Supreme Court Smackdown

Last night’s State of the Union was pretty impressive by President Barack Obama along the way he verbally laid the smackdown on the Supreme Court. I thought he came out with the fight that he carried with him through the Democratic Primaries and Presidential Election. A swagger that seemed to be lost to a man that had people crying during his Inauguration. Instead replaced with an attitude of aloofness and “to cool for school” thought process. A man who thinks that because he was so loved that the old rules of Washington didn’t apply to him. That with a wave of his hand and some words from his silk tinged throat all things President Obama wanted would come to fruition. From Universal Healthcare to the Venezuala problem and even the Iran Nuclear Problem. With his leadership he would unite the world and this country and that politics as usual wouldn’t count or even have any power against his charm.

The President has learned some hard lessons in year one. I think we all have. I really think that his “inexperience” that concerned voters during the election process came  true during year one. That when you are loved by all it is hard and scary to hear your enemies like Rush Limabaugh say “I hope he fails”. What the President must remember if he wants to become a two term President is to not take it personal. It’s just politics. Nothing in life is easy Mr. President. You had one year to learn the ins and outs of this job. Now is the time to roll up sleeves and get to work. Honest serious hardwork. Lead by example to the Congress and the rest of the constituents that even the President is willing to call meetings between the top tier of the Democrats and Republicans to get important legislation through. In the world of 24 hour cable news cycles things are sped up. One year does not make a Presidency. In the past Ronald Reagan’s first year was a bumpy ride with inflation and foreclosure’s abounding. Do what is right for the American people and become a legend Mr.President.

The best and most shocking moment in last night’s State of the Union speech was when the President publicly rebuked the Supreme Court for their decision that “reversed a century of law that I believe will open the floodgates for special interests — including foreign corporations — to spend without limit in our elections.” Obama said corporations can “spend without limit in our elections.” However, corporations and unions are still prohibited from contributing directly to politicians. That was pretty dramatic stuff to publicly rebuke the Supreme Court in front of the Congress and more importantly America. That’s maybe the lesson that the President learned the hard way this year. Be brave and call it like it is. Americans respect that. Below is the video of the moment. Enjoy it. You won’t see a moment like that for a very long time.

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J.P. Douglas

The Honest State of the Union

Tonight President Barack Obama is delivering the State of the Union speech. I think we all know what to expect. Some of the rumors are that he will be talking about jobs, jobs, and jobs.  This is what Obama said in Feb. 2009 during the State of the Union, “This plan will save or create 3.5 million jobs. More than 90 percent of these jobs will be in the private sector, jobs rebuilding our roads and bridges, constructing wind turbines and solar panels, laying broadband and expanding mass transit.” I think we can say safely that he may have exagerated. Big time.

I think America needs a more honest State of the Union. One that really tells Americans what our State of the Union is about. I think I will write it for our President. I’m no political scientist but I’ve seen a bunch of these speeches over the years.

 ( Obama makes his entrance) (Applause) (More Applause) ( John Boehner signals to the Republicans enough. Stop clapping!) (The applause dies out) (Nancy Pelosi for some odd reason continues clapping) ( One minute later Nancy finally stops) (Obama speaks)

Distinguished Members of Congress, Corporate sponsored Supreme Court Justices’, Ms. Speaker of the House, and my fellow Americans. I come here tonight to tell you that we are in BIG trouble. Our economy is in a shambles. We owe more debt than an ex-con with a new credit card at a strip joint. We just keep printing money because right now the only thing America can afford is paper and ink. Not to worry! Me and the members of Congress have a plan to get America back on track. Even though our exports resemble a third world countries economy more than a 21st century world leader. We still make really good weapons that kill alot of people efficiently so for the foreseeable future we will have that to fall back on.

Over a year ago we passed the stimulus that would save the American economy. I know we all told you that we were gonna revolutionize the American infrastructure and lead the way to the 21st century green jobs and technology. A funny thing happened on the way to future. We actually spent that money on bailing out millionaires. Also we put an enormous amount of money into education and the teachers union but that has nothing to do with their support for me or my political party. And finally every American on unemployment received a $25 raise in their unemployment benefits. Now don’t spend it all in one place! I’ve surrounded myself with some of the smartest people in Washington. Our economy is being run by Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins. Notice we haven’t had a draft.

I know I like to blame George W. Bush for a lot of my problems that I inherited. Problems that were years in the making. But I do want to thank him for removing Saddam Hussein. I know, I know. Iraq is not something we talk about anymore because Americans aren’t being killed their everyday and fighting extremists right next to that misunderstood country Iran. But I think we should give G.W. some props and a “shout-out” in Texas.” (The Republicans applaud wildly!!!) ( Joe Wilson yells out “You lie!”) ( John McCain stands up and starts yelling at his colleagues ” The surge was my idea!! The surge was my idea!!”) ( The Democrats sit there silent) (Obama continues) ”Also I would like to personally thank President Bush for his work to raise money for Haiti and scaring the crap out of Mohmar Khaddafi so that he volunteered to personally disarm. That is one less headache I have to deal with.

Americans I am not a particularly religious president or man for that matter. But I am asking you to pray just this one time. To whatever God or Deity you people use these days. I want you to pray for an economic miracle because that’s what we need. Our companies have sent all the middle class jobs overseas and the average working man has not received a pay raise in decades. We are not only finacially bankrupt but we are also morally. Pretty soon we owe vast amounts of debt payments to our friends in China. I’m pretty sure that if we ask them they will let us slide on paying them back. That’s what friends are for. We see eye to eye on ALOT of issues and I don’t see any problem with China in the foreseeable future.

I also plan on talking to the Congress about healthcare reform. We need to get it right. Because what is the point of having unemployed healthy citizens? You can see the quality of healthcare for unemployed people in the ghettos of America. I know we can get it right. I see in the future a plan where every family, every family will be given a bottle of Tylenol and a V-8. I know everyone is screaming socialism but this plan will not! I repeat WILL NOT! Add to the deficit!

Finally what the world doesn’t know and what will be our secret is that. When you have 9 thousand nuclear weapons you don’t have to pay your debt. That’s one of the first things they teach in economics class. In the future if we need to borrow more money or need some help in the future I’m sure that other non nuclear countries will be more than happy to give in to America’s demands. So wrapping up, everything will be fine. Continue to go to Best Buy. Keep shopping. Buy houses and cars. And don’t forget. The Super Bowl is only two weeks away. Thank you and may the Federal Reserve continue to Bless America! Thank you!

(The Congress erupts into applause) (Obama walks down the middle of the aisle signing autographs and taking pictures with people he supposedly works with) The moderator say’s now for the Republican response…

J.P. Douglas

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