OK, I'll start. How was the speach?

[Nebe]

I engoyed Mr. Jindal's infomercial afterward.

[JohnR]

Didn't think Pelosi was good - she looked like the proud Kindergarten teacher.

I thought Obama was good and if he can deliver half of what he said, especially the parts about Americans digging in and doing it, we'll be a better place for it.

[striperman36]

markets down.

Pelosi needs an intervention.

Long on vision short on details, as the market shows, tank a roo.

7000, is in sight.

[Joe]

I liked when the republicans remained seated when they mentioned the passage of the bill for expanded healthcare for children.
That's a Hallmark Moment - I hope they roll that tape for them at the gates of paradise.

[FishermanTim]

Or how about the standing ovation for stating that they had "inherited" the deficit? What the hell is that? That's like applauding the crash of the Hindenberg because we fly in planes.

I did like the rip (deliberate or not) against Deval Patrick when he mentioned that ALL governors would be accountable for the spending of the stimulus money, and not to waste it on "fancy drapes and expensive vacations" at the expense of the taxpayers.

We'll have to see if this "medicine show" really does cure our problem or just add to it.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by Nebe

I engoyed Mr. Jindal's infomercial afterward. Attachment 32170

He didn't do the Republican party any good, that's for sure.

[Nebe]

He sure didnt..

I thought Obama was inspiring as usual, but he was lacking details.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by buckman

He didn't do the Republican party any good, that's for sure.

You mean talking to the American public like they were toddlers? I thought he was condescending and not 100% truthful (not saying Obama is always 100% honest, no politician is). Being in the field I am, I pick up on certain things. If I was a wall st. banker I'd pick up others. What was said early on was something like '140 Million for volcano monitoring'... when really all he did was grab the first line of an summary of what that was going to the USGS, to reair and upgrade facilities that include some for monitoring seismic data (Earthquakes) Potential for volcanic eruptions, stream gauging and resource mapping....

you can argue whether or not it's in the right place, but don;t stretch it completely out of context... of course, it might seem more critical if a volcanic eruption buries Seattle, or programs to mitigate damage from Earthquakes is gone......

As far as BO's speech, I think it was good. It is reassuring to actually have someone 'presidential' give a speech, although those events are always funny to me. They stand and clap and random statements, no one messes with Joe (SNL skit in the making) and Pelosi looking like she had too much BoTox... I'm waiting for some details in the coming weeks, hoping it stays 'transparent'

[likwid]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

You mean talking to the American public like they were toddlers?

Thats because they are.