There's a reason that I have a title as "exotic" as I do. It's because that is really the vibe that anyone that tuned into the speech got. Obama's exciting, although superficial statements would catch the attention of anyone that had any pride in their country. Now when it came to making real points and promises, President Obama was not empty-handed. He assured that Republicans and Democrats would work together, and that statement was supported by the actions of those respective parties in attendance. Unlike previous years in which each party would sit separately (a vague way of showing their refusal to agree on any matter), this year the parties mixed and sat together. I would venture to say this gave a "united" feel to the government of the United States, and probably improved his perception in the eyes of an everyday US citizen. If the goal of the speech was to give us as citizens a "warm" and "comforting" view of our country's state, then Obama certainly succeeded in that manner.
However....... This is not the purpose of The State of the Union speech. His sole purpose is to lay out the "state" of our country and how we are doing financially, economically, and socially. I'm not so sure that this speech accomplished anything more than being a pep talk for the country. The added facts were superficial and only half-truth. I mean who really believes that there is as little wrong with the country as President Obama leads us to believe? I do appreciate the enthusiasm he shows and I feel it is a vital component of a great leader and president. However, as informed citizens, I feel that we have the right to know to a decent extent the ups and downs of our country at this time. So if you are seeking information on our current recession, oil prices, or economy struggles, this speech is not the answer. Although it created excitement for the future of the United States, it left many questions un-answered and many well-informed citizens shaking their heads.
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