A common man's President

And so, the President of the United States went on a late night talk show to pitch to the average American guy.

It took a moment for me to realise the gravity of the situation: Jay Leno's guest chairs are frequented by actors, celebrities and the odd interesting guy. Essentially, Obama had the guts to go 'so low'. It doesn't show that he's cheap. It shows that he is willing to meet the average Joe, damn the naysayer.

The show did not disappoint. Obama gave the best stripped down explanation of why AIG and the banking sector as a whole is in a mess. All of what he said any person could understand; Leno did well by asking a few sharp questions like the tax-the-hated one. It isn't Leno's character to ask rough questions, moreover it is the news media's failure if they let Leno ask those type of questions.

What was achieved in this conversation? President told the nation what the problem was with AIG, what happened to it, where to head hereafter and that everyone should not freakout. Clearly seeing President on a normal show really showed what a humble person is. It gives a reassurance that President hasn't forgotten the common man, and isn't all that high-and-mighty as his position suggests.

Oh Mr. President, can't you stop putting your foot in your mouth? Your joke about the Special Olympics and Nancy Reagan's seances would work in personal circles but however good they are, please, stop them. They're a waste of time.

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