"Sleepy Joe" tricks the GOP into committing to leaving Soc. Sec.alone, while MTG looked like a Gaga costume failure, and then, there was Sarah. Funny she should mention crazy! Was Elise a "no-show" or totally up-staged by MTG? I think Joe should have mailed it in. This has turned into a barnyard event.
Well said. I fear the current Republicans in Congress are so far into their nonsense that it will take a complete overhaul of the party before we shall see any progress in working together and that means changing the minds of a large segment of the population.
I don’t understand the GOP going all in on the American Carnage message. All grievance, all the time isn’t very Reaganesque. But then, he’d probably be a RINO today. Certainly if the Cheneys and Bushs are anyway. And the former Democrat from Queens is Exalted Poobah.
Sarah Huck Sanders brings to mind the Molly Ivins line about George W being born on third and thinking he hit a triple.
Proud to say I nailed the 1st A quiz. It helped knowing there are 5. You can’t lose what you don’t know you have. 😏
The Newseum was my all time favorite museum in DC. (with the Spy Museum a close 2nd). I am still sad it is gone. That wall of journalists missing and killed was so moving; my daughter in kindergarten learned from a Sister substituting in her class about a free-lancer name Austin Tice who was kidnapped. She was very moved as teenager to see his name on that wall.
High praise considering the presence of the Smithsonian. When I learned it was closing, my son and I made a final pilgrimage to visit on the last weekend. The line for tickets stretched around the block and we spent the entire day inside. It is a place I held sacred. I know that sounds like it is too much, but it is true.
I thought this one of the finest SOTU addresses ever. And your analysis helped me understand why. Joe isn't perfect, but he sure as hell tries to make Americans better people. I hope he succeeds. Thanks.
I find the behavior of the House- both sides- somewhat tedious in recent years. I've been thinking, some President should say to some Speaker- I'll come once and deliver the State of the Union and you need to ensure decorum or the next one is going to be at another venue and we'll take care of it. It should be easier if the Speaker is part of the loyal opposition- he can talk to his team, the Pres to his. Then warn these supposedly-adult-representatives-once for outbursts, eject anyone who does it after the warning.
And that is coming from a guy who thought joe wilson yelling you lie was as low as we would go... (I was wrong)
Your idea is right. Not standing for jobs, for teachers for democracy was a low point of the republicans.. but is bad enough.. but what #pos_tefanik has led us to, shows they no longer are about democracy
Biden's address made clear that there are some important events and challenges in this world, and Huckabee's response made it clear that some don't get it. While the seventh grade teacher tries to prepare them for the real world, they fret over what color socks to wear, and whether Biff really likes Suzie.
Ken, while like you, I'd like to believe those surveyed would name Freedom of the Press as a right in the First Amendment, my experience has been most know Freedom of Speech. As humans, we tend to be egocentric.
As far as I'm concerned, the supporters of trump, which Huckabee is, are liars and instigators, and the lowest form of humanity there is. They want to keep the division in this country going. President Biden is doing everything he can to unite us.
I don't know if I could quote it word by word... but I knew it (below).
However, like many laws. what is stated in the Constitution has been altered over time with various laws
For example: there is no mention of hate speech or slander/libel... which have had laws and interpretations of what are the limits.
First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
We have to stop pretending results have nothing to do with the cause.
We need to say that #POS_tefanikkk’s behavior is reprehensible and NOT pretend like it isn’t who she is as a person.
She has dog whistled to the most racist of her party. This is not a behavior, this is a personality trait. It is who elise stefanik is.
stiffy has shown her hand over and over.
• First she preaches hate.
• That hate is called out.
• She says she never said it.
• Then the proof is presented to her.
• After a long pause, hoping people will not notice, he repeats the hate, saying the criticism is false.
• Then there is a consequence that she ignores.
We saw this with her replacement theory and 10 dead in Buffalo.
We see where this has gone at the Feb. 8, 2023, state of the union speech. #POS_tefanikkk’s party of trump has descended into uncivil disgust.
We need to understand freedom to speech, is not the freedom to lie and hate. And with all freedoms, there is a responsibility to democracy.
#pos_tefanik shows no responsibility. She does not understand the consequences that she is responsible for.
It is time he is held accountable. Not in the public forum, but in a court of law.
I am not sure if sarah huckabee knew the content of Joe Biden’s SOTU speech, but it is clear she positioned herself as correcting what he said, WITHOUT saying anything connected to his speech.
I’ve followed your writing since 1978 and the Eastern Progress. My friend I hope you are correct. I pray 🙏 that your thoughts are correct. I have my doubts however. I have very, VERY CLOSE FRIENDS with two vastly different viewpoints. Guys in baseball ⚾️ are typically very conservative and I have Bible study 📖 with a group of hard left Progressive’s. These two sides I deal with each and every single day and they are all the immovable rock 🪨 vs the irresistible force. It ain’t happening’ my long time friend.
"Sleepy Joe" tricks the GOP into committing to leaving Soc. Sec.alone, while MTG looked like a Gaga costume failure, and then, there was Sarah. Funny she should mention crazy! Was Elise a "no-show" or totally up-staged by MTG? I think Joe should have mailed it in. This has turned into a barnyard event.
Spot on, Ken!
I thought the President was wonderful and I also thought Sarah Buckabees response was dark.
Dark? It could have an in intro to one of those Apocalypse movies.
Well said. I fear the current Republicans in Congress are so far into their nonsense that it will take a complete overhaul of the party before we shall see any progress in working together and that means changing the minds of a large segment of the population.
At some point, I think regular people just get tired of all the negativity. We may be close to that now. At some point you have to hit rock bottom.
I don’t understand the GOP going all in on the American Carnage message. All grievance, all the time isn’t very Reaganesque. But then, he’d probably be a RINO today. Certainly if the Cheneys and Bushs are anyway. And the former Democrat from Queens is Exalted Poobah.
Sarah Huck Sanders brings to mind the Molly Ivins line about George W being born on third and thinking he hit a triple.
Proud to say I nailed the 1st A quiz. It helped knowing there are 5. You can’t lose what you don’t know you have. 😏
The Republican message has gone from Morning in America to Mourning in America.
That was too easy. 😞
Wish I had thought of that one.
Kevin goes to the top of the class. I always forget the redress of grievances. It was written over six stories on the Newseum in Washington DC
The Newseum was my all time favorite museum in DC. (with the Spy Museum a close 2nd). I am still sad it is gone. That wall of journalists missing and killed was so moving; my daughter in kindergarten learned from a Sister substituting in her class about a free-lancer name Austin Tice who was kidnapped. She was very moved as teenager to see his name on that wall.
High praise considering the presence of the Smithsonian. When I learned it was closing, my son and I made a final pilgrimage to visit on the last weekend. The line for tickets stretched around the block and we spent the entire day inside. It is a place I held sacred. I know that sounds like it is too much, but it is true.
I thought this one of the finest SOTU addresses ever. And your analysis helped me understand why. Joe isn't perfect, but he sure as hell tries to make Americans better people. I hope he succeeds. Thanks.
I think that was glaringly obvious last night.
Too bad his detractors don't watch...or they shout to drown him out. Your recap helps reinforce his msg.
I find the behavior of the House- both sides- somewhat tedious in recent years. I've been thinking, some President should say to some Speaker- I'll come once and deliver the State of the Union and you need to ensure decorum or the next one is going to be at another venue and we'll take care of it. It should be easier if the Speaker is part of the loyal opposition- he can talk to his team, the Pres to his. Then warn these supposedly-adult-representatives-once for outbursts, eject anyone who does it after the warning.
Your suggestions are mature and adult and that’s makes it totally unlikely to happen in Congress.
I was thinking how horrible last night
And that is coming from a guy who thought joe wilson yelling you lie was as low as we would go... (I was wrong)
Your idea is right. Not standing for jobs, for teachers for democracy was a low point of the republicans.. but is bad enough.. but what #pos_tefanik has led us to, shows they no longer are about democracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgce06Yw2ro
Biden's address made clear that there are some important events and challenges in this world, and Huckabee's response made it clear that some don't get it. While the seventh grade teacher tries to prepare them for the real world, they fret over what color socks to wear, and whether Biff really likes Suzie.
Ken, while like you, I'd like to believe those surveyed would name Freedom of the Press as a right in the First Amendment, my experience has been most know Freedom of Speech. As humans, we tend to be egocentric.
Mary, you got me there. As journalists, we do write a lot about First Amendment, but not everyone reads us.
As far as I'm concerned, the supporters of trump, which Huckabee is, are liars and instigators, and the lowest form of humanity there is. They want to keep the division in this country going. President Biden is doing everything he can to unite us.
I don't know if I could quote it word by word... but I knew it (below).
However, like many laws. what is stated in the Constitution has been altered over time with various laws
For example: there is no mention of hate speech or slander/libel... which have had laws and interpretations of what are the limits.
First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
It is time.
We have to stop pretending results have nothing to do with the cause.
We need to say that #POS_tefanikkk’s behavior is reprehensible and NOT pretend like it isn’t who she is as a person.
She has dog whistled to the most racist of her party. This is not a behavior, this is a personality trait. It is who elise stefanik is.
stiffy has shown her hand over and over.
• First she preaches hate.
• That hate is called out.
• She says she never said it.
• Then the proof is presented to her.
• After a long pause, hoping people will not notice, he repeats the hate, saying the criticism is false.
• Then there is a consequence that she ignores.
We saw this with her replacement theory and 10 dead in Buffalo.
We see where this has gone at the Feb. 8, 2023, state of the union speech. #POS_tefanikkk’s party of trump has descended into uncivil disgust.
We need to understand freedom to speech, is not the freedom to lie and hate. And with all freedoms, there is a responsibility to democracy.
#pos_tefanik shows no responsibility. She does not understand the consequences that she is responsible for.
It is time he is held accountable. Not in the public forum, but in a court of law.
I am not sure if sarah huckabee knew the content of Joe Biden’s SOTU speech, but it is clear she positioned herself as correcting what he said, WITHOUT saying anything connected to his speech.
Ken:
I’ve followed your writing since 1978 and the Eastern Progress. My friend I hope you are correct. I pray 🙏 that your thoughts are correct. I have my doubts however. I have very, VERY CLOSE FRIENDS with two vastly different viewpoints. Guys in baseball ⚾️ are typically very conservative and I have Bible study 📖 with a group of hard left Progressive’s. These two sides I deal with each and every single day and they are all the immovable rock 🪨 vs the irresistible force. It ain’t happening’ my long time friend.
Bob Schnebly
EKU 1980
Ironic that the university in Philadelphia made the list, Liberty Bell and all. Sigh
Ironic that the university in Philadelphia made the list, Liberty Bell and all. Sigh