CAN A 'NICE GUY' RUN THE USA?
Obama is almost devoid of the megalomaniac and sociopathic tendencies so common among top-level politicians. The Greek word sophrosyne ... -Keiman, Mark
Two words: Jimmy Carter. Mull it over. True or false: Americans have a 'warrior culture' and Americans want a fighter, not a philosopher king?
Meanwhile, does this mean I was right that Paglia-Sullivan want to elect Greek ideals (I picked Beauty as a catch-all, but we can nominate others)? How much do you look for campaign promises and how much do you look for ... Dear Leader?
And a footnote: has Hillary Clinton been working on pietas, gravitas, and dignitas? You make the call.
p.s. can a Harvard guy really have sophrosyne? Well, who knows, but it even snowed in Baghdad this past week...