Like many people, I watched the State of Union address Monday night. I try to watch it every year.

As the cameras were panning around and showing shots of the audience I thought, “This is a classic case of the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.”

The “Haves” were the folks sitting inside the House chambers on the lower level – the senators and representatives. Most are millionaires. Many have no idea what “real America” is. As I have written before, most of them are more interested in getting re-elected than helping the “Have Nots.”

The “Have Nots” were most of the people watching on TV from places far removed from the Washington D.C. lifestyle. Yes, I am a “Have Not” – a cast-a-way sort of guy.

I remember Democratic Presidential Candidate John Edwards telling us that there are “Two Americas.” He’s right, there are two Americas. It’s really too bad that Edwards is so freakin’ wealthy that he can run for President for what seems like the last 20 years. Maybe his “Two Americas” theme would stick better with voters if he weren’t so wealthy.

I thought Bush delivered a good speech, but frankly, Bush has had a rough two terms. I think deep down Bush is a good person, but he surrounded himself with a few people who were not exactly ethical and some who had egos so big they thought they were above the rules.

Right now, I’m thankful that we have not been attacked since 9-11, and I give credit to Bush. But my memory goes dim when I try to think of something else. In a few years, we can look back and pass better judgment on Bush and his eight years in office. Of course, we can then compare his work to the person who’s sitting the Oval Office at that time.

One thing for sure, we have seen the gap between the “Haves” and the “Have Nots” grow even wider in this country. It was very evident on Monday night.