Trump takes on ‘radical left’ in defiant and dramatic State of the Union address; Pelosi rips up speech
An awesome speech by an awesome President about the awesome state of our exceptional union.
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
President Trump unexpectedly went on the offensive against socialism and left-wing policies during his third State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night, arguing that Democrats "want to take away your healthcare, take away your doctor, and abolish private insurance entirely" -- in part as a "lure" to draw in illegal immigrants who will reliably vote for more Democrats.
Trump's aggressive approach came after he touted what he called the "blue-collar boom" in the country -- and minutes after he seemingly snubbed a handshake offer from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as Republican lawmakers chanted, "Four more years!"
"As we work to improve Americans' healthcare, there are those who want to take away your healthcare, take away your doctor, and abolish private insurance entirely," Trump said. "One hundred thirty-two lawmakers in this room have endorsed legislation to impose a socialist takeover of our healthcare system, wiping out the private health insurance plans of 180 million Americans. To those watching at home tonight, I want you to know: We will never let socialism destroy American healthcare."
He added: "Over 130 legislators in this chamber have endorsed legislation that would bankrupt our Nation by providing free taxpayer-funded healthcare to millions of illegal aliens, forcing taxpayers to subsidize free care for anyone in the world who unlawfully crosses our borders. These proposals would raid the Medicare benefits our seniors depend on, while acting as a powerful lure for illegal immigration. "This is what is happening in California and other States -- their systems are totally out of control, costing taxpayers vast and unaffordable amounts of money," Trump continued. "If forcing American taxpayers to provide unlimited free healthcare to illegal aliens sounds fair to you, then stand with the radical left. But if you believe that we should defend American patients and American seniors, then stand with me and pass legislation to prohibit free Government healthcare for illegal aliens!"
Drawing some audible murmurs of disapproval from Democrats in the chamber, Trump repeatedly took aim at the Obama administration's economic and foreign policies.
"If we had not reversed the failed economic policies of the previous administration, the world would not now be witness to America's great economic success," Trump said. "Under the last administration, more than 10 million people were added to the food stamp rolls. Under my administration, 7 million Americans have come off of food stamps, and 10 million people have been lifted off of welfare."
"Socialism destroys nations. But always remember, freedom unifies the soul."
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As he did during the 2019 State of the Union , Trump again directly condemned socialism -- and introduced a high-profile guest from embattled Venezuela.
"Joining us in the gallery is the true and legitimate President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó," Trump said. "Mr. President, please take this message back to your homeland. All Americans are united with the Venezuelan people in their righteous struggle for freedom! Socialism destroys nations. But always remember, freedom unifies the soul."
'Blue-collar boom'
"The state of our union is stronger than ever before,' Trump declared early on to applause, as most Democrats -- including those who have recently sought to have the president removed from office -- remained seated, stone-faced and apparently dejected.
"Since my election, the net worth of the bottom half of wage-earners has increased by 47 percent -- 3 times faster than the increase for the top 1 percent," Trump said. "After decades of flat and falling incomes, wages are rising fast -- and, wonderfully, they are rising fastest for low-income workers, who have seen a 16 percent pay-increase since my election. This is a blue-collar boom."
As he often does during his campaign rallies, the president went line-by-line through unemployment statistics, drawing some applause from even Democrats in the chamber.
"The unemployment rates for African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Asian-Americans have reached the lowest levels in history," Trump said. African-American youth unemployment has reached an all-time low. African-American poverty has declined to the lowest rate ever recorded. The unemployment rate for women reached the lowest level in almost 70 years -- and last year, women filled 72 percent of all new jobs added.
"The veterans' unemployment rate dropped to a record low," he continued. "The unemployment rate for disabled Americans has reached an all-time low. Workers without a high school diploma have achieved the lowest unemployment rate recorded in United States history. A record number of young Americans are now employed."
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Trump said, would only accelerate job growth.
"One of the single biggest promises I made to the American people was to replace the disastrous NAFTA trade deal," Trump said. "In fact, unfair trade is perhaps the single biggest reason that I decided to run for President. Following NAFTA's adoption, our Nation lost one in four manufacturing jobs. Many politicians came and went, pledging to change or replace NAFTA -- only to do absolutely nothing. But unlike so many who came before me, I keep my promises. Six days ago, I replaced NAFTA and signed the brand new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law."
The USMCA, Trump maintained, "will create nearly 100,000 new high-paying American auto jobs, and massively boost exports for our farmers, ranchers, and factory workers. It will also bring trade with Mexico and Canada to a much higher degree, but also to a much greater level of fairness and reciprocity. This is the first major trade deal in many years to earn the strong backing of America's labor unions."
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After touting his criminal-justice reform bill, Trump pushed Congress to build what he called an "an inclusive society" by "making sure that every young American gets a great
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Although I had walked out of the room, I understand Pelosi tore her copy of the speech in half at the end, on camera. Bravo.
Trump giving Rush Limbaugh the nations highest award is a disgrace. Limbaugh is one of the most divisive personalities in modern American history.
Come to think of it, Trump is a disgrace.
You cheer on Pelosi for acting like a spoiled five year old and get mad at trump for not being presidential. You should pick a lane.
He's in the passing lane,
waving back at your, sitting on the shoulder,
like a chip, or a parakeet waiting for the tweet, as some like to parrot, but smaller and far less colorful.
like that handshake though
they no longer have a lane.... they are out in the weeds.
cheers
I found it to be partisan, full of exaggerations, self aggrandizement and out right lies.
Before the speech started Pelosi stuck her hand out to shake Trump's hand, and he turned away.
Spare me your nonsense.
It's really unclear at the moment whether or not that was intentional, but even if it was, do you really expect him to shake her hand at that moment?
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The president accepting a handshake from Pelosi is akin to sticking your hand out to venomous pit viper! I'd refuse it too.
You're afraid of that little, teeny, tiny woman? Worried about her prominence and power that much, eh? You should be. Trump turned away because he realized that couldn't give Speaker Pelosi his signature greeting for women.
But seriously, I wish she had handled it better. She has done fairly well up to this point, but last night was an 'all eyes on' moment. Stooping to his level, no matter how briefly, didn't help. But to her credit, she probably handled it better than most.
That said, I half-wish she would have whupped out her cell phone and started calling the grandkids or playing solitaire or whatever. That would have been fabulous. After all, if one is going to get a foot in the ass by the collective enemy, making it count is important.
Mea Culpa, Perrie. I never realized that the offer of practical advice would be taunting, but I see it now.
Mea Culpa to you as well, XX. I was just trying to be as helpful as possible. I prefer to come right out and tell a man when his pants are unzipped, especially when it happens on a regular basis.
Personally, I would be afraid of what I would do to that "teeny, tiny woman". After the shit she has pulled getting slighted on a hand shake would be seen as a blessing.
Pelosi is no better than Trump; but she has that all powerful D behind her name.
If the Democrats are smart they will dump her; but after her red meat performance at the speech, and impeach at all costs push; she probably won over even the hard left.
I find it odd that you found her ripping up a piece of paper worthy of outrage, but showed none when trump mocked a handicapped person or ran Gold Star families into the ground, or saying he tried to fuck a married woman behind his wife's back, paid off porn stars, used his charity to pay of AG's....none of that bothered you in the last, no outrage at all but Pelosi rips up a copy of trump's speech and you are suddenly incensed and outraged?
Seriously, that's fucking hilarious.
Although I was able to watch almost the entire speech live as it was broadcast by the English language CGTN (China Global Television Network) cable station, it ended before Pelosi tore up her papers. I'm trying to interpret that as meaning it wasn't worth saying anything about the speech because she considered it all bullshit, but I have to say that I think anyone who was impressed with the accomplishments, and those who generally support Trump, might just interpret what she did as meaning she could not possibly criticize anything Trump said, and the tearing of HER (assumed to be) negative response was actually a visual SUPPORT of what Trump said and did. I'll bet she had already scripted that response ahead of time anyway, just the same as most likely requiring her minions to sit like frozen dummies through the whole thing.
It seems to me from his positive singling out almost all African-Americans that he is aiming to bring in a big vote from their numbers, and I read that Tim Scott said that if he can get a bigger percentage of their vote it's game over for the Democrats. In my opinion, I think that what the Democrats had better do is work their asses off to maintain the House of Representatives, and put their focus on trying to win the Senate.
CAVEAT: I think I will have to post this every time I mention the word Trump - my comment is NOT an indication that I am a Trumpster, it is my opinion as an unbiased observer who is not an American and has no skin in the game.
She ripped it up out of frustration, as Trump's BLATANT LIES, especially about Health Care benefits, as in not losing the pre existing benefit, as Trump has been attempting to lose the whole thing since before elected, was where she decided she had had ENUFF. Can't say i bla,e her
Well, if that's so, then she blew her opportunity to establish that fact, but as I said, some people might interpret it as meaning she had no criticism, and others might think it to have been immature and unstatesmanlike (sp?) and would boomerang on her.
Buzz, most of the people here have seen you speak about Trump, so please dont be too offended when people tell you that you are an obvious Trump supporter. To be honest with you I am shocked you dont display more self awareness.
However, I am not inclined to look kindly on any continued attempts you make to be coy.
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Nancy Pelosi played it very cool the whole way. 3/4ths of the time she was reading instead of listening to him. Of course she knows it was all on camera.
Know what, John? I would rather vote for Bloomberg than Trump if I had the opportunity, and if she were in the game in 2020 I would rather vote for Nikki Haley.,
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I really dont care what you say about Trump, or me, anymore. Your constant protestations that you do not support Trump fall flatter and flatter every time you say something. [deleted]
what kind of gibberish is that?
My comments were about Pelosi and the Democrat attitude during the speech. Your comment indicates that you failed to comprehend that - it was just another opportunity for you to slander me. Seems to me that anyone who is not in total lockstep with your opinion of Trump has to be a Trumpster.
If you want Buzz, I will copy and paste your pro trump comments so you can see them.
ROFL. Just hilarious.
Do not ever address me again. If you are unable to control your obsessive slandering me I will have Perrie invoke the no-contact rule.
I loved her comment that it seemed to be better than the alternative - which I assume would be using it to wipe her ass, as it deserved.
Such as him actually trying to kill coverage for pre-existing conditions - while lying and pretending he's the one trying to save that.
If you'd watch something besides Fox, Infowars, and Breitbart every now and then, you might actually learn a fact.
It's not a forum for slandering and insulting other members. Your comment indicates that you feel otherwise.
To some here, it is like a open invitation that gets proved every day!
Trump state of the union speech fact checkers at work tonight
TRUMP TRANSLATOR
"Many People have told me" = Voices in my head and fictional people have complimented me.
"A lot of people don't know" = I just learned something most people already knew.
"Believe me" = I just lied.
"In Fact" = I'm about to lie.
"Very, very, very," = I 'm telling a big lie right now.
"He's a great guy" = I will deny ever knowing this person after they begin to tell the truth about me or when they're convicted of crimes related to me.
"MAGA" = Making my pockets fatter off the American taxpayers.
"Nobody knew" = Everyone knew except me.
"Huge" = moderate to below average in size.
"Loser" = someone who makes me feel inferior due to their talent or accomplishments.
"Policy Briefing" = Turning on Fox News.
"Liar" = Someone telling the truth about me.
"Fake News" = Real news.
"I did nothing wrong" = I was caught breaking the law.
(Borrowed from another site)
Deporables are bitter clingers, not democrats.
Sad that the most vile man/president in the entire US throughout our history gives a medal to the 2nd most vile man in the US
So true. What an insult to the whole idea of that medal.
Almost as bad as the guy who gave Trump a Purple Heart - what a slap in the face to those who truly earned that medal. Of course, it was "much easier" for President Bone Spur to get one that way, since he has zero courage.
Really ?
Obama, at a White House press conference, said that there was no way to revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women. Obama declined to address those allegations.
Cosby was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, in 2002.
Obama was POTUS in 2002????
oooooo OUCH !
Did you miss the "Cosby Part" when it comes to "Presidential Awarding" ?
At least "Cosby" actually was "Vile".
Well, the guy who gave it to him clearly feels differently and that is all that really matters in this case.
It was HIS Purple Heart after all.
Oh...pardon me...with your wit and brains I figured you thought Obama awarded Cosby that medal.
You STILL underestimate "It Is Me".
Not a good thing.
QUICK.....in YOUR OWN WORDS...… what does "underestimate" mean ?
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That's because your style of commenting makes it almost impossible to understand what you're talking about, or to take you seriously.
I've seen you make some normal comments. You should try it more often if you don't want to be underestimated.
So I was correct ….. AGAIN !
You do..... UNDERESTIMATE "It Is Me".
Will you "Block" …. It Is Me …… because of THIS conversation too ?
Maybe it's all that matters to you. Those who actually EARNED their Purple Hearts the hard way might disagree. Even if the guy wanted to be that idiotic, Trump should have declined. But then, I doubt he actually knows what a Purple Heart is all about - his comment that he's always wanted one of those was just disgusting.
[Deleted] most don't seem to have the patience to read the entire Thread or read the entire article/Seed I'm commenting on, to understand my positional comments ?
NOT MY PROBLEM !
Its none of my business what the man does with HIS Purple Heart and it's certainly none of yours either.
Why are you referring to yourself in the third person?
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Are YOU not….. "Trout Giggles" on NT ?
Is that a "Third Person" thing with you ?
I don't write in "Cliff Note" speak.
Are you and others looking for "It Is Me" to "Summarize" …… FOR YOU ?
Maybe take some time....and actually Study....before taking the test ?
You don't know what "referring to your self in the third person" means, do you?
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Nobody is asking you to summarize [deleted]
Sure do !
Anything else ?
No, you don't. It's apparent you don't by the stupid question you asked me
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Are you SURE it was Stupid ?
"See ya...wouldn't wanna be ya!"
I'm absolutely, positively, 100% certain that it was one of the dumbest questions ever.
But you noted: "See ya...wouldn't wanna be ya!".
Did you not mean it, which to me, would be a BIG "Stupid Statement to make, if you really didn't mean it.
Why are you back commenting with "It Is Me " now ?
People don't have the patience for all the juvenile emoticons, fonts, and weird formatting. It's like something an 8 year old would do. You're perfectly capable of making intelligent comments, so I don't understand why you so rarely bother.
I'm entitled to my opinion - and giving a Purple Heart to a draft dodger strikes me as a HUGE insult to all of those who actually have been hurt or killed in the line of duty. And for the draft dodger to accept it - someone who has done nothing but spit on our military - is disgusting.
Seems to be the "BIG PROBLEM" these days !
And so am i .... mine is still clearly that if he wants to give his PH away that is his business and his business alone. No one is a better judge of what should or shouldn't be done with a Purple Heart than the person who received it..
No one
I am
Nah, you just think you are.
That said i have to amend my comment. One person is qualified to judge because she is ALWAYS right. That would be my wife and she has no problem with it so that solves that dilemma.
Next .....
Trump came out of this looking like the grownup in the room - at least for this particular night. He showed up, acted professionally, and did his job. He didn't even mention impeachment and didn't attack people.
Meanwhile you've got Democrats chanting, protesting, being disruptive and disrespectful. Speaker Pelosi acted out like a childish brat when she tore up her copy of the speech. I might have respected it if she had done it to his face (maybe) but she lacked even that courage.
You might think the Democrats deserve to feel the way they do, but optics is everything. The optics tonight were that Donald Trump is a presidential president and Congressional Democrats are hysterical children. No one will care about their "good reasons," just how they behaved. They are shooting themselves in the foot again.
Yes, Trump came out and was rather presidential in his delivery of the speech. And I thought for the most part it was a good speech. He did lay some traps for Democrats and they seemed to gleefully jump into them. And Trump did exaggerate in some areas but I have not done any fact checking yet. It seemed to me that in some parts he did try to be inclusive and pull people together and in other parts he seemed to be in campaign mode (which to be honest I would expect at this time). I'm glad he never mentioned impeachment and while he didn't attack individuals he did lay down hard on both the Democrats who push their versions of socialism as well as the Obama administration. While some of it maybe needed to be said some of it could have been ignored.
When Pelosi tore up the speech at the end, I was immediately taken back to the SOTU speech where the idiot Republican shouted out to Obama 'You Lie'. As I remember she was very quick to push for either a public apology or a sanction for that action. I would support the same expectations for her for her act.
You are very much correct in your last paragraph, the optics of last night showed President Trump acting presidential and proper and the Democrats were acting childish.
Speaking of acting out, petulant Pelosi squirmed and made faces like a spoiled child throughout the whole speech.
Pathetic. Total lack of class. She made Trump look like a Emily Post Institute manners graduate.
Versus the lying from tRump and his insult to not offering his hand to shake with hers? Irony is obviously lost on you.
Not at all but you have a nice day now ya hear!
Being a Kansan I enjoy the complete disgrace of the Secretary of State. Who complained about Bengazhi but is fine and Dandy with cozying up to Putin on Ukraine.
Yeah, I know - but Obama isn't in office right now and I don't think he took the keys he gave Putin for Ukraine with him.
I wish you the best of luck with that. You are going to need it this year ....
Nothing to do with luck. All to do with GOP voter suppression. The truth is tRump will lose Michigan and Pennsylvania. He may keep Wisconsin do to voter fraud by erasing thousands off of voter rolls. We will see in November.
He gave no "keys " to Putin. Once we see tRumps fiances it will be clear who is beholden to Putin and it is not President Obama.
See 9.2.4 .... lather .... rinse ..... repeat as necessary.
Something you should do but do not live by.
Nah, i don't need shampoo anymore.
I sport a high and tight to a one and soap works just fine.
Same here. Benefits of 20 years of military service! Becomes ingrained.
I will never understand how any veteran can support Trump.
Because of the "Kurds" ?
As a Vet I feel the same way about Hillary and Joe and Bernie and Lizzy and .....
Amen, and I don't even like Trump very much. I just like the politicians on the liberal left a lot less!
On that I agree.
Yeah - especially the one who came home from deployment to meet his wife and two children at the President's State of the Union Address - right?
Yeah - nothing to get excited about.
Oh yeah - forgot 'bout the Tuskegee Airman who was recognized at the President's State of the Union Address and promoted to Brigadier General - you do know that the Tuskegee Airman were in the military, right?
Yeah, I know - shoulda been done years ago - BUT WASN'T.
Nope - he doesn't support the Veterans.
A lot on the left keep missing the point that we may not necessarily support Trump, but we certainly support the liberal left a lot less. Even when stating that, some hard core left individuals, especially on NT, still label us as Trumpsters because we are not in lockstep with their views. Pathetic and comical at the same time...
Well you know that truism of life Doc ..... haters gonna hate .... that's what they do.
If you have to ask a question or make a statement like that then it would seem you don't understand veterans much.
tRump, when he opens his mouth what spews out, is "a noun a verb and damnable lies."I am sure Putin loved his speech full of lies. Explain how he is a champion of protecting pre-existing conditions when his Justice Department is pushing to remove them? Explain who he claims he will protect Medicare and Social Security when in his super bowl interview he claimed he would cut them to pay for his 1% tax cuts? No sane person can.
Damn - really don't understand how you folks don't know how to use Spellcheck - his name is Trump - learn how to spell it.
Don't forget to wipe your Nadler................................errrr I mean nAdler
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His name is dirt and grifter I intentionally spell it that way. Of course you know that.
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And yet you do not disagree with my facts. Defecting once again for tRump.
What are your " FACTS " again ?
I thought your comments were just "FEELINGS".
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It was worth repeating.
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Plain unadulterated hatred transcends a lot of things. Especially deliberate use of improper grammar.
Hope you remembered to take your sChiff paper with you!
One of my liberal friends on Facebook posted this, she can not stand Trump. But she does not have TDS like we see so often on this forum.
A apology will never be forthcoming from her as I doubt she has the capability to realize that what she has done was wrong.
Amen to that!
Is there a bigger waste of time than the state of the union speech?