tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post2177512496889120325..comments2023-10-23T14:15:29.331-07:00Comments on Shallow Cogitations: Actions Speak Louder Than WordsHank Greerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-21491226169251940432010-01-28T21:58:02.436-08:002010-01-28T21:58:02.436-08:00Thanks to the youtube we can remember them better....Thanks to the youtube we can remember them better.<br /><br />But you're right. It's mostly political theatre. I think Jimmy Carter was the last president to submit a SOTU in writing.Hank Greerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-22639532694094787332010-01-28T21:49:11.635-08:002010-01-28T21:49:11.635-08:00I faithfully watch each SOTU speech, although I te...I faithfully watch each SOTU speech, although I tend to view the tradition that has been ongoing since presidents starting giving a SOTU speech in person instead of sending their report to congress as more show than substance.<br /><br />Who really remembers what was said and promised a year ago or five or ten years ago and how many of those words actually turned to action?Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.com