Wow, when you left in September, gas prices were outrageous but the economy was still trucking along. People were worried about excess gas costs taking money out of their pocket. Little did many know about the credit crisis that was going on.

Now, gas prices are reasonable but the economy has tanked, stock prices have been slammed, half the country's wealth just evaporated, and many people are looking at much smaller 401K statements.

What do you think about the commander in chief's new military rules about being openly gay and serving in the military?

How much American news did you get? Were you stationed at a base or what?