I watched the NBC telecast of the State of the Union and Democratic Response, hosted by Brian Williams and Tim Russert. Here’s what I got out of it…
He also wants to make the economy “more flexible, more competitive, and more innovative” (Check me…

John Kerry at the State of the Union…

Michelle Malkin , in her notes from last nights State of the Union speech, notes this paragraph on immigration reform from the President… America’s immigration system is also outdated — unsuited to the needs of our economy and to the…

“America’s prosperity requires restraining the spending appetite of the Federal Goverment.”

A skeptical Michelle MaLkin says these words are merely a “bone to fiscal conservatives.”

Here’s hoping she is wrong on that score.

The Army soldier, who won international press coverage becoming the latest hostage held in Iraq before being rescued on Wednesday, spent last night in the VIP box at the State of the Union.

No live blogging for me tonight. I’m going to watch SOTU address and comment on it tomorrow, and I’ll be sure to let Wizbang know. Here is my prediction on what will happen. Bush will lay out clear plan on…

11:48 pm: [yawn...] Text of the State of the Union address. I haven’t had time to check the following against the transcript and I’m going to bed, but thought I’d make it available for the somnabulently-challenged. NBC: He hasn’t even…

Tonight I’ll open this thread for “live-commenting” during President Bush’s State of the Union speech at 9:00 p.m. EST. “Listening” to you instead of watching these events on television and live-blogging has become a tradition on the LBC.

An…

Here are Bush’s remarks on our border security in the address.

America’s immigration system is also outdated – unsuited to the needs of our economy and to the values of our country. We should not be content with laws that punish ha…

Picture of the night: Incase you can not see – it is Republican Party members holding thier inked fingers Quote of the night: “Taxpayers money must be spent wisely or not at all.” – President George W. Bush Since this…

The President’s words on immigration:

America’s immigration system is also outdated — unsuited to the needs of our economy and to the values of our country. We should not be content with laws that punish hardworking people who want only to provide…

While not tyring to jump on the bandwagon, I do think it’s appropriate to give my thoughts on the State of the Onion. I first discovered the Onion a few years back. It’s always been a little left-leaning in its

I never thought in my lifetime that I would hear a standing President attack Social Security in such a way. For all my reluctance about Bush, this pushes him up a notch in my eyes.

President Bush knocked it out of the ballpark tonight.Others are doing some major-league live-blogging, so I’ll leave the bulk of the commentary to them, but one thing did strike me.President Bush appeared to have completely ignored “aisle-bird” Congre…

The President just heard some serious grumblings from the crowd when he announced that Social Security was in a bind…I believe that’s the first time I’ve ever heard anyone boo/grumble loudly during a SOTU.

I could be wrong….but Cynical Nation …