Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Another look at the SOTU



"Well, no kidding.  Obama has already signaled that he plans to play the class-warfare card in tonight’s speech by inviting a special guest:"


To know what the president plans to say tonight, take a look at the guest list   "That’s not unusual; every president since Reagan has used guests to illustrate important points in his addresses. Personal anecdotes are always an effective way of touting a particular stance on an issue. Plus, they serve as an important reminder that policy matters because persons matter. Mentions of these guests — even if they’re misleading about the overall effects of Obama’s policies — will at least enliven a speech that otherwise promises to be dully divisive."

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Beltway Confidential: State of the Union: Populist-corporatist stew


Doug Ross Journal: President Barack Obama's Complete List of Historic Firsts [Updated]  "But remember: he will not rest until all Americans have jobs, affordable homes, green-energy vehicles, and the environment is repaired, etc., etc., etc."


The State of Union Paybacks   "What Obama won’t tell the nation is that he has served as the most pro-labor president in American history. He has delivered a series of giveaways to union bosses that should make even labor’s most enthusiastic supporters blush. And in the process of giving away the store to his top campaign contributor, Obama has hung workers out to dry, placed unnecessary job-killing burdens on employers and sent a message to the business community that it can go to hell."

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