Update (9:55 p.m.): Welcome to the blog, first-timers. If you’re as bored as I am with politics, check out my hobby blog, Fantasy Fiction for Christians.
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I used to invite blog-less readers (although bloggers were free to participate) to “live-comment” events. The first such post (first presidential debate) generated 166 comments. The third debate post generated 544 comments. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I watched the thread grow. But the Election Day post holds the record with 623 comments. Those were heady times.
Unless he says something particularly inspiring, the only portion of Bush’s speech I’ll live-blog tonight is illegal immigration. I’ve heard rumors that he won’t even mention it, so this post may not be updated. 
If you plan to watch the State of the Union address tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST and want to comment on it, the thread will be open. I prefer listening to these things on the radio. I’m usually not in the mood to watch Big Teddy and Maxine Waters scowl and politicians preen.
Related: Blacks, Illegal Aliens, and the Preening President
Live-bloggers: Blogs for Bush, Captain Ed, MM, Sister Toldjah (live-commenting but no live-blogging), Arch Radish, California Conservative…
Unrelated Addendum: I made The Nation. I’m “honored.” This pro-life blogger is here to stay, baby!
9:00 p.m.: I heard right here and read on another blog that SOTU invitee Cindy Sheehan has been arrested by Capitol Police. Lucianne.com is also reporting. [Update: a link]
The 16-word SOTU speech:
“Economy up. Wiretaps work. Adios terrorists. Here comes the veto. Borders will be closed. Thank you.”
Funny. 
I’ll wait patiently for the president’s immigration remarks. In the meantime, I’ll swing by Randy Thomas’s blog for live updates.
9:18: I have to note this. Bush called Islam a “noble faith.”
9:30: Waiting, waiting. Bush still pronounces nuclear nu-cu-ler.
9:39: Here we go. He says our economy can’t function without immigrants. Perhaps it’s true, but no one is suggesting we keep out immigrants. ILLEGAL ALIENS are the issue, Mr. Bush! That better not be all he has to say…
Corny joke about Bill Clinton. How do I make a gagging “smilie?”
9:44: You know what? I think that’s all Bush is going to say on “immigration.” So far he’s made no distinction between border jumpers and people who go through the proper channels to immigrate to this great country. At my age, I’m still hopelessly naïve. 
OK. I spoke too soon. Now he says we must have stronger borders and protection and welcomes guest worker programs (OK with me), but REJECTS AMNESTY! Is Bush pulling my leg, choking my chain?
You know what? The guest worker program, as proposed by Bush, is nothing more than amnesty under the table. I guess Bush and his pals just don’t want to give up their low-wage, illegal alien domestic help. It must be like crack.
10:01: He said “African Americans.” Crrrrriiiinnnnnge…
OK. The speech is over. I’m bitterly disappointed with George Bush for vague and empty platitudes about illegal immigration. He didn’t address the social costs and national security issues surrounding the illegal scourge, nor did he mention anything about the incident that happened at the border last week or offer anything concrete to his pro-enforcement base. Just fluff, slogans, and hot air.
Text of the speech, AP reaction and downloadable MP3s at MSNBC.
Well, despite our fallible leaders and all of America’s problems, this is still the greatest country in the world, and I am blessed to have been born here. And in this country is where I’ll die, God willing. Thanks, live-commenters!
(Especially Agent Tim, Renee, and Patrick Lascon)
Nighty-night, kids.
Update II (2/1): I’m no fan of Cindy Sheehan, but I’m a big fan of the First Amendment. I read a misleading post on a blog that implied Sheehan was thrown out of the Capitol because of an “anti-war” t-shirt. She was thrown out for that? I thought. I, right-winger and war supporter, was prepared to defend the woman’s right to wear the shirt.
Well, there’s more to it. She was being “vocal” and wouldn’t pipe down. Demonstrating is not allowed in the gallery for obvious reasons.
Another Update: It happened under Clinton’s watch, too. A man was kicked out of the gallery because he wore an anti-Clinton t-shirt. Here’s the difference: the man, unlike Cindy Sheehan, wasn’t making a fuss. If Sheehan was running her mouth when she was supposed to be quiet, she deserved to get bounced.
Another Update II: OK. Now I don’t know what to believe: Sheehan’s version or journalists’. Why do I care? Although Sheehan has milked her 15 minutes of fame to death and has pretty much become a tacky caricature, hugging up Communists and whatnot, she has a right to express her views. We also have a right to criticize her views, but in my opinion, conservatives have given the woman too much press.
Last year I wrote a post called Lay Off Cindy Sheehan because I was appalled by what I considered nastiness in the conservative blogosphere. I riled up many a conservative blogger with that one. Fortunately, I’m not here to please liberals, conservatives, or other Christians.
I couldn’t understand the ravenous blog swarm against Sheehan then, and I still don’t.
Later: Capitol Police apologize to Sheehan and drop charges.
8:05 pm: Well, LaShawn is inviting people to live comment the speech and Michelle Malkin has a list of those also liveblogging the speech. Feel free to visit these fine bloggers, they are smarter than moi. Feel free to live comment here too.
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SOTU Thread
I have not yet decided whether or not to liveblog the speech. It will depend in part on whether or not my kids are in bed yet.
Trackback by Polipundit — 01.31.06 @ 8:44 pm
State Of The Union: Live Blog
I’ll be live-blogging the State of the Union at this post starting at 8 pm CT. Keep checking back … 7:12 CT - Michelle has a number of links to other live-bloggers, but her son’s stomach bug will consume her…
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LIVEBLOGGING THE SPEECH
I had planned to be in D.C. tonight to join a cool bunch of bloggers at the State of the Union Bloggers Row sponsored by the House GOP Conference. Unfortunately, my son has a terrible stomach bug that requires Dr….
Trackback by Michelle Malkin — 01.31.06 @ 8:51 pm
Cindy Sheehan was given a pass to attend the State of the Union by a member of Congress. I just heard that she was just arrested by Capitol Police. Poor Cindy.
Comment by Eric — 01.31.06 @ 8:54 pm
Seriously? Arrested?
Comment by La Shawn — 01.31.06 @ 8:56 pm
I heard it on the radio. I haven’t seen it online anywhere, yet.
Comment by Eric — 01.31.06 @ 8:59 pm
8:06 PM: I guess I should note a few of the other livebloggers while nothing is going on. Malkin has the full list. I will be monitoring Captain’s Quarters and La Shawn.
Pingback by Arch Radish — 01.31.06 @ 9:11 pm
Bloggers: La Shawn Barber Captain’s Quarters
Pingback by California Conservative — 01.31.06 @ 9:12 pm
Mrs. King, WMD, terrorists — no surprises so far.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:16 pm
“We will never surrender to evil” - can’t argue with that.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:20 pm
Oh yeah! Maybe my dad had the honor of arresting her.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:24 pm
1 Option: “We must keep our word.”
Exactly.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:25 pm
“Never falter, never hesitate to honor those of us who are protecting those who are worth protecting.â€
–Dan Clay.
Awesome.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:30 pm
Iran isn’t going to get nukes. Thank goodness. Sounds like they’re next on the list after Iraq. Bush speaks to Iranian citizens–citizens of a future democratic nation.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:32 pm
Follow my name for comments on the immigration part of the speech.
Comment by SOTU at TLB — 01.31.06 @ 9:33 pm
RE-AUTHORIZE THE PATRIOT ACT. Hmm…good idea. MIGHT just save us from another attack, wouldn’t it? And here comes the defense of wire-tapping. Good job, Bush. Defend it! Defend it! It’s constitutional, congress knew about it, and it’s a life-saver!
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:35 pm
Waiting with La Shawn on immigration…
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:36 pm
Noticed the word “long” in referring to the war. I think we forget that sometimes. It may not be complete in our lifetime, and in fact will never been totally wiped out. We cannot remove evil from our world completely. It will always been there as it has been since Adam and Eve.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:38 pm
He said immigrants…LOL
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:38 pm
“..some say immigrants are bad for the country, even though this country could not function without them..”
“economic retreat is preventing immigrants.. ”
please make the distinction between immigrants and illegal immigrants!
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:40 pm
Don’t tell me that’s it!
Comment by La Shawn — 01.31.06 @ 9:41 pm
He tapped dance that one pretty good LB. He said immigrants and left out the illegals (as a civil war is brewing under his nose in regards to it). Iguess they’ll believe it when legal citizens (in large numbers )take matters into their own hands.
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:41 pm
Permananent tax cuts. Hey, can’t whine about that, right? How about cutting government spending too?
OH, what do you know…cut the deficit in half by 2009?
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:42 pm
Hmm..
maybe make families TAKE CARE of their own and social security wouldn’t be in such bad shape
what a concept
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:43 pm
“My dad’s 2 favorite people: Me and Clinton.”
*groans*
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:43 pm
Sheehan’s arrest is here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060201/ap_on_go_pr_wh/state_of_the_union_sheehan
What a clown!
Comment by privatepigg — 01.31.06 @ 9:43 pm
“Congress did not act, last year, on their plan to cut social security.” — take that.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:44 pm
“Buy American.” That’s what I’m talking about.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:45 pm
They say Woolsey (sp?) from CA invited her…
Clowns is right
More info on the congresswoman from a michell Malkin piece
http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/michellemalkin/2004/02/18/10789.html
Ooops he said something about the border
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:45 pm
THERE IT IS!! BORDER PATROL!!!
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:46 pm
Harder on illegal immigration…
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:46 pm
9:46PM PST: Keeping America competitive requires an immigration system that upholds our laws, reflects our values and serves the interests of our economy. Our nation needs orderly and secure borders. To meet this goal, we must have stronger immigration enforcement and border protection. And we must have a rational, humane guest worker program that rejects amnesty, allows temporary jobs for people who seek them legally and reduces smuggling and crime at the border.
That’s as tough as he’s going to get…
Ho hum.
Comment by California Conservative — 01.31.06 @ 9:48 pm
I heard Sheehan got arrested for trying to unfurl a banner…
Comment by privatepigg — 01.31.06 @ 9:49 pm
“Addicted to oil.”
We’re going to fix it with technology. Change our power, etc.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:49 pm
1) change how we power our home and offices (coal, solar, and clean safe nuclear energy that won’t make you glow in the dark, promise)
2) automobiles - hydrogen cars, hybrid cars
“in 6 years we can do this.”
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:50 pm
My dad is a Capitol Police officer. He said they arrested a large number of people in front of the Capitol prior to the speech. He went to check it out. Cindy was a guest of a member of Congress. Go figure.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:50 pm
“in 6 years we can do this.â€
Cool. That’s when I’ll buy my first car ;-D
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:51 pm
Do they just stand up and clap to silence the dems?
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:51 pm
Homeschool your kids…Homeschool your kids…Homeschool your kids…Homeschool your kids…
Or fix the NEA.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:51 pm
Patrick,
It must be. Did I hear some boos? Seemed to make Bush a better speaker!
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:52 pm
Tim,
By that time your car will get mileage in or around… 150mpg!
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:52 pm
*thinks more on Illegal Immigration…*
Cal. Conservative is pretty much right: *yawn.* There’s always next year, right?
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:54 pm
“fewer abortions in the last 3 decades?” — what? check out abort73.com
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:54 pm
That’s awesome. Too awesome. Now if it will only happen…
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:55 pm
Wo..
he said redefine marriage..
America in decline (someone notices)
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:55 pm
What? I totally missed that.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:56 pm
Yes!
“..Activists who tear apart and redefine marriage ..” - between a MAN and WOMAN! — hit this subject again, please.
followed by.. “welcome justice alito and chief justice roberts”
hint, hint.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:57 pm
WOW…
A gift from our Creator…
does he mean the one and only Creator?
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:57 pm
Good point. Very, very cool. VERY VERY COOL.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:57 pm
Human life is a gift from our creator. He means One and Only.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:58 pm
I’m disappointed.
But hopeful.
Comment by La Shawn — 01.31.06 @ 9:58 pm
Human life is a gift from our Creator!
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 9:58 pm
Bush used to, now he plays the PC role and leaves out the Lord and Savior..
he has to please the muslims and everyone else.
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 9:59 pm
As am I, Lashawn, as am I.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 9:59 pm
You know, when this is over, I’d love to discuss whether or not you must compromise your belief’s if you are in politics. It’s a great discussion.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:00 pm
using the word Creator was his bone to the Christian base (or so he thought)
(it works for him)
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:00 pm
Would be a good discussion Tim indeed..
I tend to lead toward the rich ruler …
you have to evewntually make a choice and they normally choose to keep to much of the world
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:02 pm
A bone is right, Renee!
Comment by La Shawn — 01.31.06 @ 10:02 pm
Great history lesson…will we turn back or finish well?
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:03 pm
I wish they would make them sit all mixed up (you know maybe by state or in alphabetical order)…
the ones who want to sit and pout look like a bunch of spoiled brats (one side of the room up, the other down)…
how childish
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:04 pm
You know, Renee, it’s something I wonder as I look towards the future. I think of people such as myself and other teens who are interested in politics, yet have a great desire to follow God. And to get into a place of power, would it include compromising my beliefs? Can we not compromise?
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:05 pm
Good job Mr. President.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 10:05 pm
Probably because they’re mad Cindy didn’t get to yell during the speech. Or because they are brats.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:06 pm
Well Tim…
I’m not saying it can not be done…
but as a Christian, Christ told us, to follow him will be rough…
so if you do not compromise you have to be prepared for the ridicule and being different, maybe even alone most times
that’s something we Americans are not used to because we are so spoiled, we have so much
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:06 pm
Here comes the Democratic response…*yawn*
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:07 pm
Well not alone…
you will always have your brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s just the numbers will be small at times
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:07 pm
If it’s Pelosi I am outta here (I know there is a Law and Order rerun on somewhere :-))
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:08 pm
Absolutely Renee. I believe God can give us the strength to endure that, but many fall under the pressure to be all things to all people, and compromise what they believe to political gain. It’s sad indeed. It really encourages us to pray for our leaders though…especially those who are Christians.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:09 pm
guest worker = legal crossing for illegal residents
Illegal labor will always be cheaper than legal labor. All a guest worker program will do is allow people who are now called illegal immigrants to be free of the crime of entering the country illegally. They will go AWOL from the program where they and their employer can keep more of the money.
Back to the same situation with what is now happening just deemed legal (or at least more legal). This will give the government the excuse not to do anything about it.
Comment by jpm100 — 01.31.06 @ 10:09 pm
Tim,
Compromising your beliefs?
Do you want to do it God’s way or man’s way? Man’s way says: yes compromise, play the middle-man and dance to both crowds.
God’s way for the man of god is: come to Me and die to your self.
Tim, our Lord never intended to change the world through its “powerful” political leaders, rather through nobodies, through normal and unassuming people, through the church His bride.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 10:10 pm
It’s Tim Kaine, of VA.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:10 pm
Amen Tim, Amen
I think we forget that sometimes (I know I do and I have to remind myself to pray for them all because the Lord put them there, and they are accountable to Him …. even the non-believer)
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:11 pm
gotta go — nice live-blogging w/ yall..
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 10:12 pm
Amen Patrick. I believe that with all my heart. I just wanted to bring up the question: can you NOT compromise as a politcal leader? I find that discussion quite interesting.
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:12 pm
Very true Patrick (in regards to changing the world politically and by man’s take on God’s laws)
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:12 pm
Tim,
write a blog entry and i’ll comment — i’m sure you already planned on it
– really i gotta go this time.
Comment by Patrick Lacson — 01.31.06 @ 10:13 pm
Here is something Tim…
We were diuscussion the Roamn soldier that Peter shared the Gosepl with in Acts…
No where did he say, now you must leave that job…
however…
since we know history, if he believed, he eventually came to a crossroads and had to make a choice
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:13 pm
Will go to your blog to comment more on this (make an entry like Patrick said)
Comment by Renee — 01.31.06 @ 10:14 pm
I probably will write a post!
Great point Renee. I believe we can be a Christian and a Politician. It’s just one of the hardest things to be. I think I’ll write a post on it (though I have a post planned on “why I am a Baptist” before that. I’ll aim for Thursday)
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:15 pm
Thanks for keeping me company, y’all!
Comment by La Shawn — 01.31.06 @ 10:16 pm
Scratch that..I’m posting an open thread now
Comment by Agent Tim — 01.31.06 @ 10:16 pm
Open thread for now. Here is the original thread.
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The Right Side of the Blogosphere Reacts
I’m not the only one with an opinion on the State of the Union or who was live blogging it. Here’s the final thoughts of some big time (and not so big time) Bloggers:
LaShawn Barber:
OK. The speech is over. I’m bitterly disappointed with him fo…
Trackback by Adam's Blog — 01.31.06 @ 10:22 pm
SOTU: Stay The Course Or Give Up
What a powerful speech!
Bush knocked this one out of the park, and the Democrats made so many unforced errors it was pathetic. I will leave the detailed analysis to the seasoned bloggers (besides I have a movie date with my wife to finish Star Wars…
Trackback by The Strata-Sphere — 01.31.06 @ 10:28 pm
Live Blogging State of the Union
7:45 “America is addicted to foriegn oil” We will invest in clean safe nuclear energy, clean cole, and wind power. We will increase research for batteries and hybrids for powering cars. (that will upset environmentalists). Technology will make our de…
Trackback by Oblogatory Anecdotes — 01.31.06 @ 10:31 pm
I hope the US can quickly replace the use of oil with the use of ethanol, solar power, and wind power. We need to be independent of any other country for energy. The Arab countries have used very little of their profits to educate, provide health care, or bring freedom to their own people.
Comment by David — 01.31.06 @ 10:37 pm
I wonder why the President or anyone concerned with illegal immigration invariably fails to mention the far more serious threat to our borders from the North.
http://jonswift.blogspot.com/2006/01/canadians-other-illegal-immigrants.html
Comment by Jon Swift — 01.31.06 @ 10:45 pm
La Shawn, I love your blog!
Thanks for the link…my little blog is working a little harder to serve up the pages to your other faithful readers. This comment thread is great.
Comment by Randy — 01.31.06 @ 10:56 pm
State Of The Union Liveblogging
– Alito in his fancy new robe. You gotta love it… — Actual comment to my buddy Nanogirl earlier tonight:…
Trackback by Right Wing News — 01.31.06 @ 10:57 pm
SOTU liveblogging (UPDATED)
I won’t be liveblogging it (putting together a TV stand tonight) but I am going to be watching it. Michelle Malkin has a list of bloggers who will be liveblogging it so if you can’t get to a TV, check out those bloggers or visit CSPAN fo…
Trackback by Sister Toldjah — 01.31.06 @ 10:59 pm
SOTU
Not a bad speech, all in all. Pretty good, in fact. Maybe very good. I just have one small nit to pick…. Given that illegal immigration and border security is hugely on the minds of Americans, I was hoping there might have been some real red meat on …
Trackback by TacJammer — 01.31.06 @ 11:52 pm
Bush’s State Of The Union: Marking Time or Noting Realities?
Few pundits are hailing President Bush’s State of the Union speech last night as a major watershed in his Presidency. It’s not being called a failure but it’s not being called an inspiring home run, either.
The question becomes: with a Pre…
Trackback by The Moderate Voice — 02.01.06 @ 3:44 am
After reading thru some of the posts I get the feeling that the U.S. just wants to be left alone. It’s a scary world out there and closing the borders and being totally self sufficient is the way to go. A large reason for Americas problems is the outside world trying to get in and in the process destroying the place. Am I reading this the wrong way?
Comment by Karl Karason — 02.01.06 @ 6:38 am
So how is it that Bush’s willingness to speak in a language Muslims will agree with is immoral if Paul did the same sort of thing in Acts 17 when he said that the god that the Athenians were worshiping as an unknown god is the God who created the universe? Paul did go on to say more things about God, but Paul was giving an evangelistic speech as a representative of God to that city. Bush was giving a political speech as a represenative of the people (not all of whom are Christians) speaking to other representatives of the people. If he in that role sought to do evangelism, it would corrupt the very attempt, turning Christianity into a civil religion. So he speaks in more wide open terms, not uttering anything false but not specifying every detail he would otherwise believe.
As for your making fun of his regional accent, are you expecting him to change his regional accent simply because he lives in D.C. for a few years? A large swathe of the country pronounces that word that way. You can’t criticize John Kerry’s elitism if you’re going to exhibit the same kinds of tendencies yourself.
Comment by Jeremy Pierce — 02.01.06 @ 7:38 am
Jeremy, your comment came right out of left field. I’m clueless as to why you continue reading this blog. I really am.
It is my view that in the age of terrorism where the overwhelming majority of terrorists are followers of Allah, something is wrong with Islam. It is not, as Bush says, a “noble faith.” Being a Christian doesn’t prohibit me from saying that. Good reference to Paul, but that still doesn’t mean I can’t criticize the religion of the world’s terrorists.
As for your other remarks…as if I have time to waste these days…commenting on Bush’s mispronunciation of the word is not “making fun” of him. And even if it were, my blog, my prerogative. You must be really bored this morning.
Comment by La Shawn — 02.01.06 @ 8:14 am
LaShawn is pretty unhappy with Bush’s speech. Her big thing is illegal immigration. The speech is over. I’m bitterly disappointed with George Bush for vague and empty platitudes about illegal immigration. He didn’t address the social costs and national security issues surrounding the illegal scourge, nor did he mention anything about the incident that happened at the border last week or offer anything concrete to his pro-enforcement base. Just fluff, slogans, and hot air.
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La Shawn Barber - Looking at the President’s message on illegal immigration.
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President Limits Immigration To Four Sentences Of Worthless Rhetoric In State Of The Union Speech
The President limited his State of the Union speech to only four sentences on immigration. One was a generalization that we need immigrants. Two of the sentences were bland and could have been said by anyone at a water cooler…
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Re: Sheehan, note that it was 1/2 hour before the SOTU, so she wasn’t disrupting anything, though I tend to agree that she should have shut her mouth when the nice policeman asked her to.
The difference, I think, between the Clinton t-shirt guy and this, is that Bush’s security people have yanked people out of campaign events pretty regularly for political t-shirt-wearing alone, whereas the Clinton incident seems to have been a one-off, the bright idea of that particular goon, who possibly thought he was responding to a threat against the President (”he sucks” is a rather more personal attack than “how many more”)
Comment by trilobite — 02.01.06 @ 1:17 pm
I was very pleased with the speech overall. Of course, we should get the borders under control, and it sounded like he was going for that. I felt like he was strong and on the offensive, and conservatives need that from him right now.
Comment by RepJ — 02.01.06 @ 5:37 pm
MR. PRESIDENT, PLEASE FOLLOW THROUGH
President Bush’s State of the Union speech was a pleasant surprise. However, anxious voters won’t be happy until they see results from our leaders in Washington.
Trackback by THE GALVIN OPINION — 02.01.06 @ 8:56 pm
Re: Your 9:44 comment. I didn’t even watch the SOU, but my son TIVO’d it for a class, and called me out to see Hillary’s little facial gesture. I’m surprised you didn’t mention it. Can you believe they dropped charges and apologized to Sheehan?
Comment by musiclover — 02.01.06 @ 10:29 pm
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Comment by danny kim — 02.02.06 @ 2:22 pm
I am faced with illegal aliens fairly often. From different points of view as well. The great majority of them are valued assets to our country. Yes we need to control our borders and yet we need those individuals with the spark and the drive to come here to make a living. The fact that they take from their meager pay to send money home to their families only puts more emphasis to how much we need those such as this. Yes our northern borders are worse in several ways. Get rid of the few and realize how lucky we are to have the great majority. Break the companies that take advantage of our brothers, figure out how to give them enough opportunity that we can keep them on proper terms, and woe to those enterprises who pass the true costs on the public without acknowledging it. We need enough slop in the system that those of our own who are willing can take jobs that teach the lessons needed to learn to improve job skills.
The scariest part of the necessary securing of our borders is that I am not sure freedom can work in conditions of absolute control. Lots here where I know not of where the limits need to be set. But of this I am sure . . . the great majority of these illegals are in reality a blessing.
Comment by Ted Moore — 02.03.06 @ 6:37 am