You Know...

There's been much ado about Caroline Kennedy's prolific string of "You Know"s... She said "you know" something like 531 times in three milliseconds. Or something like that. I heard a talk show last night talking about it, and now my thoughts.

Let me preface my remarks by saying she is absolutely unqualified to be New York's junior (or otherwise) Senator. She simply doesn't have the experience to be a US Senator. I furthermore find it terrible the hypocrisy present in the media's treatment of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin compared to their coverage of Kennedy.

Here's my real point. As for the "you know"s. I've knows brilliant people, good at their jobs, who choke once a camera or microphone is pointed at them. I've known absolutely unqualified people who are incredibly well-spoken and dynamic.

I believe we are putting too much stock into a superficial measure of her abilities. A deeper examination of a thin resume proves her lack of readiness. It's my understanding that even though she's well-known, she's a private person not accustomed to dealing regularly with the media. I think we could cut her some slack on that front.