A Voice in the Wilderness In Defense of "Mere Conservatism"

Two Cringe-Worthy Moments in (Recent) Presidential History

By now, many of you have already seen this footage from President Obama's trip to Great Britain:

But do you remember this cringe-inducing moment from W's presidency? 'Cause I sure do.

I felt like posting these videos mostly because they are funny. But it's also important to remember that no matter who you are, no matter how many people call you "the smartest guy in the room," embarrassment finds us all.  Both sides of the political aisle like to put their own leaders and figureheads on pedestals.  Moments like these remind us how silly we really all are and what a dog-and-pony-show politics really is.

A significant question I have for anyone who asks me to lend power to them is this: do they have the ability to laugh at themselves?