from the Washington Post February 24, 2005

The Senator's Humble Beginning
Rising Star Barack Obama Is Resolutely Down to Earth

By Mark Leibovich
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, February 24, 2005; Page C01

There's nothing exotic or complicated about how phenoms are made in Washington, and, more to the point, how they are broken.

"Andy Warhol said we all get our 15 minutes of fame," says Barack Obama. "I've already had an hour and a half. I mean, I'm so overexposed, I'm making Paris Hilton look like a recluse."

Happy Birthday to "The One"

Unfortunately "The Big O's" birthday is one day shy of mine. Otherwise I am sure he would of invited me to his $5Million fundraiser yesterday, and given me my $1000 fuel subsidy and perhaps a lap dance from his wife. (She does have the booty to boogie, you have to admit.)

But the reason for today's blog entry is this: Take a look at the yellow tape. Ya see behind the yellow tape are regular folk. (OK, maybe not so regular as they adore the toilet paper Obama wipes with, but bear with me here..)
The "regular" folk are just that. "Regular." On the other side of that yellow tape are the big spenders, rich folk, etc. who have an agenda. (AKA they want somethin for somethin.) These are the folks who shelled out $28,000 to have a picture taken with the "One" (I still call him the "Big O and Hilliary, (who?) the Big C)
These folks are what Obama needs and wants. The ones behind the tape in Walmart clothing are backdrop and make for a great picture. Don't ya think?

So instead of beating the drum on all the changes in "The Big O's" positions on issues, I thought I'd share my thought on this one pic and how I "seen" it...