Have we gone soft? Details are still coming in about the kidnapping and rescue attempt in Algeria. Isn't Al Queda supposed to be on the run? Yeah, a run around the world. And, the U.S. government is doing nothing about it.

Do the bad guys know we've become weak? Are the bad guys trying to get away with more because they know we won't react? We had no response in the ambassador's death in Benghazi.

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Is Obama hiding something? According to a recent survey, the answer is yes.

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A new haircut for the First Lady.

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Why is it that stories about American Idol's ratings and Manti Te'o are more important than what's going on in places like Algeria and Mali?

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The Grizzlies announced that the Giants World Series trophy tour stop is February 5 at Chukchansi Park. From 4-6 p.m., VIP, season ticket holders and those who purchased Hot Stove tickets will be able to see it. Everyone else gets in from 6-8 p.m.

E-mail me at bill@powertalk967.com. On Friday's show, NFL preview with a special guest.