If a tree falls in the woods …

… does it make a sound ?

I ask because tonight Pres. Obama will be giving an oval office speech declaring that –- true to his campaign promise –  combat troops are out of Iraq.

My bet: real low TV ratings for the speech.

Why?

I can’t remember the last time I heard anybody mention Iraq in conversation. 

Even Bush-bashers are off the case.

It’s old news.

Besides hard core politicos, the only folks watching will be eager to see if the President:

1. Uses the word “victory”
2. Apologizes that US forces went into Iraq
3. Admits that he opposed Gen Petraeus and the surge
4. Concedes that it was Bush’s exit time line

I’m betting “no” on all but #2 … I put that one at 60-40.

Best reason to watch: to see live if the President sets off another stink bomb -– think “stupid Cambridge police” or “I support the Mosque”.

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In a similar vein: Does anybody pay any attention at all to any of VP Biden’s many speeches ?

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