Obama compared himself to Paris Hilton?

[ben_meyers]

One of the beauties of the internet is you can catch people in some contradictions. One of the problems is you can get caught in some contradictions.

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."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A48523-2005Feb23?language=printer


http://www.time.com/time/verbatim/20050228/5.html

[rucky]

1. Self-mockery is an admirable trait.

I don't see the contradiction, here.

[TwilightGardener]

2. ?--That was clearly a self-deprecating joke. There's no meaningful comparison there.

Sorry, T-R-O...oh, don't make me spell it out.

[grannie4peace]

3. but

he is not saying she is vacuous like mcsh*t did

[Overseas]

4. I like the joke. The photo it is on top of doesn't relate to it.

The photo is of a strong, serious statement. Makes the joke look odd.

[Danieljay]

5. I find it interesting you are out there looking. I'm curious, what's behind your sleuthing? n/t

[ben_meyers]

6. It's showing up at a few RW blogs

And I dare to go there to see what's going on. Ignoring them doesn't make them go away.

[ronnykmarshall]

7. Oh dear, Ben.

I'm afraid you'll have to go on "The List".

Hey kids, notice this guy's from ARIZONA??? Huh? A-R-I-Z-O-N-A !!!! Doesn't that raise some QUESTIONS???

I'm sorry Ben, but you are "of question" now.

Shame, shame, shame! <------ :sarcasm:


But trust me, there are those that are going to "watch" you from now on.