Can an African American person really be president of the United States? All my life, I’ve been sure that the answer to that question was „no,“ which is why I don’t want to talk about it. If the polls say „yes, yes“ and my experience says „no, no,“ my head will begin to revolve.
(…)
No, really, I’m fine. Can we talk about the weather? How about them Phillies? Do you have a decent recipe for gingerbread? Anything but … you know.
– Jon Carroll am 29.10.2008
(Lange her, dass ich meinen meistgelesenen US Kolumnisten zitiert habe.)
Jon Carroll-Zitat für mein Notizbuch:
11/4/08:
Did you vote yet? I have a treat for you, but first you have to go vote. This column will be here when you get back, but first you have to go vote. It’s important for your self-esteem and for the very survival of the nation. Democracy: Use it or lose it. End of speech.