Sister Souljah Moment

Sen. Barack Obama has played out his Sister Souljah Moment by leaving Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ, which he attended for nearly two decades. How does this conform to his image as the “principled” candidate? It sure looks shabby, opportunistic and political in the best Clinton “old politics” tradition. However, what may look like hard-edged, cynical, politics coming from the redneck, Clinton, looks just plain shabby coming from the “change agent”.

Amazingly, sadly, this cynical ploy will probably work. The desperate Liberal opinionators are most likely busy this very minute writing up a defense and rationale for why this is such a noble and courageous move. His stated reason is rather convoluted and “family” oriented; it should give his clackers plenty to work with. No chance that they will ask the obvious question: “What took you so long?”

Of course, if he was really cool and bold, he’d return to his father’s religion, Islam. The Liberals would swoon with joy and ecstasy at his heroic affirmation of his culture. As it is, there is no chance that this new “act of faith” would trigger any questions – obvious, but very cynical – about the depth and sincerity of his religious commitment and his much-admired decision to become a “Christian” twenty years ago, with the guidance of his beloved uncle Jeremiah. Were both actions really just to enhance his political viability? Again, shades of Bill Clinton.