I am quoting the entire Amazon.com editorial description of the “Pocket Obama”. Now, I may have to hurl.

Printed in a size that easily fits into pocket or purse, this book is an anthology of quotations borrowed from Barack Obama’s speeches and writings. POCKET OBAMA serves as a reminder of the amazing power of oratory and the remarkable ability of this man to move people with his words. His superb and captivating oratory style has earned comparisons to John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, and this collection presents words that catapulted his remarkable rise to the American Presidency. Includes themes of democracy, politics, war, terrorism, race, community, jurisprudence, faith, personal responsibility, national identity, and above all, his hoped-for vision of a new America. This book is truly a primer for readers who want to examine the substance of his thought and reflect on the next great chapter in the American story. It is an unofficial requirement for every citizen to own, to read, and to carry this book at all times.

You read that right. Here’s the link, because some of the comments are funny, and the book does have only 2 stars, but PLEASE, don’t buy any hopeium.

Update: Hilarious. Amazon users have updated the product page to include an assortment of new photos including that of Mao’s own Little Red Book. I won’t ruin the surprise on the other photos, but here is one user’s comments:

I bought this book and read some of it to my landlord. Guess what?! He said I didn’t have to pay rent any more! And when I went to fill up my gas tank, the service attendant saw my book, winked, and said, “No charge!” At the DMV, standing behind 30+ others, I held up my pocket Obama and was immediately ushered to the front of the line!

Good times.

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