Barack Obama has been very fortunate to get a boost from the world of comedy at critical times in his battle for the White House, and now, in his presidency.  First, it was Tina Fey during the campaign. During the past week, it’s been Jon Stewart.  Just as the pundits were beginning to start spreading the lame meme via Jim Cramer that Obama was somehow responsible for the stock market decline, Stewart slammed Cramer and other financial soothsayers. You’ve probably seen it, but it’s worth seeing again. And again:

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It turns out Cramer will be on The Daily Show Thursday night. That should be interesting.