In the News....

Short Discussion of the Day's Headlines in no particular order:

1) On the eve of the State of the Union Address, addressing the fact that his poll numbers are extremely low, President Obama tells Diane Sawyer he would rather be a good one-term President than a mediocre two term. Hey Mr. President....the point is, nobody thinks you're a good one- termer yet. WSJ has a very interesting article today entitled 'Obama and the Copenhagen Syndrome'. The jist of the article is that "Copenhagen Syndrome" is the "belief in your own miracles. It is a belief that those who crowned you king actually knew what they were doing." You sent your press secretary to the Sunday news shows to say that things are tough because of"the last 8 years. Do you really think the American people are going to give you a pass on that after a year in office? Come on...accountability......time to reassess and listen a little bit. You are the President of a country of people who are trying to tell you something. Listen.

2) Simon Cowell is said to be leaving American Idol next year. Possible replacements being mentioned? Tommy Mattola....uh...too old, irrelevant. Head of a record company, but his biggest claim to fame is being Mariah Carey's ex-husband....Jamie Foxx....I think he can be really crude and nasty. I know Simon is rotten, but one senses there is a heart there somewhere..........Donny Osmond....Love Donny, but no. Too nice. ..................Not sure there is a replacement for Simon.

3) Brad and Angelina are splitting up. Well, this is in the news every other week. If it is true, very sad for all of those kids....but really, why does this get so much attention?

4) It is being said that the US response to the earthquake in Haiti was worse than the response to Katrina. I think this is a tough one to judge. You are dealing with a country so full of corruption that there was unbelievable poverty to begin with. Factor in total devastation and a dissolving of any government structure...and what do you do? You send troops and supplies and try and figure out how to get help to the people who need it. Unfortunately, this takes time...and in a disaster of this magnitude, you just do not have time.....I really cannot blame our government for this one.....

5) Conan vs Leno. Well, I don 't really care. But from a purely business standpoint, the network is obviously going to give the Tonight Show to the guy who can bring the best ratings.....I understand that it stinks for Conan...but isn't that how it is for anyone who gets "moved around" in their job when someone else is more productive? I mean, it may not be 'fair'...but it's a business....

6) Colts or Saints in the Super Bowl? Ouch...it still hurts that I can't say Vikings. If I can't cheer for Brett, I'm going with Peyton Manning....

So that is it for today....I don't have time to get to 7-10. Just a warning to those who don't care...tomorrow is about fashion.....

Until tomorrow....