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Paragon of journalism, that WSJ.

"Also, he's black, which is totally different from 88% of the U.S. population."

Posted by Ziggity | August 1, 2008 12:48 PM
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i never thought of that. of course, i didn't think of it 'cause it's stupid...

Posted by douglas | August 1, 2008 12:53 PM
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I think the next debate in the conservative echo chamber will be whether or not Obama is a carbon-based terrestrial lifeform.

Posted by Jay | August 1, 2008 12:56 PM
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We elect leaders to lead us towards a future we want (thin) not a past we don't want (fat).

McCain is short, too.

Posted by Will in Seattle | August 1, 2008 12:56 PM
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Wait, really? That's really in the Wall Street Journal?

Posted by Judah | August 1, 2008 1:02 PM
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Douglas @2

There are a lot of stupid people in America. Survey says 3 out of 10 people take into consideration when voting.

Posted by neo-realist | August 1, 2008 1:03 PM
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take race into consideration that is

Posted by neo-realist | August 1, 2008 1:05 PM
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This election season is so long that it seems that the media are running out of things to think and talk about.

Posted by ahava | August 1, 2008 1:05 PM
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"His thinness is an affront to my fatness! He is insulting me by just standing there, being something other than what I am! I demand a president who's an out-of-shape, dumber-than-average alcoholic, like me."

Posted by flamingbanjo | August 1, 2008 1:06 PM
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Thank goodness campaign coverage is discussing the real issues instead of silly things like the wars, the financial crisis, and other distractions.

Posted by Andy Niable | August 1, 2008 1:07 PM
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This is so, so stupid. I say we have a moratorium on campaigning, speeches, political coverage, etc. for two weeks in September. Everybody needs a break.

Posted by Greg | August 1, 2008 1:08 PM
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Riiiiight. That's why people don't see movies with George Clooney and Brad Pitt in them. Those guys are too skinny too.

Posted by arduous | August 1, 2008 1:09 PM
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he left-handed, too.
that means he needs special, elitist scissors and can-openers.

i'm looking for a acandidate with short arms and a swollen cheek to have a beer with. hey!

Posted by chops | August 1, 2008 1:10 PM
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Stranger babes give novel Rize, novel drink Rize, NOVEL BECOME HAIKU!

No, I don't.

Posted by The Incredible Haiku | August 1, 2008 1:11 PM
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I also took it as a personal affront when he sank that three pointer while hanging out with the troops. i can't sink a basket to save my life.

Posted by FRUITCAKEpuppet | August 1, 2008 1:11 PM
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#5: Not too hard to believe with articles like this:

http://online.wsj.com/article_print/SB121694247343482821.html

The editorial page of the WSJ has sucked for years.

Posted by Jay | August 1, 2008 1:12 PM
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This is the most stupid analysis i've ever seen this election.

Posted by Bellevue Ave | August 1, 2008 1:14 PM
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@8: I was in the UK during an election and it amazed me how short it all was. At first I thought that their system was odd, what with not knowing when the election would be and all, but after realizing that the entire campaign only took a month, I've been longing for it ever since.

Posted by Abby | August 1, 2008 1:16 PM
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Stranger babes give novel Rize, novel drink Rize, NOVEL BECOME HAIKU!

It's 17 syllables, but breaking it into 5-7-5 splits "novel" in the middle twice.

I had wondered if the "No, I don't" had been truncated to fit a certain syllable pattern, but apparently I'm overanalyzing it.

Posted by lostboy | August 1, 2008 1:19 PM
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The WSJ is becoming the Onion. Just not as funny.

Posted by rjh | August 1, 2008 1:21 PM
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the funniest part is, Bush is waaaay more of an exercise addict than Obama, but you don't ever remember reporters wondering if Bush's exercise obsession would hurt his chances.

great post on it at digby:

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/anorexic-starlet-watch-by-digby-this-is.html

Posted by brett | August 1, 2008 1:23 PM
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@5 - yeah, it is, page A3 spillover from A1 above the fold as I recall.

Posted by Will in Seattle | August 1, 2008 1:23 PM
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We won't support ball-less NO-Bama and will re-defeat him in November!!!

Posted by clintonsarmy | August 1, 2008 1:25 PM
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the wall street journal thinks your stupid.

Posted by rs | August 1, 2008 1:49 PM
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because we are, thanks to the typo.

Posted by rs | August 1, 2008 1:50 PM
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This analysis is asinine. Look at everybody on television. For the most part, they are in-shape and pretty--men and women alike. Americans idolize physique and looks even though the vast majority will never attain this unnatural lifestyle, let alone a candidate in good health.

Posted by LS | August 1, 2008 2:02 PM
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McCain was at the Dunkin Donuts counter, drinking his coffee and eating some sugar-glazed donuts, when a rabbit walked in and sat next to him at the counter.

The rabbit ordered a waffle. McCain laughed "You can't get waffles here, this is a donut shop, rabbit!"

The store owner looked over puzzled at McCain "Who are you talking to, Senator? There aren't any rabbits here - you're not having another flashback, are you?"

Posted by obamacounterinsurgency | August 1, 2008 2:17 PM
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Skinny people rule.

Posted by RainMan | August 1, 2008 7:02 PM
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Posted by clintonssarmy | August 1, 2008 9:40 PM

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