The State of the UNION

"The Union is strong...."
...Actually I wonder if there is any one president in American history that has not uttered those words in his state of the union.
Well, at least Obama had the good mind to preface it with , "Despite our hardships, our Union is strong"....Okay so we know this is not actually correct especially with the recent economic down pour. But to his credit, Obama had no choice but to make sure the Americans stayed calm. I mean, what was he supposed to say,..."I am sorry, but we are in big trouble! there is no unity, there is more debt to come...." Aka....GET A GRIP, OUR UNION IS NO STRONG, IT IS PARALYZED!
I imagine that would have not gone well with the citizens. and there would have been chaos. The kind of chaos that turn great nations into pulp.

The state of the union did not lack some drama, as Obama made both Republicans and Democrats uncomfortable. I was waiting and if wishing for another "You Lie" comment. Sadly, and gladly so, Alito had more sense than Wilson. Although, there were moment of Alito shaking his head and maybe muttering "not true". Oh well, all in a day's work.
He went into a Washington Reform speech where he kept circling around back to the senate. Basically calling Republican obstructionists and Democrats to stop being sissies or rather sophistically, to stop being Harvard elites with polo sweaters draped on their shoulders. I have to say I enjoyed watching both sides of the house squirming, and when they cheered they clapped together. Although Democrats had an advantage to the Republicans.
You know what was embarrassing? watching the Elites of this country looking bored out of their minds, and some either coming to the point of dozing off or yawning...ON CAMERA! yes, the great American House of Reps and Senate. Given that Reid is old, he couldn't help it but sleep. Maybe they need some fresh blood in the Senate after all.
Oh...and my favorite...McCain! He was caught sneering, and downright angry. I can't blame him. After all, his party was being blamed for the current over-extension of American troops and the money spent on wars that there was no business being involved. But maybe he is still wondering, why after a year, Obama is still blaming the Bush Admin. But then I wonder if people should not be aware that the problems that exist in America were not Obama's idea. He inherited a lot of crap, and it is going to take a lot more than just him to clean it up.
Here is the problem no one, even the democrats take Obama seriously. The Democrats do not respect him, and the republicans see no reason to cooperate with him. There are no ramifications pertaining to them when they say no and act like political jerks. Basically, Obama might very well be on his own. If for anything else, he might be able to shake things up a bit to a point of action...at least if the Alito situation might be any indication.

A point of interest: Fashion.
Did anyone notice how colorful the room was? I seriously thought people were going to church. Oh, and without calling the obvious out....did anyone notice who was wearing the colored suits. Well, I gues the highlight for me was Obama talking about his wife...briefly as it might have been, it was sweet....and I probably should end it here before I turn into a sentimental fool.