The President Is Skipping Opening Day

You know, I fought hard against the accusations that Obama wasn’t born in States, that he was a secret terrorist, and that he hated America. Now? I just don’t know.

From the Kansas City Star:

“Nationals Park will feature all the patriotic trappings one would expect on opening day for the national pastime in its capital city. Everything, that is, except for the president of the United States.

The White House and the Washington Nationals say President Barack Obama is skipping the season opener, despite a standing invitation for the first fan to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.”

I mean, if our President doesn’t throw out the first pitch doesn’t it mean that the country is about to plunge into anarchy? Maybe Obama is just being polite. I mean, Obama’s fastball is probably a few ticks quicker than Livan’s and that has to be embarrassing for the Nats’ Opening Day starter.

(h/t Hardball Talk)