Barack; and Pope Dreams

And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.
--Barack Obama

You know, as someone who used to live in central Virginia and surrounded by some pretty rural areas, I think he is totally right. It just wasn't the most prudent thing in the world to say out loud.

In other news, I had totally weird dreams about the Pope last night. I'll do the surreal details later if I have time.

And on Idol last night, what was up with tarting-up little David Archedorable? Isn't he a little young for those tight leather pants?