his veto. As I have said many times, thank G-d Canada does not have an elected Senate.
ReplyDeletep.s. I have suggested many times that you write your own blog, instead of just reacting to mine.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that you watched the President. It's more than I did and I live in the US. I stopped watching the day he was re-elected.
ReplyDeleteYou are very correct - Americans ARE very self-assured. At this point, perhaps to their downfall... as an ego-centric nation unwilling to learn from the mistakes of others.
The Roman Empire fell, the British Empire faltered, there's no more USSR and America, not immune, may not be too far behind.
Agree 100% re fashion. In these tie-less days, button-down shirts look much better. However WITH a tie, he should have had his wife dress him.