[Abin Sur]

...so he overcompensates with tell-it-like-it-is populist bravado aimed at framing himself as the ultimate regular-guy outsider. Calling the Chinese MFers is the logical extension of that.

I've never liked populists; I prefer serious politicians to rabble-rousers.

[Lazlo in PA]

I prefer serious politicians to rabble-rousers.

Never heard Obummer say any profanities off the teleprompter. Does that mean he is a serious politician?