Applause in a Can
I watched President Bush’s State of the Union address on Monday.
I won’t say what I thought of the speech itself, other than to say it seemed like a “Greatest Hits” compilation from previous speeches. I am, in many ways, a cynic when it comes to politicians.
But, what always irks me, is what seems to be the canned applause after every other word out of the President’s mouth!
I don’t understand it….
“Iraq” <Applause>
“Tax Rebate” <Applause>
“I had fish for dinner” <Applause>
It is not *real* applause. It is *political* applause. I am 100% convinced of that. They are only applauding because it is the “PC” thing to do. And it happens every 5 seconds!
I think they need a shortened version of the State of the Union Address with all of the applause taken out. It would shorten the time by at least 1/3, I bet. (If you are familiar with the NFL Network, they replay games with all the time between plays taken out and you can watch them in 1 hour). And that would definitely give us a better use of our time to, oh I don’t know, spend time with our family, stimulate the economy, sleep, etc.
I know, I know — I don’t have to watch/listen to the speech. I guess that is an option.
State of the Union is merely a tradition.
They are all the same…
“I urge the Congress to do ” … = bill Congress doesn’t want to pass.
“It’s essential that bipartisan efforts” = sign my dang bill already or I’ll veto the rest of yours.
“Promote freedom around the World” = justify wars
“Afford opportunities for those without” = cut education spending, raise college prices, maintain minimum wage, but pass no child left behind act.
Very nice perspective Phillip. I like it!