So I actually watched the State of the Union Address today. I've never done this before, I've seen clips. But I'm pretty sure that the last time I attempted to watch the State of the Union Address (It was Bush's last one, my freshman year) I was out within ten minutes. I guess it's because I'm eighteen now, I have a voice now, and will definitly be using it in the next election, so I want to pay attention to politics now.
But it's hard, I get distracted by such small things; I noticed that after Obama gave a huge segment on energy they zoomed in on the energy head or something, and he was nodding off. And the woman that he talked about going to technical college, she turned to the person next to her and said "that's me" when our president mentioned her name. There was also a woman with an terrible yellow suit and horrid red scarf on. Then there was the fact that when Obama mentioned the fact that "gays" are now allowed in the armies the generals and others in uniforms sat straight with stone cold looks on their faces. Plus, you can really tell how old Obama has gotten since he entered office. It's only been two years but he looks like he's been in office for ten. And lastly, does the audience ever get tired of standing up, clapping, and sitting down every ten minutes?
But mostly, I kind of agreed with what Obama has to say. Since I'm not familar with the State of the Union Address and I'm not sure if this always happens, but it seemed to me like it was alot of predictions and statistics. I'm not sure if any of that can nessacarily prove true. But I love what he said about energy. I'd love to see a world where most, if not all, of our energy is pure energy And EDUCATION!!! I love how much he spoke on that, and the fact that he made a point that education has to start in the home. I think, and not sure why I do, that because Obama has younger, still growing kids, he can find more value in education than other presidents who have children that are already grown. I didn't like, however, the fact that he encouraged kids to go into science and math careers. Obviously it would benefit our country to have more researchers and scientists but I think the only way to really get people into education is to encourage them to be whoever they want to be.
Favorite Quote: "Teachers, your countries need you."
I like this because I'm planning on being a teacher, so I love people who see the value of our educators.
Meanwhile, I love Ke$ha. I just thought I'd say that. You should all go check out her Disney Princess song :D
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