Donald Trump's entire 2019 State of the Union address | Full speech on CNN
President Donald Trump appeared before a divided Congress for the first time to appeal to lawmakers' sense of unity at a moment of deepening partisan spite. ...
FREE SPEECH is NOT Dead or at best NOT YET Illegal!!! Adults are responding in this post - EXCELLENT! Some are whining! ~2/3's overall per the poll still believe SOTH was disrespectful at some level.
POTUS did have a bit of a chip on his shoulder, for not shaking SOTH hand when extended.
Some seemed to forget former President Clinton's own avoidance of military service (aka deferments) as they excoriated Trump for his deferments - Humm?
The Congress & POTUS need to quit excessive Tweeting and GET TO WORK for "We the people...." Cut the BS!!!
All in All , instructive post! Of course some will defend POTUS regardless, others will defend SOTH regardless.
Some of the adults that responded slammed them both and provided balanced responses that took a deeper critical look! You know who you are! Thank you!
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Post Update (12 Feb 2020): Please see my response to SGM(P) (Join to see)'s wise words in this post! Some might just be - surprised!
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Original Post
Background: By now the world is a buzz with what took place at the end of the SOTU by POTUS and the "ripping" by the SOTH at the end of the speech.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4FyVGtMa4s)
Discussion: While I can respect the opinion of Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia to recommend centure (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPr2EodEAdU), I and many believe that the SOTH's behavior last night is worthy of the SOTH's own centure! The lack of leadership of the SOTH in the 'ripping up" of the SOTU address on live TV is shameful.
It makes NO different if you are RIGHT, CENTER or LEFT. The disrespect shown is not a sign of defiance of this POTUS or solidarity with her party. It is an open attack against "We the people....." As an Independent, I have not always agreed with POTUS on some issues, but that does not mean I will not show the Office of POTUS its proper due, regardless of who hold the office!
I have as does the SOTH the right to "respectfully disagree" as guaranteed under the 1st Amendment; however, as the SOTH the "ripping behavior" boarders on behaviors that reminds me of someone desiring to insight insurrection, but not be held accountable for the actions they transmit.
Recommendation: While the "majority members" of the House will not centure their own Speaker, perhaps the Senate might, in order to send a message to centure the SOTH for such a tantrum during the SOTU!
So my question is this:
Was the behavior of the SOTH a sign that the current SOTH as of Feb 2020 lacks both the maturity and leadership grit to behave in a manner worthy of that office as 3rd in line to be POTUS?
But Palosi being left with her right hand extended and un-shook because of Trump displaying a juvenile snub. Some may believe that Trump needed more time than a second or three to recognize the hand pointed into his face was actually an invitation to commence the standard ritual of the State of the Union of shaking hands with the Speaker of the House, even if he didn't want to shake Pense's hand.
Soldier/Cop/Grunt.
PS Before Donald J. Trump came on the scene I had changed my signature block from my army rank, retired to Mercenary, Retired. Only when he made being a soldier, or a cop, or a grunt honorable again did I have the courage to honor my chosen professions again.
THIS WAS MORE DISRESPECTFUL. A 5 time Draft Dodger and you people defend Mr Bone Spur. Mr Bone SPUR signed an executive order last Tuesday denying 200,000 jobs the Department of Veterans Affairs desperately is in need. This is an IMPOTUS stating in 2016. "VETERANS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO OUR NATION." This is the same Orange IMPOTUS, presented a BUDGET to the Congress last week with sizable cuts to Veterans, Disable, Seniors, SSA, Medicare, Medicaid. ORANGE IMPOTUS is still referring to SSA, Medicare, Medicaid as entitlements. People......We worked for those benefits. And you people are worried about lies being torn. By the by CPO Nate S. It is CENSURE. Next time leave the "T" out.
THIS WAS MORE DISRESPECTFUL. A 5 time Draft Dodger and you people defend Mr Bone Spur. Mr Bone SPUR signed an executive order last Tuesday denying 200,000 jobs the Department of Veterans Affairs desperately is in need. This is an IMPOTUS stating in 2016. "VETERANS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO OUR NATION." This is the same Orange IMPOTUS, presented a BUDGET to the Congress last week with sizable cuts to Veterans, Disable, Seniors, SSA, Medicare, Medicaid. ORANGE IMPOTUS is still referring to SSA, Medicare, Medicaid as entitlements. People......We worked for those benefits. And you people are worried about lies being torn. By the by CPO Nate S. It is CENSURE. Next time leave the "T" out.
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The way the Bush Administration treated detainees was guaranteed to cause attacks on, and get Americans killed. It's almost as if that was the point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNdsAgHJzEk
Well, I hope the best for you. May you eventually open your eyes.
Adios amigos.
THIS WAS MORE DISRESPECTFUL. A 5 time Draft Dodger and you people defend Mr Bone Spur. Mr Bone SPUR signed an executive order last Tuesday denying 200,000 jobs the Department of Veterans Affairs desperately is in need. This is an IMPOTUS stating in 2016. "VETERANS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO OUR NATION." This is the same Orange IMPOTUS, presented a BUDGET to the Congress last week with sizable cuts to Veterans, Disable, Seniors, SSA, Medicare, Medicaid. ORANGE IMPOTUS is still referring to SSA, Medicare, Medicaid as entitlements. People......We worked for those benefits. And you people are worried about lies being torn. By the by CPO Nate S. It is CENSURE. Next time leave the "T" out.
THIS WAS MORE DISRESPECTFUL. A 5 time Draft Dodger and you people defend Mr Bone Spur. Mr Bone SPUR signed an executive order last Tuesday denying 200,000 jobs the Department of Veterans Affairs desperately is in need. This is an IMPOTUS stating in 2016. "VETERANS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO OUR NATION." This is the same Orange IMPOTUS, presented a BUDGET to the Congress last week with sizable cuts to Veterans, Disable, Seniors, SSA, Medicare, Medicaid. ORANGE IMPOTUS is still referring to SSA, Medicare, Medicaid as entitlements. People......We worked for those benefits. And you people are worried about lies being torn. By the by CPO Nate S. It is CENSURE. Next time leave the "T" out.
Tar and Feathers in Revolutionary America
https://revolution.h-net.msu.edu/essays/irvin.feathers.html
In one sense, it was like a pro football game: the foul is frequently called on the player who throws “the second punch”.
Watch the first couple of minutes of these three State of the Union speeches and tell me if you see a difference.
SOTU 2018
https://youtu.be/53tqxdYlspg
SOTU 2019
https://youtu.be/w4FyVGtMa4s
SOTU 2020
https://youtu.be/zNECVmfJtxc
Also, consider the SOTU speeches of previous Presidents. (I’m talking about the few moments immediately after the President steps onto the dais.)
SOTU 2016
https://youtu.be/nyxP68SJYOc
SOTU 2015
https://youtu.be/cse5cCGuHmE
SOTU 2008
https://youtu.be/zYYSbhgztgg
SOTU 1999
https://youtu.be/v3bZwSXjtCM
(Pres. Clinton, post impeachment, awaiting Senate trial)
PS
Look at SOTU 2020 (2:18 to 2:20) again. It appears to me that, as POTUS hands the folder to VP and SOTH, he sees her hand extended but ignores it. Maybe another “first” for this President.
It also appears to me that, unlike his two previous SOTU speeches (and those of Presidents before him), he did not extend his hand to the VP or SOTH. The VP, likewise, did not extend his hand to POTUS, as though he knew beforehand that POTUS was going to withhold the handshake.
That left SOTH to extend her hand and be visibly snubbed by POTUS in front of the full Congress, guests, and the Nation. I don’t believe for one minute that the snub was an oversight on the part of POTUS. And it set the tone and stage for SOTH’s action at the end.
Overall, I think there is enough childishness going on in Washington for everyone to take some credit.
In the spring of 1766, John Gilchrist, a Norfolk merchant andship-owner, came to believe that Captain William Smith had reported hissmuggling activities to British authorities. In retribution, Gilchristand several accomplices captured Smith and, as he reported, "dawbed mybody and face all over with tar and afterwards threw feathers on me." Smith's assailants, which included the mayor of Norfolk, then carted him"through every street in town,"...
(1) Evidence-based
(2) Non-emotional
(3) This non-partisan statement - "Overall, I think there is enough childishness going on in Washington for everyone to take some credit."
(4) Historical perspective - The "Tar and Feathers in Revolutionary America" article was good to read on many levels!
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