. >> miller, miller lite? >> it is a discounted place, man. i thought you drank, man.ing beer? >> what are you drinking? >> i'm drinking vodka. >> i'll have -- i'll have what he -- fold under pressure. then i'll think about a burger down the way. you having something to eat? >> i'm eating. >> all right, i'll hold back. i will stick with this -- >> i'll get you your drink and you can decide. >> thank you. >> i have to ask, you're born and raised in the detroit area? >> right. >> an academic star, marine corps, journalism. why did you never run for office? >> you have to be crazy. you know what? they don't want straightforward politicians. they don't last. you have to be real cold-blooded. being an elected official is like working for the drug cartel. you can't give anybody any mercy. >> it seems like whatever might be in your heart and however pure you might be when you finally arrive in office, somebody brings you a big dosse, opens it up, says mr. president, mr. mayor, mr. governor, this is the real situation. at which point it's an, oh -- try to start making some ser