by Conor Clarke
Over at the National Review, the flagship magazine of modern conservatism, Andy McCarthy writes:
I've noticed that President Obama frequently forgoes the necktie -- lately, even in public appearances. That reminded me -- I have no idea why -- that the Iranian regime has shunned the necktie ever since Khomeini pronounced it a symbol of Western decadence.
I too have absolutely no idea why McCarthy would draw such a connection.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2009/08/why-doesnt-barack-obama-wear-a-tie/197363/
