State of the Union Reaction – Volume 1
Captain’s Quarters
It didn't move me much. He had his moments; his slam on earmarks was much appreciated, even if he didn't take the action we wanted. It's a huge improvement over where we were at just two years ago on the subject. His promise to veto any new taxes also satisfied me. The recitation of the success in Iraq was, I thought, particularly effective. However, most of the rest of the speech seemed boilerplate and rote, and not particularly well delivered. Bush has been a mostly mediocre speaker, with a couple of moments in his terms where he seemed moved to eloquence. We know he can reach those heights when circumstances demand it, but otherwise he just sounds either diffident or annoyed.
Townhall
Bush gets credit for changing strategies, and supporting the surge. For this reason, probably, he spent a good bit of time talking about Iraq. While a lot of conservatives have been turned-off to interventionist policies in other parts of the world, I think everyone knows we must win the peace in Iraq. The success of the surge is, I think, an area where all conservatives should give Bush a lot of credit. It is also important to note that just one year ago -- when Bush gave his last SOTU -- Iraq was a much different country.
Right on the Right
Let me first address some domestic issues. Energy affects every part of our life, and most Americans feel the hit of the energy crisis in their pocketbooks, at the gas pumps, and when they have to pay their heating bills every winter. As President, I will not sign a single energy bill that further regulates our over-taxed and over-subsidized energy industry, and I will veto every bill on energy policy until Congress allows drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve. Drilling there, along with further off-coast drilling in the gulf and drilling for oil shale in the Rockies, would provide American with the largest oil supply in the world. If the Democrats really stand for energy independence, they'd stand for America using the numerous untapped resources at our fingertips. I'll also make sure companies drilling in these areas receive tax breaks if they refine that oil for gasoline, to be sold in America. Low taxes keep businesses in the United States, and benefit the American consumer.
Michigan Messenger
9:26 -- Reduce dependence on foreign oil and we must reduce consumption. We need coal power that captures carbon emissions. We need an international agreement to reverse greenhouse gases. This agreement is effective only if India and China are tied to the same standards as us. I will never support Kyoto.
It didn't move me much. He had his moments; his slam on earmarks was much appreciated, even if he didn't take the action we wanted. It's a huge improvement over where we were at just two years ago on the subject. His promise to veto any new taxes also satisfied me. The recitation of the success in Iraq was, I thought, particularly effective. However, most of the rest of the speech seemed boilerplate and rote, and not particularly well delivered. Bush has been a mostly mediocre speaker, with a couple of moments in his terms where he seemed moved to eloquence. We know he can reach those heights when circumstances demand it, but otherwise he just sounds either diffident or annoyed.
Townhall
Bush gets credit for changing strategies, and supporting the surge. For this reason, probably, he spent a good bit of time talking about Iraq. While a lot of conservatives have been turned-off to interventionist policies in other parts of the world, I think everyone knows we must win the peace in Iraq. The success of the surge is, I think, an area where all conservatives should give Bush a lot of credit. It is also important to note that just one year ago -- when Bush gave his last SOTU -- Iraq was a much different country.
Right on the Right
Let me first address some domestic issues. Energy affects every part of our life, and most Americans feel the hit of the energy crisis in their pocketbooks, at the gas pumps, and when they have to pay their heating bills every winter. As President, I will not sign a single energy bill that further regulates our over-taxed and over-subsidized energy industry, and I will veto every bill on energy policy until Congress allows drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve. Drilling there, along with further off-coast drilling in the gulf and drilling for oil shale in the Rockies, would provide American with the largest oil supply in the world. If the Democrats really stand for energy independence, they'd stand for America using the numerous untapped resources at our fingertips. I'll also make sure companies drilling in these areas receive tax breaks if they refine that oil for gasoline, to be sold in America. Low taxes keep businesses in the United States, and benefit the American consumer.
Michigan Messenger
9:26 -- Reduce dependence on foreign oil and we must reduce consumption. We need coal power that captures carbon emissions. We need an international agreement to reverse greenhouse gases. This agreement is effective only if India and China are tied to the same standards as us. I will never support Kyoto.
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