Monday, January 28, 2008
SOTU-2008
The Sec. of the Interior is the one sitting out, to insure continuity....
Think Progress has released the copy of the embargo'd address a little early...it was posted at 8:33, to be delivered at 9. http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+of+the+Union:
I have been skimming the copy:
". . .our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.America has added jobs for a record 52 straight months, but jobs are now growing at a slower pace. Wages are up, but so are prices for food and gas. Exports are rising, but the housing market has declined. And at kitchen tables across our country, there is concern about our economic future. " Understatement leading to his call for tax relief and business investment bill...
"I will send you a budget that terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs totaling more than $18 billion. And this budget will keep America on track for a surplus in 2012. American families have to balance their budgets, and so should their Government." too bad he squandered the surplus he was left...and even by his optomistic accounting it will take 4 more years to balance the budget...
He goes on to talk about taxes, foreclosures, leave no child behind, faithbased schools...
and then he has the audacity to say: "On matters of justice, we must trust in the wisdom of our Founders and empower judges who understand that the Constitution means what it says"
too bad he has subverted the document!
He goes on to talk about social security, medicare and medicaid spending...
and securing our borders by raiding businesses and homes, detaining and deporting.... oh and Gulf Coast Hurricane relief??!!!
"We are engaged in the defining ideological struggle of the 21st century. The terrorists oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear. " [and so has he: wars of agression, lies, deception, ignoring pesky documents like the Constitution and the Geneva Conventions]
"The Iraqi people quickly realized that something dramatic had happened. . .They saw our forces moving into neighborhoods, . . coming in to ensure that improved security was followed by improvements in daily life. Our military and civilians in Iraq are performing with courage and distinction, and they have the gratitude of our whole Nation." too bad our troops had no armament, are an occuppying force, are not paid well,, and if they are injured--the VA is NOT there...
And then Bush goes on to talk about Al Qaeda in Iraq...there because of us!!!
Watch out Iranians..."
"America is opposing genocide in Sudan and supporting freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma.
America is leading the fight against global poverty, with strong education initiatives and humanitarian assistance" If ONLY
'America is leading the fight against global hunger. Today, more than half the world’s food aid comes from the United States. " Though here in America food stamps only gives $1/meal
'America is leading the fight against disease." And then he talks about AIDS, yet his administration refuses to give out condoms...
"trust"
The number of Americans living in poverty have increased...
For more analysis go to : http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+Of+The+Union
Think Progress has released the copy of the embargo'd address a little early...it was posted at 8:33, to be delivered at 9. http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+of+the+Union:
I have been skimming the copy:
". . .our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.America has added jobs for a record 52 straight months, but jobs are now growing at a slower pace. Wages are up, but so are prices for food and gas. Exports are rising, but the housing market has declined. And at kitchen tables across our country, there is concern about our economic future. " Understatement leading to his call for tax relief and business investment bill...
"I will send you a budget that terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs totaling more than $18 billion. And this budget will keep America on track for a surplus in 2012. American families have to balance their budgets, and so should their Government." too bad he squandered the surplus he was left...and even by his optomistic accounting it will take 4 more years to balance the budget...
He goes on to talk about taxes, foreclosures, leave no child behind, faithbased schools...
and then he has the audacity to say: "On matters of justice, we must trust in the wisdom of our Founders and empower judges who understand that the Constitution means what it says"
too bad he has subverted the document!
He goes on to talk about social security, medicare and medicaid spending...
and securing our borders by raiding businesses and homes, detaining and deporting.... oh and Gulf Coast Hurricane relief??!!!
"We are engaged in the defining ideological struggle of the 21st century. The terrorists oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear. " [and so has he: wars of agression, lies, deception, ignoring pesky documents like the Constitution and the Geneva Conventions]
"The Iraqi people quickly realized that something dramatic had happened. . .They saw our forces moving into neighborhoods, . . coming in to ensure that improved security was followed by improvements in daily life. Our military and civilians in Iraq are performing with courage and distinction, and they have the gratitude of our whole Nation." too bad our troops had no armament, are an occuppying force, are not paid well,, and if they are injured--the VA is NOT there...
And then Bush goes on to talk about Al Qaeda in Iraq...there because of us!!!
Watch out Iranians..."
"America is opposing genocide in Sudan and supporting freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma.
America is leading the fight against global poverty, with strong education initiatives and humanitarian assistance" If ONLY
'America is leading the fight against global hunger. Today, more than half the world’s food aid comes from the United States. " Though here in America food stamps only gives $1/meal
'America is leading the fight against disease." And then he talks about AIDS, yet his administration refuses to give out condoms...
"trust"
The number of Americans living in poverty have increased...
For more analysis go to : http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+Of+The+Union
Labels: Bush's Last, SOTU 2008
