04-28-2008, 08:57 PM
I didn't see the National Press Club appearance (don't know if it was broadcast) but I saw the NCAAP speech, it was truly bizarre, but entertaining. His ideas are more separatist than I realized. But it may have been a factor of the audience he was addressing. I'd be curious to see the other appearances. Though I'd be equally happy (and so would Obama's campaign, I imagine) if he wasn't actively seeking the spotlight. Any time he opens his mouth it gives opponents ammunition and Democrat supporters a headache. Which isn't so say I think he should avoid public appearances or mute his opinions, but it's become a sideshow. It promotes a spirit of embattled solidarity and adversarial honor for a certain sector of loyal supporters, but doesn't convince the mainstream of anything, except "why is he on the news again?"