Olympics in Brazil

Obama, who had no time to focus on ACORN because of the other pressing problems we face, did find a few days to go and shill for his Chicago buds in a bid for the Olympics. Well, despite all the sacrifice, the One wasn't able to wangle the big bag of cash for his old cronies back in Chicago. Great negotiating skills there Barack, good luck with Iran and North Korea.

In a vote of high drama, the bustling Brazilian carnival city of beaches, mountains and samba beat surprise finalist Madrid, which got a big helping hand from a very influential friend.

Chicago was knocked out in the first round — in one of the most shocking defeats ever in International Olympic Committee voting. Even Tokyo, which had trailed throughout the race, did better — eliminated after Chicago in the second round.