Obama On 60 minutes | Awkward Much?

Did the president laugh inappropriately during the CBS 60 minute interview?
I'm not one to say that the President is not allowed to laugh just because the topic is a serious one. That would be ridiculous. But... (of course there is a but...there's always a but) I do think that this is an example of President Obama's view of this economic disaster. He's so calm, cool and collected...yeah maybe too cool! In this specific case, the laugh was completely awkward!

He sees this mess as an opportunity. As his chief of staff Rahm Emmanuel once said, never let a good crisis go to waste. In other words, when times are getting tough and sh-t hits the fan, people get desperate. You are more inclined to say yes to something that you may have not said yes to before. Basically, when you're down you will reach for a hand to help you get up and in this case the government has convinced you that they are your only option to get back up again. Therefore, you will let them do anything that they say will "help" so you can stand back up. They are aware of this, so why fix the economy? Lets let it go further down, blame the previous administration, blame George Bush (you know, no one will ever get tired of that) and pass laws to gain control over every aspect of our country and its people. Whats more important than money to individuals? Power!
So back to this 60 minute interview, do I think it was inappropriate? In this circumstance, yes! Even Steve Kroft paused for a moment and proceeded to ask Obama if he was "Punch-drunk". I just think that the tone was a tad off and people are looking to him for confidence, not humor. Get off Jay Leno, stop worrying about your NCAA picks, get off ESPN, and get serious! This is not a joke. Humor is great but there is a time and a place.