Jokes with the President

At the 2010 White House Correspondents Dinner, Pres. Obama seemed to enjoy himself as he opened with several jokes that were actually quite funny. Particularly the one about Sen. John McCain. The President said "Unfortunately, McCain couldn't make it. He recently claimed that he had never identified himself as a maverick, and we all know what happens in Arizona when you don't have an ID." I found this and several other of his jokes to be very amusing. With every that is going on, in Arizona, the President is already quite comfortable making light of the situation. And this is perfectly okay! In times where things are not going so smoothly, a good joke doesn't hurt anything. "Laughter is the best medicine," right? It's relieving to know that if your President is not stressed, uptight, and worried. While he leads the nation, eyes are constantly watching his every move, sensing how we should feel about situations we only know from what we see on TV. If he can deal with them firsthand and still come out smiling, it gives us a sense of calm and relaxation.