[giotto]

the GOP should not attend the state of the union address

WRONG! The Dems would just fill their empty seats with more people to clap and cheer.

What the Republicans should do is attend and boo loudly whenever the Dems are cheering, shout "You lie," and sit with thumbs down during standing ovations. Let the media try to edit that out.

[Wonder Warthog]

"WRONG! The Dems would just fill their empty seats with more people to clap and cheer."

So, the way to handle that is for the Republicans to stand up and walk out after the arrival of the President.