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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The Sun King

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...