Madam Speaker, the President of the United States

[Black]

Anyone? Burris?

[Don Kiyoti]

That was one helluva speech!

[Gutenberg]

He didn't really give Jindal anywhere to go except "We know we screwed up and we promise not to do it again."

I also loved that most of the 20th century accomplishments that Jindal brought up were achieved under Democratic leadership.

[Dennis S]

David Brooks said Jindal's speech was "insane". Not a good sign. I actually thought Jindal had some promise for the bad guys, but, wow, what a lame speech. He's not bad off the cuff, though.

Listen folks. Obama is the only politician we have or who is on the horizon, who has a chance to straighten things out. He has more talent, resolve, and determination and has fewer ties to the corruptors than anyone we will see for a good while. We need to give him a chance.

[kanesa]

Even Juan Williams on FOX panned Jindal's speech, especially the delivery.

I'm sure he was nervous because he was introducing himself to the American public. It did sound like a campaign speech and not a response to the President's speech. The Republicans are floundering. They are looking like obstructionists with no agenda.

[Black]

Gutenberg wrote:
He didn't really give Jindal anywhere to go except "We know we screwed up and we promise not to do it again."

I also loved that most of the 20th century accomplishments that Jindal brought up were achieved under Democratic leadership.

What I was able to watch of that was painful.
His delivery was about what I'd expect from a bright high-schooler.
His "reaction" was obviously prepared before the president's address.

[Black]

kanesa wrote: They are looking like obstructionists with no agenda.

Roger that. Seems like they're just taking any random contrary position out of the need to be contrary. Much lameness.

[Seacrest]

Gutenberg wrote:
I thought I would lead off the keynote Presidential speech thread with two of the right wing's favorite people in the headline.

"The President is a nee[booooonnggg!]"

"What?"

"He said the President is NEAR!"

"Oh."

"And the Speaker of the House is some dago broad!"

[$tevie]

I was really disappointed with Jindal's speech. After all the hype I was expecting a more accomplished speaker. I agree with the bright high school student comparison. We gave up after a while because he wasn't saying anything new and it was becoming painful to listen to him.

[kanesa]

Someone on one of the after speech shows said that Palin is probably the only one who liked Jindal's speech. :-)