Are you as tired as I am of hearing about how much money is being raised by these presidential candidates?  It's become synonymous with a Jerry Lewis Telethon, with the numbers continuously changing on the tote boards. "All right, ladies and gentlemen, let's go back to the board to see how much has been added to the total.  As of five minutes ago, Mitt Romney was in the lead with $17 million, but we have some new figures coming up."  The numbers begin spinning as multi-colored lights flicker.  A new number emerges, and the host becomes visibly excited.  "Great Scott, people, here comes Rick Perry with just over $15 mil.  The Texas governor may have flubbed some debates, but he's no slouch when it comes to amassing the long green.  Newt Gingrich is a distant third with a mere $8 mil, but his dollar signs are growing fast lately.  Hold on to your hats, folks -- this is just the beginning." That's a lamentable fact; it is just the beginning!...(Read Full Article)