2018 SOTU

Old Dog New Trick · 02-05-2019, 20:02

What media viewpoint will you watch?

The theme is ‘unity’ and ‘common ground’ will the POTUS “blink” again or sell us his vision for the new year?

ETA: Nailed it!

WarriorDiplomat · 02-05-2019, 21:41

I watched Newsmaxtv

TWITCHY · 02-05-2019, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick

What media viewpoint will you watch?

The theme is ‘unity’ and ‘common ground’ will the POTUS “blink” again or sell us his vision for the new year?

ETA: Nailed it!

I agree, it was awesome. As Box would say, “It gives you a freedom boner!”

cbtengr · 02-06-2019, 06:47

To listen to the dims you would think a crazed madman with 1/2 a brain was running the country. They way underestimate Trump. He did a great job of highlighting all of the positives that have taken place since his election. His comment about being at war with the Norks may have been a bit of stretch though. Overall I liked it and I liked the theme of America first.

abc_123 · 02-06-2019, 08:31

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His comment about being at war with the Norks may have been a bit of stretch though.

That was by far the worst part of the speech. A sour note.

Golf1echo · 02-06-2019, 09:29

I thought it was a wonderful address, looks like it took many by surprise. The context and perspective covered some complex issues and came full circle to the points that are important, he is correct...in this country we have the opportunity to build an incredible future for our citizens. The divisive, resistant and identity politics that hold us back are shameful and I liked the way he illuminated that.

I had read earlier in some comments that the white costumes represented "Sheep", IMO they revealed their hatred for America in a very clear manner for us all to see... thanks to those outfits...they were more focused on their little clubs decorum and appeared to be the JV marionette team rather than representatives of of our great republic...sad.

More than a few seemed to melt as the address went on. I saw the "Lake House" drain right out of bernie...I'll leave it there as he may be in ICU with a stroke judging by that last shot of him.

Great job President Trump!

tom kelly · 02-06-2019, 17:58

Good job by President Trump. "The White Out" by the women in the Congress was not very original. Penn State University has been doing this at 1 of their home football games every year.

Penn · 02-08-2019, 11:36

There is picture circulating that shows all the democrats in white seated. The caption to the photograph is:

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I haven't seen this many democrats wearing white since they started the KKK.

Golf1echo · 02-08-2019, 16:54

There is a great opportunity for Republicans to delineate their priorities compared with the Democrats agenda. Ironically history will show great strides in equality during this presidency... the last presidency was focused on equality for other countries and had the other candidate won I doubt HW and the rest of the celebs now outed for abuse would have come into the light...as long as their donations to that foundation continued.

One of my favorite images of the address, United States Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia ( Democrat). I’ve been following Senator Manchin for years now, he has a lot to offer both parties in his approach to governance. He works very hard for the people of West Virginia and does so with respect. IIRC he was the only Democrat to stand at last years SOTU... this year two others at least stood along with him.

WarriorDiplomat · 02-09-2019, 09:07

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Good job by President Trump. "The White Out" by the women in the Congress was not very original. Penn State University has been doing this at 1 of their home football games every year.

Agreed it was a masterful SOTU

People completely underestimate Trumps people IQ.....you can't teach someone to his level.....unlike the Obama cult of personality Trump can read and adjust his delivery...he walks into a room disliked and wins it...I am going to dig out my copy of The Art of the Deal

I notice the unimaginative Democrats are ramping up their attacks on Trump in the exact same tired old fashion and in doing so it seems they are losing independents and some moderate Dems.....they are really showing the lack of depth in their party

Badger52 · 02-09-2019, 15:35

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I notice the unimaginative Democrats are ramping up their attacks on Trump in the exact same tired old fashion and in doing so it seems they are losing independents and some moderate Dems.....they are really showing the lack of depth in their party

I notice the (daily-growing list of) 2020 hopefuls continue gravitating to the proven-to-crash socialist hot-tub, since crazy-eyed bartender floated her "deal." C'mon! All you Dems, and some of you RINOs in blue districts too... Get On Board! Let's see your true colors; more, faster, sing it from the rooftops! Damn, I need a scorecard.

cat in the hat · 02-09-2019, 19:26

"you can't teach someone to his level."

Is that why he doesn't bother with Intel briefings or listening to anything or anyone other than peple who agree with him?

WarriorDiplomat · 02-09-2019, 21:47

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"you can't teach someone to his level."

Is that why he doesn't bother with Intel briefings or listening to anything or anyone other than peple who agree with him?

Are you a never Trumper?

If Democrats get out of the way and quit blocking everything conservative for the corruption they were party too under the previous administration by attacking Trump.....I don't underestimate the man, I suspect we would have a better understanding of the whole situation and what happened if we could investigate Hillary....and place those directly and indirectly responsible in prison

I think that is ignorant for us to believe he doesn't listen to anyone he gets daily briefings he doesn't agree it doesn't take a intel guy to see that the entire middle east thing is nothing more than a sham that Generals want to keep going, keep funding coming in...I spent my share of time there as well the whole thing was nothing but a exercise in annual CoC's looking for combat command time....nd soldiers dying for something that was never a threat. You think there aren't contract companies as lobbyist or connections to the lobbies? there isn't the military industrial complex companies lobbying? do you know there is absolutely no law that governs lobbying? I think CENTCOM showed its colors when the 50 analysts penned the letter exposing the bureaucracy false and hyperbole or under reporting and golden parachute angle of the entire conflict....it is time to pull the troops out.

We may be looking at Venezuela an actual worthy cause.....a chance to crumble what's left of its socialist regime and install a democratic society with open markets and trade...and then let its success be yet another example of why socialism fails from the peoples own mouths

Basenshukai · 02-10-2019, 18:42

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"you can't teach someone to his level."

Is that why he doesn't bother with Intel briefings or listening to anything or anyone other than peple who agree with him?

It's interesting you write that. I have an E-8 friend who works intel at JSOC and when I asked him about POTUS, he told me, "Brother, we've had no better president when it comes to listening to those who know and allowing us to do our job." That's just one man's point of view, but it was an interesting take.

**Joker** · 02-10-2019, 19:18

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It's interesting you write that. I have an E-8 friend who works intel at JSOC and when I asked him about POTUS, he told me, "Brother, we've had no better president when it comes to listening to those who know and allowing us to do our job." That's just one man's point of view, but it was an interesting take.

I agree with your friend.