# State of the Union address Feb. 7, 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [February 8, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458 "2023-02-08T01:16:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/1 "2023-02-08T01:16:08Z")
President Biden is due to deliver the State of the Union address in just under one hour from now. It will be odd to not have Nancy Pelosi seated on the podium. I assume most of the GOP will sit on their hands during the speech but I wonder if there will be any of the bad behavior we have seen in the past when a Democratic President addresses a joint session. There are reports MTG has been carrying a fake Chinese spy balloon around all day. I wonder if she will have that with her. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/2 "2023-02-08T01:21:10Z")
I’ll be surprised if MTG or Matt Gaetz or Jim Jordan or Lauren Boebert or other MAGA Republicans _don’t_ pull some shenanigans. Stay classy. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/3 "2023-02-08T01:31:25Z")
Speaker McCarthy isn’t going to tear up President Biden’s speech from the Chair, so there’s that. ---
**Author:** ![SwissMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@SwissMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwissMan)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/4 "2023-02-08T01:40:35Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > There are reports MTG has been carrying a fake Chinese spy balloon around all day. I wonder if she will have that with her. If she brings that thing into the chamber with her, the first thing Biden ought to do is pop the sucker. I am of course referring to the balloon. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/5 "2023-02-08T01:42:31Z")
Hopefully the Sergeant at Arms of the House will take the balloon away from her. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/6 "2023-02-08T01:44:15Z")
For those who missed it: [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FoZDWVTWIAAUmeB.jpg) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FoZDWVTWIAAUmeB.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/7 "2023-02-08T01:44:34Z")
A few minutes ago I spotted ~~Tom Cruise~~ George Santos chatting with Mitt Romney. Curious how that conversation went. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/8 "2023-02-08T01:45:24Z")
Fashion tip: Always make sure your shoes match your balloon. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/9 "2023-02-08T01:45:50Z")
I’m watching C-SPAN and Harris is chatting up McCarthy like they are best buds at a party (no audio). ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/10 "2023-02-08T01:47:54Z")
White shoes after labor day? ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/11 "2023-02-08T01:50:14Z")
A reporter who was nearby said Romney had some “harsh” words for Santos. Now I’m even more curious what was said. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/12 "2023-02-08T01:51:21Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > White shoes after labor day? It’s okay as long as they match the balloon. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/13 "2023-02-08T02:00:54Z")
Or the hood. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/14 "2023-02-08T02:01:47Z")
Is that Kyrsten Sinema wearing that very bright yellow dress with very big shoulders? ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/15 "2023-02-08T02:03:07Z")
Yes. I saw that and was wondering why she would want to look like a canary. Also, anyone know who the young man is to the left of Bono in the balcony? I recognize Paul Pelosi to the right of him. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/16 "2023-02-08T02:09:19Z")
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**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/17 "2023-02-08T02:09:58Z")
“Mr. Speaker. You can smile, it’s ok.” Ha ha! ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/18 "2023-02-08T02:13:57Z")
McCarthy is exuding boredom. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/19 "2023-02-08T02:16:47Z")
Jeez, what’s with McCarthy’s blinking? ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458/20 "2023-02-08T02:23:20Z")
> [@D\_Anconia](#): > > Speaker McCarthy isn’t going to tear up President Biden’s speech from the Chair, so there’s that. That only happens when the president is unworthy of respect. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-union-address-feb-7-2023/979458.md?page=2)