Company Man
Since when did David Broder, columnist and University of Maryland journalism professor, get a job with the Obama administration? Here are some quotes from his Washington Post opinion piece summing up Obama’s First 100 Days and their translations into normal speech:
What he has shown — and it is an important accomplishment in itself — is a mastery of the art of managing the presidency.
Trans: Obama hasn’t screwed up yet. Yes, this is a major feat.
And it is surprising, because there was no reason to assume that he had the skills to direct such a large enterprise.
Trans: We were expecting a shite-show considering his complete lack of executive experience.
Obama had a few stumbles in assembling his Cabinet and, as a result, lost the services of one potential major asset, Tom Daschle, his original choice to manage his health-care initiative.
Trans: Sure, six known tax cheaters seem like a lot, but isn’t it better to keep people above the law if they follow your political agenda?
Hardly a day has gone by in the first three months that Americans have not seen Obama on their TV screens in a variety of roles — chiefly as economic salvage director for seriously shattered housing, credit and employment systems.
Trans: Nope, we’re not sick of showing him on the TV yet.
But they’ve also seen him as commander in chief of armed forces fighting two wars, diplomatic traveler engaged with world leaders, and agenda-setter for Congress — to say nothing of first father, first fan, first consort of Michelle and first master of Bo.
Trans: “Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”
But the overture has gone well, and so far, the cast seems to know its parts.
Trans: I’ve memorized my lines, now where’s my appointment?
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