A Glossary for the SOTU

Winston Churchill once said that the American and British peoples were two great nations separated by a common language. In American Politics today, we don't even have a common language anymore. So, in that vein, I present a glossary for understanding the State of the Union Address set for tonight.

Bipartisanship – Do it the Democrat’s way. See Obstruction

Dangerous – Used in conjunction with the Tea Party, this means people who don’t want to spend more than we take in.

Dissent – The highest form of patriotism, so long as it is a Republican President. Otherwise see Racism.

Do Nothing Congress Those members of Congress who are Republicans.

Domestic Energy Program – Stopping the production of energy in this country.

Drastic Cuts – Trying to slow the rate of growth in federal spending to less than twice the rate of inflation.

Ending Medicare As We Know It – Trying to keep the program solvent, instead of just letting it die on its own in seven years when it goes broke.

Fair share – Tax increases. The notion that paying more than anyone else means you are not paying enough.

Green Economy – See Green Energy.

Green Energy – A system whereby tax dollars are funded to campaign donors. Also known as payback.

Jobs Program – Taking money from one group (tax payers) to give to another (unions) to be given to a still third party (Democrats).

Keystone Pipeline – A twofer, it gives oil to China while using Warren Buffet’s Burlington Northern, and at the same time raises the price of gas at home.

Millions of Jobs Saved or Created – A totally made up number that has no relationship to anyone who is out of a job.

Obstruction – Not doing it the Democrat’s way. See Bipartisanship.

Racism – Any complaint about this President’s policies.

Radical Right – Although it appears to be an adjective, in this case it is really an empty fill word.

Republicans Want to Pollute the Air and Poison the Water – A tool to stop all economic activity.

Smart Foreign Policy – Surrender.