For those of us that are politically inclined, the annual State of the Union is basically the Nerd Olympics. This year it is like a dry run for the actual Olympics which start the following week. It should be little surprise to hear that I am a tried and true Democrat. True Blue. And I’ve got high expectations for the State of the Union.
I want to hear a plan to combat Military sexual assault and end the prevalence of gun violence in America. I want to know that women will continue to have access to safe and legal abortion. Of course we know that the best way to cut the number of unintended pregnancies is through age appropriate, medically accurate, comprehensive sex education in all schools. Will that happen? As a fairly well-educated person that cannot find full-time employment, I’d like to hear about the economy. Will we let Wall Street decide how many families in America go without food and medicines, or will we work towards income equality? While I truly think through pursuing a Ph.D., I want to know that the students coming to college have the educational background to do the assigned work. No Child Left Behind is an abomination, perhaps a new plan will be announced. What about the unconstitutional bans on marriage equality?
The list truly goes on for a while. It’s going to be a big night for me, and I’m excited. However, there are many who watch it because, let’s be honest, it is on all the networks and you were just going to watch American Idol. That’s cool. Since you’re basically stuck if you don’t have cable, consider a game of State of the Union BINGO! I’ve made these super-fun BINGO cards. Just print them out. There are five different cards for group play. After, let me know how you fared. Even better, send a picture and send them to me on Twitter! (@RachelElise86)
To download the Bingo boards, click there –> SOTUBingoCards