State of the Union Address, Part II
“We now know that two of the hijackers in the United States placed telephone calls to Al Qaeda operatives overseas. But we did not know about their plans until it was too late. So to prevent another attack, based on authority given to me by the Constitution and by statute, I have authorized a terrorist-surveillance program to aggressively pursue the international communications of suspected Al Qaeda operatives and affiliates to and from America.”
In no way do these actions hinder the “advancement of freedom.” President Bush can supercede the law, because he wants to protect America. Again, memos entitled, “bin Laden Determined to Attack Within the United States” is not concrete. Abusing civil liberties is the only way to ensure freedom.
“Keeping America competitive requires affordable health care. Our government has a responsibility to help provide health care for the poor and the elderly, and we are meeting that responsibility.”
Really? Over 45 million Americans are un-insured; most of them are of lower socioeconomic status. Million more Americans are under-insured. How exactly is the government meeting the health care responsibility? Saying it does not make it so. I love vague statements!
“Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem. America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world.”
I’m not addicted to oil. I’d gladly drive a hybrid…if I could afford one. I hate paying 2.34/gallon. I hate reading about Exxon-Mobile having record setting profits in the fourth-quarter, while I struggle to pay rent and bills with my financial aid (I still love you financial aid, don’t be mad at me). What happened to all the research for hybrid cars President Bush touted a couple of State of the Union addresses ago? American politicians, namely everyone in your cabinet, are addicted to oil. I don’t think most Americans would be averse to alternative forms of energy.
“So tonight, I announce the Advanced Energy Initiative, a 22 percent increase in clean-energy research at the Department of Energy to push for breakthroughs in two vital areas. To change how we power our homes and offices, we will invest more in zero-emission coal-fired plants, revolutionary solar and wind technologies and clean, safe nuclear energy.”
I hope President Bush is telling the truth here. I like this idea. This is the second point that I am in agreement with President Bush.
In no way do these actions hinder the “advancement of freedom.” President Bush can supercede the law, because he wants to protect America. Again, memos entitled, “bin Laden Determined to Attack Within the United States” is not concrete. Abusing civil liberties is the only way to ensure freedom.
“Keeping America competitive requires affordable health care. Our government has a responsibility to help provide health care for the poor and the elderly, and we are meeting that responsibility.”
Really? Over 45 million Americans are un-insured; most of them are of lower socioeconomic status. Million more Americans are under-insured. How exactly is the government meeting the health care responsibility? Saying it does not make it so. I love vague statements!
“Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem. America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world.”
I’m not addicted to oil. I’d gladly drive a hybrid…if I could afford one. I hate paying 2.34/gallon. I hate reading about Exxon-Mobile having record setting profits in the fourth-quarter, while I struggle to pay rent and bills with my financial aid (I still love you financial aid, don’t be mad at me). What happened to all the research for hybrid cars President Bush touted a couple of State of the Union addresses ago? American politicians, namely everyone in your cabinet, are addicted to oil. I don’t think most Americans would be averse to alternative forms of energy.
“So tonight, I announce the Advanced Energy Initiative, a 22 percent increase in clean-energy research at the Department of Energy to push for breakthroughs in two vital areas. To change how we power our homes and offices, we will invest more in zero-emission coal-fired plants, revolutionary solar and wind technologies and clean, safe nuclear energy.”
I hope President Bush is telling the truth here. I like this idea. This is the second point that I am in agreement with President Bush.
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