Opened the republican response to the state of the union address by commending the president for his strong family example, something sorely needed in these times. Take that Newt!

Guess he had to commend him about something, certainly couldn't commend him about any accomplishments or the direction he has taken the country.

Tell you what; I'll commend the President for something also.

About 62 minutes into his speech President Obama said (paraphrasing) "Send me a bill outlawing insider trading in Congress, and I'll sign it".

Can't do anything but applaud that line, and that challenge to Congress.

There must be something wrong with my computer!

I think I just read that RichieLion commended President Obama for something he said in the State of the Union speech.

I thought the same thing. Thought I better get my eyes examined.

About 62 minutes into his speech President Obama said (paraphrasing) "Send me a bill outlawing insider trading in Congress, and I'll sign it".

It would also be heartwarming to hear any one of the current candidates or any sitting politician bring up a proposal for "term limits." So far they remain solidly united and 100% silent on the idea.

Originally Posted by buggyone

There must be something wrong with my computer!

I think I just read that RichieLion commended President Obama for something he said in the State of the Union speech.

Originally Posted by janmcn

I thought the same thing. Thought I better get my eyes examined.

I'm not the one of those guys who's a "one trick pony". It's the liberals here who defend their guy against any attack and won't admit he's ever made a mistake, which is ludicrous.

I criticize him often because of his policies and with a thought towards the substance of the issue involved. This is one time I can agree with him, and I'm not the ultra partisan you think I am that I won't say it.

The fact that this is the first time you can recall me saying anything positive about something he said speaks to him more than me.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Tell you what; I'll commend the President for something also.

About 62 minutes into his speech President Obama said (paraphrasing) "Send me a bill outlawing insider trading in Congress, and I'll sign it".

Can't do anything but applaud that line, and that challenge to Congress.

Wonderful talk, but then we all knew this is always nothing more than a re-election campaign speech.

We all know how many campaign promises made in the Dog & Pony Shows are actually kept.

Originally Posted by ilovetv

Wonderful talk, but then we all knew this is always nothing more than a re-election campaign speech.

We all know how many campaign promises made in the Dog & Pony Shows are actually kept.

That cuts both ways.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I'm not the one of those guys who's a "one trick pony". It's the liberals here who defend their guy against any attack and won't admit he's ever made a mistake, which is ludicrous.

I criticize him often because of his policies and with a thought towards the substance of the issue involved. This is one time I can agree with him, and I'm not the ultra partisan you think I am that I won't say it.

The fact that this is the first time you can recall me saying anything positive about something he said speaks to him more than me.

That's Richie. Forever substance over style.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Tell you what; I'll commend the President for something also.

About 62 minutes into his speech President Obama said (paraphrasing) "Send me a bill outlawing insider trading in Congress, and I'll sign it".

Can't do anything but applaud that line, and that challenge to Congress.

Richie Sweety, are you OK?

RichieLion is leaving the Dark Side and has evolved to the Side of Light.

Originally Posted by ilovetv

Wonderful talk, but then we all knew this is always nothing more than a re-election campaign speech.

We all know how many campaign promises made in the Dog & Pony Shows are actually kept.

precisely Obama will continue to spew populists sayings because people receive them so easily without foregoing the details. Beside which as they fail he can continue to blame bush, congress or others

Originally Posted by rubicon

precisely Obama will continue to spew populists sayings because people receive them so easily without foregoing the details. Beside which as they fail he can continue to blame bush, congress or others

Rubi, The first sentence in your post would also be applicable to any of the republican challengers, with the exception of Ron Paul. And with Paul, the problem is, he WOULD try to do everything he says he would.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Tell you what; I'll commend the President for something also.

About 62 minutes into his speech President Obama said (paraphrasing) "Send me a bill outlawing insider trading in Congress, and I'll sign it".

Can't do anything but applaud that line, and that challenge to Congress.

Richie, don't wait until I'm indigo blue holding my breath awaiting Congressional action on that one. You can begin resuscitation effoerts when I'm just baby blue.