Sharp Decline in Approval Ratings

Darren, who from when the Democratic field for the 2008 presidential nomination numbered near 10, has been a long-term, from-the-starting-blocks, Barack Obama supporter. His conservatively-minded parents and pro-Hillary Clinton sister aside, he's been unflagging in his affection and admiration.

Until tonight.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas?" Pre-empted. The new "Prep & Landing" (planned to tape as it was to air after bedtime, VHS clingers that we are...)? Pre-empted.

Take heed of your timing, Mr. President. Your constituency is feeling a wee bit peeved.

Double Daddy wisely used the opportunity to share that in too many other countries, a written declaration of such discontent could result in dire punishment. Let freedom ring...even if the elfin bells have been temporarily squelched...