[Michael.SF.]

ok, I may get attacked for this but two comments:

1) He called him by the name "Karzai", his predecessor. I would give him a pass on that EXCEPT for:

2) When he said "Karzai", he knew it was wrong (Note the long pause).He then could not remember the new guys name, so he IGNORED his mistake (as will the media).

[a fool in paradise]

The media and audience ignored his gaffe because frankly nobody pays attention to Obama.

[gaijin]

Excellent point. The truth of what you say is very clear.