Addicted to Politics
The Republicans say they prefer new candidates entering the presidential race to be spaced out. There is no news yet about whether they’ve persuaded Charlie Sheen to stand.

Ultimate Emissions Reduction Scheme
The European Union believes that Obama could save the world by introducing a cap and trade scheme because after the healthcare plan and the stimulus package this would finish the US off completely.

Shades of Opinion
There are signs that Obama’s hair is turning white. Commentators are unsure whether this will change people’s attitudes to him on the basis of color because they still see it as a grey area.

Let the Sun Shine in
US debt is rising at the rate of $4.1 billion a day or $1.5 trillion a year. At that rate it’s not just a question of raising the debt ceiling but rather removing the roof altogether.

Backbone of the Country
Following news that Michele Bachmann has a titanium spine commentators are wondering whether in the event of her untimely demise, she has given permission for it to be transplanted to Obama.