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<title>Slog - Comments on Obama&apos;s Oedipal Moment</title>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment</link>
<description>Via TPM, a take by sociology and journalism professor Todd Gitlin that I think places Obama&apos;s current challenge in the right mythical context—and shows Obama what must be done. Wright on video, preening, smirking, reveling in his star turn, has spun my mind around. I found him convincing in this sense: He&apos;s convinced me that he&apos;s a clear and present danger to Obama&apos;s candidacy. The father has turned on the son—it&apos;s the Laius complex in action. Sure, sure, Wright offers a heap of clever and not-so-clever self-extenuations for his kind words about Louis Farrakhan, and absurdly claims to speak for...</description>
<copyright>Copyright 2008</copyright>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:30:23 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by elenchos</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Camille Paglia writes for TPM now?</p>]]></description>
<author>elenchos</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008542</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008542</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:21:36 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Mr. Poe</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey, can we get a few more posts up about Obama? Please?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance. You guys are the best.</p>]]></description>
<author>Mr. Poe</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008543</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008543</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:22:06 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Matthew</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Mudede would have written this item better.</p>]]></description>
<author>Matthew</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008552</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008552</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:33:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by ru shur</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This is a problem because it's obviously a problem because we've said it's a problem. Will something someone else said spell the end of Barack Obama's campaign?</p>

<p>I are a Very Serious Blogger.</p>]]></description>
<author>ru shur</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008555</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008555</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:35:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Andrew</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>It is a problem because Rev. Wright cann't keep his god damn mouth shut!!</p>

<p>Christianity is truly evil!  </p>]]></description>
<author>Andrew</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008557</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008557</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:38:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Trevor</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Gitlin is an ass.</p>]]></description>
<author>Trevor</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008563</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008563</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:50:49 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Greg</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This analogy completely ignores the tragic part of the Oedipus story: that by killing his father Oedipus became king, but only temporarily; that disaster befell the city because of Laius's death; that Oedipus went mad when he learned the truth. <b>WHERE DOES THAT FIT IN YOUR CAMPAIGN NARRATIVE?</b></p>]]></description>
<author>Greg</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008564</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008564</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:51:36 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by max solomon</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>i didn't think wright was that big an issue. then i did. now i don't think he'll be an issue because he's so obviously a fool. a senile fool on par with mccain.</p>

<p>and a bad comedian. those accents were the worst attempts i've ever heard. almost every black person i know can do a better white person than that.<br />
</p>]]></description>
<author>max solomon</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008586</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008586</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:05:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Bellevue Ave</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>where is the quantitative evidence that this is hurting obama? there is none stranger staff? you mean you're just parroting what you see on the TV? </p>

<p>a lot of you are just a bunch of lazy ass reporters right now. </p>]]></description>
<author>Bellevue Ave</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008588</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008588</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:07:36 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by some dude</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>the thing about political "narratives" that always amuses me is that it is like an intellectual game some journalists and politicians play to try to reduce someone or something down to a pre-existing story line.</p>

<p>it has little relevance or standing in fact.  it is interesting and engaging in an academic way--a kind of thought exercise--but when this is then construed as fact, the critical error is made.  the idea of painting someone into a narrative, and then posing the artificial question of whether they can escape that imposed narrative, is one of the biggest mistakes one can make.  just because it gets thrown into the echo chamber doesn't make it true.</p>

<p>unless you're cynical enough to believe that if it is said enough times, people will believe it, making it "true".  in which case this post would be an inauthentic attempt at spin... disinterested in reality and more concerned with the perception of reality, or excuse me, the "narrative".  a narrative that supports clinton's argument that obama can't win.</p>

<p>a "narrative" is one device a writer can use to add context and depth to a story.  in non-fiction the narrative is subordinate to the truth.</p>

<p>creating or perpetuating a narrative to subjugate reality is a bit more insidious.  unless it is fiction.  in which case it is merely creative.</p>

<p>...because unless i'm mistaken, is the idea that obama has to overcome the <em>prophetic</em> powers of fate to win?  really?  wright has taken on classical proportions?</p>]]></description>
<author>some dude</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008604</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008604</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:24:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by McCain/Crist &apos;08!</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Election Night Headline: McCain beats Clinton in a rout!</p>]]></description>
<author>McCain/Crist &apos;08!</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008615</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008615</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Fifty-Two-Eighty</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Oh, for God's sake, some dude, learn where the caps key is on your computer. That was fucking unreadable.</p>]]></description>
<author>Fifty-Two-Eighty</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008616</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008616</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:30:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by some dude</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>don't be a douche, yo.  what's your opinion on "narratives"?</p>]]></description>
<author>some dude</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008631</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008631</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:40:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by teehee</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Can you delete this post and save yourself further embarrassment?</p>]]></description>
<author>teehee</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008671</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008671</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:05:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by KeeKee</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey!  Listen to this narrative: </p>

<p>Jimmy Carter was on NPR this morn., and was asked about the good Rev. Wright's comments.  Carter's experience from having attended predominately black Baptist churches his entire life, was that Rev. Wright's comments were typical of ALL Southern Baptist Ministers, and to paraphase the President: NO BIG DEAL!</p>

<p>I believe that this uproar over Wright is just exposing white people's innate racism.  But what do I know?  I'm just a white Euro-Trash descendent...</p>]]></description>
<author>KeeKee</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008676</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008676</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:08:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by vooodooo84</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I just bought Sophocles Theban Trilogy at half-price books, looking like i will be able to catch up on this Greek thing after finals.</p>]]></description>
<author>vooodooo84</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008743</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/obamas_oedipal_moment#c1008743</guid>
<category>2008</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:58:39 -0800</pubDate>
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