The XX Factor: What women really think.

How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

Maybe since this whole presidential dog thing is such a symbolic act, Obama should use it as a teaching moment. It could be a perfect opportunity for him in his quest to convince us of who truly is man's best friend. How better to do that than to name the dog Government! The instructive moments are endless:

"Whose turn is it to feed Government?"   
"Aww, you're getting so big!"   
"Government, you're not supposed to be in there!"
"Someone go chase Government, he's run off again!"

But seriously, I'm starting to wonder if Mr. President realizes that all his promises have price tags. Somebody's not doing the math if they think raising taxes on 2 percent of the wealthy is going to fund a bailout, a whole new health care infrastructure, and push our transition to alternative energy. All this money will have to come from somewhere if not from taxes. Print more? Call China?

Lots of parents don't give in to their kids pleas for pets because they realize they're not prepared for the cost and responsibility involved. I'm starting to feel like it would be nice if our president could show that much restraint.