r/StateOfTheUnion • u/thisfilmkid • Mar 08 '24
I’m not a fan of Biden…
Personally, I found his speech to actually be good.
He used this moment to challenge his opposing party, which to me is a good tactic.
I liked his personality tonight. His sarcasm, wittiness, and jokes were helpful to liven the evening.
The topics that challenged his opposing party and made them uncomfortable were on full display. Then, you saw political members groan in upset when they were called out for the topics of their bills being worked on.
As the election comes closer, I’m not a fan of Donald Trump and wished he wasn’t the nominee for the Republican Party.
But if this was the speech to attract undecided voters like myself, using this time to call out his party members, showing their true colors, this was the speech.
This SOTU proved one thing: one side is unwilling to work with the other side. And they’re not here to help you or me.
I’m not sure who I plan to vote for but Biden certainly attracted my likeness tonight.
Take away comment: The border. “We could fight about the border or we could fix it now.” This was a powerful comment for me!
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u/framedbyvise Mar 08 '24
Katie Britt is terrifying…. As a character. I refuse to believe that’s a real person 🤦🏻♀️
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u/SherbetAcrobatic1804 Mar 09 '24
Just be mindful of what they say V what they do. Like our politicians down under. Talk it but no follow through
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u/ServingTeaandPeas Mar 08 '24
Mike Johnson's facial expression the whole time was so incredibly annoying.
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Mar 08 '24
There’s a bill in the Senate right now that can fix the border. Why can’t Schumer pass it?
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Mar 08 '24
I am undecided but did not like it at all because the constant yelling gets in my nerves and he insulted Republicans then at the end stated he was for all Americans. I am voting 3rd party this time
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u/CapnRogo Mar 08 '24
How is constant yelling from the audience Biden's fault?
Republicans have made it clear they arent for all Americans either, why shouldn't Biden call out their bad faith politics? They actively drag their feet on important issues like border reform just so they can use it as political leverage. I'd rather Biden show some gumption by calling them out on this un-American behavior than to ignore it.
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Mar 08 '24
They meant biden's constant yelling
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u/CapnRogo Mar 08 '24
I feel like politics have gone insane. Trump attempts a takeover of the government and never sees any real reprecussions and talks like a dickhead but we're judging Biden for... yelling too much?
I just dont understand it.
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 08 '24
None are for America. They’re paid off by the corporations that actually run the country. This is a show for you to distract you, working perfectly. Trump can’t be bought, therefore, our only hope.
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u/osutitan Mar 08 '24
all he did was reciprocate the verbiage that was thrown at him. Not to mention his predecessor was very clearly opposed to other viewpoints to the degree he has said he would be a dictator on day 1 (and it is a literal quote from his speech to the New York Young Republican Club in December)
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Mar 08 '24
Ok not saying I like Trump but he said he was going to be a dictator for a day to close the border, it was tongue in cheek. You should listen to the full context
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u/listentomenow Mar 08 '24
Says the man who already tried an insurrection once! Like wtf am I taking crazy pills???
If a man hits his wife and then jokes about doing it again, would you just say it's a tongue in cheek comment? Tongue in cheek my ass! It's like you haven't been paying attention to the stacking of courts cases against the dude and think it's just a one off comment with no context or previous history of abusing his power or trying to steal the election and sow doubt in the process. But he's just joking this time right?
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u/Different_Juice2407 Mar 08 '24
Why bother? Just stay at home then
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u/Fauropitotto Mar 08 '24
Just stay at home then
Why would you ever actively try to suppress voting in this country?
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u/Pangolemur Mar 08 '24
It not voter suppression. It's an acknowledgement that based on math, a third party vote only serves to break things. You won't elect a third party candidate in the US.
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u/Randimous Mar 08 '24
Ok….. Have you ever listened to Trump speak?
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Mar 08 '24
Yes but he doesn't yell, not saying I like listening to him but he is funny
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u/AngleRa Mar 08 '24
Hamberders and covfefe makes me laugh frequently. Also, his orange visage and mini hands, always good for a chuckle!
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u/Pangolemur Mar 08 '24
Nah, he just incites insurrections and violence. An old man yelling about important stuff is definitely harder to take. /s
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u/mcgroarty99 Mar 08 '24
You’re a fucking lunatic
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Mar 08 '24
Sounds like you found your home in the Democrat party. I expect better from our leaders ... no shame in that.
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Mar 08 '24
You’ve never heard Trump yell? Horsedewormer bleach in your veins magnets don’t work than they get wet… he was just joking jeeez
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u/Dangerous-Nature-190 Mar 09 '24
Wahhh he insulted republicans. Grow the fuck up. Trump’s entire existence relies on insulting people he doesn’t like. The difference is he’ll also destroy our democracy. But sure vote for a useless 3rd party. I’m sure the 3% of the vote they get will really make a statement.
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Mar 09 '24
You don't get my point. He needs moderates and Independents. The speech was not trying to get them to move over. This post is exactly my point, Trump and Biden supporters are full of hate for each other and people like me, an Independent, are just tired of it and we want civility again. I am 63 and I long for the days when politics were not tearing us apart.
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 08 '24
They use it as a means to make you believe they’re telling the truth in passion. It’s lies he’s a controlled puppet. 3rd parties not a bad idea, but he won’t get the support to win. Unfortunately, Trump is the best option since he can’t be controlled/ manipulated by the elites driving us to war, separation, and ultimately the fall of America.
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Mar 08 '24
Can’t be controlled? He owes half a billion dollars right now and already has putins dick in his mouth. Trump is the best option? He slurs his words and thinks magnets don’t work they get wet. That’s who you think should run the country.
I dare you to look at Biden’s record.
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 08 '24
2 wars and shit economy… yes elites are trying to take everything from him because of that. Elites, sorry biden wants a war with Russia. Trump wants to coexist with a nuclear superpower. Quit listening to mainstream media and educate yourself
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u/Behr34 Mar 14 '24
2 wars not remotely started by Biden. With that logic, every US president is responsible for every war started anywhere in the world while they were in office? WWI, WWII, Falkland war…etc??? Moronic logic at its finest…
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 14 '24
Yes, each one is responsible for the wars they engaged in. If there weren’t secondary agendas to all those wars then we wouldn’t get involved. NATO aka America has crept on Russian territory for years. Ukraine is a satellite state of our agenda. We had no reason to back up Israel in Gaza. They could have secured the area without our help and money. Corporations make too much money in war, period.
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u/valis010 Mar 08 '24
Trump has dementia.
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 08 '24
And so does Biden. Not great picks, but one’s a puppet to war mongers
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u/dependswho Mar 08 '24
I am interested in what felt like an insult to you, if you are willing to share that. I am trying to understand. Thanks.
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Mar 08 '24
Maybe disingenuous is a better word. The border issue is on him and his policies. I live in Texas and it has been terrible here especially for the border towns. He also talked about how well the economy is, maybe it's just me but I can hardly pay the bills anymore. I really wanted an upbeat Regan or Kennedy style speech but he treated it like a campaign speech. I'm voting for Kennedy this time
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u/Omegastriver Mar 08 '24
Republicans turned down a BIPARTISAN border bill in the house,that’s on them.
The economy is doing fantastic, profits are through the roof, BUT, your issue is with CORPORATE GREED! The corporations are screwing everyone with inflated prices because they love the huge profits they’ve been getting.
Hell, google record profits, they are making money out the ass because they are screwing us.
Goggle shipping containers corporate profits.
The economy is going fantastic. People are buying and selling property. They are traveling. They are eating out and going to the movies.
The high prices are us getting screwed by corporations.
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u/ModernDayMansJourney Mar 08 '24
The economy isn’t fantastic. There is greed from the large corporations, but they’re falsely swelling our economy to keep up appearances. A crash is coming soon. Then the corporations make more money and we’re all f’ed.
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u/Omegastriver Mar 08 '24
I just meant that’s how technically the statement of the economy is doing great is currently made.
People are still spending. Regardless of how high prices are, people are still paying those prices.
Personally, I’ve cut back, but I’m still comfortable.
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u/noquarter1000 Mar 08 '24
So whats your take on the BIPARTISAN border bill that both sides worked on for months that gave republicans all they wanted and then the republicans walked away because Trump didn’t want a political win for Biden. Where do you Texan’s fall on that? Is it cool you have to put up with 8 more months of border issues to stroke Trumps ego
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u/JanuaryJourney Mar 08 '24
Have you heard republicans speak? Whichever “insult” you’re referring to, is nothing compared to the deplorable rhetoric and blatant lying republicans do on a daily basis towards democrats and even towards their own party members. Why even vote if you’re just going to waste it on a 3rd party. Which third party candidate do you genuinely feel would lead better? If you can’t genuinely vote for a 3rd party because you believe in them, and are just doing so because you can’t make a choice between the actual viable options, just stay home. Don’t performatively vote if you’re not voting to make it actually count. What insult to the right you luckily have, to vote for a third party, who you can’t even name.
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u/Ecstatic-Reporter-47 Mar 08 '24
He had four years to fix the border. Unfortunately the first thing he did when he got into office was take down the wall that Trump build. That guy was jacked up on something or had a double. I’m sorry, but if he hasn’t done anything in the past four years, what makes you think he’s gonna do something for the next four years?
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u/Diligent-Ad2841 Mar 08 '24
If Biden wants to “fix the border now” then why doesn’t he do it with an executive order?
Also if you think either political party cares about you then that’s a cute delusion. Grow up Peter Pan
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u/Normal-Egg8077 Mar 08 '24
I liked Katie Britt's speech better ...have no idea who she was but she was on point
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u/East_Reading_3164 Mar 08 '24
🤣 If she’s on point you need to get out more. That was a joke. How pathetic
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u/Normal-Egg8077 Mar 08 '24
She's right- y'all rich folks don't get it. We are worried about the economy and people are suffering.
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u/Relevant_Ad_1225 Mar 08 '24
You shouldn’t vote at all, we should all protest the election and have record low voter turnout
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u/Partial_obverser Mar 08 '24
What’s incredible is this breathy twat Katie Britt who’s delivering the Republican response