Obama's 1st Sate of The Union Address

President Obama in giving his first State of The Union Address was tasked with taking aim at the history making divisive political games that have taken place in Washington, D.C. upon his arrival. He had a job to to and he did it!

Barack Obama proved tonight, that despite some thinking he is to passive and not "tough" enough, he has managed to get a lot done, and continues to generate plans to confront other items on his agenda. He also demonstrated that if nothing else, he has a pulse on "Main Street, USA", and that he hasn't been living in a bubble these past 12 months.

The President took aim at Democrats who were planning to run scared after the improbable election of a Republican Senator in Massachusetts, at the Republicans who have decided that stalling legislation and saying NO is there policy, and even the Supreme Court for overturning a precedent that stood three decisions over the course of 100 years. He set agendas and encouraged the House and Senate to move forward towards health care reform, tax reform, jobs creation, education reform, energy reform, among other things.

Point blank, the press will spin the speech the way that frames their ideology beliefs, but it is important to keep in mind that President Obama isn't stupid, he isn't bashful, and he isn't afraid of being unpopular. This is a man who knows what he believes and will do what he can to make his thoughts a reality.

The President was effective in relaying the necessary messages on the economy and other issues that he set forth during his campaign. Americans should not only continue to be hopeful, but we should all do what we can to propel out country forward and not wait on others to dictate the future of our lives.