I was heartened and moved by Mr. Biden’s speech. The bad behavior of a few of those there made them look like badly behaved children who needed to be sent to stand in a corner.
Joe Biden laid out his achievements and his plans for the next four years in clear, concise, understandable language. His delivery was anything but “Sleepy Joe.“ The Republicans in response were primarily frowning because his speech was so good. And when he was interrupted or heckled he gave it back to them Twice as hard.
It was the exact speech he needed to give! It was forceful, forthright and factual!
He called out Republicans often and accurately on Reproductive Freedom, Russia, Ukraine, the Border, Social Security, the deficit and taxes.
He touted his accomplishments clearly and correctly. He made clear his vision for the future and he strongly pointed out the current threats from within.
I’ve watched a lot of SOTU addresses. This was one of the best!
Joe did a great job. He was honest, forthright, on message, and realistic. Isn’t that what we want from any politician? The opposition party was caught off guard and got their noses rubbed in the excrement they’ve been bellowing. There were a few mental midgets speaking out of turn, being childish, and wearing funny hats, but they were out of place for a change. My personal slogan for the 2024 election is simple … Vote Joe So Democracy Doesn’t Go!
Wonderful commentary Dan - you caught the real importance and atmosphere of Biden’s speech. And the glaring difference between his integrity and that of the Trump cult universe … thank you again.
“You can’t love your country only when you win.” Amen brother, Amen!
"...Not since President Lincoln and the Civil War have freedom and democracy been under assault at home as they are today.” - I guarantee, when Trump loses in November, he will do all he can to start a civil conflict.
There should be no doubt after last night’s SOTU about President Joe Biden’s sincerity, ability and courage in the campaign to save our democracy. He is doing his part. Will we?
Great speech just when it was most needed. Fire up the party and sway independent voters while simply telling the truth about Trump and his GOP. That's the formula for success in November.
The contrast between the two parties could not be clearer. You can be for the GOP of Donald Trump/George Santos, the party of lies and liars and of doom and gloom and filled with chaos, conflict, negativity, hate, fear, paranoia and malice or you can be for the Joe Biden Democratic Party of demonstrated accomplishments and strength, competence, decency, positivity and upbeat optimism. If America is divided and unhappy, just look at who you choose to support. Support Trump and his do nothing MAGA Republican Party and you can wallow in perpetual victimhood, anger, resentment, fear and paranoia, rejection of science and proven facts and you ensure yourself a miserable, unhappy existence. In the alternative, you can break free of the Trump cult of mind control and support Biden and the Democrats and see the sunshine and smell the roses. You choose your own plight. I enjoy the sunshine over the darkness, nastiness and decadence of the Republican Party.
The energy in the room last night was electric. On one side, you had the Democrats standing and cheering, the women all wearing white and it was full of positivity. On the other side, you had the sitting long faced Republicans that were the vortex of negativity. The polarity made a very powerful battery Biden used that polarity to energize him fantastically.
I'm afraid that Marjorie Taylor Greene's garb (and that of some of her colleagues) made her appear a bit like a clown who'd somehow escaped the circus. Well, maybe she didn't escape. Maybe she brought the circus with her. <grin>
SUCH a relief to hear President Biden speak strongly, and keep hold of all the complicated streams of information, in spite of the heckling. In places, his response to the heckling was also a plus, keeping his humor while pointing a mirror back to those naysayers.
It was also interesting to see that the Speaker, while sitting on his thumbs and maintaining an expressionless face, was nonetheless nodding in several places. I do wonder if he was aware of this, or if it was unconscious agreement with the President.
It will be interesting indeed to see how long this Speaker will be allowed to remain in office.
I can’t imagine anyone who respects democracy who wouldn’t appreciate Biden’s speech and demeanor.
My only objection to your comments...that Biden must "come from behind" to win... any polls that show Trump ahead is relying on junk polling.
I was heartened and moved by Mr. Biden’s speech. The bad behavior of a few of those there made them look like badly behaved children who needed to be sent to stand in a corner.
You go Joe!!!
Joe Biden laid out his achievements and his plans for the next four years in clear, concise, understandable language. His delivery was anything but “Sleepy Joe.“ The Republicans in response were primarily frowning because his speech was so good. And when he was interrupted or heckled he gave it back to them Twice as hard.
It was the exact speech he needed to give! It was forceful, forthright and factual!
He called out Republicans often and accurately on Reproductive Freedom, Russia, Ukraine, the Border, Social Security, the deficit and taxes.
He touted his accomplishments clearly and correctly. He made clear his vision for the future and he strongly pointed out the current threats from within.
I’ve watched a lot of SOTU addresses. This was one of the best!
President Biden gave such a powerful speech last night and he looked like he enjoyed every minute. Hooray!
Joe did a great job. He was honest, forthright, on message, and realistic. Isn’t that what we want from any politician? The opposition party was caught off guard and got their noses rubbed in the excrement they’ve been bellowing. There were a few mental midgets speaking out of turn, being childish, and wearing funny hats, but they were out of place for a change. My personal slogan for the 2024 election is simple … Vote Joe So Democracy Doesn’t Go!
Wonderful commentary Dan - you caught the real importance and atmosphere of Biden’s speech. And the glaring difference between his integrity and that of the Trump cult universe … thank you again.
Smokin' Joe Biden!!
“You can’t love your country only when you win.” Amen brother, Amen!
"...Not since President Lincoln and the Civil War have freedom and democracy been under assault at home as they are today.” - I guarantee, when Trump loses in November, he will do all he can to start a civil conflict.
There should be no doubt after last night’s SOTU about President Joe Biden’s sincerity, ability and courage in the campaign to save our democracy. He is doing his part. Will we?
Great speech just when it was most needed. Fire up the party and sway independent voters while simply telling the truth about Trump and his GOP. That's the formula for success in November.
The contrast between the two parties could not be clearer. You can be for the GOP of Donald Trump/George Santos, the party of lies and liars and of doom and gloom and filled with chaos, conflict, negativity, hate, fear, paranoia and malice or you can be for the Joe Biden Democratic Party of demonstrated accomplishments and strength, competence, decency, positivity and upbeat optimism. If America is divided and unhappy, just look at who you choose to support. Support Trump and his do nothing MAGA Republican Party and you can wallow in perpetual victimhood, anger, resentment, fear and paranoia, rejection of science and proven facts and you ensure yourself a miserable, unhappy existence. In the alternative, you can break free of the Trump cult of mind control and support Biden and the Democrats and see the sunshine and smell the roses. You choose your own plight. I enjoy the sunshine over the darkness, nastiness and decadence of the Republican Party.
The energy in the room last night was electric. On one side, you had the Democrats standing and cheering, the women all wearing white and it was full of positivity. On the other side, you had the sitting long faced Republicans that were the vortex of negativity. The polarity made a very powerful battery Biden used that polarity to energize him fantastically.
I'm afraid that Marjorie Taylor Greene's garb (and that of some of her colleagues) made her appear a bit like a clown who'd somehow escaped the circus. Well, maybe she didn't escape. Maybe she brought the circus with her. <grin>
SUCH a relief to hear President Biden speak strongly, and keep hold of all the complicated streams of information, in spite of the heckling. In places, his response to the heckling was also a plus, keeping his humor while pointing a mirror back to those naysayers.
It was also interesting to see that the Speaker, while sitting on his thumbs and maintaining an expressionless face, was nonetheless nodding in several places. I do wonder if he was aware of this, or if it was unconscious agreement with the President.
It will be interesting indeed to see how long this Speaker will be allowed to remain in office.