The state of us

We really don't care about the state of the union. What we care about is the state of ourselves. How are we doing? If we are doing fine financially, physically and otherwise, and life is good, then our president is doing a great job. If we lose our jobs, can't find another, can't get health insurance or pay too much, it's the president's fault. How many people have suddenly forgotten they voted for a certain president, once that president's popularity ratings drop. He can be doing everything right and still be the most hated man in the country if things aren't going well. And, as a nation, we are not very patient when it comes to being asked to wait for things to get better.