The First Ecumenical Council of the White House, a gathering of Democratic Senators and Congressmen, responding to the “needs of the times”, has declared Barack Hussein Obama, 44th President of the United States, infallible when pronouncing dogma Ex Cathedra Oval Office.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told assembled reporters that the doctrine of the infallibility of Obama is actually quite limited.

“I know the Republicans are trying to say we worship him but the truth is that this doctrine only relates to official Democratic dogma that is promulgated by the White House.  It does not mean that President Obama himself is infallible or sinless, though I have never known that amazing man to sin or be wrong in anything.”

The doctrine of the Infallibility of Obama has been discussed in Democratic circles since 2008 but was rejected due to opposition from conservative Democrats.  However, with widespread opposition to the recent health care overhaul it was decided that the time was ripe for the official unveiling of the dogma.

“It is hoped that with this pronouncement Americans will end their opposition to President Obama’s policies.  The man is truly remarkable.  Every time I talk to him I walk away enlightened.  He has the best interests of the working person at heart” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Doctrine of Obama’s Infallibility has to meet the following conditions:

1. He must speak Ex Cathedra Oval Office (that is, when in discharge of his office as supreme teacher of the citizens of the World.)
2. The Democratic doctrine must concern faith, morals or sin.
3. The doctrine must be held by the entire Democratic Party.

With the possibility of the loss of many seats in the November elections, Democrats are hoping that this new doctrine will help protect President Obama from any possible repercussions. If however the Democrats lose a majority in the House come November the possibility of seeking asylum in Vermont has been discussed.

Representatives of the press who covered the announcement shouted “never” when the possibility of exile was discussed and pledged their “lives and sacred honor” to defend the President.  The only holdouts were those from Fox News.

“What do you expect” said Rahm Emanuel.  “Fox isn’t a real news organization.”

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