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What a well crafted speech he gave in the intervals of standing ovation applause.

I was even cheering him on==== He expressed the American vision and dream and took credit for all the accomplishments of both parties and vowed to lead us into a sustainable future of world domination.

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Yes==== America is so powerful can do what ever it wants no matter what the rest of the world thinks according to George. And the country, no doubt, bought it, hook, line, and sinker. He has sealed his authority as the new ruler of the world.

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TheDivide is expanding, gaining power on both sides. There is no change to StopWar this year.

You mean, no chance to StopWar this year? I have not yet accepted that War is inevitable in Iraq. Perhaps I'm just hiding my head in the sand? However, it does seem to be the desire of the Administration to fight a war there. ---StarPilot

Unfortunately, the focus was not on the state of the Union, but on the administration's agenda. Big surprise: hawkish on Iraq and more tax cuts for the rich==== The things that Bush took credit for, i.e. tax relief and the Homeland Security Dept., were tragically unworthy of credit. The state of the Union is one of hardship, not relief, and fear, not security. When will the Republican party admit that their economic platform overwhelmingly favors money in the hands of the wealthiest 25%? Furthermore, when will they admit that such a policy isn't born of an intention to improve the well-being of anyone but the wealthiest 25%? What does attacking Iraq have to do with homeland security? Anyone? Oh.... maybe Homeland Security isn't involved with the Iraq jazz. What are they doing? TIAA anyone? Better randomize your N*SYNC action figure purchases, or the Total Information Awareness monster might detect a suspicious patern, resulting in a phone tap that will eventually lead to you being indicted and deported for thinking Alex Trebek would make a better president. -Outradulous