I heard an exchange on the radio this morning from one of King George the Delusional's dog-and-pony shows, this on from Nebraska a few days ago, and immediately went searching on the Web for a transcript.
Fortunately, the White House itself was happy to oblige. The point of the town halls is, of course, a discussion of Social Security, but the Resident's response to this woman's plight is uniquely telling. Missing from the transcript, of course, is her tone of voice ... her frustration, her weariness.
(edited ... follow the above link for the full text):
MS. MORNIN: Okay, I'm a divorced, single mother with three grown, adult children. I have one child, Robbie, who is mentally challenged, and I have two daughters.
THE PRESIDENT: Fantastic. First of all, you've got the hardest job in America, being a single mom.
MS. MORNIN: Thank you. (Applause.)
...
THE PRESIDENT: You don't have to worry.
MS. MORNIN: That's good, because I work three jobs and I feel like I contribute.
THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs?
MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.
THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)
MS. MORNIN: Not much. Not much.
I mean, really.
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