This video features the State of The Union Address for 2012 in full, thanks to PBS. It’s well worth a watch if you’re interested in politics.

I’m not going to claim to have watched the 2012 State of The Union in full. I’m British, and contrary to popular belief in the U.S., the world does not revolve around the United States. We’ve all got our own crap going on.

One line I did hear was how apparently the war in Iraq has made the United States “safer and more respected around the world.” Really? Er, I wouldn’t be so sure about either of those points, Mr. President.

Reviews of how Obama fared giving the 2012 State of The Union Address range from awe-inspiring to truly terrible, depending on which side of the political fence the reviewers reside.