Open thread: State of the Union, lame duck edition! Video: Bush on defeating Al Qaeda in Iraq
posted at 8:34 pm on January 28, 2008 by Allahpundit
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9 p.m. ET on Fox, CNN, MSNBC, etc etc. Dispense with the laundry list, Dubya, and pull out the stops on one last appeal for resolve in Iraq. That’s the only way to redeem what’s otherwise bound to be a forgettable speech. It’s his last big audience with the country and it’d give the good people at Al Jazeera, who are front and center tonight, something to talk about afterwards. Why waste the opportunity?
We’ll get some of that, I’m sure, and if there’s a clipworthy moment it’ll probably come in that context, but be prepared for a long hard slog on the way. While we wait, enjoy this. Click the image to watch.
Update: Here’s the money bit. Wait for the “oorah!” at the end.
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No rest till the enemy is defeated.
Let the bodies hit the floor.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM
There’s a certain dude in Florida really happy that the SOTU is before a certain election tomorrow.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Pelosi is space cadeting in na na land!
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM
I wish Cheney would snatch that book out of her hand and throw it across the room.
TexasBella on January 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM
It’s bad for their investment in defeat
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
On the war….Not on his destruction of CONSERVATIVE principles.
azcop on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
I think Pelosi is reading “The Manifesto”.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
I think she’s adjusting her teeth.
IrishEi on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
When did Chertoff drop the ’stache?
askheaves on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
You know who this SOTU benefits most?
Don Carne on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
HEH! {sips more wine}
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
where is Chertoff’s lettuce hat?
ctmom on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
uh…Good luck with that Mr. President.
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Yeah, if you can get Palestine be Democratic, rots of ruck.
Coronagold on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
If Cheney would give Pelosi a box of crayons, she’d be busy the rest of the month
Big Orange on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Load and clear message from the Dems. As shown by their
hand sitting.
More and higher taxes plus loose the war in Iraq.
Texyank on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Iran. Watch the Democrats sit on their nose-pickers.
Mindcrime on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Chertoff looks like Nosefratu… scaaaaaary.
cannonball on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Hitting Iran now. Good.
Taking notes, Al-Jazeera?
IrishEi on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
It’s time for a democratic Palestine and democratic Israel live side by side in peace.
Well, you to kill the Islamists that are prevalent in the territory.
They need oil money. Anybody read Joel Rosenberg’s novels?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Iran needs ballistic missiles for clean energy.
Hening on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Because he IS a turd.
ThePrez on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
I think Nancy is reading Alinsky. A Billary update>
mred on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
True, but he was never a true conservative.
What’s in the pipeline is no better if not worse
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
I thought something looked differant about ol’ weasle puss.
conservnut on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Has anyone ever thought about a secret attack on iran during the State of the Union while they are huddled around the Television?
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Shake that saber baby!
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
That is JUST DISREPCECTFUL!!!! Have you EVER seen the SPEAKER reading something like that during the SOTU address. I dont care what it is…..She wont even put it down to “pretend to applaude”
Nelsa on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Oh Hilliary! You could land a plane w/ that dress.
Over30 on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Ahmadinnerjacket: “What is nuke-yoo-lar?”
fiatboomer on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Amen to that on the Gulf!
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
No, she is reading Karl Marx
azcop on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Hillary didn’t stand up for that one.
yo on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Iran warning? ‘rats still sit.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Ooooo… to a lot of the world, “our vital interests” has a very concrete meaning.
askheaves on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Senator Clinton looks as though she’s had a rough day.
baldilocks on January 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
The only one in the country…heh.
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Stopped attacks…….because of FISA and the Patriot Act, b!tches!!!!!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
It’s clear this president still doesn’t have a very good understanding of islam.
rslancer14 on January 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
That is JUST DISREPCECTFUL!!!! Have you EVER seen the SPEAKER reading something like that during the SOTU address. I dont care what it is…..She wont even put it down to “pretend to applaude”
Nelsa on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Mindcrime on January 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Seriously, people… I’ve had it. That beyotch does not DESERVE to sit in that chair behind the President of the United States. What a sham.
MsUnderestimated on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Hillary wore Red tonight. Red-Strength Blue-Honesty Seriously.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
There it is…..FISA.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Pelosi is so bad, I can’t believe this woman is part of our representative government.
Those Damascus panties chafe
FLcapitalistthug on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Has anyone ever thought about a secret attack on iran during the State of the Union while they are huddled around the Television?
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
I worry about a terrorist nuke attack during SOTU.
Don Carne on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Get Behind FISA you idgits!
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Seriously, people… I’ve had it. That beyotch does not DESERVE to sit in that chair behind the President of the United States. What a sham.
MsUnderestimated on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Second that.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
We don’t need to understand Islam. The muslims need to understand our culture as we’re the ones currently sitting on their chest until they scream “uncle!”
Mindcrime on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
One can only hope for a series of those…
IrishEi on January 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Dems….What? Protect our Nation. That is just crazy talk.
azcop on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Pelosi looks as if she just woke up.
Skidd on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Wow… look at them sit
Ugly on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Good point, where’s the headscarf nancy?
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
DID YOU SEE THAT LOOK!!! She does not deserve to sit in that chair. Get that beotch out! Get offa my lawn!
heatherrc77 on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
I think Dick Cheney assured Nancy,hehe that the big
stick will come out if she gets out of line!haha
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Yeah, we get it.
Coronagold on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
“The time to act is now!”
Dhimms sit on hands.
disgusting.
4shoes on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Darfur……that’s for George Clooney.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Nancy hearts the Sudanese.
fiatboomer on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
The Dems would clap if we offered to give terrorists medical benefits.
cannonball on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
8 sec spaced stare at Cheney!
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
nancy: ‘omg darfur darfur!’
salmonczar on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Millenium Challenge…good stuff right there.
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
fiatboomer on January 28, 2008 at 9:56 PM
I, on the other hand, hate them.
Just to be different.
Don Carne on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Hey, that farming program is kind of innovative.
askheaves on January 28, 2008 at 9:57 PM
HUH????
Don Carne on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
DDT works… bring it back
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Fight disease, end Liberalism
Hening on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Hey, that African lady is pretty hot. Lose the kid and RAWRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Mindcrime on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Break the cycle of famine.
Stop giving farm subsidies. Let the farmers grow their food and sell it on the open market. The US could feed the world if it wanted.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Well, now that you mention it -
fiatboomer on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Is that kid wearing an endangered Cheetah skin? PETA must love that.
askheaves on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
come on now…the Gate’s foundation has it covered
lsutiger on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Maleria….Yeah just start using DDT again. Rachael Carson was WRONG!!! And millions have died because of it.
azcop on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Does anybody know if Hillary and the First Lady are wearing the exact same dress!
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Let’s keep at least SOME of the BILLIONS we are sending to Africa and put the funds toward our own nation’s interests.
cannonball on January 28, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Nancy stands for HIV/AIDS. She intimately aware of that in her district.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Oh now that all Stand Up
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Good Lord, John Kerry sticks out like a sore thumb in that crowd.
Not sure if it’s is Lurch-like proportions or that effete tie.
Mindcrime on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Wouldn’t it be righteous SWEEETNESS to see Cheney backhand Pelosi and say “PAY ATTENTION!” heh.
MsUnderestimated on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Agreed. I was fed that hippie bull in high school with not even a hint of counterpoint.
askheaves on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
And MRSA now too.
azcop on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Pelosi brought something to ‘read’ as a prop. You don’t see anyone else with reading material, do you? She planned not to look up for the cameras to catch her. She knew in advance that she would be showing a different appearance. Whatever’s causing this difference, she knew it in advance.
Suggests inquiry, no?
petefrt on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Gee, 8 SOTU speeches and he’s still an idiot.
Drum on January 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Suddenly Nancy stands up for spending money on veterans? SO, she’s not interested in funding our active military, just those that served in other wars that she happened to agree with.
cannonball on January 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM
You notice that the only thing that BOTH sides of the Aisle stand up and applaud for are the spending programs that give OUR money to someone else?
LegendHasIt on January 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Bob dole doesn’t look to bad,but sitting beside
Donna Shaylala!
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM
oh HAYELL YEAH! Fabulous notion right there…extending GI Benefit to family and children
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Give the military anything they want…..
Hening on January 28, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Go to a Sox game with your boys Teddy and Kerry
FLcapitalistthug on January 28, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Testify!
yo on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
MsUnderestimated: H!LL yes,back hander real nice!haha
canopfor on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
i wish GW was running again…i would vote for him
custer on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
sounds like the final innings…
Pilgrim on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Hening on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Bush is just pulling the same strings most sitting duck presidents pull at the end of their line. No big whoop-de-do.
Coronagold on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
“We the people…”
The Democrats don’t trust the people.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
We the people… what a novel concept. Too bad Congress doesn’t believe in it.
cannonball on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Laura licking her lips… mmMMMm baby!
Ugly on January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Part of the dependency package
Kini on January 28, 2008 at 10:03 PM
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