Scott Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 — A majority of Americans say he hasn’t accomplished much and many Democrats aren’t thrilled at the prospect of him running for reelection. But when President Joe Biden took to the House Chamber on Tuesday for his annual State of the Union address, his message was one of unadulterated optimism – gloom be damned. Delivering what was widely viewed as a test run for his reelection announcement, Biden claimed credit for progress made during his first two years in office while stressing the job isn’t finished. He faced sometimes-unruly Republicans, with whom he energetically sparred from the podium on spending cuts. https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/07/politics/takeaways-biden-state-of-the-union-address/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 What a difference an election makes!I especially liked how he handled the negotiations on Medicare and social security he called them on it and they took it off the table spanked mtg when she was acting up in the peanut gallery quite the rousing speech all in all imo not bad for an old duffer!get her done Joe! 9 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 44 minutes ago, Scott said: Biden claimed credit for progress made during his first two years in office Was it a short speech then? 1 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozimoron Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just now, thaibeachlovers said: Was it a short speech then? Trump's reply was. Here it is. https://djt.nucleusemail.com/amplify/v/9zWbQfK2uK?hids=JZGhpWJ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ncl_amplify&utm_campaign=230207-president_donald_j_trumps_response_to_the_state_of_the_union&utm_content=ncl-X5937WdgrM&_nlid=X5937WdgrM&_nhids=JZGhpWJ 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 minute ago, ozimoron said: Trump's reply was. Here it is. https://djt.nucleusemail.com/amplify/v/9zWbQfK2uK?hids=JZGhpWJ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ncl_amplify&utm_campaign=230207-president_donald_j_trumps_response_to_the_state_of_the_union&utm_content=ncl-X5937WdgrM&_nlid=X5937WdgrM&_nhids=JZGhpWJ Topic isn't Trump. 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozimoron Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just now, thaibeachlovers said: Topic isn't Trump. Reply to SOTU is relevant. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post riclag Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 I was hoping for a repeat of Nancy’s x speaker performance by the new Speaker McCarthy,by ripping up a Potus Sotu speech , but instead rino Senate minority leader gave this response : “The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies…It is ludicrous to suggest that Canada and the United States had no choice but to let this thing traipse across the continent from coast to coast. President Obama’s own Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says, ‘we should have acted earlier,’” McConnell said https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article272248398.html 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozimoron Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Greene at one point screamed "LIAR" when Biden said that some Republicans want to sunset Social Security and Medicare. It was part of a proposal presented by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) during the last election cycle. It was roundly denounced by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). https://www.rawstory.com/state-of-the-union-never-trumpers/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Was it a short speech then? Ahhh no there’s a lot to talk about,you know infrastructure healthcare environment renewables jobs you know all that good stuff just to name a few 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post placeholder Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Greene at one point screamed "LIAR" when Biden said that some Republicans want to sunset Social Security and Medicare. It was part of a proposal presented by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) during the last election cycle. It was roundly denounced by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). https://www.rawstory.com/state-of-the-union-never-trumpers/ Entitlement, Spending Cap Plans Linked by GOP to Debt-Limit Deal The Republican Study Committee, the largest group of House Republicans, released a budget plan in June that called on lawmakers to gradually raise the Medicare age of eligibility to 67 and the Social Security eligibility to 70 before indexing both to life expectancy. It backed withholding payments to those who retired early and had earnings over a certain limit. And it endorsed the consideration of options to reduce payroll taxes that fund Social Security and redirect them to private alternatives. https://about.bgov.com/news/entitlement-spending-cap-plans-linked-by-gop-to-debt-limit-deal/ Republicans Signal Cuts To Social Security, Medicare With New House Majority House Republicans are making clear that they intend to seek cuts to entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare with their new majority in the 118th Congress. Their plans to target health care programs follow demands from a group of conservatives that helped elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) over the weekend. Those far-right lawmakers have sought across-the-board spending cuts in order to tackle the growing national debt. https://news.yahoo.com/republicans-signal-cuts-social-security-175927429.html 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vandeventer Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, riclag said: I was hoping for a repeat of Nancy’s x speaker performance by the new Speaker McCarthy,by ripping up a Potus Sotu speech , but instead rino Senate minority leader gave this response : “The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies…It is ludicrous to suggest that Canada and the United States had no choice but to let this thing traipse across the continent from coast to coast. President Obama’s own Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says, ‘we should have acted earlier,’” McConnell said https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article272248398.html So many lies, yet the seals keep clapping! 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, riclag said: I was hoping for a repeat of Nancy’s x speaker performance by the new Speaker McCarthy,by ripping up a Potus Sotu speech , but instead rino Senate minority leader gave this response : “The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies…It is ludicrous to suggest that Canada and the United States had no choice but to let this thing traipse across the continent from coast to coast. President Obama’s own Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says, ‘we should have acted earlier,’” McConnell said https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article272248398.html Only that wasn't a response, it was given hours before Biden's speech. Jumping the gun ever so slightly. "Hours before the speech, McConnell took to the Senate floor to pop the balloon on Biden’s big night" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bkk Brian Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Biden speech takeaways: More conciliation than conflict Biden’s speech almost defiantly ignored the bitter divisions between Republicans and Democrats and his own low standing with the public. He returned repeatedly to common ground, making the case that both parties can back U.S. factories, new businesses being formed and the funding of 20,000 infrastructure projects. When Biden hit each of these themes, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy politely clapped, evening standing to applaud at one point. https://apnews.com/article/state-of-the-union-biden-speech-takeaways-2023-7e4aaa861e13f87c499dca512037cdbe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 4 hours ago, riclag said: I was hoping for a repeat of Nancy’s x speaker performance by the new Speaker McCarthy,by ripping up a Potus Sotu speech , but instead rino Senate minority leader gave this response : “The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies…It is ludicrous to suggest that Canada and the United States had no choice but to let this thing traipse across the continent from coast to coast. President Obama’s own Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says, ‘we should have acted earlier,’” McConnell said https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article272248398.html This is what's wrong with Joe's speech! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xylophone Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, vandeventer said: So many lies, yet the seals keep clapping! So the Republicans were clapping too! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, vandeventer said: This is what's wrong with Joe's speech! I'm not going to sit through a speech when I can read the takeaways. Can you share with us any specific proposals she made? Republicans have made spending the major issue. What exactly did she propose to lower spending? Given that no one reported it, it seems pretty certain that cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits did not figure in her speech. I did see that she criticized Biden for being twice her age. Edited February 8, 2023 by CharlieH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Some laughing emoticons being used as derogatory comments have been removed. This is trolling, the forum is not a cartoon forum, nor is it twitter or Line, if you disagree with a post then either move on or discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 hours ago, riclag said: I was hoping for a repeat of Nancy’s x speaker performance by the new Speaker McCarthy,by ripping up a Potus Sotu speech , but instead rino Senate minority leader gave this response : “The state of our union is apparently under Chinese surveillance from our own skies…It is ludicrous to suggest that Canada and the United States had no choice but to let this thing traipse across the continent from coast to coast. President Obama’s own Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says, ‘we should have acted earlier,’” McConnell said https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article272248398.html More rightwing hot air out of the forth balloon. Meanwhile, it’s the economy stu….. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Deserving of an Emmy for Best Comedy in a mini-series. Ep03 & 04 release dates TBA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Full text here: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2023/02/annotated-fact-checked-president-biden-sotu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earlinclaifornia Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 False idols, money on fire, hate-filled children: Sarah Huckabee Sanders paints bleak picture of Biden's America https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/sarah-huckabee-sanders-paints-bleak-picture-bidens-america-rcna68924 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, vandeventer said: This is what's wrong with Joe's speech! The stupid replies are mostly from Democrats just paly no attention to them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, vandeventer said: The stupid replies are mostly from Democrats just paly no attention to them. Calling yourself stupid? Or just arguing with yourself? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post candide Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, earlinclaifornia said: False idols, money on fire, hate-filled children: Sarah Huckabee Sanders paints bleak picture of Biden's America https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/sarah-huckabee-sanders-paints-bleak-picture-bidens-america-rcna68924 Well, she was right at least on one thing: "In her 14-minute address, Sanders, who was elected in November, argued that the new "dividing line in America is no longer between right or left; the choice is between normal or crazy," She just did not realise it is her own side which is "crazy". You know, like elections were rigged by Hugo Chavez and Trump won, those pesky Jewish lasers, M&M shoes, I have been chosen by God, De Santis is grooming highschool students, etc.. ???? Edited February 8, 2023 by candide 5 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, KhunLA said: Deserving of an Emmy for Best Comedy in a mini-series. Ep03 & 04 release dates TBA I’m looking forward to Season 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I missed it (on purpose) But did he call nearly half the country Fascists again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Trippy said: I missed it (on purpose) But did he call nearly half the country Fascists again? Hopefully he did because they need to be constantly reminded of it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trippy Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Hopefully he did because they need to be constantly reminded of it. Nobody needs to be reminded of Biden's senility, it's there for the whole world to see. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, Trippy said: Nobody needs to be reminded of Biden's senility, it's there for the whole world to see. Well, considering he outpointed the Republicans during his speech, if that's true, what does that say about them? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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