What's the over/under on tombstonings during the State of the Union Address you think?

[shadowknows69]

I know it's still almost two weeks away, but I'd like to know how bendy the mods will be for passionate DUers. Yes, I'm concerned for myself lol.

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

1. You flame!

[shadowknows69]

3. Probably frequently. I plead mentally ill.

[ixion]

2. it is interesting (and sad) that the Truth has become controversial since Obama took office

I would like to see the mods keep an open mind for those of us who prefer truth over party. :)

[KittyWampus]

5. is constantly seeking out information that only confirms your pre-existing bias "truth"?

[shadowknows69]

6. If he/she, sorry ixion didn't check, finds factual information

Wouldn't that support their "biased" truth?

[ixion]

8. this is exactly what I'm talking about

thanks for providing an example.

[berni_mccoy]

13. The truth has always been controversial. Every time I present facts that support the president

I get attacked. It works both ways you see.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. I'm hoping it will rid us of some obnoxious freeper wingnuts

As far as real DUers, it's hard to tell. :shrug:

[Javaman]

7. It will go down in DU history as the great Tombstone purge of '10.

I will tell my grandchildren about it and they will promptly ignore me. LOL

[shadowknows69]

10. Lol. As will my wife when I tell her I'm certain.

[MineralMan]

9. My recommendation, and I will follow it,

is to withhold comment during the SOTU. Just listen to it, and make notes, if you wish. Then, once the speech is finished, comment as much as you wish.

What I have noticed during speeches is that posters who write during the speech don't really hear it. They comment on sentences and phrases, but don't actually hear the speech in its entirety.

[Vickers]

11. Excellent post.

:thumbsup:

It might even be a good idea to suspend posting in GD and LBN during the SOTU, and maybe for 15 minutes afterward.

[shadowknows69]

14. I wouldn't reccomend that. If people can multi-task then let them

And as far as criticizing certain sentences instead of waiting for the whole speech, I think there's room for real time comments. The SOTU address will more than likely be done in different segments (foreign policy, domestic, health care, economy etc.). We have to do something during the thirty second applause breaks.

[MineralMan]

15. I wouldn't go that far at all. I don't care if people comment

during the speech, but I won't be reading any live threads. In fact, I'll wait until the transcript comes out before posting.

[shadowknows69]

12. I'm not a great live blogger so that's probably what I'll do.

It was easier with Bush, because you knew everything out of his mouth was going to be ludicrous.