Shorter David Weigel re: Obama’s chances: “Yeah, he’s a big-talking empty suit, but recent history proves we frankly don’t give a shit”

I’d have to say, that’s the first even remotely reasonable argument for thinking he has a chance at becoming president I’ve heard.  Not that I care (I already know I’m not voting in ‘08, unless I can fill in a write-in ballot with “kiss my ass”), it’s just amusing to me all the attention thrown at him.  Why, I’d think that the media thought articulate black men were akin to unicorns the way he’s being approached, the mix-ups with his name notwithstanding.

Here’s a thought experiment for you: try to imagine someone w/ Obama’s background running for office, except speech-wise & philosophically he acted like me.  How long do you think he’d live?