Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…

Apparently on Turkish television it is acceptable for their news anchor to wear blackface and recite an Obama speech. This just days after a “Turkish plot” to assassinate Obama was foiled. That guy has been released already.

But I digress…

Whodathunk we’d still have pirates in the 21st century going around plundering?  I hope the crew (including 20 Americans) escape the ordeal safely.

The times they are a’changin’ it seems, with the Castro Brothers being lauded in Cuba by members of the US Congress.

Meanwhile, Russia is saying “Chill out, US!  Iran is no threat to you.”   We heard this about Iraq, too. Did that ever matter?

After 2 weeks of bullish running, the stock markets have cooled off, selling off about 3% over the past couple days.  The market looks mixed this morning in its open.  Without any positive news, I would expect a negative 50-100 point day.  The Congressional Oversight Panel issued some doom and gloom sentiment, that the financial crisis is “far from over” and is actually spreading… much like that rash you got last summer from that questionable mate on vacation.  Admit it.  If you ask Robert Reich (Our nation’s 22nd labor secretary), he’ll tell you “It’s a Depression“.

Congratulations to whoever picked North Carolina to win the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship.  That would include my co-worker Mike, who beat me in the pool when UNC won it all.  Mike deserved it since he was last place in our Fantasy Football League last year.

Back to work…