“A Rolls-Royce for a mind.”
I thought that at one time, then I heard (or read) something that made me believe he’s not a deep thinker.
He said he had been invited to George Will’s house for a dinner honoring Obama after his 2008 election but before taking office. He C.K. was excited to go because he wanted to meet Obama. He “wasn’t sure” what kind of president Obama would be and meeting the man might help him decide.
I’m thinking, “Really?!? You’re not sure what kind of a president Obama would be?” We all knew for sure that Obama would be a terrible president! How could Mr. Genius Krauthammer not know? Any respect for his alleged amazing mind went down the drain for me.
I am sorry about his situation. Even though being misguided often, he seemed like a decent person. He overcame so much to be successful, and there’s a lot to be said for that.
Yes, I remember having to correct another FReeper at least 3 years back who said Krauthammer was always anti-Obama-—I cited the exact source of CK saying that he was doubtful that Obama was quite ready for the Presidency in 2008, but (somehow) would surely be ready the election cycle after that. He seemed pretty hopeful about an Obama Presidency. The FReeper I conveyed this to never got back to me....he couldn’t believe such a thing from the man who referred to only as “Charles”.