I don't know if you remember, but, shortly after JFK's assassination, they started referring to his administration as Camelot. In many ways, he was a better President than he is remembered. The foreign policy/national security issues, and the creation of our space program of his day overshadow the rest of his domestic policy achievements. (Trivia question: name the last Democrat in the White House to deliver on a campaign promise for a tax cut to the middle class. ... Hint: It wasn't Clinton, Carter, or LBJ.)

And now, the press is talking about Obama ushering a new era of "Camelot".

I am reminded of the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", a comedy.

In the first part of the movie, King Arthur goes about the English countryside recruiting new knights. Once he has his crew assembled, he takes them to Camelot. The knights are all elated at seeing their new home, from a distance. Before they can reach the castle, a song and dance number ensues in the castle. At the end of the song, Arthur turns to his knights and says:

"No, on second thought, let's not go to Camelot. ... It is a silly place."


Infer what you wish. I just thought I would share this mental association I had with you all.