Tuesday, March 18, 2008

"The wide span of Obama's bridge"   [Mark Steyn]

Jonah, re snarky bloggers vs Andrew Sullivan, a reader notes the great man's admiration for the Senator's wide stance:

Mr. Steyn,

Sully writes:

Maybe this is a bridge too far. But in thinking about Obama for this past year, and reading the subtle critique of, say, Shelby Steele, as well as the palpable racial discomfort of some white conservatives, I have to say that it is precisely the wide span of Obama's bridge that makes me admire him. He has refused to disown Wright, while also refusing to endorse all of his message. You can call that opportunistic or expedient or cynical. You can also call it intelligent and brave and principled.

Thus Obama's use of a racist, anti-American pastor and congregation (including, presumably, dragging his children most Sundays to church to hear the disgusting rants) as a political power base becomes an act of courage and high principle.

What's strange and embarrassing is that Sully used to love President Bush in precisely this dopey, schoolgirl manner.

Now, now. He's not the first to get the old thrill up his leg. And the impressive span of Obama's bridge seems to be widening every moment. I see the Reverend Wright's other bon mots include:

I said that dirty word, again. Every time you say 'Israel,' Negroes get awfully quiet on you.

03/18 08:54 AMShare