2010-02-13

The Obama Mirage

In the comments thread of this article titled "Inside Obama's Hologram" on Reason Online, I found this gem:

Recognition of George W Bush by the Obama Administration

Just heard that the Obama Administration will be honoring the 43rd President of the United States by naming the gap between the tectonic plates beneath Haiti after him.

The area will now officially be referred to as "Bush's Fault."
Anyway. I can't stand people who fawn over other people. I have a friend like that. In the old days when we would hit Montreal's hip club scene, it was a common occurrence to be among celebrities and athletes. It was pathetic to watch him in action trying to get their attention.

Fuck them. It made for such a weird evening knowing one of the guys was a puppy before some entertainers. Entertainers!

To me, Obama is certainly a celebrity. Not much on the ideas and content or substance side, but what a winning smile! He doesn't represent squat. Pragmatist my foot. You could spot that crock a mile away. He's just another politician who plays and preys on the emotions of people. Other than that, he'd probably be cool to sit and have a Lime Bud with. Then again, so would Bush.

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Oh, about this community organizing thing. I never did quite grasp how this became such an important part of his aura and how it related to his ability to be the executive of his country.

How about this indicting piece about his community organizing experience in City Journal? 
Although he did change his tune; looks like anyway.

Chicago is one tough place. 

Again. Not surprising.

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