Pathetic: Obama Uses Commencement Address to Whine About Critics

Way to fire up the graudates, Bammy. Spend your time moaning about critics and telling the young skulls full of mush to read the Huffington Post.

Obama told both sides in the political debate to tone it down. "Phrases like 'socialist' and 'Soviet-style takeover,' 'fascist' and 'right-wing nut' may grab headlines," he said. But such language "closes the door to the possibility of compromise."

That kind of passion isn't new, he acknowledged. Politics in America, he said, "has never been for the thin-skinned or the faint of heart. ... If you enter the arena, you should expect to get roughed up."

Obama hoped the graduates hearing his words can avoid cynicism and brush off the overheated noise of politics. In fact, he said, they should seek out opposing views.

His advice: If you're a regular Glenn Beck listener, then check out the Huffington Post sometimes. If you read The New York Times editorial page the morning, then glance every now and then at The Wall Street Journal.

"It may make your blood boil. Your mind may not often be changed. But the practice of listening to opposing views is essential for effective citizenship," he said.

Maybe he ought to tell the folks on his side to cool it with the Nazi psychobabble we've been hearing all week. FOr a guy who refuses to listen to Republicans his advice is more than abit hypocritical.