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Beyond the factual errors and policy miscalculations, there was so much in the State of the Union that was just downright annoying. Below, in no particular order, is a list of what peeved me the most.

● From the start, Obama claims the worst is over. Really? Unemployment was at 7.2 percent when Obama took office. Last month it was at 10 percent. How about that housing market? Well, the sale of previously owned homes is at a 40-year low. And we have all that government-induced inflation to look forward to.

● Obama says the country can’t afford partisanship right now. Which is code for Republicans shouldn’t be critical.

● Obama also warns against fear and division. Read: grassroots conservative activism.

● Without the bank bailouts, Obama says unemployment would be double what it is today. Remember, this is the same guy who claimed that his stimulus plan would keep unemployment at 7 percent. By 2010.

● Obama says his commission to cut spending is not a gimmick. Which is exactly what it is.

● He says it is common sense to spend trillions to rescue the economy and avoid leaving the country in a mountain of debt.

● He blames TV pundits and CEOs for cynicism. How about politicians who can’t deliver on their promises?! (See nos. 1 and 4).

● He thinks he can solve health care, the economy, and global warming all at once. But he can’t. He also says that the country needs to face the hard truths. Is he listening to what he’s saying?

● He says America draws its strengths from its ideals. Then he mentions equality. Which is fine, but what about freedom? And, by the way, those ideals are citied in the Declaration of Independence, not the U.S. Constitution, Mr. President.

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