Obama's speech to Congress

President Obama's first address to Congress was quite impressive.  Watching on a network that showed republican and democratic reaction in real time graphs, I've never seen such positive audience response.  Not once did either dip into negative territory.

The speech was focused more on the economy than almost any other State of the Union type speech.

But it was not just our current economy, it was a speech on how we can remain competitive, and regain the top spot.  Some highlights:

• A goal to reform healthcare within a year, and appoint a task force to accomplish this within a week.
• A directive to all Americans to commit to at least 1 year of post high school education.  Also, a quip that those who drop out of high school drop out on their country, and let us all down.
• A promise for taxes to not increase on any family that makes under $250,000 (a campaign promise being kept).  
• The budget will be completely transparent, including money spent in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• "The United States of America does not torture."  

This was not a partisan speech.  The President was at his best in finding common ground that every American can relate to.  We are on our way forward.  Yes. We. Can.