tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990031078519189374.post6470857084906033242..comments2023-05-30T11:06:39.830-05:00Comments on Oakridge Economics Group 2: Is the State of the Union Address a Bunch of Lies?Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879642290167286153noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990031078519189374.post-83308395272244036722012-01-25T09:58:33.510-06:002012-01-25T09:58:33.510-06:00I believe the past few decades, presidents have be...I believe the past few decades, presidents have been using the State of the Union to get re-elected or to get better poll ratings. Unfortunately, all presidents fall short on being able to communicate what they would like to achieve instead of what can be practically achieved. I believe that what Presidnet Obama said last night and what he said one year ago were honest at the time. He honestly believed that he would be able to achieve all of his lofty goals. However, he should have thought about the possible complications, such as congressional approval. Basically to answer your question, President Obama is not the only president who has promised unacheivable things. I still am of the belief that the State of the Union should be less about winning support and more about presnting the problems with our state for the year.D.McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215134668639699207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990031078519189374.post-21222125438554188902012-01-24T09:18:03.415-06:002012-01-24T09:18:03.415-06:00“He has contributed heavily to the misshapen belie...“He has contributed heavily to the misshapen belief that people are all equal. While this may be the case spiritually and morally, economically that is definitely not the case” Great statement. However, my biggest question is do you think it is President Obama not following through or is this the case with any President? Several Presidents’ have promised change but because of the democracy/bureaucracy has been unable to create changes. Just wondering your thoughts?Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879642290167286153noreply@blogger.com