"Obama Signals He Received Voter's Message"

[gulliver]

Washington D.C.--President Barack Obama reacted to news of Tuesday's devastating election defeat by signaling that he had received the message that the American People so clearly sent. "I've got to take direct responsibility," said President Obama, indicating in his facial expressions and demeanor that he accepted blame both for the election loss and the current high rate of unemployment.

The President then proceeded to answer a number of questions, looking somber and chastened. His brow occasionally rose and then settled back to a resting state, signaling a heightened awareness of the need for bipartisanship and compromise, although no explicit mention was made of bipartisanship or compromise.

At times, while answering the many questions posed to him, the President's body language betrayed his humility and defeat. His occasional smiles seemed forced as he spoke at length about his plans for governing the country over the next two years. Many sighs were heard in the room, and a few reporters looked toward the floor, the press obviously uncomfortable with the length and verbosity of the President's responses. Many signaled their eagerness to ask questions by raising their hands, but some who weren't called upon appeared downcast, as if affronted by the President's unwillingness to address strong issues.

Although President Obama spent much of the time speaking and reacting to questions in an attempt to portray an upbeat mood, the tone of the discussion was downbeat. Some questions, including one concerning the economy, seemed to catch the President by surprise. He appeared to indicate that "jobs" were still a concern, his hand gestures attempting to signal the receipt of the messages being sent by the American people.

At the end of the conference, the President spoke at length about foreign policy, saying he believes "international" cooperation is still a challenge. Obama's expression signaled that he might take action in the near future to send a message to American allies, although many agree, the mood of those allies appears to make that a challenge.

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No link. This is attempted satire.

[Le Taz Hot]

1. Oh, goddess.

That could mean ANYTHING. Hang on.

[xchrom]

2. is there a link? nt

[gulliver]

3. It's an attempt at satire...

...about how the press inserts its perception of signals, messages, and body language into its reporting, drowning out what is actually said.

[Le Taz Hot]

5. D'oh!

<slaps hand on forehead>

[gateley]

6. Oops I missed that. I'm currently so upset I just saw the subject line and

responded. Now that I read it, I see it. And very well done! :hi:

[elleng]

7. Exactly, and few pay attention to what he actually SAID!

damn

Is the press conference available anywhere now?

[gateley]

4. I thought so, too, but McConnell has just said again 'no compromise' while the

WH has just said they are willing to consider extending the tax cuts???? :banghead:

[elleng]

8. Whatever the facts or the satire,

a President MUST indicate willingness to discuss all issues. After the 'other' proves its UN-willingness, we'll spend the next years running with THAT banner.

[bemildred]

9. Well, parody.

Politics is show business, now more than ever.