I've read the piece by James Traub of the New York Times, and I have a one-word reaction to it: "Ridiculous"!
No, not Bono. Not even the argument that Bono ranks as a statesman.
What is ridiculous is the fact that our political so-called "leaders" have so ceded their role to envision and act upon that vision that a middle-aged rock musician can upstage them consistently, and to great effect.
I believe that Bono could outpoll the top dog in any major Western democratic nation-state, Arnold-style (OK, I don't understand the complex "Us and them" aspects sufficiently to say that about one or the other Ireland--maybe.)
I love the fact that Bono seems to know the right buttons to push so well--flattery for Lawrence Summers, rock-star aura for Condoleeza and Tony Blair, Christian guilt trips for the right-wingers, not to mention the power fantasy with which he seduces his colleagues in the entertainment world.
Bono for Secretary-General?
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