Herbert Hoover was in office when the Great Depression started in the late 20's. FDR didn't take office until '33. Not to mention that the television had just been invented and wasn't in the public until the mid to late 30's. Part of what a leader does is...... huh? Shouldn't a leader know what the F he's talking about?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB5VPvT7sFo

He is real smart, just listen to him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1j0FS0Z6ho

"Stand up pal. Good to see you buddy!" Really, they must be real close friends but have just been out of touch for a couple years?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRV5Y1JCGRI&feature=related

Hahahahahaha! Where was BO's speachwriter when he really needed one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEIzEfm6N6Q&feature=related
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