Politics is one of those industries, like writing and coaching professional sports teams, where everyone thinks they could do it better than the pros, without any practice, any training, or any real-world experience.
With 36 days left until the GOP's Iowa Caucus and 57 days remaining until the 2011 Oscar nominations are announced, the candidates and Best Picture hopefuls have begun to run together in our thoughts. Naturally, Ron Paul is Moneyball.
Plus: Sue Mengers, 78, died at her home, what Aaron Sorkin thought of 'Moneyball'
Plus: Tom Brady's long, greasy hair is no more
Plus: Michael Fassbender on the shortlist for 'U.N.C.L.E.' and 'Robocop'
Plus: An Italian basketball club wants Kobe Bryant, if only for a night
Plus: Dennis Rodman didn't speak with Michael Jordan in his three years with the Bulls
Plus: Los Angeles viewers didn't get to see Sunday's wildest NFL finish
Plus: A rave review that will erase any lingering doubts about 'Moneyball'
Plus: Nancy Pelosi has flowers--and a message--for George W. Bush
At least that's what the first trailer for the upcoming Brad Pitt baseball movie emphasized
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