How Many Stupid Americans Are There?

If you'd like an accurate measure of just how stupid Americans are, the AP provides it today in the form of a poll:
72% of all Americans believe Barack Obama will make the changes necessary to revive the stalling economy.

The End Of America

Barack Obama's First Press Conference

BO: We are facing the greatest economic challenge of our lifetime, and we're going to to have to act swiftly to resolve.
Translation: If I act too slowly, you'll probably pick up on the fact that I'm socializing the country.

BO: We will review the implementation of the Administration's financial program to ensure the government's efforts are helping homeowner and not unduly rewarding the management of financial firms that are receiving government assistance.
Translation: Don't worry, Peggy Joseph, I'm gonna take all those Wall Street fat cat salaries and golden parachutes and use them to pay your mortgage and put gas in your car.

BO: It is absolutely critical that the Treasury work closely the FDIC, HUD and other government agencies to help families avoid foreclosure.
Translation: Lenders and borrowers are irrelevant in my version of Utopia.


BO: We cannot afford to wait on moving forward on clean energy, health-care, education and tax relief for the middle class.
Translation: I can get blood from a turnip.

Great Financial Crisis Of 2008

The economy is in such a bad state that Delaware Senator Joe Biden had to get a second job, that of Vice-President.

Poor fellow.

Barack Obama & The Economy

As America's economy crashes and burns, Barack Obama says he'll wait to reveal his recovery plan. This has two possible interpretations:
1. Hmm, guess it's not a good time to tell everybody about my secret, massive tax hikes.
2. I don't have a plan. I hope things get better soon.

He also says this is not the time to panic. Yeah, right, Nero.
He's wrong, of course. It's the perfect time to panic. And if you don't agree, then take a look at the declining value of your 401(k).

"Hope & Change."