How Obama has weaponized wit

CNN ^ | 3-21-2013 | Dean Obeidallah

[Sir Napsalot]

Traditionally, the (intentionally) funny lines by our presidents have had one thing in common: They were self-deprecating. Sure, some presidents have used jokes to take jabs at their opponents, but not to the extent of Obama.

During his tenure, he has increasingly unleashed biting comedic barbs against his critics and political adversaries. These jokes are intended to do more than simply entertain you. They have an agenda.

[Sir Napsalot]

Pilfered from HotAir headline threads.

Can't stop laughing at the comments left there.

[bigheadfred]

This has all the makings for his gettin’ ANOTHER Nobel Prize.

[FlingWingFlyer]

He’s what we used to call a Nit Wit.

[LibWhacker]

BS! He doesn’t have the wit to pee downwind.

[TigersEye]

Saul Alinsky - Rules for Radicals

• RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
• RULE 6: “A good tactic is one your people enjoy.” They’ll keep doing it without urging and come back to do more. They’re doing their thing, and will even suggest better ones.
• RULE 13: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.” Cut off the support network and isolate the target from sympathy. Go after people and not institutions; people hurt faster than institutions.

[gusopol3]

I’m glad the author took time to explain those Obama comments were intended to be jokes.

[sten]

Biden has the comedic wit... constantly joking on all sorts of subjects

0bama is more of a sight gag kind of guy.

signing projections
umbrella juggling
corpsemen
‘dog’ eating
‘my... muslim... faith’

just a regular bob hopeless

[blueunicorn6]

“His jest savors but a shallow wit.”

[Sir Napsalot]

>> Biden has the comedic wit... constantly joking on all sorts of subjects

Trouble is, Biden is dead serious. None of his gaffes are intended as jokes.

[sten]

I know.

(did I forget the obvious /sarc tag?)

[Graewoulf]

B. Hussein Obama has never given a speech which not arrogant.

His hatred of America oozes out at every talking point he makes.

The cowardly RINOs refuse to stop the great harm due to the US Federal Government by refusing to Impeach Obama.

The RINOs thus enable Obama to do whatever he wants to do.