The only thing real was the mutual disdain

So Sen. Obama went to Harlem today to meet former president Bill Clinton.

It doesn’t sound like they got on like a house afire.

Clinton kept his answers short when he was asked about his involvement with Obama’s campaign this fall. The former president noted an already-announced trip Sept. 29 to Florida.

Obama said, “We’re putting him to work.”

Asked if he would be doing more, Clinton said, “I’ve agreed to do a substantial number of things, whatever I’m asked to do.”

Before reporters were ushered out, Clinton was asked where he sees the race between Obama and Republican John McCain.

“I predict that Sen. Obama will win and win pretty handily,” he said.

Obama added: “You can take it from the president of the United States. He knows a little something about politics.”

Palpable fakery and distrust. Ugh. As authentic as a shot of botox; no visible wrinkles, but a slow seep of poison beneath the surface.

Ann Althouse takes a read on Bill Clinton’s secret thoughts.

My little playlet from earlier in the week sounds like it was more fun than this meeting.

Meanwhile: Obama must be cringing at this Boy George love song and saying, “why won’t they stop helping??”

And after viewing that shockingly distasteful, otherwordly video (honestly, I was transfixed with morbid curiosity), I must agree with Ace: this is the Best. Election. Evah.