News at Eleven: Mother Jones: On the campaign trail, Barack Obama

was adopted into the Crow Nation and given the name One Who Helps People Throughout the Land. After that show of pandering, has he lived up to his name?

Sherman Alexie: [Laughs.] Well, first of all, these tribes that have given so many names and honorary memberships to people, they're kinda trampy. I think some tribe adopted Norman Schwarzkopf, too. It's the Indian version of getting a Hollywood star. So far Obama's done nothing to be better or worse than any other president when it comes to Indians, which is what I suspected, because we represent no important voting bloc. His name should be One Who Helps Liberals and Moderates Throughout the Land.

from Mother Jones: Sherman Alexie: Don't Call Me Warrior (Extended)
also The Arizona Republic: Author, poet, comedian Sherman Alexie in Phoenix

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