Massive Historic Devastation

Here I thought that once-in-a-forever earthquakes were a reason for us all to band together and help the needy.  Little did I know that disasters like this existed only to be... a test for Obama:

The Obama administration is now one week away from completing its first year in office. It has faced numerous challenges and tests, but in many ways this may well be the most critical. The role of the United States in the world and in this hemisphere is being redefined. What better way to demonstrate American ideals, values, confidence and capacity than a rapid and well-managed relief effort? The President and his top aides should treat this catastrophe as if it were happening on American soil and give it the hour-to-hour attention we would devote to such a crisis at home. Furthermore, the President should go to Haiti as a symbol of our commitment as soon as it is secure enough to assure his safety.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present megalomania.  Would one of you please take this opportunity to inform the good Mr. Cohen that the world does not revolve around his delusions?

(Thanks to Harvey!)

Update: Good heavens, the Christian Science Monitor ratchets up the faux drama.

Here's an interesting idea, guys: Let's let our traditional charities take a stab at solving the crisis, like they do each and every time there is one. Anyone who thinks that the American people are sitting around waiting on the Federal Government to tell them when to donate to a worthy cause is clearly out of touch with reality.

Update again: Illustrating the vast amounts of creativity of the press, Newsweek picks up on our hackneyed little meme, courtesy the Kansas City Star.