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Thursday Numbers

Oh yes…this week is rolling by.  Welcome to Thursday!  Here’s a prediction – the weekend will get here so hang on!

My highly-read and cherished “Thursday Numbers” column is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to amaze and astonish your friends, family, and co-workers.

Today I take a look at the numbers behind the State of the Union address, a big award, campaign money raised, a fine for stealing, winds, a couple birthdays, the Super Bowl, an accountability canvass, military planes in Great Falls, BRAC, and much more!

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Politics 2012: The Morning After

It’s been a busy morning here at The Western Word with the last 24 hours being quite interesting in the political world.  Have no fear, I’ve got you covered!

Today on The Western Word we take a look at several parts of the President’s State of the Union address.  I give you an overview of the speech, I let you know my favorite part, I share my tweets about it, I share a link for key quotes from the speech, I find the Montana Congressional Delegation’s response to the speech, and I write about Gabby Giffords attending the event.

But that’s not all – I also write about a new calculator that lets you see Romney’s wealth compared to your wealth, I write about a man named Bond entering Montana politics, plus I write about a constitutional amendment that is supported by Montana’s senators.

Please read on…

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SOTU: The Center and Sputnik

Besides Congressional “date night” probably the most interesting thing about President Barack Obama’s speech last night was his move from the far left to the center. He is up for re-election in 2012, so he needs the independent voters (Jon Tester is probably taking notes).

Another thing was the subdued nature of the members of Congress. The “date night” deal made a difference just like it does when elementary school teachers change their student’s seating arrangements in school.

The few jokes the President told fell flat, but a few friends gave him a courtesy laugh like you would just to be nice at Christmas dinner when your uncle told a zinger. Maybe Al Franken could have helped with this.

All in all it was a pretty bland speech, but I would give the President a seven out of 10. Here are my thoughts on the speech:

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SOTU: Pick Your Seats

It’s time for the State of the Union (SOTU) address – are you as excited as I am? This year we may see something a little different during the speech that adds to the excitement!

I am just kidding; I’m not that excited…

Some members of Congress are planning on changing their seating for the President’s State of the Union speech tonight. Normally the Republicans sit on one side and the Democrats on the other. Some Democrats and Republicans will be sitting together during the speech. Wow!

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