Do these Assholes think we care how many times there was an applause

And it wasn't somber. Then again, I rarely watch the State of the Union. The bigger question is -- am I representative of a trend? Are more people feeling very civic and politically-minded in these dark days. So much that you'll miss your new iPod mix run at the gym, to actively take part in the republic? Can you define a republic? As opposed to a democracy? Hmmmm. Inquiring minds want to know, smarty pants.