SOTU address thread

[bluecollar2]

Please start here...

[liberal N proud]

1. How many republicans are no shows or late?

[nolabear]

2. Not too bad.

[L. Coyote]

3. Nancy sure enjoyed doing the intro.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2022/

[MLAA]

4. Two women behind the President, a first!

[liberal N proud]

7. Isn't it great to know you had a hand in making history?

I volunteered for Obama, Hillary and Biden. Our house served as a base for canvassers and phone banks.

This feels good.

[mahina]

160. It does!

Good on you! Aloha.

[crickets]

17. It's wonderful. nt

[bdamomma]

5. let

them show that she devil MTG. Sporting her red.

[DENVERPOPS]

177. When she wears red like that

she is trolling...........

[L. Coyote]

6. "unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny"

[Cha]

183. I love that quote.. .. that means Vlad &

TFCG.

[gristy]

8. Wow, this is really good.

[gristy]

9. "We shared in advance what we knew of what Putin was planning"

[emmaverybo]

10. I am moved that this president is getting a bit of recognition.

[MLAA]

11. Putin is now more isolated from the world than he has ever been

[DemocraticPatriot]

179. the whole congress got on their feet for that line

that made me feel good, to think that the entire GQP congressional delegation are not traitors...

(an emotional conclusion for that moment alone)

[MLAA]

189. Hope it lasts.

Remember of Jan 6 insurrection GOP was appalled for 24 hours then they backtracked.

[gristy]

12. "Putin is now isolated from the world more than he has ever been"

He then lists the actions taken...

[MLAA]

13. Oligarchs: we are coming for your ill begotten gains!

[crickets]

22. Some got up to applaud more quickly than others on that comment. 😉

[Ocelot II]

14. Talking about sanctions, GOPers applauding, but

what will the GOP do without donations coming from Russia?

[vercetti2021]

16. Hopefully lose

I hope

[bdamomma]

29. I hope they

choke.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

15. The Rethugs seems to behaving themselves....

For now.

[gristy]

18. "Putin alone is the one to blame"

[gristy]

19. Man, this is amazingly awesome.

[Hekate]

20. Standing ovations from both sides

[global1]

21. Is Mitch McConnell Present?

I didn't watch all the pre show so I don't know if they referenced him as being there.

[crickets]

23. I saw Graham and Cruz, but didn't notice McConnell yet. nt

[Iwasthere]

25. He is there

[crickets]

32. Thanks, good to know. nt

[Mister Ed]

24. He is. n/t

[liberal N proud]

27. Sitting on his ass with a frown on his face

[bdamomma]

33. what

a jerk, grim reaper where are you??

[yaesu]

103. When Mitch McConnell looks this unhappy an angel gets it's wings! 😋

[liberal N proud]

113. LOL

[bdamomma]

134. Funny

[MLAA]

26. Putin will never weaken the resolve of the free world

[crickets]

28. Talking about all of the oil reserves he's convinced countries to release

to ease pressures on supply.

[Stinky The Clown]

30. Lip reading. Did Kev just say "what the fuck"? Sure looked like it.

[crickets]

35. Yep. The jerk. nt

[MLAA]

31. Unlike the 1.8 trillion tax cut for the 1% the American rescue plan helped all the people

and created over 6.5 m jobs just last year.

[bdamomma]

38. oh geez

Cruz what a mug on him.

[MLAA]

49. My husband and I said at the same time 'asshole' when the camera showed Cancun Cruz

[bdamomma]

59. what

a big lug he is.

[emmaverybo]

123. Affecting boredom and all stony face cause the guy he toadies for isn't up there insulting his

wife.

[demtenjeep]

53. loved this

he is THE DADDY tonight and begging the GQP to FAFO

[MLAA]

34. Grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out not the top down

[Gidney N Cloyd]

36. What's with all the empty seats? I've never seen so many.

[bdamomma]

40. Party

of Putin not in attendance.

[JHB]

46. Performative adherance to COVID restrictions

Lets Republicans avoid being seen clapping or not clapping at times their fickle base might take offense.

[fierywoman]

175. The empty seats are very regular so I wonder if it's social distancing?

[MLAA]

37. Our infrastructure is ranked 13th in the world. That's why we had to pass the Infrastructure Bill.

It was bipartisan. Enough talk about an infrastructure week it’s now infrastructure decades

[I_UndergroundPanther]

39. Looks like a significant number

Of republicans are staying put and not applauding the fuckers.

[MLAA]

41. This year we will start repairing 65,000 miles of highway and more than 6,000 (?) bridges

[crickets]

42. There was an attempt at some boos, but the applause drowned them out.

Little bit of rowdy talkback going on - it's really inappropriate.

[global1]

43. Just Saw Mitch. He Looked Really Shook As Joe Touts....

the successes of his administration. Mitch took a real deep gulp as he listened to Joe's accomplishments. I bet he's thinking about how hard it will be to beat Joe in 2022 & 2024.

[crickets]

48. Joe graciously thanked Republicans for helping to get the infrastructure bill passed.

It's admirable that he bothers to do that.

[Cha]

187. I thnk it's Important to PJB

that it's Bi-partisan and he want the world to know it.

[leftieNanner]

44. Nancy is loving it!! Nt

[RussBLib]

45. I thank my Republican friends

who voted for the Infrastructure bill.

T***** would never.

[bdamomma]

47. Madam Speaker

is keeping an eye out making sure those traitors behave (if they can).

[spanone]

50. mccarthy on his cell phone....fuck the putz

[MLAA]

52. I thought the same thing. Fucker texting other fuckers.

[nolabear]

51. What's that on Speaker Pelosi's podium?

[SheilaAnn]

56. Looks like a tiara...

[MsLeopard]

57. I've been wondering the same thing

[demtenjeep]

66. well lookie there distressed susie is sittn by longneck tommy cotton

and smiling

[consider_this]

75. Double inkwell maybe?

it has been driving me crazy. looks like 2 fancy bottles and some kind of wire holder behind them, but all in one unit. no idea

[yellowdogintexas]

178. double inkwell

https://history.house.gov/Collection/Detail/29585

[consider_this]

188. Thank you!!!

That is certainly it.
On my new 4K TV it actually looked like some jewel studded thing, perhaps there were so many lights in locations around the room, each were causing a reflection to give that effect.

Thank you so much!!!

[demtenjeep]

89. that is her water it is always there

she is a classy lady

[AZLD4Candidate]

54. The Republicans sat during in USA chant!

Republicans: Boo, screw the USA!

[fierywoman]

176. Didn't you love how we took back the USA chant ?

[MLAA]

55. Inflation: lower costs instead of wages. Make it in America.

[livetohike]

58. The Republicans can't applaud "made in America". I hope

Americans are noticing.

[liberal N proud]

65. Democrats need to make it a big deal that republicans don't support American made

[vercetti2021]

73. Na they don't

They are more concerned with who plays in what sport and history being taught

[livetohike]

74. Pres. Biden is doing a great job. n/t

[crickets]

60. Talking about revitalizing American mfg

All the new jobs being created, that everything in BBB will be American made, about the Intel semiconductor plant. He's really pushing this - it's great.

Lower your COSTS, not your WAGES. Let's make it in America. Wow, at the applause and a USA chant.

[MLAA]

61. Cut the cost of prescription drugs. 10 percent of Americans has diabetes.

They need insulin. Costs $10 a vial to make but they charge 30 times that.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

62. So glad Biden is bringing up

The outrageous cost of insulin.

[MLAA]

63. I know many here disagree, but let's let Medicare negotiate the price of drugs.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

76. Get rid of the privatization

Crap trump put in to sell off medicare to the biggest buyers.

Make medical assistance and medicaid a Publically owned system.

Fuck privatization.

[gristy]

64. WOW!!!

He's talking about insulin!! A whole minute! That's a lot!!

Wow! Cap the cost of insulin to $35/month!!!!

[crickets]

71. +1000000

[MLAA]

67. Help hard working folks by cutting the cost of child care.

Middle class shouldn’t have to pay more than 7percent of their income for childcare.

[demtenjeep]

78. my sister who is raising her grandson

sure would benefit

[mia]

68. Thank you President Biden!

I love hearing you.

[yaesu]

69. I consider President Biden to be a war time president as he is waging war against a tyrant

even though our military isn't involved in direct fighting. I know he is using every resource at his disposal, the ultimate power of the US that can be used without crossing that fine line. I have no doubt that he will be successful in this fight.

[AZLD4Candidate]

70. Republicans still sitting: Boooo, American families suck!!!

[MLAA]

72. Nobody earning under $400k will pay a single penny more.

Let’s make corporations and wealthy Americans pay their fair share.

[crickets]

86. Exactly! That's what sticks with Republicans.

You start talking about fixing taxes and corps/the wealthy paying their share and suddenly it's too much to handle.🙄

[AZLD4Candidate]

77. Republicans still sitting: Boooo, taxing our corporate owners!

[I_UndergroundPanther]

80. Republicans

Love ogliarches and think greed is great.

Fuck the repukes.

[gristy]

79. Global minimum tax rate!!!!

[livetohike]

81. The watchdogs are back. Going after pandemic fraud. n/t

[MLAA]

82. DOJ will soon name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud!

[FalloutShelter]

83. Chief prosecutor in the DOJ for

Pandemic fraud. YAY!

[gristy]

84. Chuck Schumer looks very happy

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

85. Corporations have to compete

Preach it brother

[AZLD4Candidate]

87. Republicans still sitting: Booo, we love America getting fleeced by foreign companies!

[bdamomma]

88. Sheldon Whitehouse

[MLAA]

90. Medicare going to set higher standards for nursing homes.

Raise minimum wage to $15 per hour. Increase Pell grants.

[mia]

91. "Capitalism without competition is exploitation." !! n/t

[Hotler]

92. Mitch looks a bit pissed. Good. nt

[crickets]

93. While we're at it *turns to Republicans* confirm my nominees to the Federal Reserve. ✔

[AZLD4Candidate]

94. Marginal Traitor Gangrene looks like she's constipated.

[jojog]

95. Glad I am not taking a shot every time he says Folks

[KewlKat]

111. or "Look"

[KentuckyWoman]

96. Susan Collins looked concerned.

A living wage seemed to upset her.

[SheilaAnn]

99. Ha, I saw that and before she stood up and applauded and Cotton gave her a glaring look..LOL.

[livetohike]

106. I was going to say she looked happy, or on drugs. n/t

[KentuckyWoman]

112. Maybe that was it.

I was looking down and missed the glare. All I saw was the after.

[consider_this]

97. next week we can order another set of free covid tests!

[I_UndergroundPanther]

107. Thank you Biden!

[MLAA]

98. Working on where you can get tested at pharmacy and test positive they can give you treatment

Pfizer pills on the spot free.

[consider_this]

101. this is awesome!

[crickets]

110. That's great news.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

100. Wow

Covid pills if you get infected to protect you and help you live for free.

💖u Biden

[livetohike]

102. 75% of Americans are fully vaccinated! n/t

[MLAA]

104. Sent 475 million vaccine does to over 125 countries

[nolabear]

105. You know, I'm feeling pretty good about this guy--and us.

If we manage to thwart this damned war we can gain a whole lot of ground.

[wnylib]

168. Yup. Double win, for Ukraine and US

if we defeat Putin.

[gristy]

108. 4 common sense steps against Covid. Biden outlines:

1. Get vaccinated and stay vaccinated
Anit-viral pills
Test and if positive, treat on the spot at no cost! Holy cow!!
Free test kits to your doorstep

2. Prepare for new variants

3. End the shutdown of schools and businesses. We have to tools we need. People can return to their offices.

4. Continue vaccinating the world


Great list!!!

[MLAA]

109. Let's start seeing each other as fellow Americans instead of enemies.

[FalloutShelter]

115. The Rethugs did not even stand for that.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

114. Breaking the cycle of violence and trauma

[MLAA]

116. Fund police with resources and training.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

117. Why should a terrorist buy guns!

[livetohike]

118. "Pass universal background checks." n/t

[MLAA]

119. Pass universal background checks for weapons.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

120. Freedom to vote act,and the disclose act too

[crickets]

131. +1

[AZLD4Candidate]

121. Republicans still sitting: Booo, voting and transparency in campaign funding!

[MLAA]

122. Most fundamental right in America is to vote. Pass the freedoms to vote act.

Pass disclosure act so Americans know who is funding their elections

[GoCubsGo]

124. Boebert looked like she was trying to spit out her teeth just now.

Or, maybe she was trying to hork out one of the demons that live inside her.

[AZLD4Candidate]

125. Sit down, Ted!

[MLAA]

126. Need to fix immigration system and protect our borders.

We can do both.

[gristy]

127. This is the best and best-delivered political speech I have ever heard.

I am in awe. My gosh.

[global1]

138. The Dems Have Plenty To Run On In 2020 & 2024.

Let's hope they keep Joe's lead going into the campaigns.

How can the Repugs take issue with his goals and accomplishments?

[wnylib]

171. Yes. It was excellent on all points

of content and delivery.

[MLAA]

128. Find a pathway to citizenship for dreamers.

[ChazII]

136. +1 n/t

[AZLD4Candidate]

129. Republicans still sitting: Booo, let nativism stand

How about people like my wife, Mr. President?

[musette_sf]

130. Was it Bobo and Empty Gee

yelling Build The Wall?


On edit: WaPo confirms it was Bobo.

[MLAA]

132. Protect rights of women and woman's right to choose.

Protect rights LGBTQ Americans

[crickets]

139. Yes! and I'm so happy to hear him sticking up for trans rights so strongly.

[JudyM]

133. Did anyone think Roberts looked authentically pleased when Biden was talking about Justice Katanji ?

[gristy]

143. I saw that when Biden was talking about Justice Bryer.

Roberts was beaming!

[JudyM]

145. Maybe he's thinking this is going to shake things up in a good way, and is relieved.

I’d give anything to be a fly on the wall when she gets in a private room with Thomas. I hope she gives him a real shaming, in her own classy, intelligent way.

[livetohike]

135. 80 bipartisan bills signed into law last year.Show the nation

we can come together and do big things.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

137. Mental Health

Yessss!
Biden you are kickin'ass

[crickets]

142. Full parity between physical and mental health care. Go Joe, go.

[ShazzieB]

181. Yes, PLEASE! 🥳

[crickets]

140. He wants to pass the Violence Against Women Act - he's touching *all* the bases tonight.

[jalan48]

141. Joe is excellent tonight.

[MLAA]

144. Offering unity agenda that includes:

1. Beat opioid epidemic
2. Take on mental health: full parity between mental and physical healthcare
3. Support our veterans: fix burn pits. Asking Congress to finally pass legislation to get veterans healthcare for cancers likely from burn pits
4. Cancer. Goal to cut cancer death rates by 50 percent in next 25 years. Called on Congress to fund advanced research on cancer. Drive breakthroughs in cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s

All of these can be non partisan

[Rhiannon12866]

147. Exactly! And another standing ovation!

[RussBLib]

146. Nancy Pelosi really enjoying this

I love it

[gristy]

150. Yes, I saw that. She was on the edge of her seat most of the speech!

[PatSeg]

158. That is the happiest I've ever seen her!

[ShazzieB]

182. It was probably such a huge relief after all those years of sitting through TFG's SOTU speeches.

[L. Coyote]

186. The night I captured this picture, she said we would win it back, and she was right.

Her naturally exuberant persona in less formal settings was noticeable during the formal introduction, she was genuinely very happy to introduce the people's president.

[Iwasthere]

148. Boeberts the pne that spoke up... Bit#ch

Boebert gets hushed and called shame when she claims that Biden put Americans in flag-draped coffins...right before he mentioned his son who died of cancer.

[crickets]

154. That's who that was. Awful woman.

There's no excuse for her behavior. She and MT Greene were the ones talking back from time to time. So rude.

[PatSeg]

161. Whoa, that's who spoke out?

Couldn't be much more crude.

[Traildogbob]

149. I wanna know

Who the hell was sitting close to Kosar in Ukraine blue and yellow, after he was at the Putin loving Jamboree last weekend. What the actual fuck!

[livetohike]

151. Great job! So proud that Joe Biden is our President n/t

[mvd]

152. Best State of the Union I have heard in my lifetime!

Well done, Mr. President!!

[crickets]

157. It was a stunning speech. I have never seen so many standing ovations. Ever.

[Fla Dem]

153. That was one fantastic speech.

[JudyM]

155. I hope he circles back to Kagan.

[L. Coyote]

156. The State of the Union is strong -- because you, the American people, are strong.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Mr.Bill]

159. If President Biden doesn't gain ten or more points

in the polls, then the polls are rigged.

Incredible speech.

[JudyM]

164. It was inspired.

He landed some critical policy points so solidly, here’s hoping it got through.

And he was both strong and relatable.

Excellent speech.

[Haveadream]

162. Thank you, Joe! Reuniting America!

His message is about bringing us together. THAT is a leader.

We've needed to hear healing words for so long and he delivered!

Today, more than ever, you have to love Joe Biden and his message of peace.

[Rocknation]

163. Instant replay

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[ShazzieB]

184. That's not from tonight.

The women's outfits are totally different, and Biden's tie is a different shade of blue.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

165. CNN talking heads ( except VanJones) concensus

Lost opportunity for explaining more about our involvement w/Ukraine. Announcing something big re US and Ukraine Should have spent more time on Ukraine.

Just the messenger!

[L. Coyote]

166. Made quick work of Putin, moved on. Perfect.

Spent the most of that time praising Ukraine, perfection.

Link to tweet

[Laura PourMeADrink]

173. Ya .. just passing on what panel thought.

[crickets]

172. Odd. Ukraine isn't what this night was about. It was a State of the Union speech.

He spent just the right amount of time on Ukraine and then went on to cover other things that needed to be addressed. He had to fly through some of them as it was in order to keep the speech close to an hour. He'll address the nation regarding Ukraine at another time soon.

Honestly, I think the talking heads spend way too much time nitpicking just for the sake of nitpicking.

[ShazzieB]

185. They have to find something to talk (i.e., complain) about.

When their comments are super nitpicky, I think that's a sign that they couldn't find anything really wrong with it, so they have to focus on silly minutia. Because God forbid they just say he did a darned good job!

*The above doesn't apply to MSNBC. They were raving about how great it was.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

190. Totally disagree. They seemed genuinely surprised

That more time wasn't spent on explaining our involvement in Ukraine including potential costs. I am with him Biden for sure but was surprised too.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

167. Kim Reynolds is giving a canned rebuttal speech

The pro-COVID governor.

[llmart]

169. What?

No talk about "American carnage"?

What a difference from the nightmare of tfg.

[sprinkleeninow]

170. goobinor reynolds IA spews GOOP's response to SOTU.

Please shutty. Your voice is annoying truth be told.

"Waiting for insanity to stop."
"Everything is backwards."

We know y'all are, but what are we.

Your former so-called 'boss' caused 99 and 44/100% of what you're describing in blather.

Oy!11 She's still rattling on for what 10+ minutes.


Whatta crocka..

[hay rick]

174. Best part of the speech was the dig at the 2 trillion dollar tax cut for the rich and...

never mentioning Trump by name.

[yellowdogintexas]

180. LOVING all the gold and blue out on the floor nt