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Rec if you're not watching the SOTU tonight...... (Original Post) Heartstrings Feb 2019 OP
I will not watch the SOTU Gothmog Feb 2019 #1
why bother? Larrybanal Feb 2019 #70
Rebuttal, yes. williesgirl Feb 2019 #2
I'm with you NotHardly Feb 2019 #34
"Rebuttal, yes." LenaBaby61 Feb 2019 #54
I'll be putting a possum and some silverware in the dryer. Glamrock Feb 2019 #3
K&R. Thread winner! KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2019 #15
Danka Glamrock Feb 2019 #20
Lololol diane in sf Feb 2019 #31
Perfect time to break out that Bob Loblaw Feb 2019 #88
Or the rusty chainsaw home castration kit 47of74 Feb 2019 #132
Gotta hold something back Bob Loblaw Feb 2019 #137
No. And I won't watch it tomorrow night KPN Feb 2019 #4
Look at the time stamp on the OP, KPN. Control-Z Feb 2019 #6
I did. It said 9:12pm. KPN Feb 2019 #7
Really? Mine said 12:12 Control-Z Feb 2019 #9
There is. You can select your time zone KPN Feb 2019 #10
Yeah, I have my own selected and can see that it's accurate. Control-Z Feb 2019 #12
I see what you did there. Control-Z Feb 2019 #5
Curling tapes Awsi Dooger Feb 2019 #8
I won't watch but how will we know when he's done gopiscrap Feb 2019 #11
I'm going to Tivo it and will moonscape Feb 2019 #22
ok thanks gopiscrap Feb 2019 #44
🥵 🤢 😱 Nope. Salient points on MSNBC for next three days. LakeArenal Feb 2019 #13
Not watching marlakay Feb 2019 #14
No way Traildogbob Feb 2019 #50
LOL! montana_hazeleyes Feb 2019 #97
I'll be busy working. A benefit of being on the west coast this month Roland99 Feb 2019 #16
Trump-no, Stacey Abrams - yes iluvtennis Feb 2019 #17
I prefer listening to self-administered root canals.... KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2019 #18
Wow! Glamrock Feb 2019 #26
Ha... that's a good one! Thekaspervote Feb 2019 #33
I would rather be subjected to an actual LibDemAlways Feb 2019 #19
Not watching here airplaneman Feb 2019 #21
Not watching. I'd rather play World of Warcraft. Shrike47 Feb 2019 #23
m/ I was playing ESO :-) TalenaGor Feb 2019 #30
His voice irritates me Ananda62 Feb 2019 #24
Nyet. Blue Owl Feb 2019 #25
was that tonight? TalenaGor Feb 2019 #27
Time will be better spent celebrating Lunar New Year! deurbano Feb 2019 #28
No. It's belly button lint night. Much more important. Dem2theMax Feb 2019 #29
Sanity break. Aussie105 Feb 2019 #32
Nope robleb Feb 2019 #35
Welcome to DU, robleb! calimary Feb 2019 #124
I hope to be home in time for Stacey Abrams Rhiannon12866 Feb 2019 #36
Watching Syracuse University 49jim Feb 2019 #37
I'll not watch this treasonous traitors duforsure Feb 2019 #38
Hell NO. I will watch the rebuttal though. CousinIT Feb 2019 #39
That's 3 A.M. my time. DFW Feb 2019 #40
I'm planning on reading more of Faultlines by Kruse & Zelizer. irisblue Feb 2019 #41
I'm listening to the snow fall. notdarkyet Feb 2019 #102
Not A Chance ProfessorGAC Feb 2019 #42
No Way colsohlibgal Feb 2019 #43
The theme is unity. I.E. blame the democrats for hatred, racism, bigotry etc... Johonny Feb 2019 #45
Really, at this point, who gives a shit what he has to say? harumph Feb 2019 #46
I'd rather pour bleach in my eyes than watch a standing applause for this POtuS Martin Eden Feb 2019 #47
absolutely no way. debsy Feb 2019 #48
Why on earth would I degrade myself like that? tavernier Feb 2019 #49
No way I will watch that fool. nt doc03 Feb 2019 #51
Already heard enough lies to last me a lifetime. Enoki33 Feb 2019 #52
Text 'SOTU' to 50409 (resist.bot) and you'll get notification when Stacey Abram gives her rebuttal. erronis Feb 2019 #53
nope NewJeffCT Feb 2019 #55
I'll watch Stacey Abrams. argyl Feb 2019 #56
I would love to watch it QUEST46 Feb 2019 #57
tempted to have it on mute in order to see Nancy. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2019 #58
Wonder if Netflix is ready for the surge of viewers tonight Fritz Walter Feb 2019 #59
I have to work, but wouldn't anyway. Silver Gaia Feb 2019 #60
Not watching SpankMe Feb 2019 #61
I'm going to watch the beginning to see how he acts toward Pelosi. That's about all. George II Feb 2019 #62
Not a fan of SOTU speeches..... dawnie51 Feb 2019 #63
I won't watch. bluescribbler Feb 2019 #64
I have to clean the cat box instead. yardwork Feb 2019 #65
How Lucky! lostnfound Feb 2019 #72
BOYCOTTING!!! NCDawg Feb 2019 #66
I will watch the rebuttal though appleannie1943 Feb 2019 #67
I would, but I have a conflicting appointment. CTAtheist Feb 2019 #68
I'll watch the Dem responses and comedy shows poking fun at it IronLionZion Feb 2019 #69
Oh hell no. I can't afford to break another tv. mahina Feb 2019 #71
Not just "No" ProudLib72 Feb 2019 #73
Playing Monster Hunter tonight! yuiyoshida Feb 2019 #74
Nope. Will not watch. Lifelong Protester Feb 2019 #75
Stephen Miller is not only a racist but a shitty speech writer. Why listen? dem4decades Feb 2019 #76
I'm watching. I want to see him fail at being presidential and Kahuna7 Feb 2019 #77
Heck NO! Alliepoo Feb 2019 #78
Will not watch the sotu, pazzyanne Feb 2019 #79
I plan to do literally just about anything else! Initech Feb 2019 #80
I don't know yet. xmas74 Feb 2019 #81
About what time does Stacey Abrams speak? raging moderate Feb 2019 #82
No need to watch since I already know the union is in a deplorable state. Different Drummer Feb 2019 #83
I never watch. BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #84
me too bigman bdamomma Feb 2019 #109
I opted for The Sting... BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #125
No way Jose bagimin Feb 2019 #85
Not watching. Sparkly Feb 2019 #86
A man whore script reading tonight, blah, blah, blah.. sarcasmo Feb 2019 #87
SOTU Girl powers Feb 2019 #89
trumps face isnt allowed on our tv.. samnsara Feb 2019 #90
Hawgball at 8pm. Warren_Pointe Feb 2019 #91
Nope Dirty Socialist Feb 2019 #92
No way, no how. Scarsdale Feb 2019 #93
My stomach cannot handle the orange buffoon Perseus Feb 2019 #94
I cut off my Hulu Live this very day JoyBugaloo Feb 2019 #95
I will be listening to the radio Dirty Socialist Feb 2019 #96
I've not watched one since 2016. paleotn Feb 2019 #98
I hope this is the smallest number of SOTU viewers ever. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2019 #99
Watching VHS El Shaman Feb 2019 #100
I'd rather watch my ceiling fan spin. n/t Moebym Feb 2019 #101
Netflix and Chill Olafjoy Feb 2019 #103
My blood pressure couldn't take the strain. SergeStorms Feb 2019 #104
Maybe after msdogi Feb 2019 #105
I will read DU posts from those brave souls who suffer through it. honest.abe Feb 2019 #106
Not watching bdamomma Feb 2019 #107
Watching the preview on MSNBC, but I set my alarm to change all the channels ecstatic Feb 2019 #108
I will not watch SOTU. muntrv Feb 2019 #110
The WORST admin in history begins to slither in Hulk Feb 2019 #111
Pelosi is presiding, why would I not be supporting her? nt MadDAsHell Feb 2019 #112
Tar Heels vs NC State unc70 Feb 2019 #113
Watching episodes of Archer n/t JPK Feb 2019 #114
Is something else happening besides college basketball? jls4561 Feb 2019 #115
I will watch my cock-a-poo's hair grow. Much more interesting, A Brand New World Feb 2019 #116
I'd rather join on tin foil. kairos12 Feb 2019 #117
I would rather watch warmfeet Feb 2019 #118
I'll be watching a repeat of the latest Super Bowl. It will be MORE exciting. FailureToCommunicate Feb 2019 #119
Democratic Party's prize winning Blue Dog is Joe Manchin, West Va. Ugh! n/t Prof.Higgins Feb 2019 #120
I took an extra Norco at 9. bearssoapbox Feb 2019 #121
Can't do it. Just the thought of him speaking and smirking turns my stomach. Power 2 the People Feb 2019 #122
No way in Hell would I watch the fucking traitor false POS. triron Feb 2019 #123
Watching Darts Best_man23 Feb 2019 #126
Absolutely not gademocrat7 Feb 2019 #127
I am watching the Don... muntrv Feb 2019 #128
Watched Naked Gun movies on Showtime world wide wally Feb 2019 #129
The fact checkers . . . Roadside Attraction Feb 2019 #130
I will not watch it ashling Feb 2019 #131
Excellent, ashling! Heartstrings Feb 2019 #134
Aww did I miss it? Blue Owl Feb 2019 #133
College hoops was WAAAaaaaay better--even though my school lost..... lastlib Feb 2019 #135
forgot all about it again tried to turn on Rachel.... TalenaGor Feb 2019 #136
 

Larrybanal

(227 posts)
70. why bother?
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 05:35 PM
Feb 2019

we have all heard all his brags and that is all will be unless he does the crazy emergency bit and then it will be the only thing to watch over and over for days

Glamrock

(11,803 posts)
3. I'll be putting a possum and some silverware in the dryer.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 01:31 AM
Feb 2019

Should be a much more soothing sound than Comrade Combover's voice and Adderol sniffles

Bob Loblaw

(1,900 posts)
88. Perfect time to break out that
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 07:34 PM
Feb 2019

Do-it-yourself root canal kit I've been saving. Sure, it's a little rusty and I'm out of nitrous but if not tonight, when?

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
9. Really? Mine said 12:12
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 01:48 AM
Feb 2019

And I'm on the west coast. Weird. There must be an option somewhere to show real time for every poster.

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
12. Yeah, I have my own selected and can see that it's accurate.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 01:59 AM
Feb 2019

But the OP shows a 3 hour difference. There must be an option for that, is what I was saying.

 

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
8. Curling tapes
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 01:44 AM
Feb 2019

There was a World Cup event in Sweden last week. I watched the women's final but not yet the men's or mixed. That will substitute nicely.

Only one of them has stones

moonscape

(4,676 posts)
22. I'm going to Tivo it and will
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:28 AM
Feb 2019

FF in 15 min increments until I get to Abrams.

Abrams though will surely be up on YouTube pretty quickly.

LakeArenal

(28,882 posts)
13. 🥵 🤢 😱 Nope. Salient points on MSNBC for next three days.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:02 AM
Feb 2019

Until Dump opens his pie hole about some other lies.

marlakay

(11,535 posts)
14. Not watching
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:04 AM
Feb 2019

Can’t stand a single second of Trump.

Will try to find dem response later hopefully will be posted here.

Traildogbob

(8,893 posts)
50. No way
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 03:48 PM
Feb 2019

I will watch a recording of the Super Bowl in slow motion for some more exciting entertainment.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,500 posts)
18. I prefer listening to self-administered root canals....
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:13 AM
Feb 2019

while watching YouTube videos of car wrecks and Tammy Faye Bakker sermons......

LibDemAlways

(15,139 posts)
19. I would rather be subjected to an actual
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:15 AM
Feb 2019

toddler throwing a high pitched screaming, crying, kicking tantrum than watch one second of the baby in chief doing the same. No thanks. I'll look for the rebuttal on line.

airplaneman

(1,243 posts)
21. Not watching here
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:19 AM
Feb 2019

I cant imagine him saying anything I would want to hear. I will listen to the reaction and opinions of others afterwords though.
-Airplane

deurbano

(2,896 posts)
28. Time will be better spent celebrating Lunar New Year!
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:48 AM
Feb 2019

Here in San Francisco, it's a school holiday. But I will definitely watch the rebuttal, even if not in real time.

Happy Year of the Pig!

Aussie105

(5,485 posts)
32. Sanity break.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:57 AM
Feb 2019

Most people on this forum value their sanity too much to watch someone who has lost his.

Good sanity break to NOT take any notice.

Trump has talked himself into a state of irrelevancy.

Collecting belly button fluff is probably a more worthwhile way to spend your time.

. . . . just sayin'.

calimary

(81,596 posts)
124. Welcome to DU, robleb!
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 10:57 PM
Feb 2019

Eager to see Stacey Abrams.

I have it on in the background but can't hear much. Got a looloo of a cold and so I'm hacking a lot. But the visuals are enjoyable - seeing all the women in white, and Madame Speaker seated in that exalted position.

Also enjoying the non-responses on the Democratic side of the aisle. NOBODY should be standing or clapping AT ALL.

Rhiannon12866

(206,747 posts)
36. I hope to be home in time for Stacey Abrams
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 04:06 AM
Feb 2019

If I'm early, a repeat of Murder, She Wrote must be on somewhere. I got reacquainted with that show, watched it with my grandmother, when Trump showed up on TV during the campaign!

And yes! Stephen Colbert is doing a live show post-SOTU!

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
38. I'll not watch this treasonous traitors
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 07:28 AM
Feb 2019

State of his Delusions address because it'll first be filled with lies, and distortions and false claims towards anyone who dare oppose him and putin in any way. He's promoting more division , not unity, and will claim the opposite of the truth , again. He's a lazy dysfunctional loser who got sucked into over borrowing from the russians and putin organized criminals to prop up his mirage he's a billionaire fantasy , and now he goes before the country claiming himself as the greatest President ever for his pr promotion conning people into believing this BS , again. He's a crook, a traitor to this country, and a serial liar and con artist desperately hiding the truth to try to fool the fools he tricked once again that everything he says is to be believed , when again its nothing but more lies , and failures. The Republicans are finished as many , many more people are running from this corrupt group of criminals trying to escape justice coming for them now. They know it too. They just thought the Mid Terms was bad for them. 2020 will be their worse nightmare.

irisblue

(33,054 posts)
41. I'm planning on reading more of Faultlines by Kruse & Zelizer.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 08:38 AM
Feb 2019

Contemporary American history, worth the reading time, and listening to CDs till Abrams is on.

Johonny

(20,953 posts)
45. The theme is unity. I.E. blame the democrats for hatred, racism, bigotry etc...
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 01:42 PM
Feb 2019

100% victim hood tonight. It should be awful.

Martin Eden

(12,885 posts)
47. I'd rather pour bleach in my eyes than watch a standing applause for this POtuS
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 02:47 PM
Feb 2019

Political theater of the worst kind.

debsy

(530 posts)
48. absolutely no way.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 03:33 PM
Feb 2019

my dumpster-inspired Tourette's syndrome prevents me from saying anything more without being utterly offensive!

tavernier

(12,416 posts)
49. Why on earth would I degrade myself like that?
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 03:41 PM
Feb 2019

When someone repeatedly lies to my face, I don’t find it entertaining or amusing. I don’t have any time for it.

Fritz Walter

(4,292 posts)
59. Wonder if Netflix is ready for the surge of viewers tonight
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 04:27 PM
Feb 2019

When I cut cable in 2014 — telling Bombast to eat shit because of their ever-increasing rates and dreadful customer service — streaming content has been my go-to alternative when the local HD channels (via attic antenna) fail to entertain, inform, enlighten, etc.

So, that’s Plan A: Stream content.
Plan B: pop in a BluRay Disc or DVD from my library of 200+ titles.
Plan C (which can be simultaneous with A or B): hang out here at DU to catch others’ feedback.

SpankMe

(2,974 posts)
61. Not watching
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 04:37 PM
Feb 2019

It'll probably be on in my house somewhere as there are others who'll want to watch. But I won't watch.

The reason is that after 2 years of Trump, there is nothing new that he can say that would change my opinion of him or his policies. He and his administration will be the same train wreck after the SOTU as they were before the SOTU. There will be no surprises.

If there was news of some new direction that might be revealed - on the wall, or immigration, or LGBT rights, or his orientation toward our world allies, or a reversal on the tariffs, or anything that would demonstrate a major move in the direction of goodness instead of evil - then I'd watch. But, there's been no such news. He'll be the same Trump after as before.

dawnie51

(959 posts)
63. Not a fan of SOTU speeches.....
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 04:42 PM
Feb 2019

even when a sane person delivers them. Certainly not watching the lying con grifter perform.

 

CTAtheist

(88 posts)
68. I would, but I have a conflicting appointment.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 05:17 PM
Feb 2019

I need to be rubbing my eyes with sandpaper, as I explode my eardrums with loud music, all while on fire.

It's such a pleasant experience... I mean, compared to listening to the asshat.

IronLionZion

(45,637 posts)
69. I'll watch the Dem responses and comedy shows poking fun at it
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 05:23 PM
Feb 2019

online later. I cut the cord and don't have cable tv.

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)
77. I'm watching. I want to see him fail at being presidential and
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 05:56 PM
Feb 2019

to see how outlandish his lying will get. He's been telegraphing what he believes are his accomplishments.

xmas74

(29,677 posts)
81. I don't know yet.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 06:13 PM
Feb 2019

We have an ice storm en route and I volunteered to work intake at the local shelter tonight. I'm only working a couple of hours but it's important,considering how conditions will be.

If I make it home in time I might turn it on for background noise and finish up an embroidery piece.

Different Drummer

(7,678 posts)
83. No need to watch since I already know the union is in a deplorable state.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 06:17 PM
Feb 2019

I'll try to find Stacey's rebuttal online later.

BigmanPigman

(51,653 posts)
125. I opted for The Sting...
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 11:24 PM
Feb 2019

I have seen it a million times but at least these con men and grifters are entertaining and meant to be, unlike the grifter-in-chief.

samnsara

(17,660 posts)
90. trumps face isnt allowed on our tv..
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 07:56 PM
Feb 2019

….I really want to see Nancy thoooooooo. What time is the rebuttal? Stacy' s that is.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
93. No way, no how.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 08:09 PM
Feb 2019

I refuse to watch that preening dumbass. He will applaud himself walking into the chamber the way he always does. Then, one lie after another. No thanks. He is a fraud. The gop owns this orange mistake, 100%

JoyBugaloo

(99 posts)
95. I cut off my Hulu Live this very day
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 08:22 PM
Feb 2019

Only ever watch Colbert anyway - and I can always catch the monologue here

No temptation to flip to the latest blather from The Orange Twit - I'll spend this evening listening to the radio....a lost art these days


99. I hope this is the smallest number of SOTU viewers ever.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 08:48 PM
Feb 2019

Followed by the largest number ever for Stacey Abrams rebuttal.

El Shaman

(583 posts)
100. Watching VHS
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 08:54 PM
Feb 2019

recordings of QVC channel from 1999-2011,some Sony Beta too, or about 120 + hours.
Not bad and you can't beat that!!!

SergeStorms

(19,204 posts)
104. My blood pressure couldn't take the strain.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 09:35 PM
Feb 2019

And my mind couldn't take the sickening visage of Trump lying to Americans about his "triumphs" and how he's united our country like never before. The lies.....the lies.....

msdogi

(430 posts)
105. Maybe after
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 09:36 PM
Feb 2019

if it becomes necessary for any people in uniform to physically remove him from the stage. That I would watch

ecstatic

(32,786 posts)
108. Watching the preview on MSNBC, but I set my alarm to change all the channels
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 09:40 PM
Feb 2019

at 8:55pm. Not watching the speech. Hopefully someone will alert us all of when it's safe to turn on Stacey Abrams.

warmfeet

(3,321 posts)
118. I would rather watch
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 10:29 PM
Feb 2019

a severe attack of diarrhea and vomiting.

Of course, watching one may cause the other.

bearssoapbox

(1,408 posts)
121. I took an extra Norco at 9.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 10:45 PM
Feb 2019

Maybe by 10 I'll be ready to handle anything to do with him.
In meantime I'm jumping between Miss Peregrine's school for gifted children on FX and
Super8 on BBC America. Don't know about anyone else but I think it's a good movie and am now getting into the movie on FX also.

Power 2 the People

(2,437 posts)
122. Can't do it. Just the thought of him speaking and smirking turns my stomach.
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 10:51 PM
Feb 2019

I'll wait for Rachel and the gang's recap and Stacey Abrams speech.

 
130. The fact checkers . . .
Tue Feb 5, 2019, 11:57 PM
Feb 2019

Fact-checkers stopped trying to keep up with Trump about 5 minutes into his speech, the lies and bullshit were coming so fast.

ashling

(25,771 posts)
131. I will not watch it
Wed Feb 6, 2019, 12:10 AM
Feb 2019

in a room,
I will not watch it with a broom;
I will not, will not,watch that crap:
I'd rather give his face a slap.

Ok, so I saw some as I walked through,
reminded me of the Ft. Worth zoo.
A big chimp in a cage a bit:
slinging, swinging lots of shit.

But otherwise I did not see it
Did not watch it, did not sheeeit.
i do not like it Sam I am
Do not like orange fools and spam.

lastlib

(23,376 posts)
135. College hoops was WAAAaaaaay better--even though my school lost.....
Wed Feb 6, 2019, 01:05 AM
Feb 2019

Was NOT gonna let that basturd infiltrate my living room!

TalenaGor

(1,104 posts)
136. forgot all about it again tried to turn on Rachel....
Wed Feb 6, 2019, 01:32 AM
Feb 2019

MSNBC was carrying it ... it was on for about 10 minutes when I felt sick to my stomach and turned it off.... Went on about my evening sat down at my computer and watched Stacy Adams..... Wow she's awesome!!

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