President Barack Obama Takes Over for Stephen Colbert (12/08/14)
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Rhiannon12866
At least, you will never se any republican do that after him - and be that classy about it... And I think he likes irony well - as a sharped sword it is a elegant weapon for sure 
Diclotican
But there's always Tricky Dicky's "Sock it to me?"
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Somehow that does not rise to President Obama's level on Colbert.
My best.
longship
I do my best - sometimes I manage to get it right too
And yes - I doubt most republicans have the finesse to do as President Obama did it - with a large dose of Irony.. I doubt most modern republicans - at least from Eisenhower and forward would have the ability to make some fun about them self - and have a great time doing it.. I suspect Colbert and Obama - had some great time when they was trying for this little gig
Diclotican
freshwest
I diden't know I had a fan club here on DU - but thank you
Diclotican
I completely agree. That's one of the qualities I admire most about this president, his humor and the ability to laugh, including at himself. The last president sure didn't have that, saw him yesterday recommending his brother for the office, and he still doesn't get it. Whatever else anyone says about President Obama, he has the perfect temperament, and this appearance proves that, yet again. Glad you enjoyed the clip... 
Rhiannon 
This is a president who can be deadly serious, but also knows how to have fun. I can't imagine how he could have survived the past six years without the latter. And this must drive his opponents crazy, LOL. I don't drink, either, but just meeting with this remarkable and affable president would just be the best, don't know why the Republicans keep avoiding it...
Rhiannon 
Rhiannon12866
I guess if he had not had the ability to laughter about himself - and to come with puns - who hit his opponents harder than they are able to hit him - he would be dead by now - and yeah - that ability to make some fun out of it - must drive his opponents crazy of madness - just think about it - he is able to make fun about them - without loosing his cool - I would have swear-ed them up and down - as a berserker if I had ben the US president. I have a more nag for revenge than it looks like President Obama have.... And as the most mighty man alive I would have some resources to make sure I got my revenge too... 
Just to be able to sit down and speak with him - would have been a great time - even if my spoken english is not as good as my written english (not that it says to Mitch) but to have been able to speak with him for a while - maybe getting a few laughter with him - that would have been amazing to put it gentle... And I guess I would have getting more out of it than he did
And I also doesn't know why republicans tend to not want to talk with him - but then again Republicans, and conservatives are not that good in humor - and have some fun - in the old world - under WW2 people could make some great fun about the nazis - and it flew over their head - some of them even was laughing with them - if they understood it - or not... In 1943, in front of a large audience of SS leaders - with Heinrich Himmler in front - one of Berlins best artist ants managed to hit the nazis hard when the light got out - because of a bombing raid over Berlin.. And everyone had a great time - and even Himmler gratulated the person who made some solid jokes about the bombing for a great perfomance.... They just doesn't got what he said.... He was out on a limp - but managed to survive it all - and even survived the war - and was a star on the Berlin theater scene for decades after WW2
Diclotican
Along with that, he's always likely the smartest person in the room, the most probable reason the Republicans are reluctant to meet with him. Not only do they lack humor, and smarts, but half of them are downright crazy! 
Thanks so much for the example from history. Things have changed a great deal, and not for the better. My parents always voted Republican (though my mother promised me she would vote for the Democratic congressman I was working for... ), but when President Kennedy was killed, she was devastated. He was our president - and a decent human being. The Republicans seem to have lost that lesson... 
Rhiannon
It really used to be that way and I'm old enough to remember it. I remember when Bill Clinton was first elected president, Republican icon Barry Goldwater was a guest on one of the late night talk shows, Jay Leno, I think. And he was asked what he thought of President Clinton, obviously expecting a tirade of disapproval. But Leno(?) was disappointed since Goldwater refused to take the bait. He said he knew what kind of a reaction was expected of him, but he had nothing critical to say. He said that Clinton "is my president, too." However, it now seems that a great deal of the hate is coming from the older generation.
As for the money, you couldn't be more right. I've believed that for a lot of years and it's only gotten worse - embarrassingly obviously so. Fair elections are becoming next to impossible. But those who are benefiting the most will always vote campaign finance reform down.
Rhiannon
I watched the show last night and when I saw this hadn't been posted yet, I just had to find it. It's not only funny as heck, something we desperately need right now, but certainly the president at his best... 
much need laugh about it.
Thank you again! 
"Lot of shots at my job.. I decided I'm going to go ahead and take a shot at your job.."
Decree.. VETO "If I know that guy.. and he's willing to use it".. Loved the facial expressions on the President! ROFL!
thank you, Rhiannon~
The president at his best - and funniest!
Would have awakened at least a few to become involved.
Good stuff.
"talks about himself in the 3rd person"
