OBAMA'S DERPY DERP SEQUESTER FAIL

What was supposed to be yet another propaganda coup against the GOP has rapidly become a farce that has blown up in Dear Leader's face.

The phrase "jumping the shark" describes that gimmicky moment when something once considered significant is exposed as ludicrous. This is the week the White House jumped the sequester.

The precise moment came Tuesday, when the administration announced that it was canceling public tours of the White House, blaming budget cuts. The Sequesterer in Chief has insisted that cutting even $44 billion from this fiscal year will cause agonizing pain—airport security snarls, uninspected meat, uneducated children. Since none of those things has come to pass, the White House decided it needed an immediate and high-profile way of making its point. Ergo, it would deny the nation's school kids a chance to view a symbol of America.

The act was designed to spark outrage against Republicans, yet the sheer pettiness of it instead provided a moment of clarity. Americans might not understand the technicalities of sequester, but this was something else entirely. Was the president actually claiming there was not a single other government item—not one—that could be cut instead of the White House tours? Really?  

Keep in mind that the clip comes from ABC, not Fox, so it's hard for even the most hardcore LWNJs to whine that it's all Roger Ailes's fault. I can only say "well played, sir" to John Boehner.  While Dear Leader disappoints little kids by petulantly shutting down the White House tours, Boehner's throwing out the welcome mat.  And Eric Bolling of Fox is happy to take things to the next level:

In a Facebook post on Thursday, anchor Eric Bolling announced that he will offer to personally pay the costs to keep the tours at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue open for a week.

During Thursday evening's episode of "The Five," Bolling elaborated. "I will absolutely write the check if they open the doors next week."
 
"I'll make you a deal Mr. President…Let these families take their White House tours next week and I'll cover the added expenses. Word is it will cost around $74,000."

Referencing White House press secretary Jay Carney, the Fox host added: "Mr Carney, you know this an offer you can’t refuse. Give me a call."