[Hoot Gibson]

Vladimir Putin kicks sand in Obama's face every chance he gets. Poor John Kerry gets even less respect from him. It is hard to listen to the media say that Kerry is warning Russia and China not to help Snowden and not laugh myself. What leverage does this administration have with either country? Our enemies get everything they want by just being patient as Obama and Kerry make one concession after another.

As for Paula Dean, the Food Channel is a privately owned business. They made a business decision - one which maybe I would not have made, but I am not going to criticize them for it. IMO, when somebody humbles herself by making a confession and literally begging for forgiveness, then that is what second chances are for - unless there is strong evidence that the apology was insincere (as most apologies made by politicians are). I get sick of watching politicians apologizing, in case "anybody took offense" at their words or actions.