Is Barack Obama As Depressed As the Economy? NYT Supposedly Investigating

Here is a fourth-hand political gossip rumor: Barack Obama has got the depression, bad. Why? According to Gawker's John Cook, theNew York Times"is preparing a story arguing that Obama no longer finds joy in the political back-and-forth, has seemed increasingly listless to associates, and is generally exhibiting the litany of signs that late-night cable commercials will tell you add up to depression."

Hmm, well maybe he just doesn'tunderstand"political back-and-forth," considering that he only moves back, against the wall, with his hands up, always.

Politicians thrive on positive attention. They don't really care if it comes from lobbyists or peers or sociopathic self-interested voters or media jackals. So here is an easy way for Barack Obama to cure his depression: Start doing some stuff his supporters would like.You know, liberal stuff! Give it a try, anyway, for once! [ Gawker ]