Our peaceful, non-partisan president may have fallen prey to the shenanigans of the main stream media in that he had briefly taken on the persona of someone who everyone loves to hate; the angry Black man. With striking images and cleverly chosen lingo, the crafty press corps has succeeded in influencing the compassions and concerns of not only President Obama, but also the country’s. Indeed, the Gulf oil spill is a tragic accident that will affect future generations, and the countless wildlife that the planet will permanently lose is beyond unfortunate. So anger, disbelief, confusion, and sadness are all perfectly acceptable responses to this tragedy, but guilt and shame must also be included.

Indeed, the deregulation of the oil industry during the Bush / Cheney administration, which removed the need to enforce vital safety checks and measures, has greatly contributed to this catastrophe. The other , not so often mentioned contributor to this record breaking disaster, is the consumer. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, deodorant, shampoo, combs, hand lotion, panty hose, nail polish, cold cream, perfume, lipstick, hair color, hair curlers, purses, shoes, dresses, crayons, toys, dolls, cell phones, and video games are all just a few of the products produced from the oil that is now spewing throughout the Gulf waters. Our dependency on oil and the products produced from oil is extremely high. So high in fact, that oil companies are challenged to find creative ways in keeping up with the overwhelming demand.

Even as I write this commentary, I realize that without oil and oil products, stone tablets and chisels might be my instruments to communicate this concern to world, or at least to the people in my general vicinity. But it would be difficult to see the tablet and the chisel without eyeglasses or contact lenses, and I may be wearing something other than the traditional shirt and slacks, which are all made from oil. Point being, that many of the products consumers rely on every day, are derived from oil. If the extraction and transportation process are not properly regulated, alternatives need to be found and soon.

So, whose ass should be kicked? I hesitate to propose that the president begin with a self-inflicted trashing for his use of the products listed, which would also include his beloved Blackberry, but instead, I would encourage a more vigorous search for alternatives to oil, which is exactly what he is presently focused on. Clearly, the call for President Obama to "get angry", and to "kick someone ass", is just another lame attempt by the main stream media to force our great leader into an irrational action. From inauguration, he has consistently gathered data from experts, evaluated the various alternatives, and then put into action a solution. But if the call for ass kicking’s are to be handed out to those responsible for this disaster, as the media suggests, then maybe we all should be on cue.