Keith Olberman.
How to deal with critics:
First, do NOT answer the question that was initially put forward; instead, change it to something less indicting or irrelevant and then answer that one.
Second, explain to everyone* that they are the stupid ones and then offer to help by way of conjuring up patronizing and reductive definitions of certain key terms.
*(critics mainly; the administration already knows that the supporters are stupid and therefore any such assusation would be redundant and probably not understood anyway)
Third, apply the appropriate (or not) definition to whatever threatening issue or question you are asked to account for.

If any of this fails to dispel criticism, politely remind them that we are at war (as if it were their fault to begin with).