As many of my readers know, I don't agree with many of Obama's policies, actions, or media hype surrounding him. BUT, I will defend anyone that is being attacked that doesn't deserve it. I am sure everyone has heard of Obama's Leno appearance and the comment he made concerning Special Olympics. If not, you can see it here.
I have a brother with special needs, I have been a volunteer for Special Olympics for several different sports, I worked at a camp for people with disabilities, and I assure you, people with disabilities and the people that care for them are not offended by the Presidents comments. I am sure the President did not mean to put down all the athletes of Special Olympics. The only people making a stink about this is over the top radio hosts and out of touch special interest groups. I seriously doubt parents of people with disabilities are upset about the comment.
Should the President have made the comment? No, it was a stupid comment. He has to know by now that everything he says is "on the record". Out of all the ridiculous, crazy, stupid, unrealistic things the President has said, this doesn't even rank in the top 50%. There are plenty of other things the media can focus on if they want to attack Obama. Finally, this issue does have some merit, it shows Obama isn't half the lingual juggernaut everyone thinks with out his tele-prompter. No wonder he takes those things everywhere.
let me know what you think.
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I'm with you Bro. I wish I could bowl half as good as fuzz. His technique is hard to get down.
Nice blog. I agree with you, mostly. This was a mis-speak that showed his true colors. Demeaning people at the expense of a laugh is not cool. While I am not perfect and have said off color jokes in my time, I do know that at 29 years old you would not hear me say something like that. Not even to friends in a bar. There are just some things you don't joke about; not because it is off color, but because it is mean. He is 47 and the PRESIDENT. Shows who he is....not the kind of character I want in my President. (I know, I should not judge but is it judging when he says things like that?)
I am not trying too much to make this a partisan argument as I want to get on Obama's bandwagon, but it kills me to see how much they ripped W the last 8 years for his gaffes that were just misspoken phrases.
Okay, I feel better now. Thanks for giving me an outlet. I need to get back to work.
-Lucas
Lucas,
great points, I totally agree. They ripped Bush for every little thing, that is why I am reluctant to do the same, I know how it feels. You are right though, he really shouldn't have said it. Anyone who has actually spent time with people with disabilities knows not to say something like that. He obviously has not spent much time within that culture. I would be very suprised if he has ever volunteered for S.O. He should, it will teach him not to poke fun.
thanks for taking a look.
Q
Yeah, I have a few buddies with siblings that are challenged in different ways and they have taught me so much. Plus, I just have always had a soft spot for those folks. In many ways they have one up on me! And after learning that culture like you say, it puts everything into perspective.
PS- I didn't get a chance to say hello Sat. in Ypsi. You and Derrek were just out of my shouting range. Girls were pretty much out-matched, huh?
-Lucas
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