Obama’s Speech - just like the Super Bowl only more serious

Antaletriangle · 02-24-2009, 06:22 PM

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Barack Obama’s speech to Congress this evening had been declared a National Special Security Event, just like the Super Bowl.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday morning that the Secret Service has been given the assignment of coordinating a massive security effort, the kind of that is usually rolled out for events involving large crowds. In addition to the Super Bowl, other events getting this special security treatment include the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and the 2008 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

A small crowd with clout

What Tuesday night’s crowd lacks in size, it will make up for in political clout. If every member of the House of Representatives and US Senate were to show up, that would only be 535 individuals. Also attending will be a handful of the nine members of the Supreme Court, assorted diplomats, and members of his Cabinet. Since the President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House all will be present, one member of the Cabinet will stay away from the event so he or she could serve as President in case of disaster.

What is it like inside a Special Security Event? Several years ago, I was part of the press pool that accompanied President George W. Bush to deliver his State of the Union address and got to ride in the presidential motorcade to Capitol Hill. Washington that night felt like an armed camp. Buses ringed the Capitol building, police cars blocked every intersection as we whizzed through, helicopters buzzed overhead, and when the presidential motorcade pulled onto Capitol Hill, a portable chemical decontamination facility had been set up in the parking area.

Watching the streets and the skies

Security is likely to be even tighter tonight. Participants in the security effort tonight will include the U.S. Capitol Police, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, and various Pentagon elements including the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command.

In his first speech to a joint session of Congress, President Obama will try to reassure Americans as the country goes through its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Some critics say that in his public remarks so far President Obama has put too much emphasis on the severity of the nation’s economic woes and not provided enough reassurance.

More blunt talk

Speaking on MSNBC today, David Axelrod, a top Obama adviser on communications, defended the President. “ The president has the theory that you treat Americans like adults and tell them where we are and where we need to go,” Axelrod said.

I wonder if any UFO'S will be filmed?

Dantheman62 · 02-24-2009, 06:28 PM

Is it going to be televised, or will I be able to watch it online maybe?

Antaletriangle · 02-24-2009, 06:39 PM

Dunno Jack; you're in the states big fella lol,avagaddro at your broadcasting itinerary;channels etc.

02-24-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Obama’s Speech - just like the Super Bowl only more serious http://features.csmonitor.com/politi...-more-serious/ Barack Obama’s speech to Congress this evening had been declared a National Special Security Event, just like the Super Bowl. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday morning that the Secret Service has been given the assignment of coordinating a massive security effort, the kind of that is usually rolled out for events involving large crowds. In addition to the Super Bowl, other events getting this special security treatment include the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and the 2008 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. A small crowd with clout What Tuesday night’s crowd lacks in size, it will make up for in political clout. If every member of the House of Representatives and US Senate were to show up, that would only be 535 individuals. Also attending will be a handful of the nine members of the Supreme Court, assorted diplomats, and members of his Cabinet. Since the President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House all will be present, one member of the Cabinet will stay away from the event so he or she could serve as President in case of disaster. What is it like inside a Special Security Event? Several years ago, I was part of the press pool that accompanied President George W. Bush to deliver his State of the Union address and got to ride in the presidential motorcade to Capitol Hill. Washington that night felt like an armed camp. Buses ringed the Capitol building, police cars blocked every intersection as we whizzed through, helicopters buzzed overhead, and when the presidential motorcade pulled onto Capitol Hill, a portable chemical decontamination facility had been set up in the parking area. Watching the streets and the skies Security is likely to be even tighter tonight. Participants in the security effort tonight will include the U.S. Capitol Police, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, and various Pentagon elements including the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command. In his first speech to a joint session of Congress, President Obama will try to reassure Americans as the country goes through its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Some critics say that in his public remarks so far President Obama has put too much emphasis on the severity of the nation’s economic woes and not provided enough reassurance. More blunt talk Speaking on MSNBC today, David Axelrod, a top Obama adviser on communications, defended the President. “ The president has the theory that you treat Americans like adults and tell them where we are and where we need to go,” Axelrod said. I wonder if any UFO'S will be filmed?

02-24-2009, 06:28 PM	#2
Dantheman62 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So. Cal. U.S. Posts: 4,205	Re: Obama’s Speech - just like the Super Bowl only more serious Is it going to be televised, or will I be able to watch it online maybe?

02-24-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Re: Obama’s Speech - just like the Super Bowl only more serious Dunno Jack; you're in the states big fella lol,avagaddro at your broadcasting itinerary;channels etc.