When he called Obama a celebrity like Paris Hilton, McCain was probably totally missing the most significant aspect of what he was saying.

After last night at the convention, there's no point for anyone to deny that Obama has star appeal. He's certainly got great TV ratings. When people--young people--look at Hilton or Spears, they see empty souls. What McCain didn't think about was that when young people look at Obama, they see a great role model. They see an example of just what hard work and education can do for a person.

So while McCain meant it as a put down, celebrity simply means that the eyes are all on Obama and what those eyes see are hope and inspiration.

The world would be a much better place if we could all somehow help make out politicians celebrities.  All eyes need to be on candidates and our elected representatives. 

Young people need to watch, learn and get involved enough to vote.  After that we all need to watch what the people we elected are doing. 

Everyone needs to pay attention to government like they pay attention to sports figures, rock stars and movie stars.

... to all you said Tom

The one's drawn to "celebrity" status more so perhaps. I'll take someone like Howard who is values driven.

If it is steered west it will sit in the gulf and drown Louisiana like Faye did Florida. Seek higher ground. Bulls eye looks to be Baton Rouge to me, I'm not sure what they do there with the hundreds of thousands from NOLA if the direct hit is west of NOLA. But even Mobile needs to be ready because the tail of the stationary front will pull it or push it, the NOAA cone is pretty wide. We should know in 24 hours.