I was watching a clip today on CNN about a recent skit done by SNL. The topic of the skit was President Obama and how he hasnt been able to deliver on any of his "Promises" that would "Change" our country. A guest on the show expressed her concern for the president. She is afraid that SNL could change the publics view on Obama's presidency (turn him into the joke instead of making him part of the joke).
Why is she so concerned about the presidents' well-being? Isnt it the people that she should be concerned about? Ok so maybe SNL took some shots at Obama this, you would think, should help his presidency. Who wants to get made fun of on SNL? If i were him I would make some changes to avoid the criticism.
SNL is the voice of people who are too afraid to say something or dont have the voice to be heard. Well lets just consider SNL to be "the people's" part of the checks and balance system. If he doesn't make a change or come through with his promises SNL is going to let him know. Even If the publics view of him changes and we all start considering him a joke because he hasnt delivered then whats the big deal? If he doesn't make good on his promises then he is the joke and it's the American people who will be paying for the laughs.
