Back to reality..

The US is still coasting on the news of Paul Ryan's selection as Mitt's running mate. Indeed, it has taken a large chunk out of Olympic coverage. Odd, but placards bearing the names of Romney and Ryan had not even been prepared when the announcement was made while the Democrats almost immediately came up with a negative advertisement against Ryan. My guess is that the Dems had prepared negative adds against all the leading contenders while Ryan's announcement was prematurely leaked.

Paul and Mitt are very much enjoying their honeymoon as they cannot say enough good about one another while incessantly patting on each other's backs. I doubt the relationship will end in tears, but the dynamics of the President/Vice President relationship have seldom favored good relations. Besides, it is too early to speculate on this relationship as this dynamic duo need to first of all win the election. That prospect continues to remain doubtful give O's standings in the polls.

The Olympic Games certainly provided a pleasant diversion from dark thoughts and speculation over the state of the world. The respite was refreshing, but gloom and doom have resurfaced. I do not like the rumblings in Israel over their felt need to wipe out Iran's nuclear capabilities. Nor do I like rumblings in the US about somehow or another aiding the rebels in Syria. I found Mohamed Morsi's move on the generals incredible. My feeling is that he only made this move with approval from the military or, if not, he will pay the consequences.

I understand that Italy's Monti is totally out of sorts with Germany's Merkel and has found a new ally in Spain's Zapatero. Misery seeks company? It is taking forever to officially and formally acknowledge that Margaret Thatcher was right after all.