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January 28, 2014

— Ace

As I'm sure you all know, while the Constitution requires the President to deliver a state of the union report to Congress (Article Two, Section 3, Clause 1), it does not specify that this should be a live speech. And until FDR, I think, the requirement was observed by sending over a written report. (Update: Drew informs me it was Woodrow Wilson who brought the personal address back. Apparently Washington had delivered the address personally, but Thomas Jefferson stopped that practice early, and the personal address did not begin again until the twentieth century.)

It should also be noted that almost all State of the Unions are actually unconstitutional, inasmuch as they are not candid reports on the state of the union at all.

They are political advertisements. Especially in bad times -- and Obama has misgoverned the country in an extended period of bad times -- the State of the Union is as dishonest a document as one could wish.

A "state of the union" report, is, by definition, a document describing the current and near-past conditions of the country, not a prospective hypothetical as to what the President hopes to do (or pretends to hope to do) in the future.

We should simply scrap the process -- and perhaps Congress can help by demanding an actual candid, honest State of the Union report, and holding the President's feet to the fire for false or misleading statements made in pretending to satisfy this Constitutional requirement.

Kevin Williamson is himself sick of the practice.

The annual State of the Union pageant is a hideous, dispiriting, ugly, monotonous, un-American, un-republican, anti-democratic, dreary, backward, monarchical, retch-inducing, depressing, shameful, crypto-imperial display of official self-aggrandizement and piteous toadying, a black Mass during which every unholy order of teacup totalitarian and cringing courtier gathers under the towering dome of a faux-Roman temple to listen to a speech with no content given by a man with no content, to rise and to be seated as is called for by the order of worship Â— it is a wonder they have not started genuflecting Â— with one wretched representative of their number squirreled away in some well-upholstered Washington hidey-hole in order to preserve the illusion that those gathered constitute a special class of humanity without whom we could not live.
ItÂ’s the most nauseating display in American public life Â— and I write that as someone who has just returned from a pornographersÂ’ convention.

Margaret Thatcher at Question Time. Why do we allow our Presidents to just order us around and speak uninterrupted as if they were Emperors?

@tsrblike sends this great Thatcher response to a socialist, which could be ably applied to tonight's Carnival of Lies. It's also an example of a more democratic political spectacle-- Thatcher is not shielded from questions or criticisms. Like any other citizen, she is exposed to them.

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1 Foist.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:01 AM (olDqf)

2 ?

Posted by: tbodie at January 28, 2014 10:01 AM (+kzsa)

3 Treat it like a Congressional hearing.

He gets his speech, then everyone stays until the last questioner keels over from exhaustion.

Posted by: Al at January 28, 2014 10:02 AM (9ynpo)

4 I've always wondered (at a mere 33 years of age) why the State of the Union doesn't actually discuss the State of the Union.

*getting off everyone else's lawn now.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at January 28, 2014 10:02 AM (fwARV)

5 The state of the union is STRONG.

Posted by: Barack Obama, now just lying because it's kinda fun at January 28, 2014 10:03 AM (/FnUH)

6 May the Farce be with you.

Posted by: Luke Skywalker at January 28, 2014 10:03 AM (LAN8Y)

7 I'm contemplating watching the SOTU, but I also need to staple my dick to my leg. Decisions, decisions...

Posted by: mugiwara at January 28, 2014 10:03 AM (ZgZoL)

8 Staging. That's what the SOTU needs. I hope Obama wears a cape, like James Brown. Second look at the Greek Columns?

Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 10:03 AM (343t9)

9 4 I've always wondered (at a mere 33 years of age) why the State of the Union doesn't actually discuss the State of the Union. *getting off everyone else's lawn now. Posted by: Washington Nearsider at January 28, 2014 02:02 PM (fwARV) I got 20 years on you, kid, and I don't know either.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:04 AM (olDqf)

10 The state of the union is boned,

Posted by: wooga at January 28, 2014 10:04 AM (Fi7AW)

11 Ummm, ahhhh, let me be clear...... The whole speech in 3 phrases.

Posted by: tbodie at January 28, 2014 10:04 AM (+kzsa)

12 Williamson let 'er rip on that one.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at January 28, 2014 10:04 AM (DmNpO)

13 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:04 AM (PYAXX)

14 TFG couldn't handle the real State of the Union.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:05 AM (0HooB)

15 The state of the union. SEIU? AFSCME? AFT? UAW? They're really good! Wisconsin notwithstanding.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:05 AM (olDqf)

16 The STFU speech: "...it is a wonder they have not started genuflecting Â— with one wretched representative of their number squirreled away in some well-upholstered Washington hidey-hole in order to preserve the illusion that those gathered constitute a special class of humanity without whom we could not live. "ItÂ’s the most nauseating display in American public life Â— and I write that as someone who has just returned from a pornographersÂ’ convention." Wow, stop holding back and tell us how you feel. Bravo

Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at January 28, 2014 10:05 AM (pginn)

17 ItÂ’s the most nauseating display in American public life Â— and I write that as someone who has just returned from a pornographersÂ’ convention. haha

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:05 AM (IXrOn)

18 Make it like the annual visit the UK PM pays to Parliament - complete with consescending Q and A, boos and hisses.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:05 AM (POpqt)

19 Will he continue his tradition of insulting someone present in the room?

Posted by: Meremortal at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (1Y+hH)

20 What would be awesome is an ICE raid. Arrest the Illegal Aliens and all of those that are involved in harboring the fugitives.

Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (343t9)

21 We should simply scrap the process -- and perhaps Congress can help by demanding an actual candid, honest State of the Union report, and holding the President's feet to the fire for false or misleading statements made in pretending to satisfy this Constitutional requirement. In before Hollowpoint gets the vapors over you suggesting an "implausible" course of action for the House.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (PYAXX)

22 I am going to wait and listen to the hard hitting GOP response.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (l3vZN)

23 Tell what you really think, Kevin Williamson!!!!!!!

Posted by: Cicero Kid setties for calling it a Dog and Pony show. at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (Bps3R)

24 This is how much this POTUS has belittled and tainted the office he holds. Not an ounce of respect left.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (IXrOn)

He gets his speech, then everyone stays until the last questioner keels over from exhaustion.

One thing we should borrow from the Brits is Question Time.

Weren't we trying to get away from grandeur and poposity when we kicked them out in the first place? Now we have this imperial fawning. I would like to see Obama, and indeed every other president, have to face a boisterous crowd of elected representatives who can call bullshit to his face.

Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (A0sHn)

26 4 I've always wondered (at a mere 33 years of age) why the State of the Union doesn't actually discuss the State of the Union. *getting off everyone else's lawn now. Posted by: Washington Nearsider at January 28, 2014 02:02 PM (fwARV) I refuse to get off your lawn.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at January 28, 2014 10:06 AM (da5Wo)

27 I saw Grisly Farce open for The Flying Burrito Brothers back in '70.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at January 28, 2014 10:07 AM (Dwehj)

28 I want Joe Wilson to stand up and yell, "I CALLED IT LAST TIME!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:07 AM (olDqf)

29 Omaha!

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:07 AM (zOTsN)

30 This is a big fuckin' deal, man.

Posted by: Joe Biden at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (JQuNB)

31 At least everyone at the Pornographers Convention is honest about what they're doing.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (0HooB)

32 Wonder how many from SCOTUS will sit this one out?

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (POpqt)

33 27 I saw Grisly Farce open for The Flying Burrito Brothers back in '70. Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at January 28, 2014 02:07 PM (Dwehj) I saw Pink Taco open for Great White SnakeÂ…

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (olDqf)

34 - "holding the President's feet to the fire" - How, exactly, are you gonna do that, you pathetic losers?

Posted by: El-Preezy-Deezy at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (8GKDa)

35 they should just get up and walk out and when asked why say its to protest the Imperial President make it mean something

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (zOTsN)

36 Are there any frustrated and angry Japanese airline pilots out there?

Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (AIfv5)

37 >>Will he continue his tradition of insulting someone present in the room? I was just wondering that. If he does I hope the person he targets just stands up and walks out. Fuck this disrespectful twat.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 10:08 AM (g1DWB)

38 They should make obama stand there and answer questions like they do in England from the back benchers

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (t3UFN)

39 Wi Tu Low, you're our only hope.

Posted by: Boss Moss at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (LAN8Y)

40 One thing we should borrow from the Brits is Question Time.

That actually is what I was thinking of.

None of it means anything so long as the bald-faced lie is acceptable though.

Posted by: Al at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (9ynpo)

41 We should simply scrap the process -- and perhaps Congress can help by demanding an actual candid, honest State of the Union report, and holding the President's feet to the fire for false or misleading statements made in pretending to satisfy this Constitutional requirement.

At this point what difference does it make, SQUAAAAWK~!

Posted by: wall-eyed Hilloon [/i] [/b] at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (cxs6V)

42 I'd just be happy if they skipped the constant standing ovations.
They look like trained seals.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (POpqt)

43 Will he continue his tradition of insulting someone present in the room? why yes the producers in our economy, the taxpayers

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (zOTsN)

44 Oooh, I'll write a candid analysis for him:

"The state of the union: deeply fucked. Thank you and good night."

Posted by: joncelli at January 28, 2014 10:09 AM (RD7QR)

45 31 At least everyone at the Pornographers Convention is honest about what they're doing.

In both cases somebody's getting b*ttf*cked.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at January 28, 2014 10:10 AM (pgQxn)

46 Are there any frustrated and angry Japanese airline pilots out there? Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 02:08 PM (AIfv5) I predict you will soon hear a knock on your door.

Posted by: tbodie at January 28, 2014 10:11 AM (+kzsa)

47 Things would be better if it weren't for all those rich people.

Let's kill them.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at January 28, 2014 10:11 AM (pgQxn)

48 State of the Union: The Statue of Liberty is Kaput.

Posted by: Local Moral Officer at January 28, 2014 10:11 AM (Bps3R)

49 Could we get his report on the Pornographer's Conference? The man has a way with words.

Posted by: Chaos the other dark meat at January 28, 2014 10:11 AM (oDCMR)

50 He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.

Unfortunately the Founders didn't find it necessary to require Accurate information or Sane measures.

Posted by: DaveA[/i][/b][/s] at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (DL2i+)

51 If the Speaker of the House had the beginning of a pimple of a testicle, he'd tell TFG, "Sorry, that's not the true State of the Union," and read the actual economic figures for a few minutes.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (0HooB)

52 It should also be noted that almost all State of the Unions are actually unconstitutional, inasmuch as they are not candid reports on the state of the union at all. This is important, but I hadn't thought of it previously- so I'm going to have to find something snarky to say about you later. That said- I *do* think Congress should require an actual SOTU report. And I think the Speaker of the House (as the Representative of the People) should stand up as soon as the President says, "and what I plan for the coming year..." (or similar), and say, "Mr. President- You are hear at our invitation. Our Constitution requires that you provide the *current* State of the Union. Please refrain from wish-casting about future events." Of course, he would be pilloried in the Media- but it might actually get people to thinking.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (PYAXX)

53 and I write that as someone who has just returned from a pornographersÂ’ convention.

Dude! You didn't even call me?!?!

I thought I knew you.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (sbV1u)

54 Wow, read the whole thing. ItÂ’s expensive maintaining an imperial class, but money isnÂ’t really the object here, and neither is the current occupant of the White House, unlikeable as he is. Whether itÂ’s Barack Obama or some subsequent pathological megalomaniac, Republican or Democrat, the increasingly ceremonial and quasi-religious aspect of the presidency is unseemly. It is profane. It is unbecoming of us as a people, and it has transformed the presidency into an office that can be truly attractive only to men who are unfit to hold it. Yes, I am as repulsed by it as he is.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (IXrOn)

55 The state of the Union is Soviet.

Posted by: t-bird at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (FcR7P)

56 It gets even better after the part ace quoted.

Posted by: HR at January 28, 2014 10:12 AM (ZKzrr)

57 I'd be happy is Obama provided a budget.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:13 AM (POpqt)

58 51 If the Speaker of the House had the beginning of a pimple of a testicle...

(sob) Oh yeah? Oh YEAH? Well (sniff), you're a... You're a poo-poo head.

Posted by: John Boehner at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (pgQxn)

59 Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 02:12 PM (IXrOn) We forget that the President is just a man at our own peril.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (PYAXX)

60 Actually, I started giving the State of the Union in person. I just couldn't resist the chance to harangue Congress for a whole hour.

Posted by: Woodrow Wilson at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (9F2c1)

61 In both cases somebody's getting b*ttf*cked. At least in pr0n, they have the decency to use lube.

Posted by: wooga at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (Fi7AW)

62 You know, Pornstars get paid extra to buttfuck.

Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (343t9)

What the hell? Is this just about Obama's SOTU or all Presidents since FDR? Because talk about an over the top reaction to an annual speech by the President that allows the public, whether you agree with the present office holder or not, to know his intentions. The speech as with all speeches can be good , bad or indifferent.

Why the fuck do we allow an inauguration speech? Its just a coronation in a monarchial display. Seriously, some are displaying the same emotional break downs that the left constantly do.

Posted by: polynikes at January 28, 2014 10:14 AM (m2CN7)

64 I plan on observing a moment of silence for all the innocent strawmen being unjustly condemned to die tonight.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 28, 2014 10:15 AM (SY2Kh)

65 It's 3 A.M. and the Benghazi Consulate just called.

Posted by: Boss Moss at January 28, 2014 10:15 AM (LAN8Y)

66 Thanks to the slobbering MSM, we get Obama's version of the SOTU nearly every day.

Posted by: katya the designated driver at January 28, 2014 10:15 AM (4Chvm)

67 Tell me more about this...pornographers convention...?

Posted by: Kirk's Gorn at January 28, 2014 10:15 AM (/EkKm)

68 At least in pr0n, they have the decency to use lube. In pron, the one getting b*ttf*cked is also getting paid.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:15 AM (PYAXX)

69 and perhaps Congress can help by demanding an actual candid, honest State of the Union report, and holding the President's feet to the fire for false or misleading statements made in pretending to satisfy this Constitutional requirement. Too funny.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (ndIek)

70 Obama has misgoverned the country intp an extended period of bad times -

Lock em all in til they resort to cannibalism.

Posted by: DaveA[/i][/b][/s] at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (DL2i+)

As Rush pointed out, there will be a parade of illegal aliens in the room. You and I can't get into the place, but they'll be there.

The state of the union is that it isn't. There is no Union.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (TOk1P)

72 7 I'm contemplating watching the SOTU, but I also need to staple my dick to my leg. Decisions, decisions... Missed my screen with my lunch by *that* much!

Posted by: katya the designated driver at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (4Chvm)

73 Wi Tu Low, you're our only hope.

No, there is another.

Posted by: Sum Ting Wong at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (4WhSY)

74 I'd just be happy if they skipped the constant standing ovations.
They look like trained seals.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 02:09 PM (POpqt)

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It's Stalinesque. I'd be surprised if they didn't start ringing a bell so that all the toadies will know when to stop clapping and cheering.

Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (AIfv5)

75 The GOP should boycott the jug eared turd but, they won't. Fucking weak scumbags, the lot of them.

Posted by: CPAC Welcome Committee at January 28, 2014 10:16 AM (Cs2tJ)

76 Tell me more about this...pornographers convention...?

I shudder to think what's in the swag bag at a pornographers convention.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:17 AM (sbV1u)

77 The state of the Union is Soviet.... ...Except with more gheyness!

Posted by: Meremortal at January 28, 2014 10:17 AM (1Y+hH)

78 Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at January 28, 2014 02:06 PM (da5Wo) That's handy, because I'm holding a campfire on yours

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 28, 2014 10:17 AM (GaqMa)

79 The State of the Union is Illinois.

Posted by: AMDG at January 28, 2014 10:17 AM (t7OO0)

80 No, there is another.

Posted by: Sum Ting Wong at January 28, 2014 02:16 PM (4WhSY)

Lotta help you are.

Posted by: Bang Ding Au[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (sbV1u)

81 You know, Pornstars get paid extra to buttfuck. Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 02:14 PM (343t9) Prostitutes too. ...or so I've been told.

Posted by: mugiwara at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (ZgZoL)

82 How many justices will be there? I'm guessing 6

Posted by: SH at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (MwpNJ)

83 The state of the union is fabulous!

Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (g1DWB)

84 It is profane. It is unbecoming of us as a people, and it has transformed the presidency into an office that can be truly attractive only to men who are unfit to hold it.

Yes, I am as repulsed by it as he is.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 02:12 PM (IXrOn)

Well in this case he certainly nailed it. Had he been describing this to a sketch artist, I'm pretty sure the finished result would have been Obama - to a tee.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (BZAd3)

85 77 Maybe I'll stop by and pitch a tent.

Posted by: Bawney Fwank at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (LAN8Y)

86 I agree 3000%.

Posted by: DangerGirl Telecommunications at January 28, 2014 10:18 AM (x1L8S)

87 Oops,

into

Posted by: DaveA[/i][/b][/s] at January 28, 2014 10:19 AM (DL2i+)

88 The state of the union is Detroit, pretty soon.

Posted by: Meremortal at January 28, 2014 10:19 AM (1Y+hH)

89 After Stalin gets out of Satan's butt f*cking room I'll finally get to meet him!!!

Posted by: Zombie Pete Seeger at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (Aif/5)

One word - power point. seriosuly, make the president show up with some slides showing economic activity, our credit rating, the deficit, interest rates, or most recent rating on the freedom index, etc.

Of course, that would require Obama to actually know something about all that stuff....

Posted by: Kirk's Gorn at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (/EkKm)

91 "How many justices will be there? I'm guessing 6"

It should, of course, be zero.

Posted by: torquewrench at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (gqT4g)

92 Our Constitution requires that you provide the *current* State of the Union. Please refrain from wish-casting about future events."

The relevant clause:

He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient

It's true that the SOTU address has become meaningless political theater, but telling Congress what he wants from them is technically a constitutional requirement.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (SY2Kh)

93 Will Michelle have on her grizzly face?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (NU/ou)

63 -

This is Obama's doing. Once upon a time you could grit your teeth and listen, if you felt you needed to hear the opposition party's intentions. Or if it was yours, you could get a sense where the president wanted to focus his attention and energy, and rally around that.

We have anti-Americans in the White House now. They don't want a union. They want to tear it down. It's time for some fighting back.

It could start with congresscritters actually doing something FOR the union by not giving this guy the treatment he hasn't earned, doesn't deserve, and yes, is NOT required.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (TOk1P)

95 67" Tell me more about this...pornographers convention...?" It's a lot of fun. Back when we owned a video store (in the old days, when people rented videos), our backroom rented porn. We were always invited to the convention in Vegas and attended twice.

Posted by: jwest at January 28, 2014 10:20 AM (u2a4R)

96 It's funny because I always thought the British Parliament asking the PM questions and then carrying on like chimps was unseemly. I liked the ptofessional business atmosphere of the US Govt. But now? It's too damn cozy in D.C.

Posted by: soothsayer, they chanted at January 28, 2014 10:21 AM (qbQhu)

97 wow most excellent column should be sent to every member of Congress speaking of, I am sure Sheila Jackson Lee has a much abused intern "holding" her place on the aisle watch for her to knock several people over in order to touch the hem of JEF's garment they could use someone with her skills in the NFL

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:21 AM (zOTsN)

98 Oh, a quibble.

An American president stages a Roman triumph every time he heads out for a round of golf.

Should any slave mention that Ear Leader is mortal, the Secret Service investigates.

Posted by: HR at January 28, 2014 10:21 AM (ZKzrr)

99 You know, Pornstars get paid extra to buttfuck. Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 02:14 PM (343t9) The Catcher or the Pitcher?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 10:21 AM (t3UFN)

100 Outrage phasers set to full malkin, Captain.

Posted by: polynikes at January 28, 2014 10:21 AM (m2CN7)

101 We would be better off with a parliamentary system, separate the head of government from the head of state. American government is like American football - a bunch of idiot millionaires acting out roles for the television cameras.

Posted by: JEM at January 28, 2014 10:22 AM (o+SC1)

102 18 U.S. Code Â§ 1001 - Statements or entries generally

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfullyÂ—

(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;

shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.

Posted by: Eric Holder at January 28, 2014 10:22 AM (e8kgV)

103 Requiring an actual accounting of the State at one of these things is a big no no. It's far easier for the press celebrities to chirp about fluff than deal with actual, get this, facts and figures. Nope, let's just sit back and watch the awesomeness unfold and submerge ourselves in the waves of mindless applause and banal media chatter.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at January 28, 2014 10:22 AM (oFCZn)

104 It's true that the SOTU address has become meaningless political theater, but telling Congress what he wants from them is technically a constitutional requirement. True and fair enough. But that still leaves room to criticize his "...and I will, by Executive Order..." statements.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:23 AM (PYAXX)

105 because nothing says "constituent servant" like getting photographed with the JEF

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:23 AM (zOTsN)

106 Outrage phasers set to full malkin, Captain.

Posted by: polynikes at January 28, 2014 02:21 PM (m2CN7)

We have dilithium crystals of disdain at the old Outrage Outlet!

And check out our new produce section - Apples of Discord are freshest!

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Buy a Hissy or Coniption, Get a Free Fitting! at January 28, 2014 10:23 AM (hLRSq)

107 Outrage phasers set to full malkin, Captain.

Aye Cap'n, but don go full malkin unless ye need e.

If I keep divertin power from the warp drive we fall like a stone ya know.

Posted by: Scotty[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (sbV1u)

108 If you asked the average American whether they'd rather go, all expenses paid, to the adult video convention or the State of the Union speech...

Posted by: JEM at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (o+SC1)

109 The Catcher or the Pitcher? I think they both get hazard pay.

Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (343t9)

110

75 -

I'm guessing a variety of "marital" devices, lubes and oils, videos. Things that shouldn't be edible, but are.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (TOk1P)

111 "One thing we should borrow from the Brits is Question Time...I would like to see Obama, and indeed every other president, have to face a boisterous crowd of elected representatives who can call bullshit to his face." Posted by: Frumious Bandersnatch at January 28, 2014 02:06 PM (A0sHn) This^^^

Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (pginn)

112 President Sarah Palin will give her first State of the Union speech tonight ....

Whoa, wuh? Sorry about that, I guess I started that drinking thing a little early.

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (JBggj)

113 I'm waking up to ash and dust I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust I'm breathing in the chemicals I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus This is it, the apocalypse Whoa I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones Enough to make my systems blow Welcome to the new age, to the new age Welcome to the new age, to the new age Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive I raise my flags, don my clothes It's a revolution, I suppose We'll paint it red to fit right in Imagine Dragons Radioactive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU

Posted by: Teleprompter Feed Crew at January 28, 2014 10:24 AM (RJMhd)

114 I take it average Joe (the plumber)
dinesh d'souza, Koch's etc aren't invited?

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (nqBYe)

115 President Obama couldn't handle the kind of stuff Margaret Thatcher got thrown at her.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (7kkQJ)

116 but telling Congress what he wants from them is technically a constitutional requirement.

He's on live TV three times a week, telling the world he'll unilaterally enact whatever Congress doesn't. That seems sufficient.

Posted by: HR at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (ZKzrr)

117 Things that shouldn't be edible, but are. So... Lutefisk?

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (PYAXX)

118 Obama has a pen & a phone. That's nice. Someone tell him that real men have a stick & 2 stones.

Posted by: votermom at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (GSIDW)

119 So I hear the First Wook will bring Jason Collins as her guest of honor, the guy who's known for impressive achievements which include warming an NBA bench and blowing dudes, but mostly for blowing dudes.

Posted by: mugiwara at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (ZgZoL)

120 When Stalin spoke he had a button on the podium that signaled the audience that they could stop applauding and sit down.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:25 AM (olDqf)

121 The problem is now for us, is that there don't seem to exist anymore politicians of the caliber of Thatcher or Reagan. Not in this country. The UK may actually be trying to save herself:

http://tinyurl.com/l93s2ol

While we in this country seem destined to again experiment with an ideology that has never worked anywhere where it has been tried and has only resulted in death and misery, except for the few elites.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (BZAd3)

122 The problem with Obama trying to do question time is that the PM must actually think on his feet and give a witty answer. Tough to do that with a teleprompter.

Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (pginn)

123 I'm guessing a variety of "marital" devices, lubes and oils, videos. Things that shouldn't be edible, but are.

I was kinda hopin' it would be a "Buy Two Get a Third Free" coupon for the Ginger Bunny Ranch.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (sbV1u)

124 Obama can steal $1000 from the richest, and $500 from the poorest and say he's reduced the income disparity by $500. But everybody all around is poorer.

Posted by: America's Liver at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (MMC8r)

125 ...a man whose most prominent legislative accomplishment was the passage of a bill requiring police to videotape confessions in potential capital cases Â— in a state in which there were as a practical matter no potential capital cases. Yes, I'm enjoying the full article.

Posted by: t-bird at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (FcR7P)

126 Why won't you people let him be clear?

Posted by: garrett at January 28, 2014 10:26 AM (343t9)

127 118 Obama has a pen & a phone. That's nice. Someone tell him that real men have a stick & 2 stones. Posted by: votermom at January 28, 2014 02:25 PM (GSIDW) I keep mine under my pillow.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (oFCZn)

128 122 The problem with Obama trying to do question time is that the PM must actually think on his feet and give a witty answer. Tough to do that with a teleprompter. Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at January 28, 2014 02:26 PM (pginn) Who was the CNN cunt with the earpiece to the producer feeding her responses?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (olDqf)

129

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Posted by: Ambassador Stevens at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (Pr6hk)

130 That is a great piece by Kevin and his opening is steynesqe. How long before certain people within nro become offended with such ignoble writings and demand a more civil to e to express ones disagreements. In any event both parties are to blame for this farce, but it should be retired after Obama. Eaqual time and all. The justices and congress can start the revolt by not attending or sitting quietly

Posted by: SH at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (WQhht)

131 *looks at tube of glue* *looks at beer* Fuck it. Both.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (bGavm)

132 I take it average Joe (the plumber)
dinesh d'souza, Koch's etc aren't invited?

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 02:25 PM (nqBYe)

Barry: They won't be there. But I'll mention them in my 2 make that 20 minutes of hate on the right

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (1Jaio)

133 I am glad to see Peyton manning paying his fair share in NJ taxes to help the rest of us in this country Bush destroyed.

Posted by: Dorcus Blimline at January 28, 2014 10:27 AM (Loyyy)

134 HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions. ???? And yet the dumb fuck is going to work with obama on illegal immigrants?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 10:28 AM (t3UFN)

135 the MFMs response will be like the "Leave Brittany Alone!!" guy

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:28 AM (zOTsN)

136 Oh yeah. Soledad O'Prison.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 28, 2014 10:28 AM (olDqf)

137 133 Probably Eli.

Posted by: Boss Moss at January 28, 2014 10:28 AM (LAN8Y)

138 HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions.

????

And yet the dumb fuck is going to work with obama on illegal immigrants?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 02:28 PM (t3UFN)

You can almost hear the sound of Boner's knees buckling now

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 28, 2014 10:28 AM (1Jaio)

139 The machine on display tonight has no intelligence, natural or artificial.

Posted by: Alfred Turing at January 28, 2014 10:29 AM (Pr6hk)

140

>>>One thing we should borrow from the Brits is Question Time.

I don't think it would work here.

They're all reach acrost the aisle a-holes. They'd pitch softballs and give BS answers, like they do every congressional hearing.

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:29 AM (3ZtZW)

141 Barry: They won't be there. But I'll mention them in my 2 make that 20 minutes of hate on the right

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 28, 2014 02:27 PM (1Jaio)

they won't be satisfied until every dissenter of their religious left is toss'd into the slammer as the obscure video guy.

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:29 AM (nqBYe)

142 Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 02:28 PM (t3UFN) Well, you know, we might get as much as 40%* of all those new voters. Permanent Republican Majority, right? *- we'll be lucky to get 30% of them

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:30 AM (PYAXX)

143 Who was the CNN cunt with the earpiece to the producer feeding her responses?

MarÃa de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien (born September 19, 1966) is an American broadcast journalist, executive producer, and philanthropist. She is the chairman of Starfish Media Group, a 360-media production company and distributor.

You may continue.

And make jokes about starfish.

Posted by: Soledad O'Brien's earpiece at January 28, 2014 10:30 AM (ZKzrr)

144 if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is
preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions.

????

Look they don't want Him to bypass , They want to be part of the experience and transformation!

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:30 AM (nqBYe)

145 /sock

Posted by: --- at January 28, 2014 10:30 AM (MMC8r)

146 Barky makes me feel like an honest man.

Posted by: Bill from Chappaqua at January 28, 2014 10:31 AM (Pr6hk)

147 Hahaha. Some dope reporter just asked one of the Broncos at media day if he considers the Super Bowl a "must win". Idiocracy has arrived.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 10:31 AM (g1DWB)

148 didn't Ms OBrien get a job with Al Jazeera

Posted by: thunderb at January 28, 2014 10:31 AM (zOTsN)

149 Now do you see why we needed to legalize pot to get through a second term of this guy?

Posted by: Colorado and Washington State at January 28, 2014 10:31 AM (9F2c1)

150 we'll be lucky to get 30% of them Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:30 PM (PYAXX) I doubt we get 20%. It's almost like Dentists pushing fluoride. I never got that. We hand out lollypops and tootsie rolls ( just kidding but I can dream right)

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (t3UFN)

151 *wishing for a "part-time congress"* *also wishing for a president who respected the Constitution* *also wishing he could win the lottery*

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (PYAXX)

152 I guess Boehner doesn't get the , if you aren't going to fight for your or Americans rights i will just ignore you and do as i want.

because You Let Me.

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (nqBYe)

153

123 -

Three for the price of two?

I can bring my son AND my dad!!

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (TOk1P)

154 >>So I hear the First Wook will bring Jason Collins as her guest of honor, the guy who's known for impressive achievements which include warming an NBA bench and blowing dudes, but mostly for blowing dudes.

Anyone bet that there will be a same-sex marriage ceremony performed in the White House before TFG leaves office?

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (POpqt)

155 Some dope reporter just asked one of the Broncos at media day if he considers the Super Bowl a "must win".

Idiocracy has arrived.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 02:31 PM (g1DWB)

You have to be pulling our legs. That should go viral in less than an hour.

Posted by: polynikes at January 28, 2014 10:32 AM (m2CN7)

156 I am on my way to Iowa City to watch my beloved Hawkeyes play Michigan State in a huge basketball game. Afterwards I plan to get drunk and have crazy mind blowing sex until morning. I do not give a shit what the JEF lies about tonight!! He will not ruin my evening.

Posted by: KC at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (i7KmQ)

157 Helter Skelter continues on course tonight.

Posted by: Charlie Manson at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (Pr6hk)

158 HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions.
===
That works politically when a president has a near 60% job approval number. When he's south of 50%, it hurts him and his party. Every new "executive order" issued by Barry between now and the November elections will have a negative impact on Dems in the House and Senate.

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (JBggj)

159 When obama mentions climate change, the entire Republican side of the chamber should break out in peels of laughter.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (BZAd3)

160 *also wishing he could win the lottery* Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:32 PM (PYAXX) We have sure fire wining tickets we could sell you. What is your bank account #

Posted by: A Nigerian at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (t3UFN)

161 whoever said they wished it would start with Robert REichhhhhh running up and yelling, "Da plane, Boss! Da plane!" still has me chuckling.

Posted by: RoyalOil at January 28, 2014 10:33 AM (VjL9S)

162 It's almost like Dentists pushing fluoride. Er... huh? I get the first part- but that one just lost me. Is there some problem re: dentists pushing fluoride? I'm pretty sure we always got fluoride treatments as a kid. Of course, we also had fluoride in the water, and fluoride mouth-wash, so what do I know?

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (PYAXX)

163 I can't wait for the part where The Dictator leads the 2 Minutes Hate against us. "Things are really what they seem. Noooo-this is no bad dream." - Pink Floyd, "Sheep"

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (7ObY1)

164 They're all reach acrost the aisle a-holes. They'd pitch softballs and give BS answers, like they do every congressional hearing.

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 02:29 PM (3ZtZW)

It would be worse than that - think of all of those egos demanding to be fed, forcing all of those politicians into long-winded speeches that may - or may not - actually consist of a question. Think of 535 Chuck Schumer's demanding their time.

English doesn't have the words to describe such a horrifying display.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Buy a Hissy or Coniption, Get a Free Fitting! at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (hLRSq)

165 The British system breeds a whole different sort of politician from the American. We've had a few who can think on their feet and might survive in debate, my guess is that Reagan could have smiled his way through and Clinton would have been quite good at it had he ever been tested, but the fact is that our system has been gradually manipulated in favor of the telegenic parrot. But no one has ever taken it quite so far as our current Teleprompter-in-Chief.

Posted by: JEM at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (o+SC1)

166 Tonight the abortion will continue.

Posted by: Dr. Gosnell at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (Pr6hk)

167 "They'd pitch softballs and give BS answers, like they do every congressional hearing" Actually it's nice to see someone like Trey Gowdy eviscerate some Demtard sap on C-Span. But you have a point, the quisling GOP leadership would try hard as hell to keep those guys from being recognized. In Brit QT, the shadow PM picks the members of his party who will ask tough questions.

Posted by: Hurricane LaFawnduh at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (pginn)

168 When obama mentions climate change, the entire Republican side of the chamber should break out in peels of laughter.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb

Or open a window.

Posted by: weft cut-loop[/i] [/b] at January 28, 2014 10:34 AM (cxs6V)

169 >>You have to be pulling our legs. That should go viral in less than an hour. I kid you not. I also like the question "Who has the smelliest farts in the locker room.". http://tinyurl.com/ndfqn44

Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 10:35 AM (g1DWB)

170 147 Hahaha. Some dope reporter just asked one of the Broncos at media day if he considers the Super Bowl a "must win". Idiocracy has arrived. Posted by: JackStraw at January 28, 2014 02:31 PM (g1DWB) *facepalm* Best and brightest......

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at January 28, 2014 10:35 AM (bGavm)

171 Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 02:33 PM (JBggj) Remember when we said similar things about ObamaCare and Benghazi? Good times.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:35 AM (PYAXX)

172 I get the first part- but that one just lost me. Is there some problem re: dentists pushing fluoride? I'm pretty sure we always got fluoride treatments as a kid. Of course, we also had fluoride in the water, and fluoride mouth-wash, so what do I know? Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:34 PM (PYAXX) No Fluoride- more cavities- more money- Nevergiveup happy- Mrs Nevergiveup really happy- Maybe Nevergiveup gets some

Posted by: A Nigerian at January 28, 2014 10:35 AM (t3UFN)

173 ...impressive achievements which include warming an NBA bench and blowing dudes, but mostly for blowing dudes.
And stringing along his fiancÃ©e beard.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (NU/ou)

174 we have writers in here..

why do we not write a letter to the house Republicans.

demands
you do this or stop that or we walk.
etc.
why not?

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (nqBYe)

175 Some dope reporter just asked one of the Broncos at media day if he considers the Super Bowl a "must win". Idiocracy has arrived. Silly reporter. The Super Bowl is on Sunday, it's not Monday Night Rehabilitation. Now THAT's a must-win.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (7ObY1)

176 oops sock off

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (t3UFN)

177 Ace is about as good as a coin toss at getting my name right. I love that this time he hedged with both an I and an L

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (GaqMa)

178 oh and sign it.

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:36 AM (nqBYe)

179 You can let it flow tonight Mister Preznit... We've issued a temporary permit for the Capitol Building for the evening.

Posted by: EPA Administrator at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (Pr6hk)

180 Maybe Nevergiveup gets some

Dude has an endless supply of nitrous.

He gets some everyday.

Sometimes the patients wonder why their shirts are untucked, but otherwise no harm no foul.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (sbV1u)

181 Â“Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats to do a better job handling the economy 44 percent to 37 percent, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll."

Posted by: RoyalOil at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (VjL9S)

182 I have a feeling tonight is going to confirm all Williamson's worst fears. It will be an all-out diatribe against the 1 percent and everybody else standing in the way of this banana republican.

IOW tonight the SOTU will jump the shark. I hope the next GOP president stops the practice.

Posted by: PJ at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (ZWaLo)

183

162 -

That's sort of an old joke isn't it? Flouride in the water being some sort of government conspiracy. Right up there with Birchers thinking the Bilderbergers (and/or the CFR) are taking over.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (TOk1P)

184 Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 02:36 PM (nqBYe) Because those letters get ignored. Posted by: A Nigerian at January 28, 2014 02:35 PM (t3UFN) Ah. That makes more sense, I guess. But then wouldn't that make you like all those evil doctors performing unnecessary leg amputations?

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (PYAXX)

185 You can't HANDLE the State of the Union!

Posted by: Colonel Jessup at January 28, 2014 10:37 AM (NF2Bf)

186 Anyone bet that there will be a same-sex marriage ceremony performed in the White House before TFG leaves office?
A man can dream, can't he???

Posted by: reggie l. at January 28, 2014 10:38 AM (NU/ou)

187 If Barry talks for more than an hour, I'll be filled to the rim with bullshit

Posted by: Grand Canyon at January 28, 2014 10:38 AM (Pr6hk)

188 I hope the next GOP president stops the practice.

Jeb will send out a mailer to everyone.

Posted by: CPAC Welcome Committee at January 28, 2014 10:38 AM (Cs2tJ)

189 And stringing along his fiancÃ©e beard.

Damn that EoJ.

Posted by: HR at January 28, 2014 10:38 AM (ZKzrr)

190 Remember when we said similar things about ObamaCare and Benghazi?

Good times.
====
That was then, this is now

I can't wait to read the ratings for tonight's speech.

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 10:38 AM (JBggj)

191

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I'm told by a particular nickelfucker that it's a waste of time to think about this course of action because it isn't a plausible solution, and we ought not waste our time with such things. It's far more valid to just accept the status quo.

Posted by: @JohnTant at January 28, 2014 10:39 AM (eytER)

192 Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 02:37 PM (TOk1P) Well, the fact that there was fluoride in the water wasn't a joke. There really was. The conspiracy theory stuff? I just figured that was more Ronulan stupidity.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:39 AM (PYAXX)

193 That works politically when a president has a near 60% job approval number. When he's south of 50%, it hurts him and his party. Every new "executive order" issued by Barry between now and the November elections will have a negative impact on Dems in the House and Senate.

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 02:33 PM (JBggj)

------------------------------------------------------

Unfortunately, I'm not so sure of that anymore.

Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 10:40 AM (AIfv5)

194

>>>>One word - power point. seriosuly, make the president show up with some slides showing economic activity, our credit rating, the deficit, interest rates, or most recent rating on the freedom index, etc.

"...and here, uh ..."

*click*

"...yeah, here. Uh. This is Evan? Evan. Yeah, uh, Evan - who we hired to, as our Excel guru. This kid is really good. He's going to fix the economy with a couple of, what he calls, macros. I would do it myself but, uh, I don't code."

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:40 AM (3ZtZW)

195 @120 When Stalin spoke he had a button on the podium that signaled the audience that they could stop applauding and sit down. ----------------- He kinda had to just so that he could finish his speech. The Gulag Archipelago mentions a meeting at which Stalin himself wasn't physically present, but his name was presented. And everyone started applauding. And applauding. And applauding. And roughly 15 minutes later, one of the members present finally stopped - at which point everyone else did too. The guy who stopped first promptly got sent to Siberia because he was the first person to stop clapping and sit down.

Posted by: junior at January 28, 2014 10:40 AM (zJePM)

196

Another excellent piece by Williamson.

Posted by: dan-O at January 28, 2014 10:40 AM (D0bIN)

197 HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions. Cry havoc! And re- uh, well......um...... Cry! And release the Tears of Submission. *wipes eyes* *sniffles* *blows nose in hanky* *downs five dollar bottle of red*

Posted by: House Speaker John Boehner at January 28, 2014 10:40 AM (0cMkb)

198 I'm told by a particular nickelfucker that it's a waste of time to think about this course of action because it isn't a plausible solution, and we ought not waste our time with such things. It's far more valid to just accept the status quo.

Posted by: @JohnTant

It can't just be coincidence that 'Statist' and 'status' are so similar, can it?

Posted by: weft cut-loop[/i] [/b] at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (cxs6V)

199 Obama drove the car (economy) into the ditch, tonight's campaign speech will excoriate the republicans for not helping him drive the car (economy) into the ditch.

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (cK56K)

200 Lady Margaret shoves a Question squarely up the Loyal Opposition's bum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdR7WW3XR9c

Until she got on her high horse, I did not know they bred horses that high.
Mag]nificent bitch. God, I miss her.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (xq1UY)

201 - HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall'if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president ispreparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions. - ------------------------------------ The absolute MOST you have the balls for, Boehner, is to whine like a little bitch. Now, smell the glove.

Posted by: El-Preezy-Deezy at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (8GKDa)

202

191 -

Right. No, I mean, the old joke was that the Birchers (or whomever) believed flouride in the water was a government conspiracy at mind control or making the kids horny, or whatever it is they were supposed to be doing.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (TOk1P)

203 If they're not careful I may eat the state of the union.

Posted by: Candy Crowley at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (Aif/5)

204 How about to make it more interesting: No Teleprompter!

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (POpqt)

205 ok What if we paid for front page ad space and wrote a letter to the republican party?

of course all those rich He rants about don't seem to concerned if they won't assist us?

or am i dreaming ?

Posted by: willow at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (nqBYe)

206 I've heard that in Stalin's Russia kids would clap whenever the teacher mentioned him. Out of fear, of course.

Posted by: votermom at January 28, 2014 10:41 AM (GSIDW)

207 At one time I said:

I want rustlers, cut throats, murderers, bounty hunters, desperados, mugs, pugs, thugs, nitwits, halfwits, dimwits, vipers, snipers, con men, Indian agents, Mexican bandits, muggers, buggerers, bushwhackers, hornswogglers, horse thieves, bull dykes, train robbers, bank robbers, ass-kickers, shit-kickers and Methodists.

Tonight they will be all in one place.

Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at January 28, 2014 10:42 AM (Pr6hk)

208 HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions. TFG to Boehner: "You don't come here for the hunting, do you?"

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:42 AM (PYAXX)

209 Shhh. I have and advance copy of the SOTU speech. Here it is...

>>Blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”fairnessÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”equalityÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”war on womenÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Washington (meaning only Republicans) doesnÂ’t workÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”economyÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”jobsÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”Republicans are responsible for Obamacare failure, but everythingÂ’s fineÂ”(audience participation-Â”Huh?Â”), blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”more liesÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”I have a pen, phone and shredded Constitution I plan to useÂ”, blah, blah, blahÂ…Â”more golf, vacations and despotismÂ”. I am outta hereÂ”.<<

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:43 AM (GGCsk)

210 I know where The Buck won't be stopping tonight.

Posted by: Harry S. Truman at January 28, 2014 10:44 AM (Pr6hk)

211 we have writers in here..

why do we not write a letter to the house Republicans.

They very much need to hear from the base regarding amnesty. Got a stamp? Write them (email is too easy to ignore).

As much as they want to placate their big money donors and "do something" about the growing Latino demographic, they are concerned about potential backlash from Republican voters.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 28, 2014 10:44 AM (SY2Kh)

212 Easy bet that "sensible gun control" will be mentioned.

By sensible he will mean; taxing gun manufacturers into oblivion, making ammunition impossible to buy, stealth registration, making headaches a psychological disorder and grounds for disqualification for owning a gun.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 10:45 AM (BZAd3)

213 Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:39 PM (PYAXX) The arguments that fluoride in the water is a form of unconsented mass medication are at least not entirely crazy. (broadly construed, that is to say "fluoride is a type of medicine, and we're giving it to people. not that it has any other effects than "healthy teeth.") I mean it's arguable it is that. I heard it once suggested that we should put statins in the water supply, one could argue if florudiation is acceptable, why would this not be (all things, like side effects being equal.) Or why not Lithium. Granted this arguably falls apart though when you consider "iodionized salt" or "Fortified milk" I suppose, in that case lots of things amount to "mass medication."

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 28, 2014 10:45 AM (GaqMa)

214 By sensible he will mean; taxing gun manufacturers into oblivion, making ammunition impossible to buy, stealth registration, making headaches a psychological disorder and grounds for disqualification for owning a gun. For the children. And the middle class. No, really. I heard about this on the radio this morning- apparently gun control is now a "children's health issue."

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (PYAXX)

215 Here's a good laugh. Andrea Mitchell, you know, NBC's senior chief foreign correspondent, or something, thinks that Iran, yes, Iran was kind of our ally until Booosh gave his speech about the axis of evil. Hahahahahahaha, gasp, hahahahaha, choking...... Un f'ing real what people get away with saying and the sad part is people will actually believe her!!!

Posted by: lindafell at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (PGO8C)

216 If Joe Wilson is there he should take it to the next level and say "respectfully Mr. President, F-you".

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (GGCsk)

217 Of course he's using the SOTU speech to kick off moar speeches:

"Obama is planning to follow the State of the Union address with trips to MarylandÂ’s Prince GeorgeÂ’s County and to Wisconsin , Tennessee and Pennsylvania before an event later this week focused on long-term unemployment..."

Obama is the "More Cowbell" president, if cowbell = speeches.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (POpqt)

218 You know, considering the true state of our union, I don't even find the sock trolls amusing any more.

Posted by: DangerGirl Telecommunications at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (jlm/B)

219 There will be a same sex marriage at the WH and President Obama will officiate. Why anyone would want Obama to officiate at their marriage or Clinton -which is even worse-is a wonder, but then I think getting married on a float during the Rose Bowl or with 50 other couples at the Grammys-or whatever it was-is beyond tacky.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 28, 2014 10:46 AM (7kkQJ)

220 >>HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER WARNS President Obama ahead of State of the Union address that he is 'going to run into a brick wall' if he ignores the Constitution, amid concerns that the president is preparing to bypass Congress this year with more executive actions. <<

Yes, he will cry all over him. Or maybe blow smoke his way.

Even small, helpless puppies and kitten are not afraid of Boehner.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (GGCsk)

221 God darnit, Mr. Preznit, you use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar whore.

Posted by: Anderson Cooper at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (Pr6hk)

222 Easy bet that "sensible gun control" will be mentioned.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb

No, they've banished 'control' from their lexicon. It's now 'gun safety,' 'common sense requirement,' or 'responsibility.'

Posted by: weft cut-loop[/i] [/b] at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (cxs6V)

223

>>>Or why not Lithium.

Let's try it in Detroit and see if it cuts the crime rate

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (3ZtZW)

224 Â“Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats to do a better job
handling the economy 44 percent to 37 percent, according to a new
Washington Post-ABC News poll." Posted by: RoyalOil

Yep. So long, Dems. Bye Kay

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (JBggj)

225 No, really. I heard about this on the radio this morning- apparently gun control is now a "children's health issue."

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:46 PM (PYAXX)

Naturally.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (BZAd3)

226 Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 02:43 PM (GGCsk)

Look about right if at least half of those "blahs" = "I", "me", and "my"

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 10:48 AM (POpqt)

227 "The State of our Union is, oh, well...moar free condoms."

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:49 AM (GGCsk)

228 Just saw that one of the Duck Dynasty guys will be at the SOTU as a Congressman's guest. I wonder if he gets any camera time.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 28, 2014 10:49 AM (ZshNr)

229 >>Look about right if at least half of those "blahs" = "I", "me", and "my"<<

And that folks is the drinking game for tonight. Expect to be drunk around the 1:30 mark.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:49 AM (GGCsk)

230 My prediction? PAIN

Posted by: Barry 'Clubber Lang' Soetoro at January 28, 2014 10:49 AM (Pr6hk)

231 YOU on the left hand; LIE! on the right hand.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:50 AM (IXrOn)

232 Just saw that one of the Duck Dynasty guys will be at the SOTU as a Congressman's guest. I wonder if he gets any camera time. If there is any guest who would stand up and call the SCOAMT a Liar, it's one of the DD guys.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:50 AM (PYAXX)

233 Or, if not Detroit, try lithium in San Francisco's water supply and see if they start making sense.

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:50 AM (3ZtZW)

234 Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 02:48 PM (3ZtZW) There's actually a town not far from me that's water supply is a natural Lithium spring. No one has bothered to study them, but I'm told people drive down there to fill up water jugs from the spring for drinking thinking it's a helpful thing.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 28, 2014 10:50 AM (GaqMa)

235 TFG to Boehner: "You don't come here for the hunting, do you?" I LOL'd. Loudly.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:51 AM (ndIek)

236 218 There will be a same sex marriage at the WH and President Obama will officiate. Why anyone would want Obama to officiate at their marriage or Clinton -which is even worse-is a wonder, but then I think getting married on a float during the Rose Bowl or with 50 other couples at the Grammys-or whatever it was-is beyond tacky. Being paraded about as a political prop is so dignified, and such a classy way to celebrate one's nuptials.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 28, 2014 10:51 AM (7ObY1)

237 The SOTU address should capstone an SEC complaint financial report, a DoD readiness and threat statement, and a general discussion of other issues - signed by the specific, Senate confirmed Cabinet officials. Specific question should be asked, in writing by the House and Senate, and answered in writing.

Posted by: Jean at January 28, 2014 10:51 AM (4JkHl)

238 Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 28, 2014 02:48 PM (BZAd3) Of course, by the faux-logic he's going to use, we would also have to ban cars and playgrounds. Which, now that I think about it, are things that leftists *do* want to ban.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:51 AM (PYAXX)

239

YOU on the left hand;
LIE! on the right hand.

=================

Do the wave?

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:51 AM (3ZtZW)

240 Guns are a children's health issue? Oh goody, now I can tell my husband I need to buy one for each kid because it's for their health. The president said so!!!

Posted by: lindafell at January 28, 2014 10:52 AM (PGO8C)

241 If there is any guest who would stand up and call the SCOAMT a Liar, it's one of the DD guys. Phil or Jase. Willie is too CEO. Jep, well, Jep just wouldn't .

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:52 AM (ndIek)

242 No, they've banished 'control' from their lexicon. It's now 'gun safety,' 'common sense requirement,' or 'responsibility.'

Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 28, 2014 02:48 PM (cxs6V)

------------------------------------------------

You can bet it'll be mentioned. Marxists don't quit until they're dead. They're going to be drumming this even more in this election cycle.

And the soccer moms will swoon.

Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 10:52 AM (AIfv5)

243 Do the wave? Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 02:51 PM (3ZtZW) That, or Jazz Hands.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (IXrOn)

244 Republicans should have hosted a pre-SOTU Knob Creek type shooting event.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (GGCsk)

245

233 - maybe they have gone out to study them but never came back.

dun-dunn-DUNN

Posted by: Bigby's Cuervo-Pounding Hands at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (3ZtZW)

246 160 *also wishing he could win the lottery*
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:32 PM (PYAXX)

We have sure fire wining tickets we could sell you. What is your bank account #

Posted by: A Nigerian at January 28, 2014 02:33 PM (t3UFN)

Dude, that's so 2007. We have One Weird Trick (TM) to help you win the lottery if you click below on your age since this is age-dependent for some reason. State lottery directors hate it!

Posted by: Internet Advertisements at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (9F2c1)

247 Good the thing the GOP is gonna pass Amnesty cause otherwise ... we might win some elections?

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (ZPrif)

248 - OK, which Obamacare plan comes with free ammunition?

Posted by: irright at January 28, 2014 10:53 AM (8GKDa)

249 Rep. Vance McAllister is the one bringing Duck Dynasty dude as his guest.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 28, 2014 10:54 AM (7ObY1)

250 Guns are a children's health issue? Oh goody, now I can tell my husband I need to buy one for each kid because it's for their health. The president said so!!! Winning!

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:54 AM (ndIek)

251

>>>That, or Jazz Hands.

Posted by: Bigby's Jazz Hands at January 28, 2014 10:54 AM (3ZtZW)

252 What would Joey Biden do if someone put Krazy Glue on his chair?

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at January 28, 2014 10:54 AM (IXrOn)

253 OK, which Obamacare plan comes with free ammunition? The one which *also* fails to cover any cancer treatment or any anesthetics.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:54 AM (PYAXX)

254 Just curious; can we get amnesty if we move to Mexico? Maybe Guatemala?

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:55 AM (GGCsk)

255 Of course, by the faux-logic he's going to use, we would also have to ban cars and playgrounds.

Which, now that I think about it, are things that leftists *do* want to ban.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 02:51 PM (PYAXX)

--------------------------------------------------

Recess will consist of marching drills and the game "Name the Traitor".

Posted by: Soona at January 28, 2014 10:55 AM (AIfv5)

256 You can bet it'll be mentioned. Marxists don't quit until they're dead. Challenge accepted.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:55 AM (ndIek)

257 "Obama is planning to follow the State of the Union address with trips to
MarylandÂ’s Prince GeorgeÂ’s County and to Wisconsin , Tennessee and
Pennsylvania before an event later this week focused on long-term
unemployment..."

And all of those workers with two part-time jobs (no benefits) can thank Barry for the loss of their full-time hourly wage job with benefits.

Conservatives need to run ads aimed at people who lost their full-time hourly wage job because of the ObamaCare employer insurance mandates. The number of complaints I've heard on that matter is stunning.

Posted by: mrp at January 28, 2014 10:55 AM (JBggj)

258 OK, which Obamacare plan comes with free ammunition?

His ultimate one, but it's delivered at high-velocity.

Posted by: President LowerExpectations at January 28, 2014 10:55 AM (MMC8r)

259 I mean it's arguable it is that. I heard it once suggested that we should put statins in the water supply, one could argue if fluoridation is acceptable, why would this not be (all things, like side effects being equal.) Or why not Lithium. Several problems with adding Lithium to the water supply. First and foremost, women who are pregnant or intend to be should avoid it. Second, anyone with renal failure shouldn't take Lithium. Third, anyone with undiagnosed hypothyroidism shouldn't take Lithium. IOW, there are several groups of people who will be harmed if you drop Lithium into the water supply.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (J79eW)

260 What would Joey Biden do if someone put Krazy Glue on his chair? *snort* Now I have an image of Joe Biden trying to run out of the room, hunched over because he's glued to his chair. Have him yelling "Sanctuary! Sanctuary!" and the image would be complete.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (PYAXX)

261 Eventually, you will all BEG for me.

Posted by: Legal Weed!!! [/i] [/b] at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (5ikDv)

262 Andrea Mitchell's face looks like a thrombosed hemorrhoid.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (7ObY1)

263

We need some rebranding.

How about State Of The Kingdom?

Posted by: Valerie Jarret at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (wAQA5)

264 Williamson nailed it.

Posted by: maddogg at January 28, 2014 10:56 AM (xWW96)

265 >>"Obama is planning to follow the State of the Union address with trips to

MarylandÂ’s Prince GeorgeÂ’s County and to Wisconsin , Tennessee and

Pennsylvania before an event later this week focused on long-term

unemployment..."<<

To see the fruits of his policies and blame Republicans whose jobs bills are all stalled in Harry Reid's Senate? By Executive Order of course, because separation of powers is so yesterday.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:57 AM (GGCsk)

266 What would Joey Biden do if someone put ~~Krazy Glue~~ peanut butter on ~~his chair~~ the roof of his mouth?

Posted by: --- at January 28, 2014 10:58 AM (MMC8r)

267 I would hit Andrea Mitchell like a roofer trying to beat an approaching tornado if Obama will resign.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 28, 2014 10:58 AM (GGCsk)

268 Who will be delivering the Kulak response?

Posted by: --- at January 28, 2014 10:58 AM (MMC8r)

269 Eventually, you will all BEG for me.
Posted by: Legal Weed!!! at January 28, 2014 02:56 PM (5ikDv)

Step aside, son. I was here first.

Posted by: SMOD at January 28, 2014 10:59 AM (SY2Kh)

270 What would Joey Biden do if someone put peanut butter on the roof of his mouth? Imitate Mr. Ed.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 28, 2014 10:59 AM (ndIek)

271 So, if someone were to denounce their citizenship, move to Mexico and sneak back across the border, would he then be in the protected class? Ask8ng for a friend.

Posted by: tbodie at January 28, 2014 10:59 AM (cdYeu)

272 Jeeze I love Marge Thatcher.

Posted by: maddogg at January 28, 2014 10:59 AM (xWW96)

273 Watchin' Maggie eviscerate the commies brought a tear to my eye . What a woman , what a leader !

Posted by: awkward davies at January 28, 2014 11:00 AM (WK8VM)

274 The only diff between tonight an all the other events TFG does, is the backdrop of faces. I think I would prefer the adoring college doofusses, instead of what we'll get tonight. That is, if I watch. Which I won't. I'm kind of wondering who will pay Caligula to speak at private events, after he is gone and installed in his Hawaiian palace. Clinton can get the big bucks, but this guy? Who is gonna round up the adoring background of peeps.

Posted by: the littl shyning man at January 28, 2014 11:00 AM (tmFlQ)

275 It would be accurate commentary if Obama took to the podium, lit up a bong, and frenched the sergeant at arms. ... all to a standing ovation

Posted by: Comrade Roberto Luongo at January 28, 2014 11:02 AM (wsLRF)

276 Just curious; can we get amnesty if we move to Mexico? Maybe Guatemala? You couldn't pay me enough to move to either of those places. US murder rate is 4.7 per 100K, Guatemala is 38.5. If you want to move to a nice place, how about a Polynesian island?

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at January 28, 2014 11:02 AM (J79eW)

277 Go before the House and Senate and tell them you'll be passing all law over their heads from now on, and you should expect the last words of your speech to be "Et tu, Brute." Luckily there is no Latinate form of "Boehner."

For reference, if you put "denounce" into Google Latin, it says "written by Cicero."

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 28, 2014 11:02 AM (xq1UY)

278 Posted by: bonhomme at January 28, 2014 02:56 PM (J79eW) I was just spinning examples. Frankly, I don't care about fluorination. Sometimes you make public health considerations. Shit happens. It's a fairly low risk enterprise.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 28, 2014 11:04 AM (GaqMa)

279 I half expect him to circle three times, and take a big steaming dump

Posted by: Ceasar Milan at January 28, 2014 11:05 AM (Pr6hk)

280 Oh , I'm sure the black community will come up with plenty of fat checks for TFG after he retires from office. Think Farrakhan on steroids . I can already picture the fat ladies fanning themselves with cardboard fans with jugears visage on 'em .

Posted by: awkward davies at January 28, 2014 11:05 AM (WK8VM)

281 It makes sense that since our government is increasingly turning into one run by unelected unaccountable bureaucrats with a thin veneer of bukkake illusions of representation, that the State of the Union should be a mockery of a figment of a real report.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at January 28, 2014 11:05 AM (Gk3SS)

282 Here is the lefty wish list for the SOTU. They really are hungering for a dictator. http://tinyurl.com/pzdheky

Posted by: no good deed at January 28, 2014 11:06 AM (vBhbc)

283 I got to shake Joe Wilson's hand. You know, the congressman who shouted "You Lie!" to His Alleged Majesty, Weenie Obama.

We really should have President's Question Time like the English have Prime Minister's Question Time, EVERY week, with the same bear-baiting mentality and shouts from the back-benchers. (If y'all want to watch it, they show it on CSpan every Sunday evening: it's a hoot. It's also noteworthy that 90% of what they talk about is screwing around with the bloody National Health Service -- that's what the British Empire have reduced themselves to.)

Posted by: Beverly at January 28, 2014 11:15 AM (KTb5k)

284 ...and perhaps Congress can help by demanding an actual candid, honest State of the Union report, and holding the President's feet to the fire for false or misleading statements made in pretending to satisfy this Constitutional requirement. Ha...haaahahahaaa...HAAAHAHAHAHAHAA....HAAAHAHHAHHAHAHAAA!!!!!!

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at January 28, 2014 11:16 AM (itCai)

285 Of course the rebuttal should be: "Everything that guy just said is bullshit."

Posted by: Mr. Dave at January 28, 2014 11:17 AM (eIfgJ)

286 We forget that the President is just a man at our own peril. Boehner should be require to stand behind Barry and whisper 'Remember, thou art a clusterfuck.' through the whole speech.

Posted by: toby928© at January 28, 2014 11:19 AM (QupBk)

287 Part of the problem is a Constitutional one: that our president is both chief executive, and head of state. In British terms, he is both prime minister, and king. Of course, the constitutional office of president was much more limited than it is now, and presided over a government whose powers were enumerated and confined by the Constitution. Remove those barriers, expand the powers without control, and a president becomes much more a monarch than a citizen.

Posted by: Brown Line at January 28, 2014 11:19 AM (8ihif)

288 Sen Kelly Ayotte is sending an Army veteran in her place. It would be great if ALL of the Rs did the same thing.

Posted by: museisluse at January 28, 2014 11:26 AM (0nufA)

289 Obama is the "More Cowbell" president, if cowbell = speeches.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 28, 2014 02:46 PM (POpqt)

Let him keep talking from now until January 2017.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Buy a Hissy or Coniption, Get a Free Fitting! at January 28, 2014 11:57 AM (hLRSq)

290 One of the Rep. is bringing the parent of a Benghazi casualty...

Posted by: Jen at January 28, 2014 12:35 PM (4t/Y9)

291 State of the Union? Outmoded. That happened a long time ago. At this point what difference does it make? State of Executive Order Podesta: Obama's 'Warmed Up' to Executive Action; Will Use It for 'Climate Change and Energy Transformation Agenda' January 28, 2014 Susan Jones, cnsnews.com

Posted by: panzernashorn at January 28, 2014 01:47 PM (MhA4j)

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