AND IN THE REAL WORLD - AT 8:57 A.M. ET:  Now the president must get back to work and start dealing with Iran.  Yesterday, Iran's supreme leader essentially laughed out loud at the United States, stating that it was insane for Iran to negotiate anything with Washington.  Today, there is action at sea involving Israel and Iran, as The Jerusalem Post reports:

Special Navy forces discovered weapons and ammunition on a cargo ship overnight Tuesday, after boarding the Francop some 100 nautical miles west of Israel flying an Antiguan flag.

Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, captured near Cyprus, was carrying arms sent by Iran and destined for Syria and Hizbullah.

More than 60 tons of weaponry were on board, in dozens of containers. The Francop carried hundreds of containers.

A significant amount of 122 mm. Katyusha rockets, likely made in Iran, assault rifles, mortar shells and grenades were found on board.

Israel Radio reported that advanced anti-aircraft platforms not before found in the region were also on board.

COMMENT:  The New York Times, by the way, is downplaying this report, insisting that Israel provided no "proof" that the ship carried Iranian arms.  I guess the arms came from Shangri-La. 

By the time the "proof" is delivered, those arms will be in action against Western targets and Israel.

There has been no change in Iran's behavior since Obama took office.  No change whatsoever.

November 4,  2009