Celebrification of the USA.

Today's Tids Issue 2,497
Opening Stuff:

I am really tired of celebrities blowing kisses at me.

New IBD/TIPP Poll (Investors Buusiness Daily) among nations doctors about ObamaCare has physicians saying higher premiums, less service and "The best and the brightest of youth running away from a career in medicine medicine". This new poll totally contradicts White House AMA* proclamations of Doctor support for mammoth overhaul. 2/3rd's of docs oppose it. Hundreds of thousands (45%) said they will retire if it continues to become law. 72% of doctors say the program is not doable -- disagreeing with the claim that 47 million can be covered with better care at lower cost. *(The AMA a strong lobbying force for docs, only represents 18% of physicians.) More info: http://news.investors.com/Article/506199/200909151909/45-Of-Doctors-Would-Consider-Quitting-If-Congress-Passes-Health-Care-Overhaul.htm

Is the normal seasonal slowdown masking continuing problems in Europe.? Will new shoes drop January 2? Be careful in the market this week.

The Question:

What are Denzel Washington's top 5 movies?

The Answer:

--Expect Lower Volume Slightly Higher Market; nvestors Await Start Of 2012 Before Placing Bets.
--Iran Navy Chief Says "Closing Off Gulf to Tankers Will be As Easy As Drinking A Gauss of Water".
--Mad Bombers Continue To bring Horror To Nigeria.
--Senator Ben Nelson To Retire; Gives Boost To Repubs Chances Of Taking Back Senate.
--Italy's Debt Picture Improves.
--Celebrityville Fawns Over Itself At Kennedy Center

Word has it that after the Kennedy ceremony Neil Diamond was seen hawking commemorative Honoree CD's in the lobby to help with his ongoing, wor;d recod (At the Time) $140Mil alimony payments.

Last evening I gingerly walked into the bedroom of my 5 year old grandson who was preparing for bed, carefully evading the many Star Wars characters strewn over nearly every inch of the floor, "Harry," I said, you should move these. Some body could hurt their feet." Don't worry Granddad," Harry replied, "It's a booby trap for ghosts."

I thought maybe my conservative biaswas the reason for my long time distaste for Bill Mahar's self-righteous, snide liberalism and in-your-face atheism. But then I see he's on the Board of PETA, so I know that he's genuinely nuts.

And to Meryl Streep, an Emmy for her dramatic portrayal of an overly happy Kennedy Center Honoree.

The worst 2011 internet sellers for "Customer Satisfaction" are Overstock.com, Gap, Buy.com, Sony and Toys r Us. Netflix showed the largest drop on the "ForSee Satisfaction Index." The best in satisfaction was the perennial champ Amazon. The biggest gainers in the Index were TigetDirect.com and JCP.com (JC Penny). JCP joined other top performers Apple online, QVC.com and VistaPrint.com. ForSee runs these surveys monitoring Internet Commerce every six months.

When you think about it, the JFK/Jackie combo may have been the twosome that elevated the Celebrity world to regal status. How could you ever trust the emotions of an actor?

Almost Near: Chapter 56 continues. --"I think you'll like this little place. It's what you might call real Arkansas. It's in the middle of nowhere, but it's in with the in."
"How do you know so much about Lady Lil's?"
"Oh you guessed. I guess that makes you in!" Tucker smiled and reach over to squeeze her thigh. Audrey didn't move or act playful.
"Everybody who lives here knows about Lil's, but you don't live here."
"The guy at the hotel said it was perfect for an out of the way spot. Nice and romantic he told me."
"Don't get overly excited. I'm not feeling romantic." Audrey looked out the rear view mirror.
"Just being with you is all the excitement I need." Tucker pushed down on the accelerator. "I'm worried about Samantha, and where e she is. And, what she may be doing. I've had this funny feeling ever since I found that silver chain and locket." He decelerated into a tight turn. then leaped forward coming out into a long straight stretch. "Barton have any new ideas?"
Audrey reached down and held tightly onto the door handle. It was very dark out here she thought.

The Answer:

What's Denzel's best -- Tough call. Personally, I liked Crimson Tide, Man on Fire, The Preacher's Wife and the Pelican Brief. He is also known for Glory, Training Day, Courage Under Fire, Remember the Titans, Malcom X, Ricochet, The Bone Collector, Devil in a Blue Dress, Antwone Fisher and Out of Time. you probably have your own favorites and will write in post haste. It always happens. It's got to -- he made 41 films. And people liked most of them.

Motion picture attendance is way down. It's not much of a mystery. It costs too much, and you can do it cheaper and lose nothing in presentation at home on the newer TV set. Is star power less valuable than in the past several decades? Probably not. There is always enough of the masses who will bow down and kiss their rings. It's just the way it is. Demographics and percentages is the answer to everything.