[asset|aid=281|format=image|formatter=asset|width=180|height=120|align=right|resizable=true]

If you've read the news over the past 48 hours, you undoubtedly heard about the very non-substantive back and forth between Clinton and Obama and who won and who lost and every other possible analysis of the minor exchange of words.  

The truth is when it comes to this debate, everyone loses.  You are the biggest loser of all.  

First, the first primary is nearly a year away and for some reason the New York Times, CNN, Wash Po and others are all covering the Presidential election as if it were going to be held this weekend.  This race is dominating media coverage and such a cult following by the media means there is no room for more substantive political stories.  (In case you didn't hear, we are also in an uncontrollable war)

Secondly, this is not even a story.  I can't imagine a situation that hasn't gotten more hype over so little.  The story: some whiney Hollywood guy gets pissed at the Clintons and makes a few ridiculous statements because he is a cry-baby.  I'm sure this gentleman's money makes him relevant, but other than that I have been following politics for years and never heard his name mentioned, so who cares and why is the media giving this guy any credibility.  

Lastly, I can't imagine another year of this non-news news coverage.  If the media is going to choose to cover the 2008 campaign everyday two years before it happens, the least they can do is talk about substance.  I doubt that will happen and until it does you will continue to be the big loser in the Obama-Clinton tit-for-tats that happen until then