The recurring theme from the president’s address tonight was bipartisanship and national unity. In the beginning of the address the president declared his common purpose with congress and that "together we will make (the Union) stronger." He concluded by declaring that we as a nation will "show....courage and we will finish well. We will lead freedom’s advance. We will compete and excel in the global economy. We will renew the defining moral commitments of this land."
In between he called for the creation of a bipartisan commission to analyze the effects the impending retirement of the baby boomers will have on the federal government. He declared that both parties deserve credit for the continuing social renaissance within America (less abortions, less teen pregnancies, less welfare cases, less violent crimes, less drug abuse, etc,). And he cited the character of the American people as the nation’s greatest strength, as well as Americans decency towards others.
This president clearly sees himself as the leader of the nation that will lead the world, strong and unified. He made it clear he is the president of the United States, with an emphasis on "United".
The address was a refreshing alternative to all of the noxious partisan rancor that has consumed Washington of late. I suspect the president’s ascendant tone will appeal to those more concerned with getting things done than engaging in and listening to vacuous partisan warfare.
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