If you missed it, and are as interested in getting glimpses of Obama's inner world, take a look at this video of his confrontation with a persistent fly the other day. Of course, one never knows, but his approach to the situation appears to be classic Obama:

1. First, attempt to avoid confrontation via good humor. It's clear from the video that Obama is not a "fly hater." He's not looking for a fight with the fly. He tries to ignore it (are you paying attention Mr. Limbaugh?). He waves it away (Newt, are you listening?) with a smile and a good-natured, "Hey, get out of here." We might call this the attempt at bipartisanship phase.

2. But the fly soon demonstrates to everyone's satisfaction that it has no intention of letting the president get on with his work. No, this fly is going to ceaselessly buzz around, interrupting the work of superior species, causing irritation that benefits no one, reminding one and all of the death, decay, and defecation on which it feeds. So, attempts at peaceful co-existence exhausted, Obama draws into an intense focus, ignoring everything else while he glares at the fly, remaining utterly still and silent, presenting an inviting moment for the insect to land and relax. When it does, Obama strikes like a cobra. Sharp, quick, deadly.