I must confess I must fight through my feelings of hopelessness.  Watching the news can be devastating.  Everyday there is more bad news regarding the economy and our standing with the rest of the world.  Normally I don't give two farts about what the rest of the world thinks of us, but to hear our President gave the Prime Minister of Great Britain DVD's as a gift pains me.  I'm not a big fan of Gordy Brown but I am sure that we will need the support of Great Britain at some point in the near future.  Barry could have at least ponied up for the Blu Rays.  This was the Prime Minister's first visit with our "green" President and he brings a very meaningful gift.  A pen carved from the wood of the HMS Resolute.  That is a very well thought out gift, and what did Barry do... He probably sent Rhambo out to Best Buy.  I guess we should be happy he didn't get him a gift card.  So while the Barmister is ruining our relationship with a great friend in Great Britain Hugo Chavez is signing his praises.  Seriously...  What hope is this?  I was hoping our president wouldn't be the guy who goes to a party with a half drunk bottle of Mums.  I know you are busy and all Barry but you could have at least sent an intern out to find something nice.  Bill Clinton at least knew how to use his interns.  This is a very serious time in American History and I feel like we just put the ball in the hands of Heath Shuler to take us down the field in the final two minutes.  I hope that I can find something to really put my hope in soon.