Thus the myth of “twice as good” that makes Barack Obama possible also smothers him. It holds that African Americans—­enslaved, tortured, raped, discriminated against, and subjected to the most lethal homegrown terrorist movement in American history—feel no anger toward their tormentors.

Actually it was 9,000+ words, but whatever, if I’m any example you’re going to end up reading it, so you may as well do so now. Also, you’re going to cry.