Thursday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

Your President received his Nobel Peace Prize today. He's giving the speech as I write this. There's much discussion about the role of war in his speech.

The House is trying to pass financial services reform. The "New Democrats" led by Rep. Melissa Bean (D-IL) have been pushing pro-industry amendments. I mean, it seems that everyone hates Wall Street and the banks right now. The GOP is owned by bankers -- and insurance companies. So leave it to Bean and allies to kowtow to Wall Street.

The Senate is waiting for the CBO score on the health care bill compromise. It's all very fluid. And, Democratic leaders are all trying to make sure that Joe Lieberman is happy.

Let's get started....