Who will be watching the SOTU? Who will not?

[MineralMan]

And why, if you want to write?

I'll be watching, and for two reasons:

1. It's an important speech by the President always, and I watch all SOTUs that I can.
2. I want to see if any of the teabagger moron Congress members shout anything ugly.

So far, I haven't seen a thread on the SOTU yet today, so here's one to get things started.

[highplainsdem]

1. I'll be watching, for the same reasons you gave.

[hobbit709]

2. A friend of mine's play is opening tonight, so I'll be there.

i doubt there will be anything earth shattering in the speech.

[MineralMan]

4. You never know. But, you can read the transcript

tomorrow.

[Life Long Dem]

3. There is some discussion about today being the perfect day for Obama to talk taxes.

Because it's on the same day Romney releases his tax cuts. Couldn't have timed this SOTU address better.

[MineralMan]

5. That's a good point. I wonder if Obama will call out

Romney directly, or will just refer to it in some other way. I'm thinking the second option.

[Life Long Dem]

13. Yeah, maybe not an outright attack...

but he may point out the things some do like Romney to avoid paying taxes.

[GoCubsGo]

27. He will not sigle out Romney.

He has too much class to do something like that. Besides, the SOTU speech shouldn't be a political speech, and calling out Romney specifically will do that. He can talk about the inequities of the current tax code and tax rates without directing his aim at any individuals. And, since Warren Buffet's former secretary will be sitting with Michelle, I have little doubt he'll be putting out some sort of plan to deal with the tax inequities. But, "calling out" or otherwise criticizing specific individuals is not likely going to happen.

[stlsaxman]

40. Well you know Warren Buffett AND his secretary will be sitting in Michelles box seats, right?

[lpbk2713]

6. I'd love to see him do Rev Al Green again.

The anal retentive rethugs would go into cardiac arrest.

[MineralMan]

10. I don't think he'll do that. Congress isn't the Apollo, really.

It would be fun, though.

[tabatha]

7. I probably will not.

I'll read the transcript.

The antics of the other side make me ill.

[Brickbat]

8. I'll be managing the hockey practice/homework check/cleanup from supper/wrapping up a freelance

project, so no.

[frazzled]

9. It will be interesting to see ...

whether people here really do watch it. And to compare the number of threads related to it in the hours after the speech to the dozens and dozens of threads generated in the aftermath of each of the recent Republican debates.

I don't mind if few watch it. What I will mind is if people who didn't watch it suddenly have all kinds of comments about it the next day, only after having read what others think.

I've always watched SOTU speeches, even (gasp) Bush's.

[MineralMan]

11. There should be a lively live thread during the speech.

I won't see that, though. And you can count on comments from some who don't watch it, too. That's standard.

[demtenjeep]

12. I am a political teacher

I will watch

[one_voice]

14. Yep, I will be watching...

I always watch the SOTU addresses even when it's the other side.

Hubby and son will be watching with me.

[MineralMan]

16. I always watch, too, no matter who the President is.

It's always an important speech, since it is a constitutional duty of the President to inform Congress about the state of the union. I've listened to almost all of them since high school days in the early 60s. I always learn from them.

[PRETZEL]

15. I know it's my intention to watch

but alot of times I'm pretty tired by 9 so I'll watch as much as I can.

[FSogol]

17. I'll have to watch it later. Someone gave me Caps tickets. n/t

[MineralMan]

18. There you go, then. The transcript will be ready.

You can also watch the whole thing on video later at several places, if you like.

[YvonneCa]

19. I always watch. Even when...

...it was GWB and was painful.

[Lunabelle]

20. I have to work

Otherwise I'd be tuned in.

[AngryAmish]

21. I'll be eating then sleeping.

Short of announcing regular communication with the Greys and Nordics we already know what will be said by and large. I have a life and intend to live it.

[MineralMan]

25. I'm always interested in how it's said,

as much as what's said. I also watch the Congress's reaction throughout. It's a pretty good indication of what kind or response they'll make as things are introduced. It's probably the most interesting speech of the year, from my point of view.

[RebelOne]

22. I'll be watching just to hear his message. n/t

[Cali_Democrat]

23. It's too early for me....got work to do

I'll catch the replay.

[graywarrior]

24. Watching

[HipChick]

26. I moved my schedule around, so I can watch it.

Didn't really want to go to the Gym anyway...

[MineralMan]

29. A fine excuse for avoiding a workout!

You have my support.

[bigwillq]

38. Go to the gym

You'll get more out of it.!

[JustAnotherGen]

28. Me

1. The airwaves have been bombarded with eejit Republican't Presidential Candidates for months. Point blank - I'd like to hear an intelligent person speak for once.

2. Sort of the same as you. I'm actually praying for it. Because who ever ends up getting the nomination in reason #1 - will be reminded he is steely and cold and can give them a verbal whipping.

[lynne]

30. I prefer to read the transcript -

- in lieu of watching. Have been doing that for quite a few years and find I get more of the message that way. No interruptions with long applause, stand up, sit down, etc.

[MineralMan]

31. I usually do both. I watch to see the reaction from Congress,

then read the transcript to make sure I didn't miss anything.

[msanthrope]

32. I will watch. And be proud. nt

[MineralMan]

33. Thumbs up!

[Lil Missy]

34. Watching ...

[Odin2005]

35. I am.

[WillyT]

36. I Will Be... I Always Do...

K & R !!!

[bigwillq]

37. The state of the union is bad

I don't need to watch the SOTU to know that.

No, I will not be watching.

[Raine]

39. Half & half, I'll have it one but have dinner and do other things

IMO no matter who the prez is the SOTU is just a bunch meaningless words.

[stevenleser]

41. Am at a SOTU watch party in Harlem as I type this. Location, address is...

Chocolat Restaurant, 120th and Fredrick Douglas Blvd. for any NYC DUers who can make it.

[Spazito]

42. I will be watching...

on the White House site, the enhanced broadcast stream:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2012

(thanks to JNelson6563 for the heads-up on the link)