Veronica did a great job last week of recapping President Obama's Sate of the Union address. Read her post for an astute analysis of what Obama said, some provocative questions about what the future may hold, and a call to action; you'll be glad you did. But if you're pressed for time, here is the political cartoonist Ed Stein's take:

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I don't blame Obama for most of the problems we're facing right now. I blame the junky machinery of the U.S. Government, which may be the most inefficient organization ever formed. Maybe Obama should give an address about that. I'm sure he'd love to, but then he'd get voted out of office. Ain't that the rub?

[Image: InDenverTimes.com. See more of Stein's work at EdSteinInk.com]