White House Correspondence Dinner

There is no level too low to stoop for this President in his attempt to co-opt popular culture and defuse all criticisms of his presidency. By attempting to eviscerate Trump, Obama elevates Trump and further diminishes himself. Humor is a good thing, but this staged political spectacle reflects the ugly game beneath the facade of respectability still afforded the presidency out of habit.

This combination of Saturday Night Live and traditional Washington aggrandizement is appropriate for the demeaning reality of DC culture and America's statist infection -- it reflects the sickness of government's spreading influence into every nook and cranny of American life. Never before has the country been fed so many images of the President and government officials around the clock.

By legitimizing Trump and defusing his attacks, we see the skit from behind the scenes -- the joshing and silliness that went into the skit -- the bloopers and comaraderie of the actors. We can forget our problems -- it's only a skit -- soon the actors will come forward and assure us that all is well in the economy, and that they had a blast solving the problems. You should have seen Geithner as he was wrestling with the numbers one night, when Obama showed up wearing green shades with a six pack of Old Milwaukee under his arm and asked "Need any help?" I thought Biden would split his gut.

Comments

[Guy Fawkes]

I've been reading your blog for a few weeks, or is it a few months...
I relish the cogent thoughts you share with the world, or at least those who possess the technology to read them.
Let us call a spade a spade. BH Obama is *jealous* of his rival. Trump challenged the President in most explicit terms. Obama gave credit where credit was due by giving 'The Donald' a significant and disproportionate amount of attention in his WHCD monologue.
Apparently the Donald touched a nerve and like so many before him our Clown in Chief gave the Donald his due instead of ignoring him. The one thing our President fears is being found out. The President is afraid, as he should be, of having his flaws pointed out by those who cannot replace him. For in that instant those that can replace him will present their alternative.
Plus la change, plus c'est la meme chose.
For those of us who are already aware of the President's flaws this speech tells us nothing new.
For those who are unaware or refuse to acknowledge that Obama does not bring the prerequisite character qualities to the Office of the President he has given a response that can be used to belittle and dispose of his reputable opposition.
Keep up the good work. I hope your log files show more impact than the lack of replies to posted content imply.

[M. Farmer]

Thanks. I have far more people visiting than commenting -- it makes me wonder if my style somehow prevents participation.

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