Heartless Bitch

Now that Mr. Zimmerman is in jail and the outrage surrounding the murder of Trayvon is simmering, what are the news stories filling the vacuum?  I am TV-less; so I view a filtered version, an abbreviated version of what is deemed newsworthy.  And, of course, I get to cherry pick.  What I've been noticing the past few days:

FIRST:

Secret Service men caught with prostitutes in Colombia.  I can't stop laughing!  How stupid can they be?!  One report speculated that the only reason the story was reported at all was because one of the prostitutes made a fuss about not getting paid. (Which causes me to wonder even more about the IQ levels of the agents involved.  Plus in every sex for money movie or book I've ever seen or read, the payment is made up front.)  Colombian law enforcement was summoned and, I guess, the working girl got her money.  A country that protects its women!  The notorious drug capital of the world will give aid to its hookers!  This seems strangely twisted to me.  Should I applaud or vomit?

AND:

Tornadoes in the Midwest.  Is this really a surprise to anyone?  Do the residents really believe that THIS year will be different?  Must be.  There they are standing knee deep in the debris that used to be their homes and they all look so baffled.  "Wwwwwhhhhhhaaaaaa?"  Certainly I hope they receive all the help they need and I rejoice when no deaths or injuries occur.  But, come on already.  Isn't it a bit like living in a dessert and complaining about the heat?  The one entertaining part about these tornado stories is the reporters themselves.  They are surrounded by smashed houses and torn up trees and they can barely contain their excitement as they say, "EF category 3." storm.  They are bouncing in their seats like kids on Christmas morning.

AND FINALLY:

Mitt courts women voters.  Political tail chasing.  He's cute.  I hope people aren't fooled.