Dirt off Your Shoulder

This business is pretty cool. Somewhere between a dog whistle to the kids and a reverse Sister Souljah. Check out Obama at 2:20: See web-only content:
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2008/04/dirt-off-your-shoulder/44431/ And now Jay-Z: See web-only content:
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2008/04/dirt-off-your-shoulder/44431/ Good stuff, thought I guess rap scold Douthat wouldn't approve.

This article available online at:

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2008/04/dirt-off-your-shoulder/44431/