It Is The Truth That Makes Us Laugh — Why “Simple Math” Might Help Obama Get Re-Elected

The laughter of Republican congressman last night during President Obama’s speech seemed spontaneous. It didn’t sound to me like a laughter of derision, but honest laughter. What makes us laugh, sometimes, is a sudden revelation of the truth. The universe is a pretty funny place. We laugh at words that tell it like it is.

After pointing out that “Warren Buffet pays a lower tax rate than his secretary – an outrage he has asked us to fix,” Obama proceeded to outline a truth that made the Republicans laugh:

Should we keep tax loopholes for oil companies? Or should we use that money to give small business owners a tax credit when they hire new workers? Because we can’t afford to do both. Should we keep tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires? Or should we put teachers back to work so our kids can graduate ready for college and good jobs? Right now, we can’t afford to do both.

This isn’t political grandstanding. This isn’t class warfare. This is simple math. These are real choices that we have to make. And I’m pretty sure I know what most Americans would choose. It’s not even close. And it’s time for us to do what’s right for our future.

It’s the truth we don’t want to admit that makes us laugh. Maybe Obama’s “simple math,” and the Republican’s refusal to deal with its reality, will be what makes the difference in the 2012 election.

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