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Monday, January 28, 2019
Forget the State of the Union? As the current partial government shutdown – now the longest in our nation’s history - continues to remain in effect, a feeling of precariousness seemingly shrouds our collective national Samuel Moore-Sobel consciousness.
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Until you hear the Sergeant at Arms Some welcomed her words, arguing in favor of abolishing this announce, “Mr. Speaker, the yearly tradition altogether. “…The President of the United States.” In that moment, regardless of personal event has long since curdled into the exact kind of partisanship it is feelings regarding the current supposed to transcend,” wrote Jeff occupant of the Oval Office, you Greenfield in Politico.“It’s rituals freeze. Here walks the President of the United States. more of a papering-over of our political rancor than a moment that The magic of the moment is not genuinely brings us together.” dependent upon the person walking While questions remain regarding down the aisle. The majesty of the the efficacy of such speeches, the office transcends any individual. It necessity of the address originates speaks to the longevity of the in the Constitution. As outlined in United States of America, reassures Article II, Section 3, the President us all that despite the trouble facing “shall from time to time give to the our nation, the “state of our Union Congress Information of the State is strong.” A statement not based upon circumstances or policies, of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures personalities or parties; but, based upon the power of the American as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” The State of the Union spirit, and the sense that the offers a chance for the President to American people will work cast his or her vision for America, tirelessly towards collectively building a stronger union. calling upon Congress to adopt certain legislative priorities and Regardless of how the story unfolds initiatives, all while appealing to this January, any attempts to the American public. permanently abolish the State of the It is inevitable that such an event Union address would harm our would offer the President a chance democracy. The Presidency is to practice the art of political spin. unlike any elected office in our democratic system; and, as such, Or to indulge in subtle (or not so subtle) rhetorical flourishes filled should automatically garner respect. Any President elected by the with self-aggrandizing words. Inevitably, partisanship emerges, people, regardless of whether he or visually tracked by which side of she received our individual vote, the chamber rises in ovation, and deserves the honor of addressing us in a formal manner. While change which side remains seated. Admittedly, this ritual is filled with is necessary, some conventions a bit of inanity, both sides eager to should remain. As Tevye says in use the forum to advance their own Fiddler on the Roof, “Without our traditions, our life would be as agenda. shaky as a Fiddler on the Roof!” Yet the importance of symbolism inherent in this event should not be And isn’t life shaky enough already? ignored. 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