Colbert, Stewart viewers more well-informed than those watching O’Reilly, Dobbs.

I am not surprised by this in the least bit. Anyone who watches Colbert or Stewart have to already have a modicum of understanding about politics and current events, and also the intelligence to understand the humor. Colbert and Stewart actually do a much better job at covering the news because both shows are brave enough to point out the absurdity of the way news unfolds and is covered. The people who are too uptight to watch these shows are more than likely the same types of people who don't grasp the concept of context and would probably go running to their liberal friends outraged at the "Hatemongering" they witnessed. Although being that these show are already on Comedy Central they tend to get a free pass on the hate labels.  I have been partial to the Colbert Report as of late. I used to really enjoy The Daily Show, but sadly I feel Jon Stewart started to let too much of his political leanings show thru and I started to get a little tired of getting the "Bush is Bad" undertones. I will say this however, Jon Stewart is still a master at his game and very few can compare to his talent.

Educators question drinking age

Here we go again, is it that time of year again? Personally I think the comparison to support drinking at 18 because you can serve our armed forces at 18 misses a very valuable point. You go through extensive training to serve in the military. By the time you are put into active duty hopefully the individual has gained a level of personal responsibility to carry a weapon and follow orders. The same can not be said for someone who turns of drinking age, hopefully the parents have done their job. As for the argument of being able to vote at 18 and not drink, I would almost rather see the argument made for raising the voting age to 21, but since we are not talking about that we will avoid that question. Voting again requires a certain level of responsibility to know who and what you are voting for. However, stepping into a voting booth and casting a vote really runs very little risk of death or injury to yourself or others. This cannot be said for an 18 old drinking.  And finally, I don't buy into the argument that kids won't binge drink in college just because they are allowed. It's still going to happen regardless of whether it's legal at 18 or not. Personally I think it's best to leave the age where it is and stop trying to compare drinking with other age required issues. We need to do a better job teaching the kids to be responsible, parents need to educate their children at home about the dangers drinking can cause before they go off the college. I don't think it's going to make a huge difference in alcohol related accidents in the end and personally I think it best to err on the side of caution as I don't see the youth of today getting any smarter or more responsible.

Obama tells McCain to lay off

Obama took McCain to task on Tuesday, saying: "one of the things that we have to change in this country is the idea that people can't disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism. I have never suggested that Senator McCain picks his positions on national security based on politics or personal ambition. I have not suggested it because I believe that he genuinely wants to serve America's national interest. Now, it's time for him to acknowledge that I want to do the same.
Why? If McCain doesn't feel that way and feels he has every reason to question his political positions and personal ambition why shouldn't he? Don't the voters in the end make the final call on whether or not they chose to agree and vote for McCain or Obama depending on their opinion? If people want to say this is bad campaigning then what is it when Obama says Republicans will use the race card when no one has? I was so glad to see the Saturday Saddleback forum because we were starting to get to the issues and the candidates stances. Neither candidate has been guilt free in their attacks on the other, but there in lies the truth. Most presidential campaigns play out like this, so everyone needs to quit whining and just campaign.