More Obama

As I have continually said, these jokes are not because I have anything against the incoming president. As a matter of fact, I think he is a lot classier than Clinton or Gore, a lot more well centered on logic than Biden, and has shown a great deal of pragmatism for a novice. On the hand, he shows his naivete almost daily, his dodging of the Gaza issue, his focus on domestic policy at a time when foreign policy will be key, and the way his own team "plays" him with a free hand show him to be liable to become a puppet of the shrewder cats. I hope there is more to him than what I have seen so far. Certainly, four years will give him a chance to shine or bust.

On the other hand, every president has had to take the slings and arrows of outrageous jokes at his expense, fair and unfair. Anything that tests the incoming president and makes him more savvy, I am all for it. The late nights have whined that Obama says and does nothing funny enough to be lampooned, more than suck at golf and bowling. I, uh, uh, disagree. Mr. President Elect / President, G-d bless you, man. Let's get to it.

Joe the VP elect has announced that selecting Leon Panetta was a mistake. Further, he disclosed the itinerary of his upcoming to trip through war torn countries full of US enemies. Obama refused to comment saying that the administration has only one idiot at a time.

Panetta hasn't had much experience in intelligence. He worked for the Nixon administration, the Clinton administration ... not much intelligence ...

Obama has kept completely mum about Gaza. Obama will not tell us what his policy or philosophy is on Gaza. He says he will update us on his views as soon as he forms them.

Hamas says that they cannot expect Obama to defend them militarily. They are looking for a bailout, though.

The inauguration will cost over $140M, more than 3.5x what Bush spent. In fact, back in Rome, Caligula was shocked at the price tag. Some are saying that the money might be utilized better giving out a dubious stimulus package or bailing out CEO's. The parade will conclude at the White House, where Obama will turn the lawn fountain water into wine.

Obama properly backed away from the grave of the unknown soldier after laying a wreath. Biden turned his back, which violates protocol. Then Biden turned back to the grave and said that he meant no disrespect. Then he invited the unknown soldier to "stand up and let everyone see you".

Another 800 billion dollars is on the bailout table in Congress. This is in addition to the last bailout. Meanwhile, Bill Clinton was around Washington trying to get his package stimulated.

1.5 trillion in unaccountable handouts and we haven't even gotten to the poor yet. I hope there is some cake left for them to eat. Obama commented that he was very distressed. It will take him at least three months to fund raise this much. Time to put those foreign donors to work.

Martin Luther King Day precedes the inauguration by one day. And Obama and King are very similar in reputation. Except that Dr. King actually did something to obtain his.

Global warming will be the first major problem on the agenda. The most recent IPCC conference was postponed due to the blizzard.

A heroic and skilled pilot brought down a jet liner into the Hudson river and saved everyone on board. It appears geese got sucked into the engines and took down a jet liner, and this guy brought the plane down on the water, and was the last one off. Incredible. The FAA is considering allowing hunters to cull the geese. Where the heck is governor Palin when we need her? The UN decried the horror of geese living conditions near the airports and ordered a unilateral ceasefire.