First off, I can’t imagine any earthly thing being above the US President’s pay grade: nuclear football, judicial appointments, access to intelligence briefings, commander in chief— you name it. This verbal flub staggers the mind.
I noticed another aspect to this when searching for confirmation:
“Funny! When he was a senator in Illinois, where, presumably he was paid to think before he voted on matters of substance, where it wasn’t “above his pay grade”, he voted against human rights for babies that survived an abortion. Did he thoughtfully consider the matter then, or has he forgotten what little experience he has as a legislator? (Too craven to speak his mind gets MY vote!)” — blogger screen named “Proof”.
http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/above_my_pay_grade_obama_ducks_human_rights_question/#comments
Man! He tells the truth, “above my pay grade”.
This time Barack HUSSEIN “Milhous” Obama reminds me of
the old “You are an IDIOT!” links I’ve seen before!
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/youare
Some of them are VICIOUS, but this one is okay ...