I think that these "fake" Twitter accounts are more than just a comedic way of poking fun at prominent figures in American politics. Although the people who create these accounts and tweet humorous things about a politician are claiming to come from a completely satirical view point, there is definitely an undertone of disdain in their remarks. I view these tweets as the latest way to insult the bigwigs in American politics today.
I guess it's a good thing that the targeted politicians are remaining cool and unaffected by the fake Twitter accounts in their name, however, I think that this has the potential of escalating to another level and becoming something of great controversy. As the article states, we live in a "name obsessed culture", constantly judging anyone who chooses to put themselves in the limelight. And the best part for the creators of these accounts is being able to tell the world how you feel about a politician under the all too concealing shield of anonymity. From my point of view, at least TV personalities like John Stewart and Stephen Colbert have the gumption to let their identities be known while their judging politicians, while the anonymous tweeters show none of this nerve for their beliefs.
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