Last night's State of the Union address was, for the most part, another eloquent display by a President who can really deliver a speech when he's on his game, though largely lacking in anything shocking or substantial. It did have a few interesting moments, though, and one of them came when he curiously chose once again to go after the Supreme Court over their recent Citizens … [Read more...] about Justice Alito’s non-Joe Wilson Moment

Let me make it clear from the start that I've never been one who thinks that events like the State Of The Union are much more than a splashy show. It's the closest we come to a formal state occassion and so we make the most of the hype but it rarely lasts much beyond a few days. Just to test the theory, can any of us remember much from any prior SOTU ? Has there ever … [Read more...] about SOTU and Response: Nice Talk But Mostly For Show

I live-blogged Obama's State of the Union address, with commentary before and after. So if you're interested in a pro-Obama, more or less liberal perspective, check it out. I'll be adding more to it, including reaction from others, as the night goes on. … [Read more...] about SOTU Night in America