After digging through nearly a thousand pages of comments made on CNN Live/Facebook’s chat during President Obama’s State of the Nation Address to Congress last Tuesday, February 24, I have edited the conversation into what I believe is an accurate summary of its major themes and tones.

I have included as many opinions as I found, yet there are parts of the following dialogue when the same sentiment is repeated multiple times. For the sake of brevity, the repetition I included represents only a fragment of its occurrences during various segments of the actual live chat. I only wished to attempt to display the consensus reached by many viewers at different points of the event. Enjoy!

The following is a small representation of the real-time responses viewers on the CNN Live/Facebook forum posted from the beginning of Obama’s speech through the end of the Republican response from Bobby Jingal:

9:17pm
Adrienne Durkin (Bridgeport / Stamford, CT ) love that he gives his wife such a cute shoutout!!
Nathanael Jeremiah Reynolds (San Diego, CA ) doesn’t like any of the 3 people standing up there.

9:19pm
Karla Barefield Savitz (Philadelphia, PA) is in awe of the love that Barack and Michelle share. Can’t wait to find and emulate that in my personal life.
Tamara Sockol Dourney (West Palm Beach, FL) great clip, “We will rebuild. We will recover. And the United States of America will emerge stronger than before.”

9:20pm
Steven B Nelson (Tacoma, WA ) is happy he acknowledged that we are all responsible for this problem.
Owais Khan (Toronto, ON) Obama is going to change the world tonight.
Dorita L Gonzalez-Reynolds (Olympia, WA) He is only going to turn this around through God, no man is able…let us see how God is going to use him.

9:22pm
Michelle Hagans (Dallas / Fort Worth, TX ) I have been effected by this economy, got laid off my job 2 weeks ago.

9:23pm
Owen Conlan (Columbus, OH) wonders how many of these fat cats actually cares.
Tiffany Alexander (Atlanta, GA) Look ahead, Mr. Prez. That’s right.
Paul Strauss is kind of shocked to hear a Dem say that people should be held accountable for their actions…that’s new.

9:24pm
Jonah Weinberg (Cleveland, OH) Would the left side of the House please stand up.
David Lynn (Los Angeles, CA) watching the Republicans SEETHING in their seats.

9:25pm
Sheryl Zimmerman Shetsky (Fort Lauderdale, FL) he makes me cry too.
Lord Nokmar yeah i’m crying too amanda.
Ethan Hebert thinks that its about time he could watch a state of the union without feeling ashamed of our country for choosing that president.

9:26pm
Jon Lowder (Columbia, SC) wouldn’t mess with Joe.
Danya Levine (Atlanta, GA) can Joe pay my bills ?
Noah Echols is “Nobody messes with Joe!”
Himanshu Shah (San Francisco, CA ) Awesome! “Nobody messes with Joe!”
Glen Michael Gonzalez WAVE McCain!

9:27pm
Lionel Matecha (Vancouver, BC) This live video and Facebook comments is the kind of thing that makes the Web so exciting.
Valerie Watson (Cincinnati, OH) he is only as good as we help him to be if you love America you will get behind him so that we are all winners.
John Slovacek I did not vote for him… but he is my President.
Laura Blackburn (San Francisco, CA) is, “Cause no one messes with Joe! Isn’t that right Joe?!” … Oh man that was awesome.
Jeremy Wan is impressed at how confident Obama sounds.

9:28pm
Robin B Harris (Salt Lake City, UT) wonders if all of the politicians remember they are on television… some of the looks… the negative body language…
A.E. Smith (Charlotte, NC) Hmm I wonder if the honchos at Bank of America are listening to this …
Ian McKay im a republican that is excited for him to exceed.

9:29pm
Angel McCurdy (Atlanta, GA) I already got a great rate on my mortgage.
Raag Abid (Houston, TX) Ooh Gosh I miss Bush and his speeches.. Nothing will be there to laugh about.
Tiffany Alexander (Atlanta, GA) as a small biz owner, i thank you mr. prez.

9:30pm
Tonia McClain Wiseman (Boise, ID) and her family will be paying for all this when she retires in 40 years.
Mindy Bowers (Harrisburg, PA) Why doesn’t anyone ever blame the homeowners that made stupid decisions to begin with?

9:31pm
David Mahaffey both sides applauded that.
Drew McCusker doubts CEOs will actually be held accountable.
Justin Brooks (Portland, OR) I have no idea if President Obama’s plan will work or not; however, I am going to give it a serious chance.
Sonia L Gaines (Los Angeles, CA) Lower taxes got them all to their feet!

9:32pm
Heather Ludwig loves barack but is wondering how hes going to cut the deficit in half with the billion dollar stimulus plan.
Andrew Griffith is wondering if Prez Obama is counting the job he gave Joe the Plumber as the number one plumber in the white house?

9:33pm
Leslie Moore (Knoxville, TN) glad everyone is applauding, hopefully that means they all gonna help make this work.

9:34pm
Candice Humphrey my husband went from 60 hrs a wk to 40.
Loria Corder with this opening presentation, I feel even more confidant in my president.

9:35pm
Josh Davis (Atlanta, GA) wow there is a confidence in this president that rests on more than daddy’s trust fund.

9:36pm
Thomas Lerell (Raleigh / Durham, NC) thinks we all can pitch in and make a difference.

9:38pm
Dan Singer (St. Louis, MO) what….no mention of eminent terrorist attacks…
Maureen Sullivan (Saint Kitts and Nevis) watch out Obama, Pelosi is about to throw herself on your back and give you a bear hug, I think!
Mark McLeod wow…he is the great hope for the world.
Ian Edward Russell Smith does anyone else think that Pelosi is like friggin’ Jack-in-the-box?

9:39pm
Rashidah Chanel Hardwick (Washington, DC) America must get out of debt first to lead again.
Traci Caton Brock (Dallas / Fort Worth, TX) GOOD BYE CAPITALISM. HELLO SOCIALISM.
Francis Atuahene (Peoria, IL) Energy, Healthcare and Education, the three pillars of Economic revitalization.

9:40pm
Jared Smith go Obama, put the Can back into AmeriCAN.

9:41pm
Yvette Thomas (Philadelphia, PA) let’s create our own infrastructure for our own people!
Daniel Fadare (Saskatoon, SK) Relax your Nerves Pelosi.
Patricia Marziotto (Jacksonville, FL) loves nancy pelosi and respects her tenacity.

9:42pm
Maggie Heim (Tampa Bay, FL) says why do we have to save the auto industry…by going into bankruptcy, they just REORGANIZE.
Dustin Hirsch (Tulsa, OK) inflate your tires to get better mpg.
Cuev Man Car was invented in Germany…

9:43pm
Shana Black (Cleveland, OH) “the nation that created the automobile can not walk away from it” Best line so far.
Blanca Marie (Greece) wants to hear about healthcare…go ahead…Im listening!!
Kevin Weite (North Jersey, NJ) pretty cool, it’s like Kennedy’s man on the moon speech.

9:44pm
KC White (New Orleans, LA) Does Nancy Pelosi have something shocking her chair!?

9:45pm
Joe Wettleson (Seattle, WA) Nancy has a spring in her step……an aerobic workout!!
Christine McAndrews (Denver, CO) wishes there was a little less applause – the interruptions are distracting me. And seriously Nancy, you can sit down.
Michael Good (Harrisburg, PA) I’d bet it’s been years since most of those senators/congressmen did so many jumping jacks in one day.

9:46pm
Barbara Reid (Bakersfield, CA) WOW–HE GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS ON HEALTHCARE.”
Jessica Vasquez YAY!!!! HEALTH CARE REFORM!!!
Billie Daniel Wilbert (Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA) FREE HEALTHCARE 4 Everyone!
Buki Chukwubuike (Baltimore, MD) is pretty sure he said electric automobiles…

9:47pm
James Morehead (East Bay, CA) hasn’t heard a word on “TERRORISM” or “WAR” yet in the speech… about time.
Michael Rheaume Jaysus (Boston, MA) she’s like a jack-in-the-box.
Ben Verschoor thinks we need to realize not everyone should go to college, and develop the niche for those who shouldn’t.

9:48pm
Jason Goodrich (Bangor, ME) Nancy and Joe are gunna break a Hip jumping up.
Olivia Pennington I like Nancy, she’s tough and in that male dominated arena she has to be…
Jennifer Hardman White (Charlottesville, VA) They need to get rid of the teachers unions.
Luis Blondet (Las Vegas, NV) If you want to fix the economy, then end the war, simple.
Kevin McCashion (Albany, NY)looks like Obama and the Dems are abandoning the teacher’s unions.
Rodger Bauer Wow Pelosi! You hit the ceiling!

9:49pm
Erika Malmgren (Washington, DC) Wow! I hope teenagers are listening to what he said about high school.
Fadi Ali (Chicago, IL) … no more HS Slackers!!!
Dave Kliman (New York, NY) “by 2020 America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates of any country.” Wow. Hot.
Patrick McGlamery (Hartford, CT) LIKES an active Speaker… She gets stuff done!

9:50pm
Kirsten Lewis (Boston, MA) having a BA hasn’t really insured a job for me…
Carlton E Boyd (Gainesville, FL) that took balls to say ..and its about time somebody said it.
Carolyn Mcconnaughey Jones (New York, NY) Send that Jatch / kennedy Bill now -email your congressman.

9:51pm
Kellie Martini (Austin, TX) Responsibility starts at home!

9:52pm
Wally Odetola-Odeleye And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself, it’s quitting on your country – and this country needs and values.
Dick Holland is watching from Canada and wishing we could get such strong leadership.
Khadeeja Lindsay is inspired by Obama’s remarks about responsibility – that of the government AND the citizenry…
Rosalina Ann Pagtakhan (San Diego, CA) So not just family issue… everyone issue. and yes education should start from home.
Simon Franzen go Obama! Like it! When was the last time someone in Washington spoke of responsibility?
Robbie Hornback Chitwood (Louisville, KY) is paying close attention now!
Paul Cheng (Los Angeles, CA) put away the video games… lol, sad but true.

9:53pm
Jared Klein (Ann Arbor, MI) parents must be responsible for their children work, education and behavior.
Xernna Nieves (Atlanta, GA) likes how he said “the deficit , WE INHERITED.”
Michael Brandon the whole world is watching.
Brett Jones (Miami, FL) parents need to be more involved! Go Obama!
Kris Bierman (Indianapolis, IN) wishes the Dems would stop high-fiving and rubbing Rep noses in it.
Jim Carter is glad to hear that education is the responsibility of the parent!
Karen R. Jackson lmao! He just got the republicans to stand for him then turned around and dissed them b4 they knew it lol.

9:54pm
Jacqueline M Foster (Los Angeles, CA) is thinking that Booing at an event like this is in such poor taste.
Tresa Stitley Interesting that Republicans are standing up when they mostly all voted AGAINST the bill!!!!!!!

9:55pm
Elisa Pianka thinks SNL needs to spoof Pelosi.
Catherine Krtil (Poughkeepsie, NY) LOVES how he just referred to his “first” term!!
Sonia Pineda (Los Angeles, CA) Pelosi, I’m excited too, but dang…chill.
Ellen Mclafferty (Baltimore, MD) Nancy almost jumped over the podium — did you notice?

9:56pm
Sungkwan Jang (North Jersey, NJ) i guess McCain was a politician of un-welcomed ideals and great executions, but Obama is a Prez of great ideals and hopefully great execution.
Collin Kelley (Atlanta, GA) We are suffering from a deficit of trust. – Obama. Ain’t that the truth!
Ghassan Awad (Toronto, ON) Talk about the Middle East peace plan already.

10:00pm
Jennifer Jahedkar (College Station, TX) what? we have VALUES?
Jaeson Kalmoni (Cedar Rapids, IA) I think Nancy is going to be a lengthy target for the crew SNL after this.

10:01pm
Kristin McCord is ready for Obama’s new New Deal! Living our values make us stronger and safer!

10:02pm
Patrick Glasco The terrorists are watching, Russia is watching, to see when the best time to attack is.

10:04pm
Claudia Camel (Colombia) inspiration..Greensburg , Kansas!
Donna Adams i haven’t heard yet how he’s going to save unemployment, save the family small business that we’re about to lose, pay back 40,000 in student loan.
Adam Slide No earmarks? Earmarks = excess spending = more than half of the “stimulus” bill.
Krista Richards Mann We need to ask ourselves what we can each do to make a difference – we are all responsible.
Olga Wilson (Bridgeport / Stamford, CT) HOPE AND FAITH IS THE KEY TO HELP OUR PRESIDENT SUCCEED!!!

10:05pm
Aaron Benally What about native American rights?

10:06pm
Jen Gallagher (Cuba) we are not quitters.
Nat Karsten Chearis (Memphis, TN) “We are not quitters”. Loves it. I could preach it.
Contessa Gibson (Chicago, IL) is going to cry…so emotional for progress!
Sable Verity (Seattle, WA) can honestly say this is the first time a SOTU has moved her to tears. Wow.
Machelle Allman (Seattle, WA) how cool that girl is there with Mrs. Obama…
Jose Ortega we do not quit…we do not quit!!!

10:07pm
Aaron Windle (San Diego, CA) quits.
Krista Norton (Boise, ID) willingness to take responsibility for our future? Stealing from our kids is IRRESPONSIBLE.
Ramik Carpenter we are not quitters.
Kirsten Rasanen (New York, NY) is ok, that made me cry.
Bethanie Splain is tearing up at this part…
Amy Scarborough (Boston, MA) is impressed with that little girl.
Carma Dillon (Los Angeles, CA) When we have more American like that little girl, THEN and ONLY THEN will you see the Change. You’re the WE in Yes We Can.
Kristin Garrett Klauser (Baltimore, MD) we’re not quitters.
Joe Lucas (Lexington, KY) America is not a nation of quitters.
David Suze Manda WE ARE NOT QUITTERS
Nita Torrence (Toledo, OH) Little girl is the one who wrote to Obama about her run down school.
Kevin Ladson (Hawaii, HI) SC says WE ARE NOT QUITTERS!
Aisha Jordan (Washington, DC) you know, I DO love my country.

10:08pm
Rachid Kanté (Montreal, QC) We are not quitters.
Sandy Connor (Providence, RI) “never a quitter.”
Shirra Pop (Los Angeles, CA) says we want you to succeed Mr. President.
Yessenia Garcia (Orlando, FL) We Love America!

10:09pm
Andy Kite That was a real good speech. Even though I don’t exactly agree with most of what he’s saying… he has a lot of great points.

10:10pm
Marga Frantz So what did he say after all?
Angel McCurdy (Atlanta, GA) equivocation use it tomorrow! I am not a quitter.

10:11pm
Samuel Sgroi loves the Utopian ideals that President Obama has been preaching, too bad their aren’t realistic.
Lisa Hall all together “We are not quitters.”
Rojan Shrestha (Boston, MA) action speaks louder than words…show some progress as well.

10:12pm
Adele Swartzbaugh Obama is not the messiah..but he isn’t Bush either..thank God.
Wairimu Wachikuni (Houston, TX) just watched the entire presidential address voluntarily!!! Great job Mr.President!!!!!!
Garran Johnson (Lansing / East Lansing, MI) he made sure he went and spoke to the republican side also.
Angel Perez (Raleigh / Durham, NC) NOW WHAT? I will do my part!!!!
Claudia Camel (Colombia) “we are not quitters”…YES OBAMA! CLAP>>CLAP>>CLAP!!!
Zach Roth (New York, NY) great speech now let’s see action!

10:13pm
Idris Sunmola (Chicago, IL) Hey Young People lets make it happen.. Come on Entrepreneurs.
Stephanie List (Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN) says: I will be going to college next year. Thanks for caring about my family. You are a wonderful president.
Kathryn Gordon (Los Angeles, CA) is still reeling over “quitting on your country”. Amazing.
Keysha Dixon (Hoboken / Jersey City, NJ) despite the pressure he must be under, he always seems so composed.

10:14pm
Tom H. C. Anderson (Bridgeport / Stamford, CT) wonders why 100% of Americans must go to college?
Regina Perry (Memphis, TN) This was a great speech. I don’t agree with it all but it was a really great delivery.
Jinny Parron (Los Angeles, CA) thinks Obama just gave a great, patriotic speech tonight! We’ve got a huge job ahead of us!!
Brian Coghill (Tallahassee, FL) Is a Republican, but Obama has some class. Let’s see if he can pull it off.

10:15pm
Sonja Foster (Las Vegas, NV) Remember those of us that have jobs! Do your BEST work and let’s really get this economy rolling!

10:17pm
Debbie McMillion (Little Rock, AR) says let’s all go to bed, get up early and work hard for our country. We still have a chance to pull this out.!!!!

COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE DELIVERED BY BOOBY JINDAL

10:16pm
Brett Carter (Atlanta, GA) is waiting to be inspired to action by the GOP response.

10:22pm
Perri McCary offers that it will take all of us doing our part. But that means making our representatives toe the line. Write, Call, Email–Make ‘em earn our support.

10:23pm
Valerie Watson (Cincinnati, OH) JINDAL DOES NOT SPEAK TRUTH BUT POLITICS TO WIN THE NEXT ELECTION HE IS RUNNING FOR.

10:25pm
Brian Jackman (Tampa Bay, FL) Bobby is telling us his life story.
Isioma Nnodum (Bridgeport / Stamford, CT) is confused why the republican response is not responding.
Keith Robinson (St. Louis, MO) is thinking, “What the hell is this dude talking about?!”
Barbara McNutt Hogan This requires commitment from us all. What can I do to help? I’m ready.
Carolyn A Butts (New York, NY) thinks Jindal is talking like we are third graders.
Emily Schoenfeld wait, who is this fool?
Esma Al-Sayed ok, Jindal is sounding like a Disney movie voice.

10:26pm
Nathan Schlegel bobby jindal talks like mr Rogers.
Brendan Andrew Dellerba (Orange County, CA) Jindal i am not 2 years old talk normal.

10:27pm
Sandy Nortunen he reminds me of Mr. Rogers.
Julio Curtello (Miami, FL) WE ARE NOT IN PRESHOOL HERE.
Mary Kay (Jackson, MS) Holt Bobby Jindal has actually worked for what he has and his success…
Kris King (Memphis, TN) jindal sounds like he’s talking to 3rd graders.
Kunu Sky (Washington, DC) Jindal is coming off rather stupid…
Finis Ray (Nashville, TN) thinks Jindal sounds like he’s filming a campaign commercial.

10:28pm
Brendan Thomas (Boston, MA) Umm…this has nothing to do with what Obama was talking about.
Alex Stockton thanks for making me feel like a 4 yr old kid, jindal.
Jimmy Bryant Weaver ….Bobby Jindal… Is this really the best the GOP can come up with to deliver their rebuttal?
Tracey Jackson Means What in the world is Jindal talking about???
Jason Vincik (New York, NY) ok this was fun, but Bobby J. is getting on my nerves. Sounds like he’s reading a children’s book.
Vanessa Woodard Byers (Miami, FL) is thinking this is not good for the GOP. Wow, this is sad.
Thomas Leone (Dover, DE) is wondering if Obama fanatics can give Bobby Jindal some respect-fair is fair isn’t it?
Wally Odetola-Odeleye Bobby jindal is no Obama.
David Welch (Salt Lake City, UT) feels like he is watching a 70s school earthquake tape.
Debbie Greenwood Lamb is thinking that the Republicans could have come up with someone better to give the GOP response.

10:29pm
Tiffany Alexander (Atlanta, GA) Wait. First Sarah Palin. Then Michael Steele. Now Bobby Jindal. What the….????
Jerrod Celestine (Houston, TX) sorry GOP Obama wins 2012 presidential election.
Dike Obioma Matthew (New York, NY) What the . . .? Obama is saying the same thing that Jindal is saying . . . Ironic isn’t it!? Jindal is just a bloody liar!
Justin Holt Governor Jindal, what kind of response is this? Were not babies.
Leslie Bell (Los Angeles, CA) Tax credit for home buyers…how can you buy a house with NO JOB.

10:30pm
Kuala Carradine (Baton Rouge, LA) saying Jindal lost me after the story.
Scott Kelly (Ithaca, NY) This is incredibly patronizing.
Sergio Flores why is this guy talking bout Vegas? and Volcanoes?
May Schumacher SNL is going to have a great time with this one… can’t wait to see it!
Bernadette P. Winston (Wilmington, DE) POOR CHOICE.
Michelle Metteer so mr. rogers!!!  (NOTE: This same sentiment was repeated by at least 9 more times by 9 more people)

10:31pm
Tyler Bruens is upset that Jindal is talking about what he did instead of what Republicans need to do.
Christopher Robinson Jindal is right, but it’s too late. We’re all in this together now.
Donna LeBrun Archambault (Manchester, NH) feels like Jindal is talking down to us – GOP must think American’s are too stupid to be spoke to like adults.
Marko Mijic Governor Jindal needs to stop praising himself and his state and start talking about the country and the GOP response.
Donna R Shaw (Atlanta, GA) didn’t this man get a copy of the speech earlier today if not yesterday? Is the suppose to be responding to what WE ALL just listened to.

10:32pm
Stacy Woldie Take a look at future Pres in 4 years.
Sharon Dudgeon don’t underestimate Jindal.

10:33pm
Daniel Matthews if this the future of the GOP America is in trouble.
D.j. JackHammer After seeing Gov. Jindal speak, I now realize that Palin was an UPGRADE!
Chris Denslow is watching Jindal’s political career crater.
Paul Stout (Los Angeles, CA) won’t vote for this guy in 2012.

10:34pm
Ryan Treubig (Tampa Bay, FL) JINDAL FOR PRESIDENT IN 2012!!!!
Dennis Victor Gathirimu (Allentown, PA) maan, i hope this guy is running against obama in 2012!!!obama is definite for another term.
Sam Montooth (Orange County, CA) Jindal Palin 2012!
Sam Crespo he’s sooooo campaigning.
Van Terry Moore (Los Angeles, CA) A twisted Obama speech.

10:35pm
Ana Maria Merico (Tucson, AZ) that’s it. I’m becoming a republican for Jindal!
Donald Charles Cius (Newark, NJ) i like the guy. I think he is a capable and genuine man but that is so sad, he put himself in bad position.
Tubosun Adejumobi I wish this guy would run against Obama in 2012…..lol.
Brannon Boswell (New York, NY) sees another Palin in the making.

10:36pm
Marilyn Sherbring (Denver, CO) wonders why the Republican Response looks like a personal pitch for the next candidate for president. Who believes this guy?
Andreas Øye (Norway) Jindal is rebutting points Obama never made or covered in his speech.

10:37pm
Krystal M Owens Coles he is the next GOP superstar????
Peter Florido (Chicago, IL) wonders if even Republicans liked Jidal’s speech.

10:38pm
Steve Friess (Las Vegas, NV) thinks the folks at the Daily Show and SNL must be wetting themselves with Jindal’s introduction to the nation. What a creepy smile. He’s like Obama-lite.

10:39pm
Vanessa Woodard Byers (Miami, FL) is taking bets on who will play Jidal in the SNL skit this weekend?
Christian Ruiz feels bad for Bobby Jindal. His speech stinks!
Yahaya Sheriff (Philadelphia, PA) This guy is making up stories. The president didn’t say we can not reverse the financial crisis. dead wrong BOBBY. “we will rebuild, we will recover” Prezzy.

10:43pm
David Green so much for a “coming out party” for Jindal. That party SUCKED….
Amorrie Miller (El Salvador) Crist/Jindal 2012.
Thomas Lopez Jr (Waco, TX) The Sham-wow guy has more credibility than Jindal.

10:49pm
Wes Lyons (Huntsville / Decatur, AL) is wondering why Jindal didn’t just tell America how the GOP is going to work to a common goal to fix their mess.

10:52pm
Locq N. Fortune (Las Vegas, NV) I am so glad Jindal spoke this will make it SO much easier for Obama to beat him in 2012.

10:53pm
Christopher Z Perry (Lancaster, PA) thinks the republicans are “borrowing” the Obama story and co-opting Obama/democratic ideas!
Andreia Gray (Los Angeles, CA) is looking forward to the next CNN/Facebook event.

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