Say what???

So, I was planning on watching NCIS on CBS. However, once again our new President is addressing the nation. I think it might actually be the news commentators that irritated mee more. If...IF...there is one man who knows how to eliminate the economic woes facing America, I highly doubt he ran for a public office. I also but no stock in their reported approval ratings for the stimulus plan. Individual and personal consumer debt, without savings needs to individual economic problems. How does making it easier for people to get loans going to help them reduce their debt? How will putting America in greater debt help the economy? President Obama said: "You see, the flow of credit is the lifeblood of our economy. The ability to get a loan is how you finance the purchase of everything from a home to a car to a college education; how stores stock their shelves, farms buy equipment, and businesses make payroll." And here I thought you financed purchases by getting a job and earning money. Wow, maybe President Obama is the Credit Fairy. There was this lady in green sitting behind President Obama's left side; I believe she is the Speaker of the House. Is she his personal cheerleader? Does she have a timer telling her when to stand up and clap? The local news I watched said the speech was interrupted 60 times with applause. What was to be a 45 minute speech, interrupted about every 45 seconds? Thus, the speech was 50 minutes long. Or Obama maintained his pattern illustrated during the electoral debates of limited consideration for time allotments and procedure. (Good thing I didn't save them to teach Lincoln-Douglas debate procedures.) Wasn't that also illustrated through his inability to complete his oath of office? He also side stepped procedure tonight as he was late to his own speech and attempted to begin prior to being properly introduced to the joint session of congress. Education Alright, stop. Why do people insist on comparing our school stats to other countries? Can they tell mee which countries allow or even require all of their youth to be in public educational setting to a certain age? There are countries where I wouldn’t have a job. It is like they have an entrance exam to get into high school. Everyone else learns a trade. Why are we comparing all of our students to their top 40-30 percent? I thought his proposals concerning financial issues were socialist. Now, in a free country, graduating from high school isn't going to be an option? I am not only thinking about the students who do cannot achieve at a level similar to their peers. I am also thinking of those who will refuse to learn within the educational practices and classrooms. From President Obama (italics added): “…And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country - and this country needs and values the talents of every American. That is why we will provide the support necessary for you to complete college and meet a new goal: by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country - and this country needs and values the talents of every American. That is why we will provide the support necessary for you to complete college and meet a new goal: by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” I am glad President Obama values the talents of Americans. A capitalist economy relies on the talents, initiative, and sweat of the workers. He is proposing socialist policies to recover a capitalist economy. People looking towards the government to solve the problem have been given fish when someone should have taught them how to fish. Gov. Bobby Jindal presented the Republican Response which, despite the repetitive statement of choice, reflect my thoughts and concerns. http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/21923996/republican_response.htm May Americans be worthy of God's blessings!