Studs Terkel - Obama/Wright and the "American Obsession"
I've been wanting to hear what Studs Terkel has to say about the Obama phenomenon. Since they're both Chicagoans, I'm sure Studs has a particularly interesting perspective (as always). But now that this Pastor Wright flare-up has finally touched the rawest of nerves, it reminds me of Studs' book "Race". Studs calls it "the American Obsession", and it looks like now in this election we're finally diving into this obsession head first.
Has anyone seen any recent interviews with Studs? If not, perhaps there's a journalist out there who can get him to weigh-in on Barack Obama 2008.
I think he's about to turn 96, so I hope he's doing OK, and that we'll hear from him soon. He's a national treasure.
Has anyone seen any recent interviews with Studs? If not, perhaps there's a journalist out there who can get him to weigh-in on Barack Obama 2008.
I think he's about to turn 96, so I hope he's doing OK, and that we'll hear from him soon. He's a national treasure.
"""With optimism, you look upon the sunny side of things. People say, 'Studs, you're an optimist.' I never said I was an optimist. I have hope because what's the alternative to hope? Despair? If you have despair, you might as well put your head in the oven."""
