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Aretha’s Hat (Video)
It did make an impression when I saw it, but I never would have guessed that if I Googled “aretha’s hat” 2 weeks after the inauguration, I’d get 67,000 site hits and close to 600 news hits about it. For those who are shocked, what did you expect The Queen of Soul was going to put up there, one of those white Amish kapps? Google News for Aretha’s Hat.
Aretha Tells Someone to “Shutup” During My Country, ‘Tis of Thee (Video)
If somebody was talking through your version of My Country, ‘Tis of Thee at the Presidential Inauguration, don’t tell me that you wouldn’t take a break from the ceremony and call them out on it! Google News for Aretha Shutup.
The Oath (Video)
No big deal. They’ll get it right next time.
Coldness (Video)
It was all about the feet for me. I’d do it over tomorrow though.
Dick Cheney in Wheelchair (Video)
Archetype. This man is a very gifted non-verbal communicator.
An Amazing 1,474 Megapixel Photo of the Inaugural Address (Photo)
A GoogleEarth-like zoomable image of the crowd at the Inauguration. Wild and worth it.
Barack and Michelle’s First Dance (Video)
Must admit, sexy couple. It’s been tough to be cutting edge in this slow-dance aesthetic these last 45 years or so, but they pulled it off in style.
Etta James Says She Wants to Whip Beyonce’s Ass (Audio)
…just because she sang her song. You can hear the rant here. Google News Etta James threatening Beyonce.
Republicans
Republicans and the bailout. Principled unanimity, or replacing leadership with tactics?
Rick Warren (Video)
I’m trying to keep an open mind on this guy.
Rush Limbaugh (Audio)
Is Rush’s desire to have Obama fail in the middle of this economic downturn like rooting for the next Great Depression?
Mitt Romney Says Obama is Off to a Rocky Start (Article)
If anybody gives off the appearance of a yard-turf target more than Michael Dukakis, it would certainly be Mitt Romney. I’m sure the country is dying to hear what the 3rd place Republican candidate has to say about fixing an economy.
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