Is This A Joke?

I'm afraid it is not. As if I don't already think our president is a nut When I read things like this I wonder how long this can go on. I know, this is called Grand Standing. However, I am seriously concerned with the future of this country. I don't want to live in a monarchy, and I know that even university students are more concerned with their hair than their fate.
Why is it that we place so much emphasis on the Rugged Individual when it comes to making money, but NOT when it comes to making positive change. "Oh, what can once person do?" they say to me in class. I guess all one person can do is recycle and go forth and make money.