Hey, if the last year's missteps all all Rahm's fault, who do we give credit to for last night?

[Bucky]

I had fun last night, watching my president goddamn be the president. I think he should do more of that stuff. I'm happy, even if not much has changed. Things happen slowly in our form of government. We have the right man in charge.

[Vidar]

1. The speech writers.

[FBaggins]

2. +1

Yep. Some nice words (and some that weren't so great)... but we already knew that he could deliver a great speech.

The question is what he will DO.

[Ganja Ninja]

3. Yup.

Before he does battle with the Republicans on the right side of the isle he needs to battle the Republicans on the left side of the isle. Starting with his top adviser Rahm.

[zipplewrath]

4. 'Zactly

It was hard to listen because you have to be so careful to sort out the sophistry from what he'll actually DO. I'd be far more impressed if Rahm was shown the door.

[Orsino]

5. Things happen slowly in our government...

...unless a rich man or a Republican wants them to happen.

[Tailormyst]

6. I suppose it depends on if the speech turns into results.

Until then it is just a speech. A very good speech.

[lame54]

7. We already knew he gives great speech...

now it is time to deliver

[western mass]

8. The past year's failures are REAL. Last night: just talk.

p.s. Obama is great at *talking* like a president.