BHO, AKA "He of the Golden Tongue, The Chosen One, The Anointed of Allah, Bhudda, and Baby Jesus" would never stoop so low as to use a "platitude."
Our next President, Allah Willing, has invented an entirely new type of oratorical device. He combines mixed metaphor, with half-truths, distortions, and spiced-up outright lies. It is called an
It is particularly useful for answering any question, even embarrassing ones. It's actually an old African custom. Because they had no written languages, history and truth were the latest story told around the campfire. (Our version: VFW Bar War Stories and John Kerry's Swift Boat Adventures).
This will make Obama a really great international President because our enemies won't even know they are our enemies while we sneak up on them like Muslim caravan robbers. OTOH, we may be attacked by foreigners who are unaware that they are our friends.
I have also suggested to Obama (AKA The Saviour of Our Bush-Ravaged Land) that he change his front names to a more American-sounding handle. I recommend Algonquin J. Obama. Goes with his oratorical style and his substance.
All that matters is beating Obama. This morning’s Rasmussen shows very mild lead closure. 4% now. The pounding on Obama flip flops may be finally appearing in the numbers.