printSteve Inskeep of National Public Radio “interviewed” President Obama in the Oval Office. Inskeep’s interview is really a non-probing, lighthearted quiz that can be paraphrased as follows:
* So glad you were able to pass two major executive actions. Did the fact that elections had just passed liberate you to perform so liberating a service?
* I hope you continue to do the things you want to do, Mr. president. I’m with you, Bro.
* Pretend the following is a question, when in fact it is but a way for me to “cleverly” show you the degree to which I’m down with you. Here goes: Bloody Congress! How do you, Great Leader, intend to get those rube-hicks on board with your enlightened executive orders?
* Republicans are nativists. I’m so smart. We both are. (The two laugh like Beavis and Butthead.)
* Finally, and before I suggest my own flattering explanation of how wickedly smart your foreign policy is—outwitting enemies with empathy—I’m going to get really tough and give you a chance to convince me America has not been further divided racially by yourself.
* Have I told you how awesome you are for bringing the price of oil down? Consider it said.
Each and every question posed by Steve Inskeep suggests its own, most-flattering reply.
Repulsive.