Small glimmers of hope for the world

First there was Germany.

Then Chile

Followed by Liberia.

And, coming soon perhaps, France.

"Segolene Royal is someone I've respected for a long time," he said in response to a journalist's question.

"Saying that has got me into trouble with some of my friends. She's a good candidate, and I find it odd that people question a woman's abilities when they wouldn't do the same for a male candidate. If I ever became a candidate for the presidency one day, I would be very happy to debate with her. From my point of view she's every bit as attractive a Socialist candidate as Henri Emmanuelli."

Cue laughter from the gathered media: the clear implication was that Mr Emmanuelli was nowhere near as photogenic as the attractive Ms Royal.

These are interesting developments, because if more women come to power, then schadenfreude as political policy may soon be dead.

However, it must be pointed out that while it seems natural France should boast the most beautiful news anchor in the world, it is entirely unfair that they should then turn around and elect the world's most beautiful president. And a socialist to boot. This is all just too much! If only Congressman "Freedom Fries" were alive today.