Nobody asked me, but...: On the State of the Union

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

On the State of the Union

Tonight will be President Bush's 6th State of the Union address, and on balance, I expect a positive message.

Yes, our nation is at war. That fact cannot be denied, although many try to do so. But many of those same voices will have you think this nation is in trouble besides the war, which is untrue. Productivity is up, employment is up (way up), interest rates remain low, oil prices continue to decline, tax revenues to the treasury continue to climb ... domestically, we're doing pretty well.

I, among most Conservatives, will point to the continuing head-in-the-sand at the domestic border problems... the last Congress authorized a wall, but no monies were appropriated (yet another reason they lost the majority?). It is high-time the President uses his bully pulpit to push for tighter security, and no talk of amnesty in any form.

I am curious about the rumors there will be talk about health insurance tonight; bring on HSA's and you'll get my interest (and the nation's as well!).

And Mr. Bush should reiterate his pledge NOT to raise ANY taxes... heaven knows I can't afford it, and all of the good news on the economy can't afford any such talk either!

What are you looking to hear at the SOTU??