The phrases "hail mary" and "Barracuda" may well become permanent fixtures of our national lexicon of buzz words.
Mainstream media outlets are propelling any narrative relating to Sarah Palin that will stick. From congressional funding scandals to reports on the meaning of "small town values," John McCain's selection has been nothing if not entertaining. But while Monday morning water cooler talk turns to discussion of biography and Russia's proximity to Alaska, the real story seems to be lost on America.