paling in comparison

Well, we all know who Tina Fey will be spoofing for the next two months (I'm being optimistic here).

Why do I feel like they're trying to tug on the heart strings of my double X chromosomes?

When CCR sang "I ain't no fortunate son," I don't think they were arguing for the senators and governors and representatives to march their children and past experiences down the corridor to the sacrificial alter [ahem]. I don't think this is what Biden and Palin and McCain and Obama intend, but the specters of a child with Down syndrome, sons in Iraq, x & y chromosomes, melanin and a tortured body flit about the campaign speeches and television ads.