"Each time I look at that flag, I’m reminded that our destiny is stitched together like those 50 stars and those 13 stripes." President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, January 24, 2012
As Zer pointed out, yesterday was indeed a very busy day.
Whether or not you wept or rejoiced at the announcement of the Oscar nominees (Academy we will get to you at a later date), I am sure that you, as a concerned and aware citizen of the United States, or an internationally informed citizen of another fine country (kudos), of course watched the State of the Union Address last evening…of course…
Just in case you stepped out of the room, had an emergency, or were forced to be watching another network at the time (hate it when that happens), here are my thoughts:
…I know, I know, we’ve said it before 2WC does not talk politics, but the can of worms has been opened, so it must be acknowledged.
Of course in theory, the State of the Union Address should be a non-political, non-partisan event. It should be a look back at what has been accomplished in the past year, and a look forward to what can be accomplished in the future. There should be no campaigning, or party-pandering, but we live in an imperfect world, so lines are crossed…
Back to my point:
So, what is the state of the union? Grave, optimistic, headed in the right direction, headed toward disaster–it seems to depend on who you ask…or who you’re voting for.
Since we’re in the midst of an interminable presidential election, it seems everything is tainted by the impending vote. Yes good things (and bad things) have happened in the past year, and it’s important to reflect.
However, watching a room full of politicians (or, rather, half a room of politicians) stand and applaud themselves every forty-five seconds, while the rest sit and grumble can be a little exhausting.
I love the theater, but political theater is completely frustrating to me. I am an optimistic person. I believe that things can and will get better, but I have to say, there was one line of the Address that really stuck with me:
Can you blame them for being a little cynical?
~President Obama, State of the Union Address, January 24, 2012
Well, can you?
Of course, good has been done, and will continue to be done, as will questionable calls and policies. That’s just the way of the world. I just have one small request: could we lose the drama?
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“President Obama’s State of the Union Address”: New York Times
…bi-daily smile…
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