by Frank James
Let's agree from the outset that political correctness for the sake of political correctness can be a real bore.
So I write this with some trepidation. But I don't think it's being politically correct to say it was truly wince-inducing and disappointing to watch President Barack Obama on the Jay Leno Show deprecate his bowling abilities by referencing the Special Olympics.
Here's the exchange:
LENO: Now, are they going to put a basketball -- I imagine the bowling alley has been just burned and closed down.THE PRESIDENT: No, no. I have been practicing all -- (laughter.)
LENO: Really? Really?
THE PRESIDENT: I bowled a 129. (Laughter and applause.)
LENO: No, that's very good. Yes. That's very good, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: It's like -- it was like Special Olympics, or something. (Laughter.)
LENO: No, that's very good.
THE PRESIDENT: No, listen, I'm making progress on the bowling, yes.
Put yourself in the shoes of an intellectually disabled kid hearing that coming from a president's mouth, maybe a child whose highest aspiration is to participate in the Special Olympics.
It would be hard to come away from that with anything other than the feeling that you had been dissed, that the president had demeaned you for the sake of an easy laugh.
I imagine such kids know they're different and have limitations compared with a lot of other people, that they're reminded of their differences all the time.
They didn't need a president, especially one who has positioned himself as the avatar of hope, to make such a careless and hurtful remark,
Obama seems to be a fairly sensitive and compassionate man who wouldn't purposely set out to offend the disabled and those who love and befriend them.
He's also usually cautious in how he presents himself, with the little editor inside his head constantly at work when he speaks off the cuff, though there've been some notable exceptions, of course, like the people-clinging-to-guns-and-religion line.
That's why it was so striking to hear him so casually toss out that joke.
It's especially remarkable since he sits at the same desk in the Oval Office that was once used by one of the greatest leaders history has known, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a man with not an intellectual disability but withered legs who was still strong enough to put the world on his shoulders,helping it endure two of the worst catastrophes of modern times -- the Depression and the Second World War. You would hope that alone might give the president an extra sensitivity, Roosevelt being one of his heroes.
Also, there are Special Olympics bowlers with significantly higher scores than Obama's best score. So his joke is off-base there too.
The joke clearly marred his appearance and is getting a lot of criticism, from his usualconservative detractors as might be expected but from those on the political left too.
The White House shovel brigade has also come out to try and clean things up. But this is one of those instances where nothing but an apology from the president himself will probably do.
Comments
I'm sorry, but I don't see how this is really news. I mean, yes, the President used a poor choice of words to describe his bowling game, but he was not putting down the Special Olympics. I think the White House issuing a statement as quickly as they did probably added fuel to the fire.
Overall it was a pretty good spot and I think he came off well.
BTW, an interesting and humorous take on this topic here: http://tinyurl.com/obamabowlsturkey
Posted by: minivangal | March 20, 2009 7:58 AM
Outrage from the party of "the magic negro" Geeeeez...talk to the hand! Quick....give us a chorus of it you hypocrites.
Posted by: bill r. | March 20, 2009 7:58 AM
Not to excuse the President, but I think the common interpretation of this event in all the news stories is wrong. The President was referring to the Special Olympics, but I believe not referring to his own score, but to Jay Leno's congratulations of it. It doesn't make it better, but I think the difference is important.
Posted by: John Doe | March 20, 2009 8:13 AM
it seems most of the media isn't covering this story. how pathetic
Posted by: rob | March 20, 2009 8:26 AM
The joke was the high point. The whole show was a shameless political setup of inane and self serving questions by someone truly in love with the President. Michelle would have at least delved a little deeper.
Posted by: don | March 20, 2009 8:28 AM
It seems that many communists have very little regard for those less abled. A real shame....
Posted by: Mike Johnson | March 20, 2009 8:29 AM
Not good, BHO.
Cut the comedy. Joe, you too. It doesn't come off well. It's not the first time he has made me wince, and it's nothing to do with PC. It's to do with the feelings of challenged kids and adults.
Posted by: C.Morris✈ | March 20, 2009 8:31 AM
Who sabotaged the teleprompter?
Posted by: Terry | March 20, 2009 8:33 AM
This is BS.
The President's remark can easily be interpreted as an inspiring remark as follows:
"I'm working on my bowling skills in spite of special challenges, and I'm not letting these challenges intimidate me."
Just think of your favorite politician making this remark after it has become well-known that he is struggling with a given athletic area. It is painfully obvious that you are applying a double-standard here.
Posted by: klevenstein | March 20, 2009 8:33 AM
We all have prejudice.
It's his view on being handicapped.
No wonder he made comments about Palin's youngest son.
Everyone needs to try and stop censoring people's words, thoughts.
He was a little too loose. But it does sound like to talks this way alot.
Posted by: Dolla | March 20, 2009 8:48 AM
Get a life, will ya? Minor comment, quickly repaired. He did fine on Leno.
Posted by: The Other Ed | March 20, 2009 9:02 AM
I can see why the tard pugs would take such offense to Obama's joke. For the restofus, it is quite funny and is not as bad as the headlines make it sound. I'm glad you included the quote Frank. I'm getting real sick of worry about everyone's "feelings" and their fake offenses they claim. It was a joke, it was in good taste, and it does not mar the special olympics or the challenged in our society.
Posted by: Xcellentform | March 20, 2009 9:02 AM
I was stunned by President Obama's remark. I coach Special Olympics kids and have a son with Down Syndrome who loves Barack Obama. When he saw the news this morning, I tried to talk over what Obama was saying. My son heard him say "special olympics'. We happen to be going to the Vermont games today and mys son is a participant after a couple of months of training on cold days. He said, "Is Barack coming to the ceremony?!" As a Obama supporter myself, I just said no, but winced and felt very let down by the President of the United States where all are equal. Very sad.
Posted by: Tom McEvoy | March 20, 2009 9:04 AM
Good point Frank. Only a personal apology will suffice. Let us hope to see one without the TelePrompTer, otherwise it becomes only political cover for a another off the cuff insight into a carefully handled political rote.
Posted by: bubba Porter | March 20, 2009 9:09 AM
Ringing Bros. Circus has better Clowns.
Posted by: Inky | March 20, 2009 9:16 AM
You are all a bunch of politically correct wussies, or republicans, or rush lamerod fans, or all! It was a joke, you losers!
Posted by: Enlightenment | March 20, 2009 9:20 AM
Have to say it is a wonderful orchestrated attempt with this teleprompter crap brought forth by none other than the "bloated one". Are you people for real? How out of touch can these whacko's get? When you all come back from Pluto, you may find that the ocean is not green and the sky isn't yellow. How stupid can people get? Sorry.....they are the same that thought Bush was a genius.
Posted by: bill r. | March 20, 2009 9:25 AM
The wingnuts are only upset because the Special Olympics is the only thing they are good at. Don't worry dittoheads, you are still special.
Posted by: nisl | March 20, 2009 9:26 AM
I think its funny.
If your really in the special olympics you would think to yourself "cool the president likes bowling too I wonder if he smears feces on the wall like me too".
Posted by: John | March 20, 2009 9:27 AM
Inky....Ringing Bros? and if your going to write eigth grader at least put eighth!
Posted by: bill r. | March 20, 2009 9:32 AM
Wow, we are not to get upset at dumb things the President says? Since when? I seem to remember for the last eight years that if you got an inflection wrong, you were the idiot-of-the-year!
Posted by: Opie | March 20, 2009 9:34 AM
If a Man says "I ate like a pig" Or "I can eat a horse" Did he? or does he? Or what about Crying like a Baby? Everyone wants to look for the bad. It couldnt possibly have meant that in regards to Bowling he feels a little handicapped. It wasnt intended as an insult to those with disabilities. Maybe I dont have a leg to stand on.
If I use a poor choice of words am I insulting the poor? Get on with your lives the expression was not directed to insult. Oh and by the way Golfers judge Rate their skill of the game by using term "Handicap" Whats yours?
Posted by: John B | March 20, 2009 9:50 AM
I was very disappointed by the President's comments. How can this be taken other than disparaging to disabled people? When he has his teleprompter he talks about how we are all equal, disabled not disabled etc... But when he is just speaking his mind the truth comes out. That he holds disabled people in low regard by saying the fact he is bad at something puts him on par with them.
Even an apology can't make up for this. However if he fixes the economy I'll think he is an asshole but at least a good politician.
Posted by: Robin Crusoe | March 20, 2009 9:57 AM
"For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks." (Matthew 12:34) The only people who think this comment was insignificant are those without a special loved one in their lives. This man is not my president.
Posted by: Nicole | March 20, 2009 9:58 AM
As an advocate for people with disabilities, my first reaction was "yikes". But after thinking about it, any activity that segregates a portion segment of the population perpetuates that those who are forced to be part of that "special" activity - because of being excluded from the typical experiences - are already stating "you are not good enough". Special Olympics means well, but it is also part of the problem and barriors to true inclusion. Instead of figuring out how to include people of all abilities, Special Olympics is where a person is expected to go if they are not of the same level as others, or they are labeled with a disability. You can't on one hand say they aren't good enough (which they are and can be, or could be supported and have adaptations to be) to particpate in typical recreational activities and sports, but on the other hand have a segregated organization that no one can comment about the realities of it being in existence?
Posted by: Colleen Tomko | March 20, 2009 10:00 AM
So... what I want to know...
The president puts down special needs handicapped individuals...and there isn't protests and people aren't up in arms, and someone here says...." this isn't news"
But some meaningless political artist melds the chimp attack with the stimulus bill that's gonna kill our economy.......and there's universal outrage from the blacks about that?
So, its wrong for us to not even make fun, but possibly imply that the chimp is obama, lending to individual interpertation.... but its ok to make fun of handicapped people.....?
Wow president obama sends a great message....
The best part everyone will say aw whatever let it go when he apologizes..... but the chimp cartoon controversy still goes on and apparently an apology for that isn't good enough.
Wise up america.... obama is not the person the media would have u believe he is.
Posted by: J | March 20, 2009 10:02 AM
we all have said things we regretted having said. if you've read 'dreams from my father' or even remotely followed the life / career of obama you know he is a compassionate person who loves the people of this country. it was an unfortunate and insensitive comment by a guy trying to be too funny and cool on late night television. my bet is that he feels horrible about it and has some explaining to do to his wife and daughters.
Posted by: jimmy | March 20, 2009 10:02 AM
So... what I want to know...
The president puts down special needs handicapped individuals...and there isn't protests and people aren't up in arms, and someone here says...." this isn't news"
But some meaningless political artist melds the chimp attack with the stimulus bill that's gonna kill our economy.......and there's universal outrage from the blacks about that?
So, its wrong for us to not even make fun, but possibly imply that the chimp is obama, lending to individual interpertation.... but its ok to make fun of handicapped people.....?
Wow president obama sends a great message....
The best part everyone will say aw whatever let it go when he apologizes..... but the chimp cartoon controversy still goes on and apparently an apology for that isn't good enough.
Wise up america.... obama is not the person the media would have u believe he is.
Posted by: J | March 20, 2009 10:02 AM
What an amazing lead into this story!! Democrats and liberals who invented "political correctness" all of a sudden find it a "bore" when one of their own puts their foot in their mouth. If a Republican made such an ignorant joke...like Obama did last night..I believe Frank James would be viciously attacking an out of touch, knuckle dragging Republican who is insensitive to special needs children. Then of course, the next step in the liberal playbook is to hit the blogs so their counterparts in the media will build the story up. And of course an interview with a crying special needs child. Now that the stage has been set... liberals would be demanding an apology or a resignation. But it was a Democrat who made the ignorant statement....so let's just forget a bout it!!!
Posted by: Joe | March 20, 2009 10:09 AM
The comment was a minor slip, and should not be big news...but typical of what the Left make a big deal about the last 8 years.
Posted by: Ted | March 20, 2009 10:33 AM
Hey bill r....the Republican Party did not coin the term "magic negro"....it was a left coast newspaper journalist that first used the term. Rush made a play off of it to show the hypocrisy of people like you who seem upset when some people use the term...but say nothing when one of your own use it!!!!
Posted by: Joe | March 20, 2009 10:43 AM
The lemon you libs picked as president is starting to rot infront of your eyes.
He is one big jerk!
Paulo
Posted by: Paulo | March 20, 2009 11:10 AM
And WHO is surprised by this gauche and downright cruel comment? Trouble is that the REAL Barack tends to leak-out when he's not hard-wired to a TelePrompTer-
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Narcissists are often callous- and even ruthless. They tend to lack empathy and/or a conscience. This is evident in Obama's lack of interest in his own half-brother who lives in poverty in Kenya, or his aunt found living in public housing in Boston.
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Obama's almost certainly a pathological narcissist... the most dangerous charismatic leaders are, comes from an insecure childhood (like Barack's).
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Indicators include control freakery, grandiose self-importance, feeling "above the law", interpersonally exploitive, inability to handle criticism, lack of empathy, arrogant behavior, surrounds himself with sycophants... sound familiar?
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Obama is a mess- and his insecurities, bad childhood, and irresponsible, far-left-wierdo mother are now all OUR problem, too-
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http://reaganiterepublicanresistance.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Reaganite Republican | March 20, 2009 11:17 AM
Well at least the "messiah" has a flaw and maybe now all those sycophants will realise he's only human. As human you have flaws although its the first insensitive comment he's made i'm sure it's wont be the last.
Posted by: Felix Reiss | March 20, 2009 11:23 AM
Opps--I forgot the teleprompter--darn it.
Don't leave home without it.
Posted by: Scott | March 20, 2009 11:26 AM
Don't blame Obama!
The evil teleprompter told him to make that "joke"! Blame the teleprompter!
Posted by: Axelrod | March 20, 2009 11:31 AM
Too much mock outrage in this country. Knowing the PC police are out there, he probably shouldn't have said that but oh well.
Klevenstein your comment that Obama`s comment was inspiring to disabled people is ridiculous.
Posted by: Herbie H. | March 20, 2009 11:32 AM
So... what I want to know...
The president puts down special needs handicapped individuals...and there isn't protests and people aren't up in arms, and someone here says...." this isn't news"
But some meaningless political artist melds the chimp attack with the stimulus bill that's gonna kill our economy.......and there's universal outrage from the blacks about that?
So, its wrong for us to not even make fun, but possibly imply that the chimp is obama, lending to individual interpertation.... but its ok to make fun of handicapped people.....?
Wow president obama sends a great message....
The best part everyone will say aw whatever let it go when he apologizes..... but the chimp cartoon controversy still goes on and apparently an apology for that isn't good enough.
Wise up america.... obama is not the person the media would have u believe he is.
Posted by: J | March 20, 2009 11:35 AM
Rush made a play off of it to show the hypocrisy of people like you who seem upset when some people use the term...but say nothing when one of your own use it!!!!
Posted by: Joe | March 20, 2009 10:43 AM
Yes of course Joe. It is just people like me.....as in most Americans. Of course it doesn't offend people like you. In what bizzaro world do you live in that this is exceptable?
Posted by: bill r. | March 20, 2009 11:50 AM
I can't help but feel that if our former president said this, the same people who are defending Obama now would be tearing "W" a new one.
Double standards: it's the American way.
Posted by: Cyrano | March 20, 2009 11:56 AM
When I said this sort of appearance is infra dig,
guess I was right.
Posted by: ornery | March 20, 2009 12:09 PM
The media use to comment on how Cheney was Bush's brain. I guess the teleprompter is Obama's brain.
Posted by: Foxwood | March 20, 2009 12:20 PM
This whole thing is retarded. It's a joke. Have a sense of humor. This is just like when Tropic Thunder came out and it was blasted for the whole "Never go full retard" conversation. Don't we have better things to do with our time as a country? That's what comedy is... either make fun of yourself or make fun of other people. I think we need to actually talk to some Special Olympics participants and see A) if they were up watching Jay Leno and B) if they were offended or C) Did they just spend the whole time saying, "Yeah! Jay Leno! I'm up past my bedtime! Yeah!"
Posted by: Matt | March 20, 2009 12:35 PM
Contrary to what you state in your first paragraph, you are being politically correct. To quote "I write this with some trepidation. But I don't think it's being politically correct to say.." is intellectually dishonest. You are being very specifically politically correct.
Oh, well.
Q.:How are arguing with someone on the internet and competing in the Special Olympics similar?
A.:Even if you win, you're still retarded.
Posted by: Jason D. | March 20, 2009 12:37 PM
Guess you purchased the domain name obamaspecialolympcs.com. Anybody want to create a bowling game around this?
Posted by: Obama Special Olympics | March 20, 2009 12:44 PM
When will this insane political correctness end? It's frightening me.
Posted by: lnbee | March 20, 2009 12:49 PM
hey john,
That is a very brilliant feces comment. I am going to let you in on a little secret. when you are attempting to abbreviate "you are", it is spelled you're - not your. If you had been paying attention in 5th grade, this wouldn't be the first time hearing it. Perhaps you didn't get that far. "Your" cigarette break is over, so get back to "your" minimum wage job. But don't worry, I'm sure there will be a check from Obama Claus waiting for you in "your" trailer park mailbox.
Posted by: mike d | March 20, 2009 1:21 PM
He slipped up, it was 'insensitive' OK? Who hasn't said something that you realized was out of line but couldn't call back.
The guy is human. Some of those who are jumping on this gaff should remember how unfair they thought it was when people, media etc jumped on GWB's malaprops.
This is news beacause there are 24/7 news outlets and they have to talk and write about something.
It's had it's 15 monutes, lets get back to real news - basketball!
Posted by: quercus | March 20, 2009 1:34 PM
Is he going to fire himself? He called for Don Imus to be fired for saying something he thought was stupid.
Posted by: Gary | March 20, 2009 1:38 PM
My question is when will President Obama be available for appearances at store grand openings, bar mitzvahs and birthday parties? Should the cable companies add the Obama channel to their line-up?
I question the wisdom of the President remaining in a campaign mode when his time would be better spent actually well, governing.
Posted by: Mike C | March 20, 2009 1:48 PM
I guess the teleprompter was broken. Besides, he has more pressing things on his plate...like March madness.
Posted by: NYGal | March 20, 2009 1:52 PM
GIVE ME A BREAK!
This was burried in the back pages and stories of every media source out there. If this had been George W. it would have been this mornings headlines.
WHAT A JOKE!
Posted by: Steve | March 20, 2009 2:45 PM
A 12 year old kid makes an ignorant comment like this at the dinner table and, hopefully, he's lucky to get off with only being sent to bed w/o dinner.
Here we have a 48 year old man - the president of the United States - saying it on national tv and laughing about it.
Embarrassing. Equally embarrassing is the usual "oh, it was just a poor choice of words - no big deal" lameness from the chanting Obama Cultists.
Posted by: Cal | March 20, 2009 4:12 PM
It is unbelievable that the man occupying the highest office in this great land of ours could be so insulting to citizens of any capacity with or without a teleprompter. It is also very disheartening that the discussion of the insult breaks down to party lines and name calling.
The comment gives us a window into Obama's soul.
Posted by: LarryS | March 20, 2009 4:29 PM
GIVE ME A BREAK!
This was burried in the back pages and stories of every media source out there. If this had been George W. it would have been this mornings headlines.
WHAT A JOKE!
Posted by: Steve | March 20, 2009 2:45 PM
This very story appeared on the front page of the Trib online. That's not exactly buried.
The best proof is that someone as congnitively challenged as you was able to find it. Bravo!
Posted by: a blinkin | March 20, 2009 5:07 PM
It's obvious Obama referred to the Special Olympics in a derogatory way through his lame attempt at self-deprecating humor. But far worse is the way Obama can't get an accurate take on how much of an annual deficit will be racked up before, during, and after his current gonzo budget proposal. Not a good week for the President, first the stupid talk on Leno then next day, a CBO report.
Posted by: dom youngross | March 20, 2009 5:17 PM
Hey bill r....it's acceptable..not exceptable!! At least in the "bizzaro" world that I live in!
Posted by: Joe | March 20, 2009 8:15 PM
Frankly, I am disabled now and am no more inclined to watch the Special Olympics than before I
was disabled. The whole notion of the Olympics in Greece was to celebrate beauty in its athletic
form--beautiful, muscled bodies in perfect form, and a group of the disabled competing, however
well, is not beautiful. Although the human spirit is beautiful, a crippled body is not, and the whole
idea of the Special Olympics getting the kind of public attention and traction that it does I have
always found somewhat ridiculous, and it probably only got the attention because it was a
Kennedy behind it and no one wanted to speak truth to power. It's like, "let's all be in denial" and
say how beautiful it is to watch crippled people try to do the same things that the Olympians do,
but it is not beautiful, it is excruciating.
Having said that, Obama--who I campaigned and voted for enthusiastically-- shouldn't have made
the wise-crack that he did because it was demeaning of the disabled and demeaning of the
Presidency. I guess he's not perfect after all!
Posted by: kushka53 | March 20, 2009 9:05 PM
One of the most redeeming qualities of a human being is the ability to laugh at one's self, at others, and at life--absent the intent to inflict hurt. As I believe this is the case here. I watched the show last night and this whole incident was lost on me because of the innocence of the remark. I think the president is confident, relaxed and has a sense of humor. I'm still chuckling.
Posted by: Eileen | March 20, 2009 11:49 PM
Will it ever be enough, Mr. Barack?
http://zip.4chan.org/sp/src/1237651175676.jpg
Posted by: Angry Athlete | March 21, 2009 2:56 PM
Remeber Don Imus' Comment?
Obama said: "He fed into some of the worst stereotypes that my two young daughters are having to deal with today in America. The notions that as young African-American women — who I hope will be athletes — that that somehow makes them less beautiful or less important. It was a degrading comment. It’s one that I’m not interested in supporting."
Therefore, laughter and the lack of reaction from Obama’s remarks suggest Americans have a set a rules for race, class and gender: If you touch them you will pay.
And another set of rules for individuals that have a mental or physical disability: If you touch them, it’s ok if you apologize. Oh, and by the way, it’s okay to laugh at the jokes that come at the expense of the latter.
It is just cruel.
http://tinyurl.com/cgpymq
Posted by: Jordan | March 21, 2009 6:25 PM
I this is was totally tasteless but then what can we expect from this so-called President? As a parent and educator of mentally challenged children, I can hold MY head up high and proudly say I did not vote for this insensitive person (I would have better words to describe him, but who knows Big Brother may be noting my comment). Well, we ALL wanted change huh? Change in the form of insensitivity!?!
Posted by: MomofASDson | March 22, 2009 12:22 PM
OMG....People, get over it!!! It was a freaking joke! There's no need to get all annoyed and analyze everything he says. He was not making fun of anyone but himself. If everyone critiqued what you said all day, don't you think someone would have a problem with what you said? Are you PC All the time? I don't think so.
Posted by: Kim | March 22, 2009 1:58 PM
"One of the most redeeming qualities of a human being is the ability to laugh at one's self, at others, and at life." Making cruel jokes at the expense of others? No. Emotionally normal people don't do that.
I guess President Ron Burgundy is just emotionally retarded, an emo-tard.
Also, after his 60 Minutes performance, still think he doesn't have a screw loose?
Posted by: antiemotard | March 22, 2009 11:04 PM
It was a poor choice of words to say the least. I'm sure he feels ashamed at having said it.
But what amazes me even more is all of the people who are drooling at the opportunity to pounce on every shred of evidence that Obama is evil. Seriously!
Are you better off today than 8 years ago? Give the guy a chance.
The whole 2 party system is such crap and only makes for false associations and polar division. All this talk about "libs" and "conservatives" as if there are only 2 ways of seeing the world is ridiculous.
Obama is human...he will make mistakes. What he said was inappropriate. But not nearly as important as what he does to help our economy and our image abroad.
Posted by: Xina | April 6, 2009 11:44 AM
The President's comment was dumb and tone-deaf and shouldn't have been made.
But he did NOT joke that he bowled like he was in the Special Olympics.
He joked that the phony praise from Jay Leno was like the praise given in the Special Olympics.
Here's a full analysis of his Special Olympics joke: http://www.who2.com/blog/2009/08/barack-obama-didnt-insult-special.html
Posted by: Ryan F. Holznagel | August 9, 2009 12:55 PM
Honestly I think either way it's stupid.
The president had enough brains to get to where he is now by thinking before he speaks. He purposefully did this in order to gain some kind of publicity.
In a way he in fact did insult. I know for a fact his response was not professional at all. Not saying that since he's the president he has to be in the right and political all the time. But he does need to understand hundreds of thousands view that show and even a cough would send the slightest message to all.
Down to it everyone has their own opinion of right or wrong. So there is no right or wrong. S
Therefore Barack Obama did nothing wrong, he did nothing right.
Just know that somebody is always going to be offended just because they can.
It's called state of mind and state of reality, also known as your opinion.
This is the truth so if you are offended sorry, if not then you have to move on especially if he was/was not directing that towards you personally.
Perhaps in a way he was saying how bad he was, and that special Olympians are much better (which is true) and that can be taken either way.
Posted by: Rose | August 24, 2009 2:38 PM