State of the Union

So, I was watching the State of the Union the other night like all good, caring Americans should. I met the moment with seriousness (I even prolonged a conversation with my wife to take in this pivotal political moment). I sat straight up, shoulders back – like an adult, ready to analyze the Presidents vision. I was focused – prepared to walk away with the ability to talk intelligently about our country’s current state. They announced him in the way a President should be announced; the whole world seemed to stop…

Within about 3 minutes of the standing ‘O’ I was on Facebook and never recovered my disposition.  My attempt to reengage was a half hearted attempt, but ultimately, I was disinterested. I even made a fool of myself questioning to the Twitter and FB world the legitimacy of the Republican’s response, not realizing it was a political ritual.

I guess I don’t know all that much about American politics. I mean, I care… a little. I care enough to know that there are plenty of us out of work and I would love to see the economy stimulated. But… outside of that… I guess I don’t.

Honestly (opposed to dishonestly), I guess the whole system is confusing. The response from the Republicans was weird to me. It was set up exactly like the State of the Union, but instead of the President, it was the Governor of Virginia. I live in North Carolina.  I guess I understand that he was talking on behalf of the GOP, but he kept referring to his family and state – sorry, buddy, don’t care.

Back to the State of the Union. Why is it that when the President says something that one or both groups like or dislike, either the entire group or none of the group responds. It’s never half of the right and half of the left applaud because they share a specific conviction. Do they not have individualized points of view?

Whatever. It’s all a mess to me. Just thought I’d let you know.