Lieutnant Columbo?

During her appearance on Bloomberg TV, Hillary Clinton took another stab at her main concurent for the nomination. She scrutinized the sayings of obama when he declared he wouldn't act like a "Chief Operating Officer". Sen. Clinton criticized his assertion by shouting that " it’s important that we have a president who understands that you have to run the government"

Obama said he wasn't thinking of the president's job as the guy who runs a bureucracy and Clinton seemed to disagree.

At first I was thinking, this guy just blew it. Why does he say he doesn't pay attention to details and doesn't want to be the "
Then, I listened and read what people were saying and most out there are bashing Clinton saying she is trying to see the devil in everything. They are praising Obama for his sincerity, also mentioning his success as a community organiser. When it comes down to it people see Obama as the leader and Sen. Clinton the manager.
I am not endorsing any candidate but I tought it was interesting that the popular opinion was more analytical than my own and wanted to express it.
Nonetheless, even if you think the guy is "llikeable" we must be careful in analyzing his policies and keep in mind that he is a democrat!

Today in France, Total which is one of the biggest oil firm was pronounced guilty over the spill of oil caused by the Erika in 1999. This is an important decision because it is the first time that a French court puts such a responsibility in the hand of the affreting company. Now, with the lobbying of environmental group there is a legal framework when it comes to messingg with the environment in France. Altough you pitifully can't have a smoke in public anymore in Marseille or Lyon their gas prices are still lower than in the US!