Nopenhagen

Barack Obama has postponed his speech at Copenhagen to the very last day of the conference. He believes his presence will convince everyone to come on board at the last minute.

By switching his visit from Dec. 9 to Dec. 18 [he picks up the Nobel on Dec. 10], Obama appears to be betting that his presence can - as he has expressed hope for several times in the past - push the negotiations "over the top" toward an agreement.

Hmm. Bogus Nobel, no Chicago Olympics and now the Copenhagen house of cards... it's really just about him, eh?

Exploding cigars anyone?