The Birthers were doing such a good job of exposing themselves to be clueless at the top, that we are disappointed that Obama took their bait and showed his birth certificate.
Obama helped the Birthers by instructing them to stop showcasing their top-of-the-hierarchy attitudes, instead of letting them continue to expose themselves as clueless and irrational. His response gave them legitimacy, and he set himself up for their criticism.
Blame will always be passed down to people in lower groups who allow themselves to get sucked into a battle that is framed and waged by the top. When lower groups buy into a hierarchy created by the top, the top will not take responsibility to be held accountable, and will do whatever it takes to push the blame down the hierarchy. The actions of the Republicans and radical right in blaming Obama for addressing the birther issue is absolutely predictable.
