We interrupt this broadcast to bring you the President’s thoughts on the attack at Fort Hood. . .

Except, Barack Obama did not seem to realise the news networks were relaying his remarks live to the nation. Before moving on to the shooting, he offered his thanks to the people organising the event and offered a “shout out” to someone in the audience.

Right-wing bloggers are fuming at his “crass insensitivity”. Some are comparing Mr Obama’s words to President Bush continuing to read My Pet Goat to a class of children as he heard about the 9/11 attacks.

What do you think?