It looks like Levi Johnston is trying to "out Palin" Palin.

The news is full of stories that Levi is attempting to pitch a new reality show idea in which he would run for mayor of Wasilla and have the entire thing filmed for a program called, get this, "Loving Levi."

However right now this whole thing is nothing more than a Tank Jones version of smoke and mirrors. Check out this unbelievable, unless you know Tank of course, quote:

Asked whether he believes people will take the run seriously, with TV cameras rolling, Jones said: ''People questioned Jesus Christ, so I definitely don't care about these mere mortals questioning Levi Johnston.''

Yeah, THAT is how Jones handles the media.  Now do you know why nobody takes Levi seriously?

In an attempt to make the recently discredited Levi seem more interesting Tank has obviously been feeding him what he considers to be provocative one liners:

Johnston -- who describes himself as "half red-neck, half Hollywood" -- said he hoped the show would correct what he believes are misconceptions about him in the media.

"It's hard to figure me out," he said. "You've got to follow me around. I'm very different. I lead a crazy life. But it will basically be both worlds, my life in Hollywood and back home, the real country boy that I am."

Johnston said he knows his reputation "is love and hate right now... but we're trying to flip that around." This show, he added, will "send a message to America about who I really am and what I want to do with my life."

Look I don't want to be mean, but I have stepped in mudpuddles with more depth than Levi Johnston. 

Of course before Levi can start on his new "political career" there is ONE teensy little thing he needs to get out of the way first:

Reads the statement, "The docu-soap will follow the ever controversial, headline making, matinee idol, handsome father of one as he embarks on a run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska... [the] series will chronicle a 'no-holds-barred' period in Levi’s tumultuous life; co-raising his son Tripp, looking for love, and taking care of business for his fellow Wasillians. He will give us a real inside look into who he is as a father, a skilled hunter, an avid dirt biker, and of course his journey down the road of small town politics -- right after he gets his high school diploma."

That is almost like saying, "Hey I am going to be a famous race car driver, just as soon as I get my driver's license."

Look I really supported Levi in the past, and I do hope that he gets his act together in the future, but he has allowed himself to be turned into an absolute laughingstock, and that did not have to be the way this worked out for him.  He has a young son to raise, does he really want to be known as the stupidest person in Wasilla, Alaska? Because I guarantee if he actually pursues this type of program, that is EXACTLY how he will be seen.

If you think that a Sarah Palin press conference is a huge embarrassment for Alaskans, wait until you see Levi attempt to field reporter's questions about HIS political experience.

Just because Sarah Palin was the mayor of Wasilla does that automatically mean Levi should follow the same path to gain recognition? Isn't there anybody with some real inspiration working for this poor kid?

Nope, I guess not.


Tank Jones will serve as Levi’s campaign manager."

This is the same Tank Jones that failed to sign a book contract worth millions of dollars, who failed to take advantage of much more lucrative offers back when Levi was still a hot property and nobody thought of him as a liar prone to "youthful indiscretions", and who, along with his partner Rex Butler, failed to even get a visitation schedule for Levi to see his own son! 

In my opinion, with Jones as his manager, Levi will be end up as nothing more than a reoccurring late night joke and a question asked on Alaska's version of Trivial Pursuit.

And that is a fucking shame.