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Related: About this forumMore comedy gold from President Obama
this is not the full vid, contains several highlights which are repeated several times.
looking for better video.
Bucky
(54,013 posts)And why does it take 6 years of bruising before Democratic presidents start kicking asses this smart?
He's really got his game on... seems to be riffing without the teleprompter.
BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)Bucky
(54,013 posts)I forgot about "Go on..."
But maybe I'm just frustrated that displays of wit like this have to be used sparingly by a president even in a time when the content of stupid among the opposition is so unbearably fat.
BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)Like, in this clip, perfect timing and tone. He got halfway through his "these guys" follow-up line but the laughter was still too loud, so he waited, repeated the intro. and really got the most out of it.
You're right; it's a skill he can't use enough, given the target.
IHateTheGOP
(1,059 posts)heaven05
(18,124 posts)about the political climate for the last 7 years with references to their fantasy 8 years of prosperity and beauty in the eight before that.
WhoIsNumberNone
(7,875 posts)Welcome to 2010, Mr President, glad you could make it.