I’m always a bit troubled when the POTUS attempts a little “stand-up” at pre-determined events for propaganda purposes. Now while I understand Republicans in the House will not be on many Christmas lists this year, it does seem pretty clear that about 60 percent of Americans want to repeal all or at least some of “Obamacare”, and with good reason. 48 of 50 states experiencing dramatic premium increases ahead of a January 1st mandate for the purchase of health insurance whether you want it or not, businesses small and large running for the cover of a reduced work week and even considering downsizing  and layoffs to offset the cost of doing business under “Obamacare”, and “We the People” in general lacking even the most basic confidence that the President’s signature law will make their own health care somehow better. Remarkably, even the big unions have now acknowledged they may have made a huge mistake in supporting 44 on this one.

So as his poll numbers continue to fall, I would caution President Obama about looking into the camera and cracking opposition jokes. Far too many Americans are genuinely concerned about how the so-called “Affordable” Care Act is going to affect their families, and they are not amused. It’s also worth noting that an even greater number are beginning to recognize the ineptitude and arrogance which seem to be hovering over this President and his Administration like an ever-present cloud of reality.