James Carville, a.k.a. the Ragin’ Cajun, may have a screw loose, but the longtime Democratic political advisor and commentator was his outspoken self and made many lucid points today on Don Imus’ radio show.

Bill Clinton’s former strategist - who once remarked, about Paula Jones, “Drag $100 bills through trailer parks, there’s no telling what you’ll find” - took no prisoners, and broke down the Democratic race as only he can.

Some of James Carville’s wisdom …

• People upset about the recent Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton feud and South Carolina debate need to shut up and “go take a wet shower”
• Politics is a contact sport, not unlike football, and Obama holding back on the Clintons would be akin to the Giants forfeiting the Super Bowl
• Similarly, Bill Clinton shouldn’t dial down his campaigning on Hillary’s behalf - he doesn’t have a dial, just a switch (and “it’s on”)
• Hurt feelings are not only part of the game, they’re inevitable if two people actually think they’re the best candidate
• The Democratic party thinks highly of both Clinton and Obama
• A Clinton-Obama ticket is not only feasible, but more likely after these recent moments of contention
• John Edwards should yield to the two candidates still in contention
• The New York Times doesn’t know the first thing about politics, and only exists in order to whine and pontificate

All in a morning’s work for the ragin’ cajun.