Tonight in Washington, President Bush will enter the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives and, to an assembled government and nationwide television audience, deliver the annual State of the Union address. An event steeped in tradition, tonight's speech is an opportunity for Bush to present his agenda for the nation, Democrats to offer their response and political pundits to quarrel on cable news.
This evening's address is also another great excuse to order in MSG-laden Chinese food and raise your shot glass or mug in honor of the greatest nation on Earth. Here's a guide to getting drunk with President Bush'but please, don't choke on a pretzel, OK?
'Terror'
'Troops'
'Iraq'
'Afghanistan'
'Nuclear'
'Evil'
'Sep. 11, 2001'
'Tax cuts'
'Bipartisan'
'Katrina'
'Iran'
... First Lady Laura Bush with a special guest.
... Democrats acting bored or dissatisfied.
... Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-New York.
... Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
... Chief Justice John Roberts.
... announces a new initiative.
... mispronounces a two- or three-syllable word.
... announces immediate withdrawal from Iraq.
