President Obama Used To Run Like A Duck

“While the residents regarded Mr. Obama’s mother as a ‘free spirit,’ Barry, who was chubby, was referred to as the ‘boy who runs like a duck…’”
 — Comforting to learn, during his visit to Indonesia, as he rebukes the Israeli government for announcing plans to build 1,000 new housing units in Palestinian East Jerusalem, that the President of the United States used to be like one of my best friends from growing up, Matt McCabe, who everyone in our cub scout troop called “Waddles.” The Times story about Obama’s childhood years in Jakarta is full of good stuff.