Politics, etc.

But, Hillary? Oh, I just don't know. The race is rapidly sinking into the mire, and now, according to one news report, someone in Hillary's campaign is behind Rev. Wright's recent appearance before the National Press Corps. Denials all around, of course. Woudln't put it past her, though.

So far, Obama has remained cool as a cucumber with everything that has been thrown at him, but I would like to have been a fly on the wall when the good Rev. started appearing on television, with his own agenda. It might be necessary for Obama to show a little anger before long. He got pretty pissed off during that last debate, and couldn't completely hide it.

It has been suggested by some (New Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh I can't believe they have finally said something that I could agree with) that Rev. Wright is simply latching onto an opportunity to have his hate-filled, out-dated opinions heard. He may see himself as another Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson whose time has come. If so, it's time for Obama to distance himself completely and denounce the old bigot. It's one thing to tolerate a few wrong-headed sermons, for the sake of a long-term investment in one's church, and another thing to excuse what's happening, now.

Later: OK, Obama held a press conference in which he finally threw Rev. Wright under the bus. I hope the Rev's fifteen minutes are up. We don't need this kind of distraction in the final weeks of the campaign.

I'm still not counting Hillary out. She's one determined little lady, isn't she?

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Did anybody see John McCain's speech in which he talked about how we really NEED to do something about health care?? Seems he has a plan. Note to McCain: You've only been in the Senate since when ? The McKinley Administration? Why haven't you noticed this need before now?

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If you watched American Idol tonight, raise your hands? Hello? I wasn't going to watch it, either, then I remembered it was Neil Diamond night. Love that Neil Diamond. I would like to make a suggestion for future programs though, when they are featuring songs written and made famous by people who are now over 50, and asking people under 30 to sing them. For God's sake, sit those babies down and make them listen to the the featured artist's music for no fewer than 6 hours. Then, explain the lyrics to them. Sheesh!

Tonight was almost as bad as listening to them try to figure out Andrew Lloyd Webber last week. David Cook was the only one who actually "got" the music. Poor little Jason's voice has that lower register and with a little effort (practice) could have done justice to the songs he tried. Alas, he either didn't care or he was just plain bored or stoned or something.

No. You just don't want to suggest that this year's crop of Idol hopefuls try to sing songs that have actual lyrics, that should be understood before they can be sung. If the numbers don't lend themselves to the occasional "screech" and mournful "wooooooo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oo" and "Oooooohhhhh", these kids can't sing them.

Finally, why, oh why is Brooke still hanging in there? Who's she sleeping with? Huh? Huh?

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Dancing with the Stars is another show that has, in my opinion, jumped the shark. This week, Shannon (the gawky) and Derek leave the show. Too bad, so sad. Don't let the door hit you in the butt when you go out. Ho Hum.

Stay tuned.