I didn't miss Beathan's point. I actually read the article and pointed out something that was hilarious and remarkably candid. What are you having difficulty understanding about that? (PS - the article is about perceptions of people in Alaska. I don't know why you are spouting off about how people outside of Alaska "do not speak for the rest of the country." Who said they did?)

Also, I raised Obama in the context of responding to your assertion that my mind was set on voting for McCain. Again, your angle of attack is pretty shallow.