YOU would have to wonder what was going through President Barack Obama’s mind during his CBNC interview in the White House, and his decimation of the unfortunate insect.

THE Road Safety Authority’s Gay Byrne’s recent comments on radio in relation to the impending demise of rural pubs beggar belief.

POPE Benedict’s reference to Persian scholars and Christian emperors somewhere back in the 14th century showed how out of touch he is with the modern world.

FROM a political point of view, Jim McDaid is guilty of only one thing: outspokenness and honesty, which are virtues not often found among Irish politicians.