Separation of the state and the religion

These statements put Obama fair and square together with other political leaders guided by the teaching of Jesus, notably Rick Perry and George W. Bush.
"President Obama used an appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday to reaffirm his faith at a time when Republican critics have accused him of a “war on religion,” telling an audience of religious leaders that his policies are grounded in his Christian beliefs.

Obama, speaking to 3,000 people at the Washington Hilton, used passages from the Bible to make the case that his push for a more equitable economy is rooted in a long-honored value system. And he suggested that his proposal to increase taxes on wealthier Americans is consistent with the teachings of Jesus."

Unquestionably, this qualifies for my "theatre of the absurd" section.