How Big Are Barack Obama’s Balls?

GoneGator    Financial Reform     Bara, Barack Obama, Barry the Uniter

Today, President Obama (yes, teabaggers, he really is our president — and a natural born citizen to boot!) will stand in New York City on the same stage upon which Abraham Lincoln stood 150 years ago to speak out against the institution of slavery.

What an opportunity for a classic Obama speech. If I was his speechwriter, here’s what I would pitch as the theme:

“When Lincoln stood on this stage in 1860, he spoke on behalf of freedom for African-American slaves. But today, all but the most privileged of Americans are slaves — slaves to Wall Street and its excesses. It’s time for a new emancipation proclamation. Join me as we take back America!”

Can you imagine how conflicted all those Tea Partiers would be after such a statement?

Instead, I’m sure Obama will use politically prudent language and phrases such as “rules of the road” and “free market doesn’t mean you’re free to do whatever you want.” With more than 6 in 10 Americans supporting stricter financial regulations, he’s on solid ground.

But it should would be nice to hear stronger rhetoric from our first black president, bridging 150 years of great oratory on a stage rich in symbolism.