State Of The Union

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I thought it was obvious that Obama either isn't listening to the majority of the American public, or he heard them loud and clear and chooses to push forward with his agenda regardless.

He stated things that are blatantly untrue.

"One year ago, I took office amid two wars, an economy rocked by severe recession, a financial system on the verge of collapse, and a government deeply in debt. Experts from across the political spectrum warned that if we did not act, we might face a second depression. So we acted – immediately and aggressively. And one year later, the worst of the storm has passed."

Um, nope. I definitely wouldn't say that the worst of the storm has PASSED. He has put us even further in debt, spending more than any administration in history. Our unemployment (which he stated would not fall below 8% if we passed the Stimulus bill), is now over 10% and projected to go lower.

Here are my sources...Obama unveils stimulus package and the deficit is worse now than it was EVER BEFORE AND PROJECTED TO GO HIGHER

"I am also proposing a new small business tax credit – one that will go to over one million small businesses who hire new workers or raise wages."

Now this one, I liked! This is a good idea.

No need to provide a source on this. I liked this idea.

"Tomorrow, I’ll visit Tampa, Florida, where workers will soon break ground on a new high-speed railroad funded by the Recovery Act."

Trust me, I live in the area. This is something that will rarely get used. Parking is abysmal where they are going to put the railway's station. (Ybor City) There is already an aquarium there, along with the port of Tampa and it's where cruise ships set out. There are several parking garages, but the only way to add parking is for the City to simply kick out some of the businesses and build more garages. This has already been voted against by the citizens here, yet now they're moving forward with it. No one is going to want to fight for parking, pay to park, pay to ride the train...only to shave off 20 minutes to the drive time. (Then they still have to pay to get into Disney, where the other end of the railway will be)

Again, no need to cite sources as to the vote. I live here. We voted. No go. Here is a source as to the money we are "promised" and when ground will actually break. I wish I could find all the blogs that popped up immediately after the speech, because the internet was full of them. Floridians are PISSED OFF.

"We will double our exports over the next five years, an increase that will support two million jobs in America."

Exports of what? To where? Are we guaranteed that there are buyers for double the exports?

No need to cite sources. I was asking a question. Can someone help? Does anyone know what export Obama is planning to double and to whom?

On health care: "Still, this is a complex issue, and the longer it was debated, the more skeptical people became. I take my share of the blame for not explaining it more clearly to the American people."

That's because the longer it was debated, the more the people realized that what was written into the bill is not altogether a good thing. And more speeches from you explaining the bill even more won't help!

Yes, my opinion (and the opinion of many I talk to). I certainly don't mind stating my opinion. If you don't like my opinion, don't read it or rebut it.

"We find unity in our incredible diversity, drawing on the promise enshrined in our Constitution: the notion that we are all created equal,... "

Nope, this is not in our Constitution, it's in our Bill of Rights - and he knows this, or should, since he studied the Constitution during college.

My bad. I was typing in such a hurry I put in the wrong document name. It is the Declaration of Independence NOT the Bill of Rights! (duh)

Constitution....Declaration of Independence

Since it seems popular to attack all statements without sources these days here is one.

Here is one what? Attack? No, I don't view this as an attack but I am sorry if you view requests for sources as a personal attack. I have my principles and values/beliefs...you have yours. I read your posts and rebut or disagree with them as is my right. You do the same to mine. We can agree to disagree.