I wouldn't place much stock in polls at this point, Doug, it is too early in the presidency. The first year tends to be a sort of "honeymoon" period, don't you think?

Anyway, in a way I'm sort of relieved that he's not WAY down in popularity, because when American presidents are their usual response is to launch a bombing raid or a military intervention on some small and wretched country...wherever it's convenient at the time.

- LH