One of the best State of the Union addresses of my lifetime!

[lees1975]

https://signalpress.blogspot.com/2023/02/one-of-best-state-of-union-addresses-of.html

If Republicans want anyone to believe that President Biden's age is a factor in his cognitive ability, sharpness of mind or physical stamina, they shouldn't point to this address as an example. This was a far better display of the grasp of how politics works, of the facts, of organizing a speech that did exactly what Democrats wanted him to do, and that was underline and emphasize what has been a remarkable two years of achievements and accomplishments by this President.

The list of accomplishments which he masterfully worked into this speech would make a series of campaign commercials. He pointed out that gas prices had dropped over a dollar a gallon in the last six months, that inflation is under control, still too high, but being handled by his administration's economic policy. He masterfully tied the crime rate to gun control and a push for control of assault weapons. And he brilliantly linked support for the Ukrainian government in its war against Russia to the foundational principles of American democracy, and got Republicans on the record for their continued support, dragging out applause and even some who decided it was better to stand up than look un-American and anti-patriotic.

In contrast to his predecessor, this speech clearly laid out specific achievements with references to the facts that supported everything he had to say. There was no wandering aimlessly off script, cannonading at gnats and making it difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. This was the speech of a man who has the experience, knowledge and character to manage the Presidency in a way that few people are capable of doing. He earned, and got my vote the first time, and he has already earned and will get it again, if he decides to run. He is exactly what this country needs at this moment in its history, for the preservation of our democracy.

[Stuart G]

1. K & R ..... Total Truth!!!!

[sheshe2]

2. Recommend

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. Very true.

I saw and heard Joe give a speech down in Rochester in 2012, The place was packed with DFLers from all over. He was energetic then as he is now. He eloquently made the case for another 4 years for Barack Obama as he did last night for his possible 2024 run.

If Republicans are going to have a hissy fit over age, they need to look at their respective caucuses and weed out their aged ranks of the 70+.

[RKP5637]

4. Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[Uncle Joe]

5. I thought it was a most excellent speech and

the Social Security, Medicare political Judo/Jiu Jitsu move was brilliant!



Thanks for the thread lees.

[PortTack]

6. Same...excellent!

[lees1975]

7. Watched it again to catch the nuances I now know are there.

It's just great.