State of the Union Address

It will be an amazing day when the country can come together in post-partisan politics.  Although I am no political analyst, I felt that Obama's remarks tonight were some of the most pointed words in the history of State of the Union addresses.  These may be naive words, but in my 29 + 1 years of life, I cannot remember a single speech like it.  Like many presidents of the past, Obama pushed his agenda, but it seemed his resolve left for a hopeful tomorrow.  He was honest, factual, and realistic.

Two years ago, I first heard Obama speak on 'Change You Can Believe In' and I said then and I still believe it today that he can and hopefully will be a great president. I am not sure in this political environment whether he will be seen as such, but he carries the ability to instill hope in the people of this country.

To the President, I say, "Fine Speech!"  To my (ahem) avid readers, I say, "Write your Senator!" Pray for and support true reform in this country even if it kills you.

If you want to read past presidential State of the Union addresses and Inaugural addresses, click on these links - http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ and for video click here http://www.c-span.org/Executive/State-of-the-Union.aspx.