Ahhh, the grandiose speechifying spectacle that is the State Of the Union is upon us. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure we will be inflicted with a long winded self-congratulatory speech that will include awesome, in his mind that is, ideas for the future using the props he’s brought. Did I say props?

That’s what they are. Don’t get me wrong, for a citizen to be invited to attend a SOTU speech by the President is exciting and many consider it an honor – no matter who is sitting in the President’s chair. Unfortunately, those who sit with the First Lady tonight truly ARE props.